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Port Perry Star, 14 Jul 1932, p. 1

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'unemployed on the ordinary] "Jimmy" Frise Landed Two : the LH Lg 2b S Sr faa So pay the penalty Chicago] Beauties with a Casting Rod last winter have been expended.| There has been fine fishing in Lake Scugog this year. Hoe wig bien other cities |'Lunge weighing up to 23 pounds have been picked out of the water. The finest fisherman's exploit so far, we 4. Ne Shink, was goat performed by "Jimmy" Frise, of "Birds- on us. ._jeye Centre' fame. He took his casting rod and went out 30 Extie or people io starve. The in search of big fish, He got them. He brought home 1 for 8 month. To|two 'lunge--one weighing thirteen pounds, and another at lo live on vieh a rigid that weighed eighteen and a half pounds, regan Sg meg defective food - What a sight the landing of those fish would have ; : been! How we wish we could have had a moving picture of the battle! "Never in the history of ron! iit. the government's 'However, the story is not without its gleam of humor. Of this wheat will soon {course Mr. Frise displayed his piscatorial trophy. After of care. Let us hope| many inspections and exclamations of admiration, some one in the crowd said-- 'I suppose you had those two tied ; 'secure enough|up somewhere, Jimmy."" The reply was prompt--*'Yes, wherever there is wheat or --h but I thought I had lost the place, for I fished all day : 3 Butter y| yesterday, and couldn't find them," Well, if Jimmy had [them tied up from last year, those 'lunge wintered well, for they were "fat and well favored." 2 E products ducts 'and water. Although at ms : i & story of bass fishing. Wilfrid Stephens was out casti only half the tod wiiting the apes to be suring: Thos On Tussday fierioen of this week, and he caught , are following n ed two good sized bass on one plug at the same time. health and only ane of the fasting group has heen compelled tol py ijently Tuesday was a lucky day for some people. 5 view to furnishing know-{' By the way, "casting" is growing in favor. Itisa method of finding fish in their native haunts. If you are skilful you can row quietly into a great weed patch-- where trolling is impossible --pick out the deep water "lhole, and start casting. If you are skilful, and if you are has unless' the smi ov : y community. every 'ew meals f vagery. And here the remedy available to 'charitable organization: = Huge pots of boiled cracked wheat or corn without-a ale ingredient added will thoroughly nourish the body and will th satisty the fangs of hunger. And a community that cannot sh this cheap food to the starving will deserve the penalties that may follow uncontrolled lawlessn : If beef suet o other wholesome fat or oil is added to grain food, toge with brown sugar, syrup, or raisins, it tia rn. td ager wid biz Bod danions a tasty Pe The hungry must be ted; the eri o eta (ho Caotot amo those who may want more ¥ 8 oe may communicate with the writer for particulars. --Bernarr Macfadden it} paper by Mrs. Cecil F ' {is Love," reading by Miss Olive Van. be sure you become skilful. lucky, you will land your fish--or, maybe, fishes. But * ing by "Ways of Helping Children form Habits of Health, Neatriess and Obedience." The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The secretary reported that a coaching 'class would be held in the township hall some time in the future, also that the shipment of second-hand woollens sent by the members to the Northern Textile Co., -had been received. It was decided to hold the annual Aug- ust picnic at the home of Mrs. Percy VanCamp on the 3rd. The program of sports to be in charge of Mrs. Jos. Forder and Miss Susie VanCamp. The program was then given as follows: Community Singing, paper on "Can- adian Industries" prepared by Mrs. Foster Ferguson and read by Miss Olive VanCamp, piano solos by Miss Irma Bruce and Miss Muriel Mount- joy, a reading by Miss Hazel Mount- joy, "The Story of Mosquitoism." A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mrs, Mountjoy for her hospitality. Lunch was served. The group in charge was Mrs. L. Graham, Mrs. O. | Graham, Mrs, J. Carter, Miss Gert- rude Henry and Miss Lela Mountjoy. The June meeting of the Women's Association of the United Church.was held at the home of Mrs. Russell Mountjoy on Tuesday 28th, with an attendance of 40. The meeting opened with devotional exercides conducted by the President. The business session followed after which the following program was given and lunch served: "God Camp, "The Housewife's Prayer" and a contest won by Mes Gecll Ferguson Leslie and Mrs. F. W. N The eighth annual re-union of Hooper | Beacock family was held at Hampron tf with an attendance of 135. The win- C. A. Beacock, Toronto. Committee, Messrs. Clifford Hyland and George Houston, Mrs. M. