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Port Perry Star, 1 Aug 1929, p. 1

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ce ny io 8 sharp ave vane Jp the to raise the price of bread to 1lc. a small loaf. BERT 'MacGREGOR id do the reat. Ring up Phone 72. 'We will be buying Alsike again this year. If you have any to sell we will be pleased : 19, Sooke ou glee. Bring sample. '| church record, or | any other ¢ The following was taken tioth the Ontario Gazette of June 22, 1929 QUALIFICATIONS. - The qualifications of the Dominion Old Age Pénsions Act { pnaer which a person may become eligible for a pensionn are as ollows (a) is a British subject, or being a widow who is not a a subject, was such before her marriage ; (b) has attained the age of seventy years; (e) has resided in Canada for twenty years; (d) has resided in the Province in which the application for 'pension i is made for five years. (e) is not an Indian as defined by the Indian Act; (f) is not in receipt of an income of as much as $365 a {g) has not made any voluntary assignment Or transfer ¢ of | property for the purpose of qualifying fora pension. ! ONTARIO PARENTS MAINTENANCE Under this act a son or daughter having bound to provide for the maintenance of a dependent Old Ags Age Pensions Act will not relieve a sonora daugh gation. from this ArpLICATIONS FOR PENSIONS Boards or each County, United ional Judicial District, 1st of July, § the County, City, separated town; . in which the applicant resided on 1st July, 1929. ,:1980, the ap- plications must be made to the Local Pensions Board of the county, city, or separated town, or provisional judicial district, in which | the applicant then resides. very application must be made in the prescribed form which will be supplied free by the Local Pensions Board to any person 'who desires to make application. If so requested by the appli- cant the Local Pension Board shall give all ean Intormation in "the form. A ust also; ) n acquaintance as to the residence of the applicant, Ran "of desrmining ¢ rd 'or the pu of e age of any person rega | may be had to the ificate, certificate of baptism or other ate of Jarriage showing the age o the date of marriage, or family or other proof of age satisfactory to the Local Pensions Board. If an applicant has been naturalized the naturalization papers should be filed with the application." : AMOUNT OF PENSION . Where the applicant has an income of $365 a year no pension can be granted. e maximum pension of $240 a year is to be reduced when the pensioner has an income in excess of $125 a year, so that the pensioner's income and the amount of the. pension to- gether will not exceed $365 a year. For example, if the pensioner has an income of $200 a year the pension will be $165 a year. Where the applicant has not resided in Ontario during the whole of the past 20 years, but has resided in one or more other Provinces during that period he will be entitled to receive the full amount of the pension in Ontario, provided the other Province or Provinces in which he has so resided are under the Dominion Old Age Pensions Act. At present these provinces are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan and also the Yukon Territory, PAYMENT OF PENSIONS ] Where an application has been received before 1st November, After that date every pen- ereafter by bank cheque. Joe by =e day. after the application is. 1929, and the pension has been granted, the pension will he payable } monthly th ion granted 8 mmence_ an the, | received by Tall con Pensions Board, and in the event of the| pension commencing on a day other than the first day of the month the first payment shall include such proportion of the pension as 'the balance of of the month of the bears to the whole month. For when a pension commences on the 15th day of a month t will be for the period from that date until the 2 allowing month. Commission is entitled to recover from a pensioner any 7 paid by way of pension whether as the result ure of acts, innocent or false representations or ment of any pension shall be suspended during the Li of the: 'ollowi! sums. De of the it of the pensioner for any offence. OLD AGE PENSIONS COMMISSION, Parliament Buildings, Toronto. tote The Perry, by Rev. 