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Port Perry Star (1907-), 23 Mar 1939, p. 5

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ARBITER AALS BROCK THEATRE WHITBY Telephone 618 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, MARCH 23-24-25 : Two shows at 7.00 and 9.00 p.m - Saturday Matinee at 1.30 "KENTUCKY" _in Technicolor + with Loretta Young, Richard Greene, Walter Brendan, Karén Morley.' ; " ) ---- Ea Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, First' show at" 7.00. ° Last omplets uwshow at 8.20 8 The Mad Miss Manton with Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda. |. ® Also ah Added Attraction.® THE JONES FAMILY, in Down on the Farm with Jed Prouty, Spring Byington, Louise Fazenda, Russell Gleason, ~~ COMING! . Next Thursday, Friday, Saturday, MARCH 30-31, APRIL 1 SHIRLEY -TEMPLE-in Satan $ "sf . y i + t ¢ RR ede 'on its back ? BY that we mean, does it -¥ sound terrible? ¢ so, (ry new General Electric Radio- trons. Likely they will put your radio back on its feet again. At the same time, let us go over set from A to Z. We'll give complete "Check Up" and oki its original pep. Get a check up today. The cost ~ is small. We are experts. and use only fuasinessd | parts and, General ectric Radiotzons, PRINCE ALBERT Mrs. Sam Oyler visited a few days recently with Mrs. B. Wannamaker in Toronto, Mrs, D. Harrison is in Toronto with her daughter who unfortunately hurt her ankle, Mrs. Tim Raines has returned home from & Toronto hospital. \ Mr, and Mrs. E. Wagg .and 'little son 'Lorne have moved to a place near Uxbridge, where Elmore has hired with a farmer. Their house here is "| to be shortly occupied by Mr..and Mrs. Skerratt, Sr., of-Utica, - Mrs. H, R. Murphy has been on the {sick list, hut we are glad to. hear-is - improving, Mr, Grant Hunter is in' Norwood at| the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Webb, as the latter two have been ill with influenza, : Mrs. A. Woodley, Toronto, spent a few days last week at the home of Mrs. Jonas Smith, We are sorry to hear Mr. Wm. J. Martyn and son Allen have been on the sick list, but hope they will soon be well again. Although it is spring by the calen- dar, we haven't heard any robins as yet. The men are still shovelling snow as well as coal, SEAGRAVE "The Little Princess" in Glorious Technicolor. a === : i FARMER RADIO Phone 85 Port Perry Notice to Taxpayers of REACH T OWNSHIP : You ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to look - up all Tax Receipts for t "inclusive, he years 1934 to 1938, "WE 'WOULD ADVISE that this be done IM- J . MEDIATELY, as an investigation is now in progress regarding payment of taxes, x J. 8. McDonald, Beeve of Reach Township i 1 = » --_-- ot einem 3 --| Nl > A -- _ «They're not home #¥ . Mummy! 19 h t_fetu f { t : Joan has just feturned from one SF lier frequent Ti) oF Tier de 8. Pork see ta. sot-to-tell a noig the telephone. "Very well, Joan, I'll take the massage," says Mother, "and you can run over again with it later." Ever since Joan's mother agreed to take a message or \ Cg two for them, most telephone calls seem to be for the neighbours. - Not because they can't afford telephone service; almost everybody can, now. It's just one of those' awkward situations. Some day, howsver, Joan will phone!" Telephone service is "> because itis courteous, efficient, yet surprisingly inexpensive, Nothing rush in with the news: "Mummy, they're getting a Soke: and Mother will reply with .a smile: "Isn't that nice, Joan," and mean it! widely used else yields so much for what it costs \ ns (FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY) Suits and Overcoals Dry Cleaned and Pressed --'PHONE 75¢c. Each, Two for $1 00 Oshawa Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. 13000. -- 'cough, is-very -much-improved.