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Port Perry Star (1907-), 26 Mar 1953, p. 7

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AS ya * Blackstock The March meeting of W.M, g. was oN held at home of Mrs: Roy Taylor, Mrs. ~~ Ferguson opened the meeting with a | S poem "My. Church" and Mrs. H. Hooey * gave the devotional on the subject, - "Prayer Practice" which was prepared by Mrs, F, Hoskin. The roll ¢all was answered with--"Thoughts from my Winter Reading". The program which 'was in charge of Mrs. Johnston, group leader was -- Brief reports from the mere Oghawa=--Presbyterial=given--by ~Mes+| . dames R. Ferguson, R. Larmer, E. Larmer and C. Hill, Mrs. BE. Larmer "gave the .chapter from the Study "Book, "An African Church", Mrs. Af Taylor played a piano solo "Country 3 Gardens" and Mrs. I. Forder read: } "Missionary Hardships from India" and "It's 'Always Morning". - Mrs. Scott came in at four o'clock and gave an interesting report of Jun- jor United Nation's Conference, which she, along with a bus load of students attended in Toronto recently: Meeting closéd with the Benediction and lunch was served. Rev. Geo. Nicholson and Mrs.. Ni- | cholson attended a missionary exhibit in St. James Anglican Church, Orillia and gave an Arctic exhibit and talk with slides. The O.N.O. held the. March meet- ing at home of Mrs. H. Saywell, Com- mittees were appointed to arrange for the dance March 27. The members are to compose a theme song for open- ing of meeting and a prize will be + given the one selected. 3 Mr, and Mrs, Hector Shortridge, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Martyn and Ron- ald, also Jim Enierton went to: Bow- manville on Friday evening and en- joyed the Lions Club Minstrel Show. The Women's Institute report a splendid sale of articlesrat their Ba- | zaar on Wednesday afternoon. Con- gratulations to Mrs. Charlotte Forder on winning the large cake and to Mrs, Harvey Yellowlees who won the table cloth, : * Mr. and Mis: Norton VanCamp and family, Listowel and Mrs.. W. A. Van Camp, also Mr. and Mrs, Percy Van Camp, Keith and Alene, spent Sunday with Mrs, Wm. Van Camp. - Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Marlow, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crawford went to Oshawa on Saturday evening to see the Hockey game between Oshawa = and Kingston. ~ ERs The Brooklin 'Badminton 'Club visit: ed our club on Monday "evening and although Blackstock showed .them lively competition, Brooklin were the winners 14-10. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Butcher and Mr. 'and Mrs. W. A. Sandham and baby son, Tillsonburg visited Mr, and Mra. Harold Kyte for the week-end. ~ Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Thompson went A to New Market on Sunday to visit the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hawk Rob- ison, who were killed in a car crash last week. The quick work of a neighbour, Mr. Chas. Lubsen, when the chimney at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bai- ley was on fire last Wednesday at noon, confined the damage to the roof of the home, Mr. Bailey works in the--General-Motors-and "was_not_at : « home at the time. : * Mr, and Mrs. Maurice Dely, who have. been living in- Rupert Werry's house have bought a home in Caes- area and are moving in this weck, Mr. and Mrs. James Hanna and Rose Ellen, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ferguson, Hampton, visited Mr. Sam Ferguson on Monday afternoon. 'Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sturrock of ~Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wright and Joyce, Oshawa, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Harold, Mec- Laughlin. Mr. and Mrs, Alex. Johnston who 'have been ill with the flu are reported to be a lot better, The Final Farm Forum meeting for the season was held in the Community "Hall on Monday. The Néw Officers | +. Sh i _ Ernest Larmer and Sec, N. H. Mount- _ joy. After the business, three inter- esting Yilms were shown, and the re- ow.) mainder of the evening wa vag » in crokinole and 'euchre. td 'the wet evening and muddy inh there were only about 25 present.' for next year were elected: President] |Seagrave St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in Seagrave when the north group. of ['W. A. sérved supper-in-the bas of Church on Tuesday evening. After. everyone had done justice to all the good' things to eat off the green'and white decorated tables, All gathered. in the church for the Irish concert: which had been planned by this group of W. A. Indies. With Mrs. Tobin at the piano, Mrs. Sleep as leader Me- Rumer Band=wasustitteg ir oy their Master of Ceremonies, Mr.'0. J. Boe wearing a large green bow tie. songs made up the program as well as a fashion show of the latest models 'of spring millinery with Mrs. Nodwell as commentator. The readings, solos and duets by Rosemary Nodwell and Maureen Tobin added to the merri- ment of the evening. