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Port Perry Star (1907-), 3 Feb 1938, p. 4

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NLR Sn 3 rg! ENE a AHL i A { Xe des PAGE FOUR Spry ir \ i---- IMPROVING SLOWLY Latest news regarding the condi- tion of Sir James MacBrien is to the * effect that while his recovery is slow, he is making steady progress. "We see by the "Weekly Gossip" that Japan is on the sick list, China says: "May her recovery be slow." English China Breakfast Sets at Tea Set prices. See: them for value at Bentley's"Jewellery Store. Latest reports are that Mr, and Mrs. A. W. Allin are progressing nicely toward recovery from their illness We are pleased to see Miss Grace Davis about again after her recent illness. Mrs. D. Gribben and family have re- turned from their visit to Ireland, Board of kducation At the inaugural meeting of the Port Perry Board of Education for 1938, Mr. Mansell Gerrow was elected Chairman of the Board and Mr. Bert MacGregor as Vice-Chairman, As As there is no change in the personnel of the Board, the committees were re- appointed as of last year. The Secretary-Treasurer, Mr, R, D. Woon, reported the receipt of a cheque for $816, being 75% of the amount due from the County in 1936, as de- cided by the recent arbitration be- tween the County and the several High Schools within the County. TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. -- IT IS GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited. Phone 240 Rink Bulletin Join the happy "throng on WEDNESDAY NIGHTS and get back your old skating form. ) * * ¥ LADIES! An afternoon skating hour is-- being arranged for your benefit. Watch for further announce- ment as to day and time. DIED ASHTON--At Blackstock, on Fri- day, January 28th, 1938, Mary Eliza- beth Johns, beloved wife of Joseph Ashton, in her 70th year. 2] \" HOCKEY SCHEDULE +Feb. 4--Cannington at Port Perry Feb, 7--Fenelon Falls at Port Perry - Feb. 11--Cannington at Fenelon Falls " Feb. 14--Port Perry at Cannington (All Cannington home 'games to be played at Beaverton Arena.) ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. R. Simpson, Minister Evening Service at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 2.80, Everybody weleome ~ Y. P. S. Tuesday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Lewis Hortop On Friday the 21st of January the late Mrs. Elizabeth V. Hortop was called very suddenly to her reward. Mrs. Hortop spent practically all her highly respected. She was born on the 9th Concession of Reach and was the only daughter of the: late Mr. sonn Ward. Her husband, Mr, Lewis tiortop pretleceased her some 17 years ago after they had spent 21 years 'of happiness, . Two daughters, Mrs, Elva Dowson and Miss Sadie Hortop mourn a mother's devoted love. A brothes, Mr, George Ward, of Bethesda also survive her. The sincerest sympathy of the whole community goes out to the bereaved family. The Rev. W. J. H, Smyth conducted a private funeral at the home of the deceased and the remains were laid to rest in Kendall's Cemetery, Utica. At the conclusion of his comforting address "the following poem which most portrayed the quiet and serene life of the departed was quoted: No clever, brilliant thinker she With college record and degree, She hath not known the paths of fame, The world has never known her name, The valleys of the yesterdays. Home is her kingdom, love her dower, She seeks no other want of power near And do her duty day by day, In her own quiet place and way Around her, children hearts twined -- shrined Are led to ideals pure and sweet And find all purity and good In her Divinest motherhood, A gentle, clear-eyed messenger -- IT IS GOOD -- Co. Limited. . Phone 240 life in this vicinity and was most] She walks in old long trodden ways, To make home sweet, bring heaven are As round some reverent Saint en- And following hers the children's feet To whisper love, thank God for her. LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. a PEAEEr - S5 { IF YOU PREFER WE HAVE THEM AY THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE PRIME RIB ROAST ....I. .16 THICK RIB ROAST ....Ib. .14 TENDER POT ROAST 1b. .10 to .13 SHORTENING .....2 Ibs, 25¢c. RED ROSE COFFEE, ¥%; 1b. .20 All Our Meats are Government - Inspected. W. BOYNTON Phone 4 PORT PERRY TRY OUR COAL, COKE and WOOD. -- IT IS GOOD -- LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL Co. Limited, Phone 240 Lions Club Meets meeting for the Port Perry Lions. They assembled at the Sebert House House at 1.30, and after supper were entertained by James Esplin, come- dian. He gave a wide range of selec- tions and received the- hearty ap- plause of the Lions. approved; and various sters were considered. Cards of: Thanks Carnival. sible co-operation in the matter. sid bereavement. Mrs. Amasa Sweetman and family wish to express sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy, and floral offerings ex- tended to them by their kind friends and neighbours during their recent can remedied. People's Society and Bluebird Club, The relatives of the late William Fishley wish to take this opportunity to thank their many friends and neighbours also the ministers for their services, thoughtfulness and sympathy during their recent be- reavement in the death of a dear brother. J. Hortop wish to express their sin- friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes extended during their recent loss of a dear mother. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Rev. J. C. Clough, Rector. Sunday, February 6th-- 11 a.m.--Holy Communion. Preacher--The Rector. 3 p.m.--Sunday School. 7 p.m.--Evensong. Preacher, Mr. K. Cowan, of Trinity College, of Toronto. English China" Breakfast Sets at Tea Set prices. Sce them for value at Bentley's Jewellery Store. BOE08C90800C080908090808000e et 7%% 3% 4% 1"% +"s.4% 4 a 4" "eA" RR Aalst lls ROSAS SSABARARIRRARRRASAAIRSASSSE 0.HA. Home cho, Monday FEBRUARY, 7th. 1938 Council, the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Loyal Orange Lodge, their bereavement. I wish to express my thanks to the many friends of Utica and Manches- ter for the many kind and thoughtful acts shown me during my illness. Mrs. Chas. Gerrow. Toy 10% 5% 3% +" +" 2 ISR 2 2s T8854 58080CA0R0R0R0R0R0 Mr. and Mrs. Jas. BE. Mitchell and family. wish to thank their neighbours and friends, the Ladies' Aid, Young for their kind expressions of sym- pathy during their recent bereavement in the death of their daughter Verna. from snaps he took while up there. President Ernie Hayes wants a full turn-out and asks each Lion to bring a friend, if possible, so as to make av for 40 plates. On Tuesday evening, President Hayes and Secretary Hutcheson, at- tended the Lions dinner at the Royal Dr. W. D. Smith ex-M.P.P. and his blems". The address of Dr. Smith was very much enjoyed and the dinner was excellent. + Over 50 prominent business men of Whitby and vicinity, including the Warden of the County Rotary Club, were seated. D. D. Governor Brown of Bowman- boro on March 7th, the object being ters pertaining to the furthering of Lionism to which delegates should be sent from our Club, Watch for the SPECIAL MASSEY HARRIS Amrodnimint TWIN POWER . about Feb. 28 1938 | Good Meats| Friday evening was the regular Buy NOW and SAVE 12" Leather Top Rubbers Per pair $3.69 15" Leather Top Rubbers: Per pair $4.05 A few more Winter Shirts left HAVE YOUR REPAIRING AND OILING DONE NOW FOR SPRING. We use Eureka Harness Oil for oiling harness, also sell it in bulk at 40e. gt. WILLIAM WEBSTER Beatty's Store, Port Perry. at 90c. and $1.00 each. Theatre ; UXBRIDGE THEATRE OPEN PORT v PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, revue an, EVERY NIGHT New heating 'system installed, with LATEST SHOWS. ~Bvenings|f 8.30. Saturdays 8 and 9.46 pam. |H - SEA ECTS ER ou can save with safety remo Sore) di RORIRATION ~~ SHAMPOO Special Introductory | ALKA SELTZER, SR 7c. BAYER'S ASPIRIN, oe 89e., 98e. 4 'LISTERINE *, Vireeers2Bn 50e, Toe. OVALTINE, ........ 