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Port Perry Star (1907-), 12 Jan 1945, p. 4

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3 teas ARTA ETE SR BAL SINR SATA AS TAT REND asia Dat ES UTES EREERESE RESELL SE 3 ERT iy 39 Bets oa = n - . 3 Nh J 4 VAL Ly hPL , sj mat NEAR Vr Rdes Ey aga Mgt a Seren bias PLARORE S51 AEE ih and Sin eine Parking OSHAWA A FAMOUS PLAYERS THEATRE AIR CONDITIONED Phone 011 PERSONALS RETURNED FROM MIDLAND Mr. Charles Bowerman has just returned from a two week's' © visit with his brother Tom, who is with 'thie Midland Navigation Company, making furniture for the big boats. } While there he saw a mine- sweeper launched. It was an in- teresting sight. The launching took .place December 30th. Keep in mind "Odds and Ends" to be presented by members of the Port Perry Young People's Union in the High School audi- torium on Friday evening, Jan. 19th at 8.15 p.m. A gay musical evening in store for you. 0.-Tel. Jack MacGregor, R.C. N.V.R., has arrived safely in Scotland, according to a cable re- ceived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. MacGregor. Miss Audrey Kerry, of the Bank of Commerce staff, is en- joying several weeks holiday. Miss Jean Crosier, R.N., of London, Ont., spent the week-end with her sister, Miss Thelma "Crosier, at the home of Mrs. E. Beare. L.A.C. Gordon Carnegie, R.C. A.F., of Guelph, visited over the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Carnegie. : Mrs, Arch. Anderson has re ceived a letter from her husband saying he had arrived overseas safely. Bill Veale, who was a member of Port Perry branch of the Bank of Commerce, for awhile, went across on the same ship. Mrs. H. Arbuckle and son Derek, left on Saturday to return to their home in Cobourg, after a pleasant visit with friends in town. Mr. Alfred Andrus, of Exeter, Ont., visited his mother, Mrs. D. Andrus, for a few days this week. Mrs. R. Sheridan has received | word that her husband, Sgt. R. (Bob) Sheridan, has arrived safely overseas. Cpl. Oscar Beare, R.C.A.F., of Camp Borden, spent the week- end at his home here. Pte. John Jeffrey, of Camp Borden, is spending a furlough with his mother, Mrs. Cecil Jef- frey. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brock left on Monday for St. Petersburg, Florida, where they will spend the remainder of the winter. ~~ Flying Officer Bruce Beare, R. C.A.F.,of Uplands, visited at his home during the past week-end. Miss Mercedes Waridel underwent an operation for appendicitis in Port Perry Hospital on Wednesday morn- ing. We wish for her a speedy re- covery. Mrs, A. Waridel and her father, attended the funeral of the late Mr. A. E. Rogerson in Toronto last Satur- day. FOR BETTER HEALTH in wintertime -- Take one Page- Griffiths UNIPLEX tablet daily. They contain all essential vita- mins and minerals. Also in liquid form for infants and children, At Lawrence's-Drug Store. Beare--Dakers On the Island of Cyprus, in the Mediterranean, on December 2, 1944, L.A.C.W. Pamela Dakers, of the W.A AF. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dakers, of Kel- vindale, Glasgow, Scotland, was united in marriage with Flying Officer Burgess Beare, D.F.C,, of the R.C. A. F,, son of Mrs. H. Fitchett, of Port Perry. 'DIED SWITZER---Suddenly at Port Perry, on Tuesday, January 9th, 1946, Georgina F, Finlay, beloved wife of Cyrus W. Switzer, in her 70th year. Funeral Thursday at her late residence at (to-day) 2 pam. SLL ra) Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Jan, 11-12-13 BROADWAY RHYTHM starring George Murphy, Ginny Simms Charles Winninger, Lena Horne, Gloria DeHaven, Ben Blue, Tommy Dorsey and Orchestra, Eddie Rochester. M/G/M's Star-Studded Sweetie. Spiced Big Musical in Glorious Technicolor, Monday-Tuesday, Jan. 15-16 --TWO GREAT FEATURES-- Anna Neagle, Richard Greene, in Yellow Canary --on the same program-- Seven Days Ashore Starting Wally Brown, Alan Carney Wednesday-Thursday, Jan.17-18 BETTE DAVIS at her greatest in Mr Skeffington with CLAUDE RAINS DEATHS FERGUSON--At Blackstock, on Saturday, Jan. 6th, 1945, Mary S. Knapp Cochrane, be- loved wife of Samuel A. Fergu- son, in her 70th year. IN MEMORIAM In memory of my wife, Mrs. Charles Bowerman, who passed away Jan, 8th, 1944. I have lost my soul's conipanion, A life linked with my own; And day by day I miss her more As I walk through life alone. ~~ Charles Bowerman. OBITUARY ALBERT E, ROGERSON . The funeral of the late Albert E. Rogerson, of Port Perry, took place in Toronto, on Saturday, January 6th, 1945. The service, coriducted by Pastor P, Taylor, of the Port Perry Baptist Church, was -held at Mack Funeral Home, Danforth Avenue." Intermenf at St. John's Norway Cemetery, where he was laid to rest beside his father, mother and sister. He was in his 80th year, and the last of a large family. Welcome Home Major James R. MacBrien, oldest son of Sir Jas. MacBrien, returned to his home in Port Perry on Sunday after five