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Port Perry Star (1907-), 29 Feb 1940, p. 8

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The DATE i is i Mhhooneed for the BIG NIGHT AT PORT PERRY ARENA MONDAY, MARCH 4th Spectacular Extravaganza - "IN FANCY and FIGURE SKATING MEMBERS OF THe Granite Club, Toronto, Oshawa Skating Club The: University Skating Club, Toronto, will honour Port Perry with a performance that has not been witnessed i in this s community any: time in the past. FOLLOWED BY MOCCASIN DANCE SKATING AFTER HIGH GLASS BAND IN ATTENDANCE The performance to be given in such a gorgeous setting of Decorations and Costumes could not' be witnessed in any city under $1.00 admission. WILL YOU, "THE PUBLIC" FAIL US IN THIS GREAT CAUSE? Admission: Adults 30c. Children 20c. GOD SAVE THE KING Jas. Cawker, Pres. G. F. Manning, Sec'y 200 MILES FROM ALBANY Last week we received a copy of the Savannah Morning News, which gave a graphic and illustrated account of the tornado that did such heavy damage to Albany; Georgia. The destruction wrought by the wind is almost-unbelievable, As the paper ex- pressed" it--"Georgia Torna grum- ples stores like matchwood." 1) Accompanying the newspaper was u road map of North and South Carolina and the State of Georgia. Ve note that the Ewers family are Bhi te 200 miles East bf Albany, the s¢ene of disaster, and are within a few miles of the Atlantic Ocean, half "a mile south of Riceboro on No. 17 high- way, the main road to Florida. We are glad that our former towns. people were not in the path of the storm. + MARSH HILL ~The snow on Saturday filled the roads in places. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Douglas spent Sunday at William Walker's, Mr." Fred Thom has been cutting wood around here. A few from around here attended the funeral of the late Mr. Miller at Sunderland on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Russell Acton spent the week- end with friends in the City. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Gregg spent Sunday with friends at Sunderland. The sympathy of the people of this neighborhood goes out to Mrs. Wilmot Gregg in the death of her father, Mr. Miller of Sunderland. Messrs. Robert and Edgar Lorimer were rpeeht visitors with Mr. Harold Tomlinson of Greenbank. CETTE) ONTARIO -must secure your 1940 Plates 'and Driver's License Before MARCH 3st i) IMPORTANT NOTIC TO MOTOR VEHICL OWNERS and DRIVER! NO EXTENSION OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED! For the convenience of motorists, 1940 registration plates and drivers' licenses are now available. No exten. dion of time for use of 1939 plates and licenses beyond the date of expiry (March 31st) will be granted. The forms of application for renewal of permits and licenses - will ba found on the back of those issued for 1939. Secure your 1910 plates now and renew your driver's license at the same time. MOTOR VEHICLES BRANCH "P.C. OPERATORS 'All public commercial vehicle licenses expire. MARCH 31st V. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, ONTARIO Myrtle Station Rev. G. 8. Gervan chose for the Scripture lesson on Sunday evening, Luke 22:14-30, John 18:1-5, 12-17. His subject was: "Jesus' last visit to Jerusalem." Mary the mother of John and James had asked Jesus. to especially favour her sons. is had caused rivalry and jealousy among the disciples. Jesus knowing this, openly rebuked them by His act of washing the feet of the deciples. He desired to teach them that what was needed was more love, and gave them a new commandment, "That ye' love one an- other even as I have loved you." A number of members of the Young People's Union "visited Prospect ou Tuesday night of last week. Rev. Mr, Burbidge of 'Korea, returned mission- ary, was the guest speaker. He illus- trated his talk with lantern slides, making it very interesting and in- formative. His little son John, four years old sang "Jesus Loves Me", in the Korean language, Games fol- lowed the address, and refreshments brought the pleasant evening to a close, Miss Margaret Armstrong was in Toronto on Thursday. After two weeks with her 'brothers on the farm, she left on Sunday night for her Mis- sion station in Saint John, N.B. Mrs. Stewart visited with friends in Toronto over the week:end. Miss Dorothy Rodd of Port Perry, visited on Wednesday evening last at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs: Jas. Cooper. . Mr, Clarence Harrison and TR Miss Mildred, motored to Lindsay on] Tuesday of last week. The Masonic "At Home" which was held in Brooklin on Friday night was well attended by members and their wives and several others from this community. Mrs. D. McKinnon of Oshawa has been convalescent at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Swale, after a recent illness, was able to return to her home last week. Mrs. Billy Lynd of Chalk-Lake and Mrs. Hervey Painter and children of Prespect were with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Masters over the week-end. ' Miss Elsie Smith spent Saturday in Toronto. A number of men from here attend- ed the auction sale at the farm of Mr. Wm. Somerville, on Friday afternoon. The ice carnival at Oshawa on Fri- day night attracted several from this town. Among them was Audrey Cook, dressed as-a clown, who took a first prize and brought home byo silvér dollars, 2 Little Miss Mary June Lee of Green- bank, visited on Saturday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Pearsdn and family of Uxbridge visited on Sonday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Duchemin: Mrs. Clarence Holman of Dagmar spent Tuesday and Wednesday: of last week with