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Pickard, Messrs. W. B. Ferguson and Chas. Taylor, Mrs. Al- bert Beacock, Messrs, John Robinson and Roy Spencer. Short speeches were given by Mr. Geo. Houston, To- ronto; Mr. Jas. Beacock, Myrtle; Mr. John Robinson, Dunsford; Mr. Wm. "week days. 8.30 a.m. Sundays Hi Hii 3 i; Ez? f g ie: H the favorite color seems to be green; the hats are straws and felts and rather small. So far the Empress Eugenie hats, which were so fashion- able in Canada, have not made their appearance here." Manchester Mr. F. Badgerow, of Toronto, and Miss Miller, visited with Mr, and Mrs, Chas. Gerrow, on Sunday. Mr. Russell Lamb, of Lindsay, with Mr. and Mrs. F. Lamb. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ettey, of Prince Albert, with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lamb. We are glad to veport Mra. Leslie Lamb is recovering after her opera- tion in St. John's Hospital, Toronto. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mr, McKee and family in their loss of a wife and mother. . A large number of friends and neighbours attended the funeral on Monday of the late Mrs, McKee, The community was greatly shocked at the tragic death, She was a woman that was well respected and will be greatly missed, Maunsell Gerrow has returned home after a visit with friends in Wier. Mr. and Mrs, H. Dobson and Mr. and Mrs. Jos, Flewe¢ll and Miss Mickles, motored to Kirkfield on Sun- day and visited with friends. Mrs. McMasters, of Toronto, is visiting her niece Mrs. Josh. Dobson, for a short time. The Toronto Milk Producers' Asso- ciation will meet in Manchester Hall on Friday, July 22nd, at eight o'clock. SEAGRAVE The annual Sunday School Picnic held on Thursday last at Cream of Barley Park, Bowmanville, in spite of Swain, Manitoba; and Mr. W. B. Fer- guson, Blackstock. It was decided tv meet at Hampton "Park again next year on July 8th, 3 Miss Agnes Whittaker is spending a month at Mildmay Camp, Port Whitby. Recent visitors in our Mrs. 8. A. Devitt with Mrs, W. Cadmus; Mr. and Mrs. 8. Robertson, Port Perry, with Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Strong; Mrs. Jas, Hall, Mrs. R. Ma- hood and Mrs. R. Archer with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wells, Detroit, with Rev. and Mrs. Newell; Mr. and Mrs. David Rutledge of Bancroft, with their daughter, Mrs. N. 8. McNally, Mrs. Carl Wright, and Mrs. Jos. Forder, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ferguson, Miss Velma and Master Keith, of Enfield, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ied wr: W. Fallis, 'Bowers, and family, Burketon, Mrs ® bY business session. ~ At the close John Williams and Mr. liams, of Nestleton, and i | and happy picnickers. After justice i served by the ladies, baseball and Mr. and Mrs. ices of {he United Church the weather, proved a splendid suc- cess. About 150 parents and children gathered and spent & most enjoyable time. Mortor cars and Mr. James Harding's truck conveyed the pic- mickers to their destination. Those going by truek warning all along the way that it was only a crowd of jolly had been done to the lovely repast various amusements of which the splendid ground provide, was enjoyed by all. The Quadrata Girls' Club met at the home of Mrs. Elwood ments for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, July 6th, with 10 members Pp t : » ing with gesotional period, followed lunch was served by the hostess. : Festival, under the Btewards will be held in the very Date announced later. $1.50 per year in advance : Mrs. Thos. J. McKee Killed in an Auto Accident Kee left her home, about a quarter of a mile south of Manchester, to go to the Manchester store. Her home is situated on the east side of the road and it was necessary for her to cross the Highway for two reasons; first, to face the traffic as she walked along the road, and second, to reach the store. The traffic was very heavy as it usually is on Saturday afternoon, and while Mrs. McKee was crossing the road she was struck by a car driven by Mr. R. S. Eakins, 640 Bathurst Street, Toronto. In the car were Mr. and «| Mrs. Eakins, who were going north on their way to Caesarea. Mr. Eakins endeavoured to avoid striking Mrs. McKee but there was some confusion and Mrs. McKee was knocked down. In the fall her skull was badly cracked when she struck the pavement. An ambulance was quickly called and medical aid summoned ; but Mrs. McKee died within an hour as the result of her injuries. The Coroner, Dr. W. S. Harper, was called and an inquest will be held on Thursday evening of this week when the whole matter will be investigated. Found Dead in the Kendall Cemetery. Fenwick Harper, of Utica, was found dead in Kendall's Cemetery at Utica, on Tuesday, July 12th. Coroner Harper was sailed; and an investigation was made. There were evidences