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ne 'tor classes at the International-Plow- ' PORT PERRY, ONT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1961. by Ve a On Board the Queen Maky:. We are now on our way ucrosi the Atlantic, We left thé dock in New' York about. 8.80 a.m. and it is now mid afternoon. The big ship is roll- ing a little but not too much and 1 think we will prove seaworthy. Is hope so, for none of us have been to sea before, ] By us 1 mean Hugh "Leslie of Georgetown, Ont. and Herbert Jarvis of Agincourt, Ont, the 1950 Canadian champion plowmen.and myself. We are heading for the other side to take part in plowing matches in the British Isles and to observe agricultural con- ditions and visit historical places there and in Holland, Belgium and Denmark. We are the fifth in as many years to,have been awarded all-expense-paid overseas trips by Imperial Oil as a result of winning the Esso Cham- pions Trans-Atlantic horse and trac- ing Match. . The boys won their trips. in competition with county and dis- trict. champions and 1 was appointed team manager by the Ontarje-Plow- men's Assgeiation who sponsor the big- annual event. I after the boys one of my jobs is to write a series of letters describing our experiences abroad--what we see, what we do and sometimes what we hear. 1 hope they will prove intér- esting to you. But to get this series of letters properly under way I'll introduce the two shuppion plowmen and myself. By coincidence both the boys are 28 years old but Herbert Jarvis, the gold medal horse plowman, is really younger. His birthday was January 3rd, the day we left Toroto for New York. (Nice birthday present, eh?) CANADIAN. - PLOWMEN ABROAD PLOWMEN" S AS30CIATION Besides looking |- Herb. is the son of John Jarvis and is PORTEOQUS * Director ONTARIO : the Second youngest of the "Seven plowing Jarvis brothers", Willis, -Don- ald, Russell, Richard, Northan, Her- bert and Leonid --in_that order The boys were given that title when all of them competed at the East York plowing match in 1947, Norman won that year but Herb, has since won the county championship two years in a row It might interest you to know that while Herb. is an out-and-out horse plowman he works in a plant turning out tractors. But on weck- ends 'Herb. plows with a horse on his father's 100-acre farm. His wife is a Timbers, a member of a family that includes many champion plowmen, and they have twin daughters Linda and Donna whe will be three years old next May. Herbert Jarvis Hugh?Leslie Hugh Leslie, the gold medal tractor plowman, hails from Georgetown and is an old hand at tractor plowing. He has been behind the wheel of a: trac- tor since he was able to climb into the | driver's seat and he has competed at county and International matches since they were resumed after the war. Last year he was Peel County champion in the open sod tractor class. Hugh and his father, George H, Visit Our Beautiful New Bridal Salon The Loveliest in all Canada-- Complete with a gorgeous array of WEDDING -- BRIDESMAID AND "SHOP at ARDLEY"S withJCONFIDENCE" "the time we entered the United States. Leslie, work a 400-acre farm and of course it is highly mechanized." He is a married man and the father of a four-year-old daughter Lyna Ann. As for me, 'm a farmér from away back and my Grey Maples farm near Owen Sound has been in the family for a 'hundred years. My son is now operating it and I'm 4 sort of silent partner, = : ' I have always been. interested in organizations that are aimed at jm- proving agricultural conditions . and I've taken an active part in nearly all farm. organizations in North Grey Well, so much for all of us, 1 had better get back to describing our trip or you'll think we never got off. The day of our departure was a busy one what with radio broadeasts, press in terviews, photographers and the of- ficial luncheon. I am gald that Col. T. Kennedy, the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, was able to drop in for it wouldn't have scemed right not have him there to wish