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Port Perry Star (1907-), 18 Dec 1952, p. 2

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3 a ml ey 7 RE NO A - ---- oi ly A I Sh ow a, ARE Tn, hr 3 i Ta A IE a Ptr Wp LN ie ae JT a a -- a NL nr . many waters'. '2---THE PORT PERRY STAR-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1052 SCUGOG (held over from last week The meeting of the Head W.A. was held at the home of Mrs. J. Dowson with 19 present. The meeting was opened-with Silent Night being sung, followed with the Lord's Prayer re- peated in unison. - Mrs. L. Martyn read the scripture., Mrs. J. Wilson gave a Story .on_ Christmas. Minutes and' roll call followed with our busi- ness discussion." * The Christmas bazaar raised $78. 68 while our 1942 pennies saved for a tyear came to $43.49. It was decided to give $25.00 to the M. &'M. Fund; $12.00 towards the parsonage insur- ance; ~$100.00 to the Hospital Auxil-, iary.. Mrs. Rodman gave us a report on the Hospital Auxiliary work, and a review made of what we had given to the Hospital was as follows for the year 1952, _ Contributions made to the Pillow Case shower. One case peas. $100.00 to furnish the Nurses Stuff Locker. $100.00 to the Hospital Auxiliary. Nineteen tea towels to the Shower of same, " Mrs. Dyck read a short poem called "Sneeze". It was decided we save 1946 pennies from now until our Sept- ember meeting; also" when cleaning your clothes cupboards girls, hang onto those woolen items for our Jan- uary meeting. Mrs, Barry gave us a report of illness in the community ._and gift boxes for the Yuletide Sea- son, Mrs. A. Martyn gave us a tale on "School~Girl Woe" which was very amusing. Being our December meet- ing, gifts of fifty cents value were exchanged. Mrs, J. Wilson's group topped the meeting with a hearty lunch, Our next 'meeting will he January 14, owing to the Hospital op- ening day. Mrs. E, Reader's group will be in charge of same. * Sunday Services were held in Grace Church with Rev. J, 'D.- McKinnon, His text was taken from the book of Genesis, and the choir sang the old favourite hymn, 'Let the sound of A labge number of children attended the Sunday school session held prior to the regular ser- vice. : Mr. and Mrs. Alan Aldred spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jona- than Aldred. Miss Alene Sweetman and Mr. Jack "Kane visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Sweet- man over the week-end. "A telephone euchre sponsored. by the Odd Fellow and Rebecca Fodges 'was held on Friday night in the com- munity Hall. 'A good attendance from the three sections of the island enjoyed an evening of cards. A lovely lunch supplied by the ladies was served. The grand prize for the whole district went to the island. High lady was Mrs. Alton Mark with 6G points. High " . man was Mr. Anson Gerrow with 69 points. Congratulations on these avinners. Proceeds from the euchre was given to the Hospital Funds, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Hayes of Port Perry, visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pogue and family on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Lynn of Ash- burn held. a-euchre on Saturday and several couples from the foot of the island attended. 'Sympathy is extended' to the fami- lies of Mr. Alfred Eden and Mr, Tom Eden whose father passed away in Toronto. on Sunday. Mrs, Alan Martyn and Mrs, Jou Warren are on' the sick list, and w all wish them a very speedy recovery, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Ross and Daughter visited Mr. and Mrs, C. L. Fralick on Sunday. The Farm Forum group met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Heayn on Monday evening. Community Centres were discussed, and many new ideas and suggestions as to what building is suitable for a centre, were brought forth, We hope to hear more of the results of this discussion in the near future. Next week we meet at the home of Mr, and Mrs, 8. Rod- man. ; Mr. and Mrs, John Reader and fams=- ily visited at- the home of Mr, and Mrs. L. Martyn on Sunday. The euchre club of the Head Com- munity will hold their next party at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Alan Carter' on- Saturday evening, rrr el APP ines Obituaries GEORGE WYVILLE HOOD - The funeral of the late George Wy- ville Hood, who died suddenly in Ajax on Dec. 2, 1962 as the result of an accident, was held on Thursday, Dec. 4 from McEachnie's funeral parlours with interment at Pine Grove ceme- tery near Port Perry. The service at the graveside was- conducted by the Port Perry chapter of the Masonic Lodge, with