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Seven years ago, in 1964, 40 members of Warriner Lodge signed a note ina local bank =| crackpot. : to make the construction of the Odd Fellows Hall possible. This note is now completely paid off and during the Centennial celebrations Saturday a facsimile of the ndfe was burned. The original is to be framed and hung in the hall. Taking part in the burning ceremony were, Alex Johns, Chairman of Trustees; Eleanor Pogue, Noble Grand of May belle Rebekah Lodge; Leonard Beadie, Noble Grand at time of construction of the hall and Ken Dowson, Noble Grand of the Lodge during Centennial year. Warriner Lodge Centennial 200 Attend Banquet, Members Praised "On Occasion Of 100th Anniversary. 200 members and guests Participated in the Centennial Qelebrations of Warriner Lodge No. 75, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Saturday. with catered to by Dowson's Cat- ering Service with the assis- tance of young charming High School students waiting on tables, the meal was enjoyed by a capacity crowd in the downstairs hall. Among dignitaries seated at the head table were Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Ontario, William and Mrs. Yaxiey; Deputy-Grand Master and Mrs. Geo. Vanstone, Grand Secretary and Mrs. Ralph Yager; Grand Warden and Mrs. Glenn Wanamaker; Noble Grand of Warriner Lodge and Mrs. Ken Dowson; Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hodgins, P.G.; Mr. and Mrs. Eari Geer, P._D.D.G_M. and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wanamaker. Mr. Ron Wanamaker, Chair- man for the Centennial Com mittee also acted as M.C. during the banquet function and in his opening remarks gave credit to the committee for the excellent work in preparing the program for the memorable occasion Glen Wanamaker, Grand Warden introduced the main speaker of the evening, Will- jam Yaxley, Grand Master ; F ~ j Local advertisers have shown consider able interest in the Centennial issue to be published by the Star during the week June 9 12 Not much time is left for participstion this issue, and the deadline for interested advertisers is definitely set for Friday, May 21, at 5 om If assistance is required in the layout of an ad, ete. call 985-7383 and the Star advertising manager will only be too glad to be of help. oo * m who spoke briefly, but ela-[ borated on the beautiful hall owned by the local lodge. Mr. Yaxiey said he was really envious of the members of Warriner Lodge and the beautiful hall and he would make it a point of letting others know about Port Perry and the progressive lodge in a village of less than 3,000 population. son, N.G.; Terry Hodgins and [ei Geer. Following the banquet, the crowd moved upstairs where Johns and Reg Foster enlarged on the history compiled and written by them and printed as an abbreviated version in the program. Bill Slute, student of Mrs. Grace Hastings delighted the crowd with a couple of songs He also comménded™ thé} duriig™an hour of entértaln-| lodge and the affiliated May- belle Rebekah Lodge for the combined undertaking of sponsoring a local High School student to attend the 2ist annual Odd Fellows' United Nations Pilgrimage for youth this summer. Roswitha Malea- chewski, grade 12 student was introduced to the 200 persons attending Other speakers extending | congratulations to the Lodge wereGeorge Vanstone, D.G.M; Ralph Yager, G.S.; Ken Dow-) ae -- Warriner Lodge 75 fs the ment which also included the versatile artist, Billy Meek. 7 > -- Celebrations con tinued Sun- day morning with a Centennial Breakfast catered to by some of the members of the Lodge |An estimated 125 persons } enjoyed the popular breakfast held from time ta time by |the members. A worship ser vice was conducted following | the breakfast and guest sp€a- ker on the occasion was Ernest (Eakins of Lindsay. He was first lodge in the 1.0.0.F. to receive a certificate from the Grand Lodge of Ontario to officially recognize and commemorate the auspicious occasion of 100 years existence. A certificate was presented to Noble Grand, Ken Dowson Saturday during the cele- bration of the anniversary Making the presentation was two of the members, Alex} 1871 - No, 30 Public Schoo! had extra time off from class Tuesday, due to bomb scare caused by some Just before noon yesterday, Wm. Bradford, schoo! princi- pal picked up the receiver | when the telephone rang and a young man's voice said something about a big bang would go off about 1 p.m. The children were never ' told what had happe but were asked to leave the classrooms quietly. The Whitby detachment of the OPP was called and ser- geant Reid and a second con- | stable arrived shortly after- | wards. A thorough investi- gation was made, but no sign of a bomb was found. The children were called back to class again shortly after 2 p.m, Enjoy Continuous | Entertainment At Barbeque Chairman of the giant Lions Barbeque, Storey Beare, announced at the meeting of the club Monday continued entertainment will be staged between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Arena, ~ Monday, May 24. It's a combined venture on the part of "Uncle Benny Wilson," Cy Wilson and John Zaporozan providing the en- tertainment. Persons sitting down enjoying that excellent| roast beef prepared by Bill! Sutherland and other experts will have the pleasure of listen ing to some very fine talent "Past And Present" Don Carnegie, president of Port Perry Lions Club, although still another month to reign over the club is pinning the presidents pin on his successor, Arnold Roach. Mr Roach will head the club during the 1971 - 72 season and he.and other officers were installed by District Governor Don Jones during the meeting held Monday night at Conway Gardens. Photo: P. Hvidsten, Jr Suggest Unique Service To Those 'Less Fortunate' A project to benefit shut Names "Meals on Wheels" as well. jins and persons in dire cir-| the project is gaining consid All Lions are urgently| cumstances received the first] erable support in many com needed and the chairman is "shot in the arm' when the| munities and at the meeting requesting a full turn-out for| Port Perry Lions Club donated | two persons involved were pre- | this function starting at 9 a.m. | $250. towards it. sent to explain the working and cost of initiating this venture. Joe Franssen, a for mer member of the local Lions Club and Mrs. Judy MacColl, R.N.. were both speakingenthusiastically about the project. Mr. Franssen, supervisory chef of Hillsdale Manor, home for the aged in Oshawa told the group present, the project had been met with a great deal of support by organ izations in that city. At the present about 70 elderly per sons have a hot meal delivered to them five days a week, by volunteer drivers The meals are prepared at ile rr ae Hillsdale packed in special insulated boxes and dishes and delivered to the homes of the persons in need of assistance. "It really makes you feel good, when you see those Continued on page 6 Week Ending Thurs., May 13 2 sills" BSS Admissions 34 Births 3 William Yaxley, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ont- | pains Nil ario. Taking part in the presentation were from left | Emergencies 85 Ralph Yager, Grand Secretary; George Vanstone, Deputy | Operations a Grand Master; Ken Dowson: Wm. Yaxley; and Glenn Discharges 34 Wanamaker, Grand Warden Remaining 43 Visiting Hours 3 8 pm