8d, Ste, He. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Thomas Ganton| ; package "75e¢. value for KLEENEX ............1e. and 85¢. 'NOXZEMA ..........15¢, and 8fe. $1.50 per gallon. Farmer, Deceased. : osHawa © Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5 Walter Winchell, Ben Bernie, and Simone Simon, in "LOVE AND HISSES" REVIVAL--Friday at 11 pm. "Anthony Adverse" At the discussion of business the action of the members who have spon- sored the "Midget Hockey Clubs" was plans for furthering the interests of the young- It was proposed that if the Rink Jommittee concurred in the Mea, the Lions might assist in the annual Rink A committee was appoint- ed to make arrangements for any pos- Some discussion arose as to "signs" dirécting the travellers to Port Perry. It was generally thought that such signs are far too scarce, and the secretary was directed to get in touch with the Highways Department and the Ontario Motor eague, to see what be done to have this defect The next meeting will be held _on Friday the 18th at the Parish Hall' of : the Anglican Church at which the Women's Guild will serve an oyster supper and Lion Rev. J. C.. Clough is expected to give a talk on his ex- periences in the Peace River and Fort Churchill, illustrated by lantern views least forty as we have agreed to pay], Starring Fredric March | 4 Monday, Tues., Wednesday, " : 7 " True Confession with Carole Lomard and Fred MacMurray "» Commencing Thursday of next week for three days - "STAGE DOOR" with Kathleen HEPBURN- and. Ginger ROGERS ster, late of the Township of Reach, .|in the County of Ontario, farmer, de- + ceased, who died on the 80th day of | esses November, 1937, are hereby notified to send in to the undersigned Ex- ecutors on or before the First of day of March, 1988, full particulars of their claims. Immediately after March 1st, 1938, the assets of the Testator will be distributed among the ecutors shall then have notice. 27th day of January, 1938. Burnsell | Webster, , ---- SS py Se Se ------ - T--. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Office. gol --._-Feb3 LUMBER SAWING Scugog or Port Perry. Orr Jeffrey, and Clarence ~ " Fielding, Port Perry. ; TENDERS ¥ Tenders will be received up until 12 o'clock noon on Wednesday, February 16th, 1938, for the general trades, plumbing and heating and electric Blackstock Continuation School, at Blackstock, Ontario, by Mr, Joseph H.| 'Forder, Secretary, Blackstock, Ont. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the architect, and copies of same maybe obtained from him- for each set of plans and specifica- turned when plans and specifications are returned to the architect. Each tender to be accompanied by at Bentley's Jewellery Store. WIDELY CONDEMNED? THEY PROVED A MENACE TO PUBLIC WELFARE? (Contributed by the local W.C.T.U.) "There is a lad in a small Ontario city who last winter spent every cent The family of the late Mrs. Lewis | Hotel, Whitby, where the speaker was he earned, above his board and a few dollars for necessary clothing, play- cere thanks and appreciation to their [subject "Some of our Economic Pro-|ing the slot machines. He lost prac- tically every cent he put into them. All forms of gambling have an un- natural attraction to those who most need money, as a short cut to in- creased possessions. Unfortunately The family of the late William Nes- | and a number of Lions from Bowman-| most of those who lose are people who '| bitt wish to thank the Port Perry|ville, together with members of the least can afford to'lose. The most illuminating story of the comparative costs and gains from slot and many other friends for their ville, has written to say he is ar- machines is from, Proctor Academy. kindness and sympathy at the time of ranging a big group meeting at Peter-| The head master learned that some of his boys were playing the slot ma- W. E. Nesbitt, Winnett Nesbitt.