us luck. But before we Knew it it was the to be at Toronto's Union Station. Out departure was quite in accord with. all the other events of the day and 1 must say that the spirit of those friends who saw us off was not dampened in the feast by the inclement weather, Platform tickets did not scem to be to necessary tor 1 heard a good many of frends tell the man at the gate they had reservations the New York tram. | thik 1 heard at least say they had lower birth six on car G6, but-of course they were not on the train when it pulled out. We had no trouble whatever with inspection at the border as the cus- toms officers were aboard whi n left Toronto. Inspection was carried out systematically and completed by our ull five Wwe Altogether our train trip was quite uneventful except for the fact that we were about one-and-a-half hours late arriving in New York. It was 11 a.m. when we got into our rooms at the Biltmore Hotel. By the time-we contacted Peter Kinnear, Standard Oil, New Jersey, it was al- most noon and hé invited us to have lunch with him and a group of asso- ciates, Mr. Kinnear is a former Oun- tario boy, having been raised an Cayuga. Sn "We were taken to the Luncheon Club in the Rainbow Room of the R. C. +A. Building, Rockerfeller Centre. This ig on the GdLh floor, about BOO EVENING GOWNS ARDLEY FROCKS © 491-3 Phone--GE 1576. 5 Danforth Ave. (near.Logan) __ Toronto, Ont. 8, NIHOLSTERY &! 14 DECOR TOUCH pit 'RE-UPHOLSTERY by Expert Craftsmen When a long-experienced artisan re- news and re-covers your furniture, it is the finest assurance of a lasting, quality job, Call us now for the upholstery work you like. Rousseau Upholstery Phone 483 'Whitby - BATHROOM. 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There was everything you could thing of to val, and plenty of it. Later we toured sections of Greater. New York including Wall Street, Brooklyn and the wharves. We certainly én" joyed every minute of it. All too soon it was_11 p.m. and time to go aboard the Queen Mary. We regretted hav- ing to bid our new friends good-bye. Ounce on board the Queen Mary we stayed up and watched its progress oul of the harbgur. By five we were pretty well out of sight of land so we waved good-bye to North America and made for bed. In my next letter I'll tell you more about life aboard this giant ship and of our first days in England. MANCHESTER Miss Doreen Johnson, Kingston, and Mr. J. Rutherford, Scarboro, were at the Johnson home for the weck-énd. Mrs. Kerr, who hag spent a month with relatives in Toronto, has return- ed to her home with Mr, and Mrs. W. 12 hey Miss Lois Cawker entertained little girls on the occasion of birthday, - Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hobbs a the wedding anniversary of friends in Bowmanville on Saturday evening: Miss Vera Howsam has been con- fined to bed with an attack of measies, On Saturday evening friends and neighbours met in the Township Hall to honour a recent bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Don Carnegie (nee Louise Howsani). Round and squire dancing was enjoyed until 11.30. Mr. and 'Mrs. Carnegie then weres asked to be seated on the platform and Mr. Arnold Roach read the presentation address. Murs, Grant Franklin pinned 'a gardenia corsage on the bride and Mrs. Roach, Mrs," Steer" Crosier presented the following gifts: a nest of three oak tables, a dresser and bed light set of lamps, and a table lighter. Don and Louise expressed their appreciation and thanks. A very wd) Jolly everting. ample lunch was served and all had Feharge;and on Thursday in Nestleton and "Mrs. 1 ject of the meeting was Community Visitors at the home of Mr, 'and Mrs, Wright Crosier on Sunday, were Mr, and Mrs. Vyrtle Crosier, Toronto, Mrs. Fred- Shuttleworth, of Toronto, Mr, and -Mys. . Robt. Reader; Prince Albert; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Samells, Jean and Donna, of Port Perry. . ~~ The epidemic of mumps and mehsles still continues, resulting. in low at. tendance "in the schools and many adults suffering, the latest victims be- ing Mr, H. Martyn and Mr. I, Hoskin, local merchants, ' The carnival sponsored "by O.N.O. Club was a success, Many attended and the costumes were clever and in- 'teresting. " Mesdames Hutton, Me- Arthur and Nicholson acted as judges. Fhe High School téachers, pupils and community honored Mr. and Mrs. Potts in Community Hall on Friday evening with a" presentation and shower of gifts for the newly weds, and a reception to - welcome Murs. Potts to our community. 