her parents Mr, and Mrs; Jas: Dickson, Mr. and Mrs. C, Bowerman of Port Perry and Mr. and Mrs. T. Bonnetta 'of Oshawa, were Sunday visitors tof Mr, and Mrs. Harry Stacey. Miss "Durrell Parkin visited on Sun, day with her parents at Chalk Lake, : SCUGOG Born--To Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Rus- sell (nee Hilda Milner) of Oshawa, on February 19th, 1940, a daughter. | Everyone is invited to the Girls' In: stitute meeting on Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Clara Hardy. Misses Dorothy Graham and Shirley Crozier are planning a good program, Roll Call--My Favorite Irish Song. The logs are beginning to come to Orr Jeffrey's again this season to be sawn into lumber. Mr. Stewart Graham has resigned as assessor, and Mr. Ray Milner_has been appointed and has started on the work. We wish him success. Mr John Burnham was the winner of the large chocolate Easter Rabbit at J, L, Sweetman's Store. Mrs, W. Mark, Mrs. Jonathan- "Al dred, Mrs. R. Henders enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon quilting at Mrs, E. Fines on Thursday. Mr, Edward Deers of Toronto visit- ed Mr. Roy Hope and other for a few day recently. Mrs. A, Crooks of Toronto is visit- ing het daughter Mrs, Fred Jackson, their son and his wife, Mr, and Mts, Harold Mills at Enniskillen, Sunday. Pot Luck Supper at the Church Tea Room on Tuesday evening and a good time was enjoyed by all present. The Head Sunday School meeting was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. S. Rodman; The election resulted as selections, a True or False Contest; Clem Jeffrey gave a reading; Rev, Mr, a couple of contests, and/ there com- munity singing. made an interesting part in the pro- gram, a duet, next meeting is 'Glen: Hood, Hood, Bob Crozier, Raymond Fralick, ! Lunch committee Mrs. N. Crozier, Mrs, C. Fralick, Mrs. Geo. Hood, Ploughman, served by a number of Centre ladies, Mr. T. Redman on his birthday on the 24th. Mr, and"Mrs! Chas, Mills visited | ~The Head Community Club held a Treas.--Lavern Martin, Asst, Irene Redman; Earl Reader, Asst, Mrs. A. Martyn; Girls' Class Teacher, Mrs. S. Rodman; Boys' Class Teacher, Mrs. G. Collins, Primary Class, Mrs. E. Sweetman; Asst, Mrs. L. Pearce; Pianist, Edna Samells. Collector, Geo. Samells, Jr; Church Organist, Mrs. C. Samells, We wish them the best of success in the work. Mrs. R. Carter is spending a few weeks with" relatives at Dunbarton and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark and little son "Mansell of Mariposa, visited his sister Mrs. L. Pearce on Monday, and celebrated little Mansell's birthday. The Community Club Social was held in the Town Hall on Friday even- ing with a good attendance. The meet- ing opened by singing O Canada, Mr. E. Prentice gave a couple of mandolin _ Miss. M. Corbett conducted Joblin gave Then current events Irene and Alan Redman sang The program committee for Gordon Mrs. E. At the close lunch was Mr. and Mrs. J. Pearce entertained WP NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of William Thomas Reader, Deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate of the above mentioned who died at Port Perry on the Fourth day of February, 1940, are hereby notified to send to the undersigned Solicitors on or before March 30th, full par- ticulars of their claims. Immediately after March 30th, 1940, the assets of the deceased will be dis- tributed among the parties entitled thereto, having regards only to claims of which the Solicitors shall then have notice. Dated at Port Perry, this 24th day of February, 1940, HARRIS, HARRIS. & WALLACE, Port. Perry, Ont. Baliga for the Bible Class Teacher--Mrs. above Estate. Which fbese tug A- Bor Cop lis de frodeg 44 "are exa oy eds But you cin always tell our genuine LAUNDERED COAL "When you buy Famous Read- ing Anthracite from us--you knowyou are ge ting this gen- uine laundered coal. Because it's plainly trademarked at the mines with red spots. This is your guarantee of tbe low ash anthracité--a premium hard coal at no extra cost: Lake Scugog Lum- ber & Coal Co, Ltd Day Phone 240w. After hours 240j When pop 11} " Patients Play Patience as Health Returns 'The game of '* Patience' provides one means of whiling away a pleasant hour, for there are -no restrictions upon player and the cards may be gathered he at will and put away when interest wanes. Another form of "Patlence' Is being layed i. tiie inmates of the Toronto Flospital 'or Consumptives, the Muskoka Hospital for Consumptives and the Queen Mary Hospital for Ssumptive Children but," there is a difference--~they can't {eave off when they wish. At these threo sanctuaricd for the frall victims of tuberculosis, the Mover onding Nght Is carried on for the lives of mi women and children, Over a thousand ha y a bis i theif bationts at at in" "rol t an siren 0, Thelr Foto recover, ends continue ihe umiay contri Ts btions of oth for it 1s a fact that few of the Patients can can. y anyt Ing toward their keep and the Pires must largely de Iu 4 ospl oy depend pon if the worl to cont ou sift LED wore to Nore b sending what' you can to George Treasurer, Gage Institute, 223 * Coltase Street, Toronto. 2. PORT Denton Everybody Welcome. T, K. CREIGHTON, Pres. Friday, March ist, § p.m. IN THE TOWN HALL PERRY Massey AND HARRY NEWMAN, K. C. National Conservative Candidate for Ontario Riding Ladies Speoially Invited" R. D. HUMPHREYS, Seé'y follows: Supt, -- Asst, Supt, Mr, Anson Gerrow; Sec'y- 4 AR TA Seka THT pl Srey Mr, John Reader;{ i Listen to "The Shadow" every Wednesday over CFRB, 9,00 to 9.30 p.m. / | Hi THE coLour GUARAN coal S THE QUALITY v

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