- Mr. G. Forder of Blackstock visited Mr. and Mrs. H. Wannamaker one day during the past week. Mrs, J. McLachlan is in Peterboro. with her son Jack who is quite ill with an attack of flu, The ladies of the village group of >| the W. A. spent a couple of afternoons making. rugs 3 thé home of Mrs. Moon. A prayer Peeling was held at the home of Mr. Wm. Rogers on Wednes- day evening, Rev. J. McLachlan and Mr. and Mrs. W. Frise spent an evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. Wannamaker recently. Weather and roads both favoured our supper and*show on Friday even- ing. A wonderful crowd gathered, tho supper was a huge success financially, the proceeds amounting fo almost $44. This stands for a real profit to, the Women's Association, since the oysters were supplied by Mr. W. Crosier. Everyone was served lavishly, in fact we--have heard: of some who would have been better: served with fewer oysters," The pictures put on by the Purina Mills were educative and entertaining. Farmers are beginning to realize more | and more that their own grain does not contain all the nutritive value that it did years ago when the soil was | richer. ------ The Sunday School Orchestra played several selections which added great- ly to the enjoyment of the evening. Several pictures were taken of the supper room and orchestra 'by the re- _presehtatives of the Purina Company. The first day of spring, so they say, and the snow plough is digging us out once more. MYRTLE Jean Duff, who has been confined to the house and under Dr. McKinney's care, suffering from a severe attack of pleurisy, following the whooping Dr. and Mrs. Geo. Lawrence of Lind- say spent Sunday with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrence. ~ Mr. and Mrs. E. Butterworth, of Woodville, visited the latter's mother, Mrs. J. Todd, on Satarday. Park's illness, Feturned to her home in Toronto on Friday. Mr. Victor Mitchell, Toronto, spent the week end with hfs. parents Mr. and Mrs, L. Mitchell, School 're-opened on Thursday, fter being closed for a week owing to'the illness of the teacher, Miss E. Smith. Mrs. J. Todd and her daughter Mrs. Oldenburg, who spent the winter here left for the West on Wednesday where Mrs. Todd will spend some time with her sons and daughters there. 3, Dave Luery who had a painful : operation on her nose the early part of the winter, was removed to Dr. Hardy's in Oshawa, on Friday, where it was found she had to have another '| similar operation, but although she will be confined to the house for a time she is progressing very satisfactorily. Mrs, Jack Kirkham who has been confined to the Oshawa General Hos- pital for-the past three weeks was able to return home on Saturday and is much improved. - Mr,-and Mrs, Robert E. Hoar and two daughters, of Toronto, - visited Mrs. Hoar's father Saturday. Mr. Pollard who made his home at Mr. Archie Parrinder's for some time, has returned to the hospital at Whitby, | here Tuesday: last week. Mrs. Slaughter, who has been with |" - he mingled with around the commun- ity. E. her sister-in-law Lady Hughes, Mrs, Frank Booth. was with sister Miss Marion Spencer, who js confined to the East General Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday. Miss Spencer had 'a serigus operation on Tuesday. on Tuesday which was greatly wel- comed' after the long blustery, cold weather, that March was responsible for. _ "RAGLAN The Women's Association met at the home of Mrs. ALJ. Grose on Tues day last. They decided to make a quilt in aid of the church and talked over other business matters. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bray and Shirley, visited with Mr. W. Bray, Manchester, on Sunday. We are sorry to report that Mrs 0. Hubbard and Mrs. W. Avery are con- fined to their beds and uider the care of Dr. Baldwin. Their many friends with them a complete and speedy re- covery. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bright enter- tained a number 'of friends in' their home 'to a party on Friday evening. An enjoyable time was spent by all. Lunch was served later in the evening. Misses Doris and Daisy Bryant spent the week-end at the home of Miss Jean Ormiston. Mr. and Mrs. Russell family," spent Sunday here, ; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Evans visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Grandy, Brooklin, . Miss Grace White spent the week end at .the home of her mother Mrs. F. White, Manchester.' Lane 'and with friends - GREENBANK The monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held