'The presi- dent of the Literary Society, Glenn VanCamp, acted as chairman and Byron Hamilton presented the pupils' gilt, a coffee table. Dr. MeArthur, chairman of the Board, on behalf of the Cartwright iligh School Board, presented a cheque. The program was Saaly missed by. his wife, Susanna. put om by the BUHLS. pupils and music for the dance was provided by Jessie McArthur, who loaned her new record player for the veeasion. Mr. and Mrs. Potts expressed their pleasure and ap- preciation in suitable words. We are pleased to report that Chas. Venning has returned from having a check up, with a very satisfactory re- port. We wish a speedy recovery to Mrs, Roy Ferguson, who is in hospital, re- covering from au very serious opera- tion, (Too late for last week) I'he weéek of prayer was observed the "three churches with the at- tendance better than usual. Service on Monday evening was, held in St. John's Church, the address given by Rev. C. Hutton; on Tuesday.in United Church with Rev. Mr. McComb in in Presbyterian Church with Rev. Geo. Nicholson giving the address. Mr. and Mrs. A, Bailey have gone with their trailer to spend some time in Florida, Mr. and Mrs. R. Me- Lauglilin, Enniskillen went with them. , Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Hooey spent their 518t wedding. anniversary with friends in Cannington on New Year's day. Miss Isabel Carter celebrated her 18th birthday at Wymilwood, Univer- sity of Toronto, on January Gth, Bony to gtepay gat, Murs. KR. Pe Oshawa Starts Little Theatre OSHAWA STARTS AMBITIOUS LITTLE THEATRE MOVEMENT - To present Major February Production To. enthusiasts of the btage an in- teresting piece of news bf the week comes from Oshawa with information rogarding the formation of the Osh- awa Little Theatre and its first pres- 'entation of Patrick Hamilton's psy- chological thriller, 'Angel. Street", scheduled to go on the Central Col- legiate stage on February lst, 2nd and 3rd, : \ Divected by Sarah Quin and pro- duced by Joan Lambert, 'Angel Street' 1s the story of the sinister My, Man- ninghant's attempt to drive his wife to insanity, a fate from which she is only saved by the intervention of the kindly detective. Mrs. Quinn, herself au veteran of the amateur and profes- sional stage in England and in Canada gathered together a competent cast for the first Oshawa vanture with Norma Vincent, well-known lo- cal amatéur of stage and radio, play- ing the feminine' lead of Mrs. Man- ningham. Alan Quin portrays the diabolical Mr. Manningham, with Ed- na Knutson as - the understanding housekeeper and Louise Thomson as the pert and saucy maid, Nancy. The cast is rounded out by two policemen, played by Al Perfect .und Don Dul- nindge. ) The gloomy" late Victorian setting of "Angel Street" with its eerie light- ing effects. and "period furnishings and costumes, is a tough assignment for the young Oshawa group,, but un- der 'the supervision of producer, Joan Lambert and Stage Manager, Melvyn Dennis, a large group of-Oshawn eiti- zens are doing their part to make the show a success. . The "Angel Street" curtain goes up at 8.30 p.m. on each of the three nights and tickets are on sale ut Henderson's Book Store, 18 'King Street, West, Oshawa, Reserved seats on the floor of the house cost $1.00 with a Tbe. un- reserved admission for students in the balcony. In the final rehearsals of "Angel Street", Mrs. Quin is having the as- sistance of well-known British actor- director, Michael Sadlier, who will be helping to give the polishing touches to what is expected to be a ¢reditable lirst-presentation. hus