| a round table discussion on all mat-| chines. So, being a'wise man, he went to police headquarters, secured a con- fiscated machine and set it up in the mathematics room, He then had the mathematics instructor work up a problem involving, the law. of mathe- matical probability to be solved by playing the 'machine with bogus money, The boys learned that a player hits the jack-pot once in' 4,000 times-- at a nickel a throw, that meant it would cost about $200 to win $5.00. They learned also. that the next high- est pay-off was once in 2000 plays-- it cost $100 to win $1. PORT 'PERRY UNITED CHURCH 11 a.m, --"The Eternal Father", The second in series on the Lotrd's Prayer. Men's Class cancelled for this Sunday. 2.46 Sunday School. 7 pm~Jephthah's Vow. Wednesday, Feb, 9--W. M, 8. will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Jack- at Bentley's Jewellery Store. English China Breakfast Sets at Tea Set prices. See them for value WHY ARE SLOT MACHINES 80 HAVE a marked cheque for 6% of amount of. tender or by a bid-bond. F. W. Warren, Architect, 66 King St. E., Hamilton, Ont. W. A. Sangster DENTAL SURGEON Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 pm. Office Up-Stairs, over Sleeps Insurance Office. Webster, late of the Township of | § Reach, in the County of Ontario, i All persons having claims aginst the Estate of Thomas Ganton .Web- |} parties entitled thereto having regard 1 only to claims of which the said Ex-|{§ Dated at Port Perry, Ontario, this | Webster , and Charles |E Webster, R.R.2, Port Perry, Execu-|# 'tors of the Estate of Thomas Ganton | Febl7 | § 57¢. PHONE 49 FRENCH BALM Tree 3c. A. M. LAWRENCE 2 Rexall se B Port Perry Sc. e Thrifty and Shop at to 00s ) SPECIALS ® _A Large and Varied assortment of Valentines < > = Will sell or exchange for Good |E Work Horse, a Jersey Cow, due to|= freshen in two weks. Apply at Star |S Quilting Supplies, Ladies House Eresses, Hosiery, Slips, Gloves--Mens" Work will be done by the undersigned at|® Feb 8| 0 wiring, required for the addition to], . upon paying a deposit of $25.00] tions loaned. - This deposit will be re-|' - Shirts, Mitts, Sooks--Enamel, Granit ware--Glass & China L H. DURKIN OWNED AND OPERATED BY, PORT PERRY "DR. W. 8. HARPER Graduate of Trinity Medical College and 4 ally Un dil Toronto. N uate College, North Batt London re Ta, assem, Office and Surgery--Port Perry, Ont. 'DR, J. B. LUNDY "DENTAL SURGEON 7 Office above Bell Telephone Exchange, North side Queen Street, Port Perry. Phones: Office 68w, Residence 68) The firm of Grmmx:& HuUMPHiNYs is disolved RUSSELL D. HUMPHREYS --24 YiSimeos: Street North, Oshawa. « (The firm of Gaema & HuMPRRANYS la disolved) ---- 1 ARTHUR W. 8. GREER in attendance at my Port Perry office on Wednesday morning, and Friday afternoon: : of each week, or by appointment. Queen Street, Port Perry, Phone 264 * MAN WITH'CAR *! Watkins Dealer (preferably between 25 and 50) needed immediately - to supply established demand for World Famous Spices, Extracts, Baking- Powder, Soaps, Cleansers, Medicines, Mineralized Stock and Poultry Tonics, 70 years reputation. 10,000 dealers. Must be satisfied with $80.00 weekly at start. Selling experience uneces- _i.u. Phone 814 sary. Farm experience helpful fn attendance, at Port t Perry ofl office on Credit furnished right parties. Write week or by appointment. Queen Street, Port Perry, Phone 264 immediately, The J; R. Watkins Com- pany, Montreal, Que., Dept. O-P-5. EE ad I ------------------ Feb10 -- -- H B SPINACH RTreEle Sal | son, at 8 pm. CLAIR FINN wo Manager English China | Breakfast Sets at $3 eat Ry Tea, Set prices. Hee them for value Values Effective: to Feb, Sth = QUALITY! | VARMTY! | VALU seavic! 'e FRUITS GRAPEFRUIT ......5 for .23 PLEASANT SE 3 PERSONAL | 5 SERVICE we - NEW. RON Go LARGE : 2 : RAL R Ne ES. $3: nn 25 } 2-23 || : a, Ho 17 i LARGE CELERY. 2for.19 § EES ANUT eT - HEAD LETTUCE, 2 for a3 : &% Foyt ; : ag 2 TOMATOES ........2 Ibs. .29 LMON Th 10 i LEAF PURE &oks § 3 7} Pk. FLARES: ~ PHONE 268 ROP INTO YOUR JOMINION | £5 LUMI 18 bs. 19

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