on Tuesday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. E. Phair. There was a large attendance of both members and visitors. Mrs. Russell Rodd is not improving as was hoped for. She was taken to) ( the Port Perry Hospital. Mr. W. Thomas and Mr. T. Cragg are around again after their recent illness. y : Despite the bad weather and roads, thé funeral of the late James Innes, last Thursday after noon, was Jargely | attended. Miss Collidge visited her sister Mrs. J. Holdershaw. Mrs. T. Swanick at the home of My. and Mrs. F. Hooper. Mr, and Mrs. T. Sharp in Toronto: on Sunday. "Mr. Orval:Boe, Beaverton, at Mr. Boe's on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. P. Taylor returned to their home in Toronto after spending last 'week with Mr. and- Mrs. Wm. Thomas. - Mr.;and Mrs. S. Chambers and Mr. 0. Chambers, Wilfrid, called on friends t 'Mrs. Cham- bers attendeir the W. M. S. meeting at the home of Mrs. E. Phair. Mrs, Emmerson went with Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown last week, to Colborne, "| where "she will remain for some time. The Woman's Association was held on. Tuesday at the home of Mr. Mrs, Williams, A Wo Wi, : : | vl ~ , .. Ey a A. Mr. Pallard's keen sense of humor will | be greatly missed by those with whom Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. J. Beacock in the death last week of her Milder weather ushered Spring in' Jon Thursday, before moving to Ux-| ER $SCUGOG. -- Another stormy week-end, lasting all day Monday, which filled the roads all up again. Hoping this one will be the last. The Pot Luck Supper that wad to have been held on the 24th, was post- poned tu a later day. Further notice will be given later. . The Centre school has: been closed for a couple of weeks @wihg to the illness of the teacher, Miss Corbett. Glad to have het back again. Mr. A. Sweetman is having a sale bridge ir in the rear future, = Mr. Christopher Petite, ass to his home beyond very sudde nly on Sunday 'morning, after a few hours illness at the home of kis niece Mus. Donald Crozier. Mr. Pettitt has lived the most of his seventy-cight years tere on the Island. The funeral was Lol on Tuesday 'afternoon, and the re- mains laid to rest in Pine Grove Ceme- tary. He leaves to mourn his pass- ing, one brother, Benjamin, three nieces, Mrs. Maurice Fralick, Mrs. 1), C 'vozier, and Mys, Geo. Schell, and one nephew, Mr. Frank Pettitt, all of Seugog. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Russell and friend Mr. John Bowman, of Oshawa, were guests of her father Mr. J. Milner on Sunday. ie Glad to hear Mrs, F. G. Joblin has returned home from Toronto accom- panied by her son Fred, daughter Dorothy and other friends for the week-end, Mr, and 'Mrs. Cecil Ptolemy, Miss Ora Gerrow, Mr. D. Black and Mr. Jack: Gerrow, of Oshawa were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. Prentice. The flu is still raging among our residents. Miss [Ivah Milner and little "niece Yvonne visited her sister Mrs. Sidnéy Chandler" one day last week. ' : A True Story 9 Two little mice one night Was searching for something nice Where on a pantry shelf A Victor trap was baited With a nice fat-pumpkin seed. ) There first nibble was their last For: the trap snapped" Catching both at once, side by side, Hunter, opened the meeting with all singing 'the theme. song "The Maple, with the program which included: a vocal duet by Misses F. and E. Kerr; a reading by Mrs. W. Taylor; a vocal solo by Miss Jean Moase, 'accom- panied by Mrs. L. Hunter; a. "Quiz" contest conducted by Mrs. Albert Harper: Program committee for next night -- Miss Myrtle Bond and Mr. Clarence Butson. There will be another quiz-contest-conducted-by---Mr. Floyd {4 PETATSN 0 op CR ETIV A FEY ION od ERAN IAL mi RED & WHITE stuns TOOKE SH i | BN A For Spring NEW SPRING PATTERNS .... $1.55 $°.75 $1.98 SPRING DRESS GOODS oH 'Wabasso Prints, 20¢. 25¢. 