'Mr. Richards. fe BAD FIRE WEST OF UTICA| roan, having entered the service in oiler to Yeosina a Tocomotive. | is survived by his mother, three brothers, and four sympathy of the community is extended to the be- service wag conducted in the United Church, Port Wesley Elliott, on Monday, in the absence of Rev. - reaved family. ~The funeral On Saturday Mr, James E. cession of Reach, West of Utica, stroyed. Mr. Mitchell also lost engine, grinder and corn binder. of stock. MANCHESTER Alger-Buntier A pretty wedding was solemnized on Thursday afternoon, July 25th, at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. John Bunner, Bowmanville, when their daughter Mary Helen was married to Stewart R. Alger, son of Mr. and Mrs, O, M, Alger, of Oshawa. The bride, | who was given in marriage by her brother, W. Ewart Bunner, of Bramp- ton, was charming in white Georgette and bridal veil, and carried a shower "bouquet of roses and lily-of-the-valley. The bridesmaid, Miss Jean Grant, of Toronto, was gowned in pale yellow georgette and lace and carried a bou- quet of roses. Little Margaret Elliott of Tweed, neice of the groom, made a charming flower girl. The groom was supported by the bride's twin brother, J. Grant Bunner. Miss Kathleen Leask, of Port Perry, played the wed- ding march. Mr. and Mrs. Bunner will reside in Oshawa. The many friends of the bride in this district, extend congratulations. Mr. Lloyd Evans, of Raglan, is a visitor at the home of his grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McKee. Mr, Fred Christie, of Toronto, was a recent visitor at the home of his father, Mr. Peter Christie. | Mrs, Skill, a nurse, of Hamilton, is a visitor at the home of her sister, | Miss Rees. Mr. Fred Harman, with his sister Miss Vera Harman, together with two uncles and an aunt, visited among friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs, W, F. Walker have purchased a new Marquette car. Miss Edna McKee, who is at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. Evans, of Raglan, is doing as well as can be ex- pected after an operation, Mr. Bunker and mother, of Toronto, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. D. Munro. The sympathy of the community | goes out to Mr. Jas, Mitchell, Utica, on the loss of his barn by fire. It was struck and fired by lightning on Sat- urday last, with a total loss of barn and contents. Mr. Percy Chase and Mrs. Archer, of Oakwood, and Miss Blanche Reesor, |! of Stouffville, were visitors in the community last week. Don't miss the Utica Garden Party on Thursday of this week. Mrs. Arthur Crosier made a busi- ness trip to Toronto on Monday. Mrs. Chas. Lamb and children, of Lindsay, spent Sunday. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamb. Mrs. Garbutt, of Oshawa, is visit- ing with Mr. and Mrs. W. Walker, The Garden Party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Strong, last week was a splendid success. The program given by the Brunswick Trio was a hit. The proceeds amounted to $532 at the gate, $98.98 at the booth. The 'committee regret only having four 'tables to serve supper, but promise fo do much better another year. It was with regret that we learned of the accident in which Pearl Sut- cliffe was injured, but are pleased to hear she is now improving nicely. mein (J reemnss MANCHESTER GARDEN PARTY "+ A GRANT SUCCESS For weeks the people were talking of Manchester Garden Party, and the . } ALi Cresswell, on Sunday, guests of their | treat Mitchell's barn on the 5th con- was struck by lightning and de- all his hay crop, his gasoline Fortunately there was no loss| Port Perry Band played a splendid program of music. Words of praise was heard from many angles. Next came the program furnished by the Brunswick Trio, of London. These gentlemen were real entertain- ers. They gave a program of good music and clean mirth. You should have seen that man at the piano! He put his whole soul into his work. mp sos Might Easily Have Been Killed. NARROW ESCAPE FROM FALL- ING HAYFORK On Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Wesley Crosier, Seagrave, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Crosier, of Port Perry, 'was unloading hay with a hay fork. In some way the fork did nos lock properly into the carriage, and it fell point downward, striking My. Crosier in the side. Fortunately the point of the fork struck a rib. Had it entered the soft part of the side, or struck him in the head, death would have been almost inevitable. © While the flesh over the rib was badly cut, and Mr. Crosier is very sore from the blow, so far as the doctor could see no ser- ious injury is likely to result from the accident which might easily have proven fatal. SCUGOG The League social last week was a success. George Dodsley getting 1st prize and Aileen Sweetman, 2nd prize, in a guessing contest. Then everyone had all the ice cream they could eat. Mr. Sidney Chandler has charge of the League this week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dowson and Mrs, J. H. Platten, of Port Perry, have the sympathy of their many friends on Scugog in the death of their sons, Mr, Percy Williams, of Whitby, was the guest of his aunt, Mrs. J. A. Sweetman, on Sunday. Cutting of Fall Wheat, Alsike and picking berries and cherries is the order of thé day in our neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. D. Harrison and fam- ily visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Mark, on Sunday. Mr. Earl Clark is visiting relatives in Bethany for a few weeks. Miss Carrie Johnston, of Cresswell, visited her cousin Mrs. Alex. Martyn last week. Mi; "Walter Hood visited with Mr. Milton Demera on Sunday. Miss Della Lee was the guest of Miss Zella Hope, on