years' service overseas with the British army in European and Eastern theatres of war. Major Mac- Brien intends to remain in this vicinity for some time to come. ~ Port Perry Lions The next meeting of the Club will be held Friday, Janu- ary 12th. BUSINESS Discussion of plans for the proposed Community Recre- ation Center, This is an important mat- ter. "Fvery member should be present to offer ideas re the Recreation Center, Fae ~~ i Eyes Examined Glasses complete, or lenses only, supplied where necessary, at reasonable prices,-- I. R. BENTLEY: OPTOMETRIST Taylor's Auto Electric PORT PERRY GENERATORS STARTERS FIELD COILS REPAIRED and EXCHANGED BILL TAYLOR :: Proprietor News of Miss Theodora Bryce Friends of Miss Theodora Bryce (formerly on the Port Perry High School Staff) will be interested in hearing that she is ndéw happily settled at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. She holds an assistantship which so far, she says, has consisted mainly ,of preparing biblio- graphies for one professor and charting data for a research pro- blem for another, both of these professors being in the depart- ments of home economics educa- tion. In addition to this position Miss Bryce is enrolled as a'grad- uate student and has been taking "only" twelve "credits"; which involve a good deal of reading and require field work as well. As if this were not enough, there is much scope for other activities furnished by a Sunday graduate Discussion, Group, a Dramatic Club, Badminton, Folk Dancing, a Cosmopolitan Club, a Cornell- in-China Club, and an Outing Club. There are also social func- tions and musical and other en- tertainments. One cannot help wondering whether our Amer- ican cousins do not dissipate their energies with so -many forms of activity. Truth to tell, however, our Canadian colleges have been following their ex- ample in recent years. Ithaca has impressed Miss Bryce as a very beautiful city, with its hills, lakes, streams and waterfalls. Cornell has some- thing of an old world atmos- phere, and there is a Goldwin Smith Walk, named for the dis- tiriguished English scholar and writer, long a Cornell professor, who spent his last years in To- ronto at "The Grange", now a part of the Art Gallery, Cornell had no Christmas- week vacation this year, but Miss Bryce was able to enjoy a three-day visit in Toronto with her parents, Rev. George P. and Dr. Winifred Bryce, who are re- turning soon to their work at In- dore Christian College, India. Port Perry seems to have a warm spot in Miss Bryce's. heart and she expressed pleasure at re- ceiving a copy of the Christmas issue of "The Star". A copy.of the New Year's issue is now on |its way to Ithaca and Cornell; ~ --M.E.S. The Grahams of Springbank Farm The sad news of the death of Will Graham brought back mem- ories of happy days spent at Pine Point many years ago. - This "Point" on Scugog Island, with a virgin forest of pines behind it, had long been a favourite resort for men skilled or not so skilled in the piscatorial art, for Scugog waters abounded in bass and lunge at that time: The "Point" was quite primitive then and tourists lived in the tents which they brought with them and folded up "like the Arabs" when they pulled out. For years it was a man's exclusive paradise, but a time came when a feminine invasion disturbed this Eden. Two of us coaxed a'"Big Brother" lily. i SATURDAY Phone 32 Phone 32 when ordering your BREAD AND PASTRY ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION " COFFEE ROLL" GERROW BROS. 4 SPECIAL-- to let us come along one summer. A grudging permigsion was giv- en on the condition that we bring our own tent, sleep on cedar boughs, limit our culinary opera- tions to'what could be performed pan, and, in short, live the simple life. Readily we acquiesced and set out on the great adventure. At this time Pine Point was. part of the big farm -- six or séven hundred acres -- of Mr. James Graham, Will's father, and on our way to camp we visited the farmhouse to make arrange- ments for the stabling of our pony and the getting of supplies. The old farmhouse, built on a , |'slope, was a picturesque spot, and--what impressed us most-- had a beautiful dairy, kept cool and fresh by water brought through pipes from a spring on the sidehill. So interested were we in house and dairy and so hospitably entertained by the family, who insisted on our stay- ing for supper, that it was too late and too dark by the time we reached our camping spot to pitch tents. Sleeping in the open promised a new experience, though, before morning broke, Mother Earth's bed had become somewhat hard and mosquitoes too attractive. Next day tents were pitched, cedar boughs gath- ered for beds, a tren¢h dug and cooking utensils got out. How good these first meals tasted! Broiled bass, potatoes boiled in their "jackets", homemade bread and butter from "Springbank Ifarm" made a meal fit for a king. IFor two weeks we lived this