29¢: 41 POPLIN 45c. a yard: DUST AND CREASE RESISTING Dressgoods -- 63 plain colors ~ 79c. a yard Figured in individual dress lengths: 89c. a yard WINDOW SHADES PLAIN COLORS 9c. OIL FINISH -- PLAIN 79¢. COMBINATION COLORS $1.19 ¢ BRUSHED WOOL SWEATERS $1.00 $2.00 $2.98 Men's Suits ol Worsteds in a pleasing assortment Pao $292.50 ev Por Pyare s Rp © § .2 dozen for 29c. Each Se. 5b MALLOY BISCUITS 29. WHITE CORN, Choice 2 Ibs. I for 25¢. F. W. BROCK & SON PHONE 43 PORT PERRY ET IE EC LC i pein i They are all talking about the New = = | °~ x oo ' 5 - Prince Albert 8 Pep-U-Up Loaf gy. p . 0 o JO IN > Community Club I * Ask the delivery to call, and try it 3 "The club members met in-the school EASTER NOVELTIES on display cam room' again on the evening of March i Bunnies, C hocolate and Cream y J 16th. - The ~ president, Mrs. Lloyd #- Eyes, Fgg-cups and Chickens. : HOT CROSS BUNS 1 PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW Leaf Forever" followed by several # ; Bet Irish songs. 4] wi DEI IVER Poi Minutes of previous meeting read | PHONE ar Gerrow 'Bros., Port Perry Land 5 iy Reis i Pr : turphy. OE NR EH IAT LR TE TI LAST (AT Ti 4 tended to, after which we proceded . } : = fod o_o. 2" {1 1 a 222 2m i New Kind of | iol WINTER | | COMFORT 'Hughes. Good prizes will he awarded. The _east group of the W.A. spent a pleasant evening playing crokinole, at the home of Mr. and Mg John Dobson, on March 16th. About twenty were ros, and the technique "of some players keemed to be improving. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess which tas enjoyed by all. Proceeds $1.55. On Sunday, March 19th, Rex, Mr. Bushell preached the 4th of his series of --Lenfen sermons, on the Lord's Prayer. His text was: "Thy will be done on cach as in hedven." God's will is 'the absolute requirement --of every effectual prayer. He will not grant a selfish request, but an earnest prayer within God's will is always answered in some way or other. This prayer also means, that we want more » od's will done\on the earth, and 11 actively help Him to bring this about. enn tf Ponisi + A Washington - Reporter recently wagered that he would always be able to find people. in America, who would subscribe to any petition to the government, no matter how ridiculous. He 'won his bet: he got hundreds, of signatures for a petition asking the government to create a pension for the widow of the Unknown Soldier, |and 12. feet are common, while the pared for any emergencids Although the cooler weather of the past few days has reduced any im- mediate flood danger, high water has | already been encountered .on a few! occasions. Several sections of the creek have been dynanjited to clear threatened jams, and the situation is being closely watched by Board of Works employees. Special care is being taken this year as unusually heavy snowfalls have left large quantities of snow in the district, ~~ Along the ridges between Oshawa and Port Perry drifts of 10 valleys .are filled deeper than year in the past ten. There have ben no ice movements in the crecks as yet, Should there be a quick thaw accompanied by 24 hours of warm rain it would precipitate the worst flood of many years according to the experts, ¢ . any 7 i and During the dancing period Miss: Elva Many say they get a new kind of comfort and warmth } 25 : ; Bond pulled lucky ticket No. 28 be-[ 4 when they use our Famous Reading ~ Anthracite--the NE longing to Miss Esther unter who ve- | ""Laundered" Coal. Dirt "and Dust free, it burns hatter, Y, xr ceived a box of chocolates. longer, steadier Try a ton. ' or i Next meeting on March 30th. Good EB . ' i wholesome fun, all of it. Come and COKE -- ~HARDWOOD -- HARD SLABS ty see. SOFT SLABS -- CEMENT yy) : --Phone Your Orders to . OO OSHAWA READY SHOULD PORT PERRY COAL YARD dis FLOODS VISIT DISTRICT 2 J. - { oo . ae WwW. G. W. PYATT Phones\)4w and 94} oe Precautions against spring floods j " } RS along the Oshawa Creck valley have nn tt a2 ag a oo a \A already been taken, it was revealed | ' R » bh and blasting Wh A, heen pre. | [Soe smcms em amano pm Code oo 1 1 A 14 GET READY for SPRING | | Winter will linger for a while, but "| Spring is coming. Now is the | © the time to plan necessary - Et) repairs and new building. CN CALL ON US. We shall be pleased to provide Plans and_Estimates for vour needs, @ Lake Scugog Lumber & Coal Co. PHONE 240 Limited

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