of suicide. KEITH PARROTT DIES Keith Parrott, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Parrott, Chalk Lake, was found under a car that had been left running. He had apparently made arrangements to end his life as his head was muffled in a blanket and he had been inhaling the monoxide gas from the exhaust. Medical help was immediately called--Dr. Wilson, of Uxbridge, and Dr. Tomlinson, of Claremont. They were on hand very quickly and for a time it looked as though they might save the young man. The life saving section of the Oshawa Fire Department was also called; but all efforts of resuscitation were unavailing. There will be no inquest, week-end with their sister Mrs. L. As a slight token of our apprecia- Scott and family. The former stay- tion we would ask you to accept this ing over for a holiday. lamp and trust that you will be spared Last Saturday afternoon about four o' 'Mrs, Thos. Mc- "| were pi Miss Gertrude Martyn of Prince Albert, visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr, and Mrs. J. N. Mark, over the week-end, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wannamaker and tended the King picnic at Little Britain, on Wednesday last. Quite a Orange Celebration at Oshawa on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wooldridge, who reside in the United States, are visiting with relatives here. Mrs. W. Bruce, of Port Perry, was visiting with relatives last week and attended the S. S. picnic held at Bow- manville. Mr. Geo. Bowden, of Toronto, spent a holiday with his Seagrave friends. Miss M. Bennett and Mrs. J. Brooks of Toronto, spent a holiday here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Orchard. GREENBANK A most unique event took place on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Phair, where they were taken by complete surprise, when about sixty people gathered at their home. .An enjoyable time was spent in the playing of games, etc. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Phair ted with a beautiful floor lamp and address. The presentation was made by Miss Myrtle Blakely, and the address read by Miss Florence McMillan, which was as follows: Greenbank, July 6th, 1932 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Phair: family, Mr. and Mrs. I. Irwin and f Sina, and Mrs. J. Wannamaker, at-l of Greenbank and Saintfield. number . attended the many, many years to enjoy its rad- fiance. . Our prayer for you both is that you may live long and happily together always abounding in the work of Ged. Signed on behalf of the community The bride and groom replied suit- ably and expressed their thanks. Rev. Mr. Partridge said a few words as "how he approved of such a gathering for a young couple who had spent their time so faithfully in serving the community. After these few words a dainty lunch was served. : Myrtle Station The Women's Missionary Society will hold their regular monthly meet- ing at the home of Mrs. Harry Lane, on Thursday, July 21st, at 2.30 p.m. All ladies are welcome. Mrs. Andrew Snelgrove of Beaver- ton were guests at the Parsonage on Tuesday last. Mr. and Mra. Percy Udy, of Bridye- north visited with Rev. J. O. and Mrs. Totton, on Wednesday. Miss Margaret Mowat, of Whitby, spent part of last week with Miss B. Price. Mrs. Jas, McComb is visiting with her daughter Mrs. H. E. Trenn, of Toronto. A number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. McKee of Manchester, on Monday. The deceased was fatally hurt in an accident on Saturday last. We extend our sym- pathy to those bereaved. Misses Jean and Betty Chisholm, of Toronto, are visiting with their grand- parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Chisholm. Mr. and Mrs. L. Stone, of Toronto, Dear Mona: We are assembled here to-night to express to you our sincere appreciation for the excellent .| services you have so faithfully rend- | We wish you to voice our apprecia- tion to your husband also for his un- tiring faithfulness in all our church were guests at T. R. Price's on Sun- day. | Mr. and Mrs." F. C. Harrison and son Gordon, and Mrs. C. Harrison, ! returned on Sunday from an enjoyable . motor trip to New Ontario. Miss Margaret Law, of Oshawa, spent all of last week with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pilkey. Mr. and Mrs. John Birkett, of Port i Perry, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Percy, and Mr. Ross Broom, motored to Smithfield on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Parker and daughters Shirley and Elva were visitors at home of Mr. and Mrs. C. V, Harrison on Tuesday. : Church service will be at 3 'pm, The Myrtle Softball team went to. gog and played a league game with that team on Saturday evening. ) Myrtle winning by a.seore of 13-17. (continued on page four) Daily Lv. Muskoka Wharf--7.00 am. ¥

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