open-air life, with daily visits -to the farm for supplies, our only excitement a tree struck by lightning just in front of our tent. .So successful was our ex- periment that next year we re- peated it on a more ambitious scale, building a small kitchen equipped with a cook-stove, with oven, so that baked 'lunge might sometimes supplant broiled bass, and pies, filled with delicious fresh fruit from the farm, might further enrich our menu. Visits to and from the Grahams were frequent and so we came to know that fine family very well indeed. Mrs. Graglfam was a very sweet and also a very capable woman, and Mr. Graham a genial Scots- man with a keen sense of humor. Une occasion comes to mind as I write. I was acting as his secre- tary while he dictated an article intended for a farm magazine. Its subject was pioneer farming in Ontario, and frequent refer- ences to "Buck and Bright" so puzzled me that presently I paused with pencil uplifted and asked, "Who were Buck and Bright, Mr. Graham?" Such ig- norance amused the old Scots- man hugely, and it was a stand- ing joke, passed on to all and sundry, that I had never heard the stock names of a yoke of oxen, Scottish hospitality is prover- bial, 'but never have I seen it on so lavish a scale as in that fam- It was quite impossible, if one arrived at the house any- where near meal-time, to leave without staying for that meal; it was next to impossible to get them to take adequate payment for supplies from their dairy and garden; and, as for the-keep and care of our pony, oh, that was nothing, nothing at alll y Of what fine old British stock were our Canadian pioneers! And the Grahams of 'Springbank Farm" were certainly of the fin- est. According to The Star, Will was the last of that family--a worthy son of worthy parents. I missed his cheery greeting last summer as I passed the Bowling Green on my daily trips down town, but' I was re-assured on meeting him on the street one day to find him looking pretty much his old self, though he ré- marked, with a smile, "I'm not so} frisky as a fourteen-year-old". And now, .to use the quaintly beautiful Biblical phrase, he has been 'gathered to his fathers". Canada can ill spare his type. The ideals of Canada's pioneer farmers--ideals of industry, in- ependence--need to be cher- ifhed and preserved if we and those who come after us are to be true to our heritage in this Can- ada of ours, --M.E.S. oe ---------- Golden Wedding MR. AND MRS. WM, JACKSON CELEBRATE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY January 1st, 1934, was the oc- casion of a very happy gathering when friends and relatives join- ed in celebration with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Jackson on the an- niversary of their fiftieth wed- ding day. 'During the afternoon many friends of the happy' couple call- ed to offer their congratulations and express sincere wishes for many more years of happiness, Throughout the day numerous friends telephoned to extend their greetings and wishes for happiness also. . Seated in the living-room the bride and groom, surrounded by their guests, enjoyed a program consisting of a piano duet by ldna Samells and Lucille Mark, a reading by Mrs. Allan Jackson, entitled '"I'hree Periods in a Man's Life", an interesting. let- ter written by the bride of 50 years ago, to a cousin, describing her wedding dress, presents-and honeymoon trip, read by the bride's youngest daughter, Mrs. Wm. Mark; community singing of popular songs of 50 years ago. Following the program, an ad- dress was read by ldna Samells, tollowing which, a basket of 50 beautiful golden chrysanthe- mums was presented to Mr. and Mrs, Jackson on behalf of their seven grandchildren, "Then followed an address read by Mrs. G. Hood at the conclu- sion of which a purse of money was presented to the bride and groom by their son Allan on be- half of their immediate family and near relatives. : : Then at the opportune moment Edna Samells struck the notes of "For They are Jolly Good Fel- lows" which were quickly taken up by the guests, The gift of a cheque was re- 'ceived from Mr, and Mrs. Harry Camplin, of Ohio, sister and brother, who were unable to be present. The Honeydale Women's In- stitute presented them with a by means of a kettle and a frying i ity. clean living, and sturdy bedspread. Numerous other gifts were re- ceived from friends and relatives as tokens of the high esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are held by their host of friends. As a climax to a very happy anniversary, the bride and groom made their way to the dining- room, where a buffet lunch was served and much enjoyed by all. The only thing to mar the enjoy- ment of the occasion' was the poor health of Mr. Jackson who was confined to his chair. his friends hope and pray for a speedy recovery and many years of future happiness to both of them, 2 4 The Addresses Dear Grandpa and Grandma: We, your grandchildren are gathered here today to help you celebrate your Iiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Many times we have been here with you and have led you. both a merry chase by getting into migchief, because 'as you know, not one of us could sit still very long at a time. We hope you will be with us lovely gold satin comforter and| ° All PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1945 = * =| OE Lawrence's Drug Store News You can Save with Safety at the REXALL STORE PURETEST COD LIVER OIL : H- LAWRENCE'S Sing ~ 7T5¢. and $1.25 § u IMPROVED SCOTT'S EMULSION...69. and 98. § ALPHAMETTES ....