Fe. 3 Central Ontario County District High School Board The inaugural meeting of Central Ontario County District High School Board was held in Port Perry High | care. We wish her a a, recovery. Congratulations to Mr. Fred Hy- land who celebrated his 80th birthday recently. -- Mr. *Grant 'Thompson visited his parents in Beaverton. His father, Mr. Jas. Thompson, has since "entered St. Joseph's Hospital. - The L.O.L. District Annnual was hicld in the lodge room . on Tuesday, January 9th. The rooms, which have been rented in Recreation Hall, are being fitted for future use of the local lodge. ' The Quinte Seed Fair will be held in the Recreation Hall, March 16th, and the Shorthorn Sale, the last week in March, Many from Cartwright attended tlic opening of Port-Perry Memorial Gardens, on Friday the 12th, and many more listened with interest to CKLB. Blackstock W. 1. held its January meet' at the home of Mrs. Arthur Palk, with Mrs. Geo. Nicholson as guest speaker. She took us with her on a dog team trip across the Arctic, outlined: her experience "and that 'of the Reetor; and telling -of-the pre- purations started months ahead for such a trip to inake sure that clothing and food for the travellers and the dog team were adequate. She illus- trated the trip with snapshots, maps and articles of clothing. The roll call was "My Favorite Radio Program." Quilt blocks were handed in and any- one not wishing to make blocks is asked to help buy -the linings. Card parties are being held every two weeks, proceeds to go to Port Perry Hospital Fund. Mus. van Thompson gave a humor. oup reading and lunch -was served by Mrs, Fisher and her group. The sub- ' activities, Sorry to report the illness of Mrs, Roy Ferguson who is in a Toronto hospital, lowing trustees were appointed: County of Ontario--R. A, Peel. Uxbridge Public School Board-- Murray Smith Uxbridge Town Council- Mus, C. B. Willis Township of Scott--A. S. Arnold. F Township of Scugog--Robt. Tetlow. Township of Uxbridge--L. Tindall. "{ownship of Reach--S. MacFarlane. Village of Port Perry--Dr. R. Irwin. Dr. Irwin was appointed chairman for 1961; L. Tindall, Vice Chairmem. Standing Committees for 1951: Finance---Chairman, Lorne Tindall; S. MacFarlane, A. S, Arnold. Management--Chairman, Mrs. C. B. Willis; Murray Smith, R. A. Peel. Property--Chairman, R:" A. Peel; R. Tétlow, M. Smith, Mr4. C. B. 'Willis. Transportation -- Chairman, A. 8S. Sec'y-Treasurer--Norman Alexander, Financial Statement January 1 to December 80, 1960 Receipts-- Balance ................ ARAL $ 8291.86 Ontario County Agri. ......... wee 1000.00 Provincial grants ..i........i.... .66,3006.49 'Other. School Boards ....... 8,720.49. Other County costs . we 401.09! Dom. Gov., cadet .. 187.00 'H.-S. Area Levy .. 82,968.48 Night Classes .......coccceivennnn. 790.27 Dancing Classes ......cc.iennn 69.00 Forge Pump Lawn Mower... 18.00 Refunds... 06.41 P.P. Public School Bonrd.... we 763.76 Bank Loans icin, 48,500.00 i 5 © $162,140.78 Teachers Super. withheld .... 2,784.80 $164,926.68 Expenditures Cost of Instruction .........$48,189.88 Cost of Instructional supplies... aris 8,487.92 Cost of Administration 2,619.64 Plant operation ............ 9,610.78 Plant maintenance ee 8,628.69 Auxiliary agencies ............ 1,178.70. Contract buses .....nns 20,672.68 4 for Arnold, R, Tetlow, S. MacFarlane. "} Fees ty other Boards............ 1,066.64 Capital Qutlay ......... 9,272.48 DebettUres coc cvinisinsines 9,492.12 Repayment of Temporary Loans iii 48,600.00 Interest ....0...oo...n. 871.08 < $104,884.81 Balance Sg iti, rts 41.27 "$164,926.68 Ont. Holstein Club - ONTARIO HOLSTEIN CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Ontario County Holstein Club was held-in the Township Hall, Manchester, on Thur, January 18th, with a large percent- age 'of the membership in attendance. Mr. Joe Darlington, salesman foi the Club, reported that sales during 1950 had been good and that the cat- tle he had sold had averaged $408.00 per 'head. Most of these cattle | were exported to the United