Sunday. Mr. Ray Milner was in Toronto over the week end. Miss Vera Clark of Port Perry, was home for Sunday. Mr. John Burnham motored to To- ronto and Buffalo over the week end. Miss Aileen Jackson, of Beaverton, was the guest of her parents for a few days last week. Mr. Merlin Stone motored from Sea- grave and spent Sunday with friends on the Island. During the electric storm last week, the chimney, on the residence of Mr, Wm. Savage was struck by lightning and badly damages. The stove pipes were also knocked downs No one was hurt. "Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Martyn were in 'aunt, Mrs. Irvin Johnston. Mrs. Olive, of Radcliffe, England, 1 and Mrs. Frederick Mosson, and sister of Toronto, were visiting with Mrs. Jackson, a few days last week. 'Mr. Hatfield and a number of his, } tviends;' from Toronto, and. Mr. and Mrs, H. Raymes, of Lindsay, spent the week end with Mr. and. Mrs. Roy SEAGRAVE Mrs, Weeks, of Oshawa, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Mark, _ Mr. and Mrs. L Irwin and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. O. Stone, visited friends in Oakwood, on Sunday. They report a store having been burned in Oak- wood during the electric storm on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Irene Atkins, of Detroit, Mrs. Findlayson and son, of Hamilton, were guests of their sister Mrs. F. Heatley, last week, Read McFarlane is spending his holidays in Port Perry, the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. McFarlane, Miss Sina Irwin visited in Prince Albert last week with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Robinson, of Newtonville, with Mr. and Mrs, H. Wanamaker, on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. H. Collins, of Oshawa, with friends here over the week end. Mrs. C. W. Clarke and son Harvey, Mrs, R. Scott and son Beverley, spent Wednesday last in Oshawa. Mr. J. Watson and lady friend; Mr. and Mrs. R. Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lamb, Mrs. T. Lamb, Mr, and Mr.s P. Costin, and two sons, all of Toronto, were week end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Shunk. Mr: and Mrs; Hall, accompanied by the latter's mother, Mrs. Robinson, of Toronto, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wanamaker. Mrs. H. Topping and daughter Marjorie, of Oshawa, are visiting with friends for a few days. Mr. Geo, Mark, of Toronto, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. F. Skarrett and sons, of Toronto, with Mr, and Mrs. C. W. Clarke, on Sunday. Mrs. Skarrett and son Charlie intend staying for a lengthy holiday. Master Kenneth and Harold Scott have returned home from Myrtle after a pleasant week with grandma Long. Miss Violet Cherrie has returned home to Scugog after and enjoyable week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Reynolds. Mr. H. B. McKnight, of Toronto, was the guest of his sister Mrs. L. Seott, over the week end. Nearlyfifty from this community at- tended the Garden Party at Man- chester, on Thursday evening last and were delighted with the supper and concert, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clark and family spent the week end in Niagara Falls, with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. F. Harrison and son Gordon and Mrs, R. S. Long, Myrtle, visited in Seagrave on Sunday after- noon. Mr. Austin Mitchell is attending the Summer School at Oak Lake, near Stirling, Ont. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Watson and fam- ily, of Cresswell, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. Watson, on Sunday. On Friday, August 9th, the Ladies' Association, of Seagrave, Pleasant Point and Zion, are having a Garden Party, in aid of the parsonage fund, to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James. Harding, It promises tobe one of the best ever held on the ecir- cuit, The Ionic Male Quartette will be the entertainers--The apex of high class male quartette. Each member a soloist of merit. Two and one half hours of entertainment. Port Perry Band with plenty of music. Make this the event of the season. Rev. Victor and Mrs. McLean and daughter, of Peterboro, and Mrs. Me- Lean, of Niagara Falls, at-the the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McLean. Mr. McLean is pastor of St. Andrew's United Church, Peterboro and will be remembered by his many friends here and at Sonya as a very clever young man, having won a scholarship that gave him a trip to the Holy Land. eee 000 ee A WORLD APART When you leave the steamer "Belle of Temagami" you are in a quiet re- and quiet are the chief laws of this forest kingdom, twenty miles from the nearest automobile and a hundred from a street car, y Under the lordly trees of Temagami, black bass, lake trout and maskinonge lie in wait for the fisherman in the reemeratae lakes. The quaini Indian éttlements, the magnificen - seemingly thousands of "mites | from the noisy workaday world. Peace

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