$1.00, $1.85, $3.50 § I MIXTURE CHASE'S NERVE FOOD....60¢., $1.50 = 8 A cough medicine that BAYER'S ASPIRIN ...18¢., 29, 79%. & u really takes a hold. HALIVER OIL CAPSULES ud $1.55 = a . a 8 ounces 50c. WAMPOLE'S COD LIVER = s EXTRACT .oinuniiomammi $1.00 u A. M. LAWRENCE a ' J J JEMISON'S BAKERY I8 DEPENDABLE FOR GOOD BAKING Phone 93 w ART. JEMISON, Proprietor for many years yet and we will do our best to help you instead of making more work for you as we used to. In appreciation for all the kind things you have done for us we would like you to, accept this bouquet of fifty golden chrysan- themums, - nt Grandchildren. Port Perry, Ontario. Dear Brother, Sister, Father, Mother, Uncle and Aunt: Realizing this your Golden Wedding Day, we very much ap- preciate having this opportunity of celebrating with you, upon this occasion, During the 'past fifty years which in many ways seems but a few short days, we know you can remember and relate many happy times with your family, old friends and neighbours, not overlooking the shadows which have crossed your path. Fifty years of being married to each other, the passing years have added a few gray hairs to your head and also have contri- buted to the fact there now ap- pears upon your faces a few laugh wrinkles which to anyone who has acquired them, they are as a form of beauty coming from the good and kind deeds which! youshave done, and for the jokes you are ready to receive and pass on. If more people could go through this life with a sense of humour displayed by both of you, how much easier and better life would-be. . Many times we have called up- on-you to be received with open arms. It is with pleasure your family can look back to their childhood days and think of the loving care you have given them: 'We ask you to receive this gift as a slight token of our love and gratitude and trust that you may be spared to share many more years of happiness together. Signed on behalf of your brother, sister and family, niece and nephew. ; Ee THANK YOU With many thanks and appre- ciation to the people of Prince Albert, the Lions Club and friends of Port Perry, in the hours of bereavement. : Mrs. Bonnell. PAGEANT PRESENTED IN THE PARISH HALL On Thursday evening, January 11th, the members of the Junior Choir of the Church of the As- cension, assisted by the Sunday School, présented a pageant en- titled "Because He Came", Mrs. Rea took the role of Reader and Dorothy Balfour the Story-Tell- er, + Mrs. F, McClintock was in charge of music. After the pageant, Mrs, Rea sang a pleas- ing solo, "Bléss This House" and the members of the Junior Choir presented her with a plant in ap- preciation of the work and time she had spent in preparing the program. Lunch was served and a social time enjoyed, Junior War Workers The yearly Junior War Work- ers meeting for the election of officers was held at the home of Mrs. M. B. Dymond on Tuesday night. The president and vice- president of the past year were. asked to remdin in office. The position of wool convener held by Mrs. Harry DeShane was taken over by Mrs. Gordon Ree- sor and Mrs. Wish Chapman. The regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16 at the home of Mrs. Wish Chapman. More knitters are needed, Please come along and bring your friends. BIGGEST SHOW VALUB IN OsEAWA Bilt Smoking In The Loges "THEATRE, OSHAWA CoNTINUOUS SHOW DAILY Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Jan, 11, 12, 13 "Road to * + Zanzibar" starring BING CROSBY, BOB HOPE, and DOROTHY LAMOUR. -- Second Feature -- \ "Silver Spurs" with ROY ROGERS and SMILEY BURNETTE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Jan, 15, 16, 17 ' "SABOTEUR" | starring ROBERT CUMMINGS, and PRISCILLA LANE ; -- ADDED -- "Hellzapoppin " "with OLSEN AND JOHNSON and MARTHA RAYE Thursday, Friday, Saturday Jan. 18, 19, 20 "This Heavenly Body" starring HEDY LAMARR and WILLIAM POWELL -- Second Feature -- with TIM HOLT A Very Large Egg Mrs. W. D. Munro, of Man- chester, Ont., brdught in a very large egg, the product of a hen "Come on Danger" | A --, of the Hybrid variety. It weigh- ed 10 ozs, and measured eight inches one 'way, and nine and three-quarter inches the other. Can any hen beat that? It looked as though that hen had been shown an ostrich egg, and was doing her best, GRE oT W

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