members from Pickering Lodge assisting. The many "floral tributes gave evidence of the high es. teem in which he was held. Mr. Hood, son of the late Paul Hood and Lydia Greenwell, was born on Scugog Island, Aug, 17, 1882, He at- tended schools in Scugog and Reach Townships, - later farming with his father and brother on Scugog Island. On Feb. 1, 1921 he was married to Clara Gertryde Hayes, formerly of |: oranges Ther home was blessed with five children all of whom survive him, ; i In 1941" he gave up farming and lived in Port Perry for two years af- ter which he moved to Ajax where he resided until his death. Though troub-- ber of years, his sunny disposition en- déared him to all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, an adopted son Walter of Mimico, sons Gordon and Jim of Ajax, daughters Marie, (Mrs. Colin Morton of Jellicoe) and Grace, (Mrs, Arey Chadwick of Windsor), and one brother Clarence of Oshawa, oct Ol known 10 The Be Ma Ae by the Cenc LEART- CUT PROCES Bwemlon: Winter Driving can be + mighty tough on your pocket... The ...... best of reasons why you should see your local CITIES SERVICE dealer piagulany; His products and services "are bound to Save You Money! SEF ORE (2) SER PROVEN COMBINATION "GIVE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK MAXIMUM PROTECTION THIS WINTER BY USING THIS 3-WAY > % , 0 HEAVY-DUTY KOOLMOTOR CITIES SERVICE [ GASOLENE TROJAN CHASSIS LUBRICANTS 2 * FRIENDLY VICE DEALER led with illness periodically for a num- | JOHN J, ST. JOHN A well-known Uxbridge Township resident, John J. St. John passed away | at his home Saturday, Nov, 29, fol- lowing a long illness. He | was in his 71st year. The late John 'St. John was born in Vallentyne, He was the son of the late Wm. Glover St. John and Jane Welsh. His boyhood years were spent in Brock township. Following his marriage to Lulu Doble the young couple resided in Toronto for a num- [Dei of years, returning later to live on his farm at Uxbridge, by his daughter Dorothy. and' his son Donald and two grand- -sons Brian and Keith.. Four sisters Lyla (Mrs. Lewis Shier); Hazel (Mrs. Fred Anderson); both of Lemsford, Sask.; Marjorie (Mrs. Willard Spratt) Elgin Man, Jean (Mrs. Charlie Langman) Smith- field, Ontario, and two brothers, Wre- ford of Port Perry and Lloyd of Val- lentyne, Three brothers, Lorne of Oshawa; Harold of Manitoba and Clair of Gravenhurst predeceased him, The funeral was held at his late residence on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the ser- vice being conducted by the Rev, H, Kennedy assisted by Rev. B. Eyre, with interment in Uxbridge cemetery. Prospect Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs, Burnsell Webster onthe arrival of a baby girl at Port Perry on Mon, Dec. 8. Mrs. J. Mosienko was hostess to the W.A. on Thurs, afternoon, Dec. 11. The president opened the meeting with the W.A.. Theme Song, Motto and' Prayer. Hymn 298, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, was sung followed hy the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. The devotional period followed con-- sisting of the Scripture reading, Luke 2, vs. 2-20 read by*Mrs. Harold Holt- by, the Lesson Thoughts by Mrs, Corner and Prayer by Mrs. Les, Smith. Mrs. Dearborn read a very seasonal poem entitled "A Christmas Verse." The business session followed. The minutes were. read and approved. 16 members and 9 visitors answered the Roll Call, Mrs. Lloyd Smith offered her home for the January meeting. A bill for $16 owing to Mr. M. Roberts ~was moved paid; also $10 to be sent to the Scott Mission and $10 to the Salvation Army for Christmas Cheer. The mem- bers decided to send a small donation to the W.M.S. as affiliation dues for 1962, A delightful Christmas programme Smith, Mrs. C, Vernon and Mrs. H. Webster favoured the group with the Christmas Carol, "Carolling On". 'Three of our very tiny folk entertained: next. Barbara and Mary Lynn Holt- by sang and Patsy Holtby played a piano solo. Joanne Mosienko gave a ' Besides his widow, he is survived : followed. Mrs. M. Holtby, Mrs. L: : very fine rendition of Largo and Mrs. C. Vernon read a poem entitled "Christmas", Mrs. Les. Smith moved a vote of thanks to our retiring president, Miss F. Spencer who made a suitable re- ply. Hymn 808, "Joy to The World? and the Mizpah Benediction closed the Christmas Programme, The hostess and group "in charge served. a delicious lunch, During _the -afternoon, Mrs, Harold -Holtby gave ah outline 6f the meeting of the Executive of the Community Memorial Hospital .Auxiliary which |: was held recently and explained the duties of.an auxiliary as Mrs. Dymond had described at this: meeting. - For the present, at least, the ladies will work through the W.A. 