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Port Perry Star, 20 Sep 1988, p. 79

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Mr. H. E. Phoenix was elect- ed chairman of the Community Memorial Hospital Board. Vice- chairman is Mr. C.H. Reesor, secretary/treasurer, Mrs. Doris Watson; committee chairmen, Mr. M. VanCamp, Mr. J. Dow- son. Stuart Sweetman held an Open House at his Water Street garage in celebration of his acquiring the authorized dealership for the full range of Chrysler products. The inaugural meeting of the Scugog Township (Scugog Is- land) council was held with the oathes of office being taken by Reeve A. Gerrow and council- lors Vic Aldred, C. Carter, Jo- seph Dowson and Chaunce B. Hoult. Mr. Roy H. Cornish has been re-elected, unanimously, by acclamation, for a third consec- utive term as the president of the Principals' Association for the County of Ontario Inspec- torate #1. There are eighteen members in the association. Anna Forder and Richard Stephens were the winners of the Central Ontario Novice Pairs Championship at a recent competition held at the Lake- shore Skating Club, Toronto. Liberals from Reach Town- .ship and Scugog Township met with Port Perry Liberals in Port Perry and elected Mr. Ted Jackson as President, and Mr. Robert V. Archer as secretary/ treasurer of the local Liberal Association. One of the oldest homes on Scugog Island was destroyed by and early morning fire. The home, originally built for Mr. John Foy, who in 1856 was the first township clerk, was owned by Mr. Richard Wilson. Fireman Don Forder was in- jured in the fire, when he was struck in the eye by hot tar from the tar siding. MAY 1964 Herb Buckland of Port Perry was honoured by the Royal Philatelic Soci- ety In Edmonton when he was appointed a "Fellow" of the Society. Jesse Buxey, 50, his son Don, 25 and daughter Patricia, 15, all took part in a 50 mile walk from Barrie to Toronto along highway 11. The race was sponsored by a Toronto radio station, with Mr. Buxey coming in 3rd place in an over- all time of 10 hours, 56 min- utes. At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Chas. Williams, manager of the LCBO was elected presi- dent, succeeding Dr. John Price. Also elected were George Emmerson, 1st vice- president, and Mrs. Beth Oke, 2nd vice-pres. Appointed as secretary/treasurer was Ho- ward Hall. Brownie and Guide leaders from Port Perry were pleased to recognize the accomplish- ment of Lea-Anne Ballard on obtaining all 23 of her Brownie Badges. This is the first time a Brownie in Port Perry has been successful in this accom- plishment. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard. The Hon. Michael Starr, Mini- ster of Labour in the Diefen- baker government was re- turned for his fifth term in Ontario Riding. He held a ma- jority of 2880 votes over his nearest opponent who was Norman Cafik. Laurie Mackie was crowned Miss C.H.S. at the Cinderella Ball during the school's Fifth Annual "At Home". Her pretty princesses were Patricia Ad- ams and Sheila Tomchishin. Laurie was escorted by her Prince Charming Bill Ptolemy, while Pat and Sheila were es- corted by Bob Strong and Lloyd Trewin. More than 200 people crowded the lawn at Communi- ty Memorial Hospital on Sun- day, May 12 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the hospi- 1964 JANUARY Kenny's Rink was the winner of the Peel's Poultry Farm trophy at the Port Perry Curling Rink. Members of the rink were John Ballard, Bill Beare, Bob Kenny and Ken Murray. Port Perry's young skating stars Anna Forder and Richard Stephens placed second at the Central Onta- rio Sectional Championship. Roy Cornish and his rink wins the annual Lions Club Bonspiel. Members of the rink were Roy Commish, Ted Griffen, Bob McNab and Joe Draper. Douglas Hogg of Port Perry was elected president of Ontario Riding g Young Progressive Con- servatives at the annual meeting. Russell Francis, reeve of Thora township was elected Warden of Ontario County for 1964. Mrs. E.M. Dowson was elected president of Port Perry United Church Women. Barbara Holtby was clected Queen and Margaret Craighead Princess at the annual "At Home" ~ dance at the high school. UY PORT PERRY STAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE -- Tuesday, September 20, 1988 -- 27 1963 - Liberals lc To Jackso gt i OCTOBER 1963 Port Perry Lions Club has installed their new executive for 1963-64 and they are pictured here, from left, back row, Keith Sweetman, Art Panabaker, Gord Goode, Bob Kenny, James Bowers and Gord Prentice. Front left, Gord Thomas, Cecll King, Wes St. John, 2nd vice-president; Glenn