States. ~ He also pointed out that American ye ers were becoming more selective mn their buying and he emphasized the importance of Holstein breeders keep- mg records. of milk production and vaccinating their calves, Dr. Jas. Henderson, Ontario vir inary College, Guelph, reported on his "recent visit to Brazil, Uruguay and the Argentine. While in these South. American countries, Dr. Hen- derson reported that he had seen a large number of Canadian Holsteins, that our cattle were popular and were giving a good account of themselves. | Mr. George MeLaughlin, Oshawa, | tional Holstein-Friesian Association, He stated that this Association had | enjoyed a splendid year with Regis- trations, Transfers, and Memberships showing a substantial increase. Mr. Brown, Newcastle, who is also a National Director, spoke briefly- und' congratulated the Ontario County Club on the splendid work that they are doing. Mr. Roy Ormiston, Jas. Broeklin, Field- the Helstein-Friesian Asso- ciation, gave a very complete report on his yemr's work. He stated that in 1950 Holstein eattle had been ex- ported to I7 foreign countries. He emphasized the value of the Champ- ionship Black 'and White Show and predicted good prices tor Holstein cattle in 19561. =a gave a report on the work of the Na- | It was decided to carry. on the fol-- lowing projects in 1981: : 1. A two-day bus trip to give Ont- urio County Holstein Breeders an ops portunity of. visiting outstanding. Hol- . stein herds. ; 2. To hold a Black and White Show at ot Perry Fair, September 8rd, . To hold a Holstein Club Picnic in sun : Te hold a Holdren Club Twi- wins Meeting in August. The following directors were elect. eil for 1951: > 0. Chambers, Ww fifria; G. Vilentyue Pefferlaw; C has. Hadden, Blackwater; Fred Leask, Uxbridge, R..2; Robert Flett; Oshawa, R. 2; Byron Holtby, JLort Perry R. 2; Harold Honey, Sea- wrave, R. 2; Lloyd Swmith,-Port Perry, R. 2; K. E. Holliday, Brooklin, R. 1; Robert Walker, Port Perry, R. 4. a Sea grave The Y.P.U:; gr in the Sunday School Room. on Tuesday. Eight members were in attendance, The topic Christian Citizenship was taken by the minister. A sleigh-ride party was arranged for next Tuesday night and an invitation to lunch afterward was extended by Leona Reynolds, The Group was invited to Lindsay to welcome Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Hon- cy who were returning from China. The number of members of Y.P.U. was requested with a Good Will Of- fo ring. Mumps and 'measies are still pre- valent in our community. To those who are ill with this "epidemic we wish them a speedy recovery. Mr. Edgar Butt who has been in Toronto for medical treatment is ex- I pested home this week. Many friends of Miss Alma Friese are pleased to hear she is making a satisfactory recovery from an attack ol pneumonia, : Miss Shirley Emmons and Mr, J. Fredrickson have been practice teach- ing at Greenbank and spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. H. Eagleson. Sorry to report that Mrs. Wm. Moon 15 not in the best of health. ~ We hope she may have a speedy recovery. Mrs. Il. Eagleson spent the week- ¢nd in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs, W. Tristram. Mr. H. Mitchell and Mr. E. Bligth celebrated Mr. Mitchell's birthday © on~ Friday, January 19th at the home of his daughter Mrs. Bert Dowson, a - ) ~ Stanley Phone 16 WE ROSST'S NEO CHEMICAL FOOD Vitamin and Mineral Food Supplement re : ; 72 day si 1 A . Capsules for Adults---50's $1.46; SSE SRL SIRT SBE SEY eRe CLARE ate a8 | Ia 02 --- ' BRUTON'S DRUGSTORE gran Pin. R. Bruton, Phm.B. PORT PERRY po oc a ant ' Liquid form for Children--24 day size $1.35, a ze $2.95, 144 day size $4.95 100's $2.65; 2560's $56.96 cma ------ please the palate. .. .. and > - lunch hour. TRY US! Bill Taylor 'Have You Tried Our Super-Lunch? SUPER IN EVERY DETAIL! SUPER SERVICE that will waste none of your valuable Don't just take our word for it. The Green Thistle gins PORT PERRY Nourishing food that will the pocket hook. 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