'Anyone who wishes. to help please contact'the Pro; spect representative as this is a com-. munity project and we want everyone to feel interested and a part of it. The Hospital is in need of woollen | blankets and so we are asked to save worn but clean woollen materials to be converted. Anyone wha can give any such material may leaye it at the home of your representative or bring it to the January meeting. Also good strong bleached sugar bags are re- quired as tuck-ins for draw sheets. These may be handled .in the same | way. : : The S. S, Chistgas Concert will be held in Prospect Church on Mon. evening Dec, 22, Homsydale The Christmas meeting of the Honeydale W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. G. Shunk, : The meeting opened by singing Oh! Come All Yé Faithful. Mrs, H. Honey read the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report. - A play written by Mrs. Byrant was given. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing was sung. = Thank You cards were read. - Some of the committees report- R. | ed. The First Noel and Silent Night were sung. 'A special collection was taken for Christmas Cheer, Mrs. G. Robertson gave a report on the Hos: pital News. : Mrs. Shunk's group had their draw, | 'Miss Jean Samells drew the lucky tickets. Mrs. A. Brunton won the first prize of an afghan and cushion top to match and Mrs. Esther Chap- man won the second prize of a pair of pillow cases. Birthday -Greetings were Sxtended, to Mrs. Shunk and Mrs. Ray Cook. The guest speaker was Miss Jean Samells of Scugog Club. * She told about the National 4-H Club Week. She told what 4-H means--It stands (OV LIII 4 CceColy with your groceries for head, heart, health and hands. I pledge my head to clearer thinking, heart to greater loyalty, hand to greater semyice, and health to better living for my Club, my Community and" Country, from all over Canada. They all met at the Royal York Ho- "tel, Toronto. They had trips to Ham- ilton, Niagara Falls and Ottawa. They 'énjoyed the day at the Royal Winter 'Fair and the Horse Show in the ev- ening, They were guests at the In- ternational Harvester Company, Mér- cury Mills and toured Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. > They also had the honour of meet- ing His Excellency The Governor Gen- eral of Canada. We extended best wishes to Miss Jean Samells and Miss Kay Prentice in their success in the 4-H Club. . The 'meeting was closed by singing 'Joy to the World. A lovely, Tunch was served by Mrs. Gordon Shunk's group. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. D. Pugh on Wed, January 14, Parents and friends gathered at the Yellow School last Friday night to see the Annual Christmas concert. Mrs. J, H. Hardy is spending some time with Mrs. D. Wallace and Mr. Edgar Hardy of Montreal. - Mr. and Mrs; L. Honey spent last f Sunday with Dr. and. Mrs. Morley Hardy in Toronto. | ergy |. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs, |e Maurice Hoggard on arrival of a baby boy: I would like to extend Season's Greetings to all. "There were 4-H Clubs | A One way and anther--from baby bonuses to various types of pensions --two Canadians in every nine are on the Federal ih payroll. : a St Xx ae TE "The finest rn 'of paper are made from rag pulps--rags made from veg- etable fibre are washed, bleached and then broken down into pulp, REDUCE YOUR COST PER DOZEN EGGS! Feed less mash--moregra ingredients in Fal. -Pep 2% Mash you can feed Jess mas Because of the very high A one third mash! You can do it with -- FUL-O-PEP Your Authorized District 'Dealer "BRUNTON FARMS HATCHERY On Highway TA at Scugog Road and Sixth Concession Egg home-grown ha; Feed as little as the telephone in your home stands ready to serve you for a fraction of a cent an hour. What else i in your daily : sar living means so much yet costs so little? * LT aN from the Hydro Family \ The cratrman. Commissioners and all of Hydro's thousands of employees throughout the Province join with the Municipal Systems In wishing you the compl ments of the Season. The Commission also take this opportunity to exignd their best wishes and thanks to the engineers, suppliers, techniclans and men and women of Iabour whose co: operation has contributed In great measure to the speedy development of new power sources. "May this Christmas Season be bright and merry and may the New Year bring good health, happiness and prosperity. ! a

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