Van Camp, president; Sto- rey Beare, 1st vice-president, and James Porter. tal. On hand for the special oc- cassion were Dr. M.B. Dy- mond, MPP; Hon. Michael Starr, M.P.; Rev. E.S. Lin- stead, Harry Phoenix, chair- man of the board; Dr. John Diamond, chairman of the medical staff; Mr. Herbert Brooks, chairman of the first Hospital Board, Mrs. Jeanne Dymond of the Ladies Hosptial Auxiliary and many others. In June 1963 the first Port Perry Ranger Company was enrolled at the Scout Hall. Members of the group were, Laurence Clark, Jean Taylor, Beverley Dymond, Eunice Roach and Barbara Burnett, with Mrs. W. Lamb as Ranger Captain. Maurice Jeffery had a close call with death when the truck he was driving exploded as he was passing a truck on 401 FEBRUARY Catherine Jefford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jefford became the 11th local guide to receive her Gold Cord. 130 sheep perished in a barn fire on Scugog Island. Neighbouring farmers and Port Perry firemen were able to rescue about 140 sheep before the barn fell in. The Rodd Foster rink won the Adams Distillery Trophy and Lake Scugog Lumber Trophy. Mem- bers of the rink were Neil Mal- colm, Jim Baird and Ivan Thomp- son. MARCH The new Port Perry Baptist Church at Queen and Rosa St. was opened on Sunday, March 1. Beth Oke was re-elected presi- dent of the Port Perry Chamber of Commerce. Ontario County Junior Farmers debating team won the Provincial Championships. Members of the tcam arc: Marilyn Downey, Robt. Robertson, David Hawthorne and Frank Barkey. near Brockville. Maurice was blown clear of the cab and re- ceived first aid from a doctor before being taken to hospi- tal. Mr. Ted Griffen appeared be- fore council, as a builder and a contractor, informing council- lors that in his opinion 1,000 sq. ft. for a two-story house seemed somewhat extreme. A few weeks earlier council had passed a by-law increasing the minimum size of a single sto- rey dwelling from 864 sq. ft. to 1000 sq. ft., and homes more than a one storey from 720 sq. ft. to 1000 sq. ft. Dr. Beverly N. Smaliman, a native of Port Perry who grad- uated from Queen's University in 1936, was appointed head of the Biology Department at Queen's University with his duties to begin in the fali of APRIL Early morning fire destroyed three barns on a farm belonging to George Davidson R.R. 2, Black- water. Also lost in the fire were 450 pigs and 14 cows. Damage was esumated at $50,000. Two Port Perry men were in- jured in a collision when a car driven by Clive Boyd met head on with a car driven by John Need- ham on the Oshawa Road. The ice on Lake Scugog left in the carly hours of Tuesday, April t Four Blackstock girls received their Gold Cords at a ceremony held in the Blackstock United Church. The happy recipients were Janice Byers, Joan Suggett, Nancy Staniland, and Lynda Kyte. MAY Robert D. Carnegie received a scholarship of $700. under the Fitness and Amateur Sport Act. Roy Scott, Seagrave was chosen the all round good sportsman of the Port Perry Men's Curling Clits for 1943. 64. this year. Dr. M.B. Dymond was re- elected by a large margin in the provincial election. He more than doubled the num- ber of votes tallied by his near- est rival, Liberal candidate Sam Hollingsworth. Total vote was Dymond - 9,864; Hollings- worth 4,297 and Edwards of the NDP with 2,218. The population in Port Perry decreased by 13 in the last year, and now stands at 2,353 against 2,366 at the same time in 1962. The figures compiled by clerk-treasurer John F. Raines show this is the first time in many years that popula- tion has decreased. Mrs. Beth Oke of the Eliza- beth Shop on Queen Street Turn to page 30 Port Perry Council approves $600.00 subsidy to Brignall Am- bulance Service. Lynne Beare, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar S. Beare was pre- sented with a Gold Cord at a cere- mony held in Port Perry. Crest Hardware's warehouse was completely destroyed by fire after youngsters played with firecrack- ers. Some damage was also done to the arena. Herb Buckland, Port Perry was honoured by the Royal Philatelic Society in Edmonton when he was appointed a "Fellow" of the Society. He is the 10th member of 2000 to receive this honour. JUNE Members and guests attended the official opening of the new Odd- fellows Hall of Warriner Lodge No. 75 and Maybelle Rebekah Lodge, No. 348. The excellent building is located just south of Port Perry and is the result of much planning and hard work on the part of the members. Turn to page 28 RE as aterm wt WOE | HT ------ Lo TS EI a Em

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