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the north group by. Mr. Wallace for this very enjoyable social get-together, - The proceeds for the evening were very gratifying, "An Easter concert will be given in the church on March 81, under the auspices of the Mission Band. Mr, and Mrs, E. Butt and family visited relatives in Agincourt on Sat- urday. '\Mr. and Mrs. McMillan of Lindsay and Mr. and Mrs. W. McMillan and sons of Glen Dyne were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R: Reynolds. Mr, and Mrs. A. Bruce, Marjorie 'and Ivan visited in Acton on Sunday. Mrs. Wes. Bruce of 'Saskatchewan, returned home with them.-- Manchester Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jackson attend- ed the Sportsman's Show in Toronto last week. Mr, and Mrs. Bud Black, Doreen and Mrs. A. Roach on Saturday. Mr. Moore our student minister, will show slides at Sunday School and Church Service next Sunday morning. Miss Edith Brooks, Port Perry was the guest of Mrs, Gladys Archer on Sunday. Several from Manchester attended the supper and concert at Raglan on the evening of March 17th. Mr. and Mrs- W. F, Crosier.attend- "ed the funeral of the late Mrs. Donald" MacMillan in Toronto last Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. Russel Barfoot, Wen- dy and John, and Miss Carrie Cowan of Toronto were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Roach on Sunday. Ten tables of euchre were played at Club last Friday evening. Miss Mau- reen Donelly Avon first prize for the ladies and Mr. John Birkett, Port Ferry, first prize for gentlemen, Mrs. McKee and Harold Calberry won the consolation prizes. Dancing was en- joyed for the remainder of the even- ing. Owing to next club night being 'on Good Friday, that meeting will be cancelled. Community Club will close for the season with the meeting. on April 17. The committee in charge of this special night will be. Mrs, A. Roach, Mrs. Howsam, Mrs. Stevens .and Mrs, Toombs. - "Watch for parti- culars. TUE : Pine Grove A grass fire Sunday. got to alarm- ing proportions on the farm of Mr. Higgins but the quick actions of Ux- bridge fire brigade and Mr. Jack Hill and neighbours got it under control. Also a fire in My. John Milman's Straw Stack of Epsom -- the men saved the barn. : Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill and Mr. and Mrs, Charlie Geer attended the Hack- cy match at Oshawa Saturday night. The W. A. will meet at Mra. Jack Hill's home Wed., April 1st, --Mr...Davison will be our minister next Sunday. Mr. Howard Graves and Sons How- ard and Ronald Graves spent the week end with Mrs. H. Graves and family. Sorry to report Mrs. Charlie Gour- lie is not feeling so well, New neighbors have moved into the Rothwell farm. Mr. and Mrs. Roth- well have moved to the Veitch farm. COMPLETE SUPPLY OF HIGH QUALITY BUILDING NEEDS LUMBER MILLWORY CEMENT To TT Given on aT Kinds o cn t PORT PERRY Lake Seugog Lumber & Coal Co., Limited | . Phone 240 w Choruses, solos and duets of 'Irish who is visiting relatives in Ontario, : Nancy of Toronto visited Mr, and. Scugog Spring is officially here, the roads are slowly drying & 4G and the ice is Thursday, March 19,. the Sunday s. 'of " Grace United Church presented Miss Edna Prentice, bride-elect, with a. lovely bedspread. Miss Prentice was the treasurer for 'the Sunday S. for the past eleven years. The even- ing began: with a short program put, onby the children, of the Sunday S., and. Mr. Harley Johnson . kindly brought some slides of a trip he had taken through Yellowstone park and these proved very interesting. Ladies served a lunch. Mrs. Douglas Aldred had the honour of presenting Miss Prentice: with her gift. pl | Mr. and Mrs. Walter Magson spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Lamont. The ladies had two bees this past week and have completed their task of cleaning and painting the ceiling EEE Finest truck cab on the roa every feature Driverized to shield is 559% bigger. . rear window . . . new | . Now~--the widest choice of transmissions ever ' offered in any line! New sloas standard on all models. dinigated --dowishifiing is easfer, fer! Choice of of 3.spead Direct Drive or Overdrive gob Series! Choice of five transmissions on -100 ie rive] smooth, thrifty Overdrive Series and Fordomasle Dri ord = a MONARCH | certainly is a great improvement. #0tie Prom the lake. ee ing more comfortable--safer--more - efficient! New one-piece curved wind- new full-width windows with sills at arm-rest height. New wider seat--new counter-shock seat snubber! New wider doors! New curved instrument panel! New heating and ventilating system! New interior trims! New rugged hardware through- out! Choice of standard or Deluxe Cabs! "aL-New BRIG TRANSMISSIONS SEE YOUR FORD TRUCK DEALER of the basement of the church. It Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Aldred and Beverly visited with Mr. and Mus, Mel. Lambe in Orillia on Sunday. Miss "Allene > Sweetin: "bride- elect was honoured at a miscellancous shower on Friday evening March 20, at the home of her aunt Mrs. Myrtle Miller, of Totonto. Mrs, Neil Lamont and daughter Muriel have left for Toronto » to spend Fhe NeXt few Weeks with Mr, and Mrs. Walter Knowles. Miss - Anne Sweetman week-end with Mr. Sweetman, spent the and Mrs. John L. Ten members of the Scugog Head Forum attended the Spring Forum Rally at Uxbridge last Wednesday évening. All: enjoyed meeting with other Forum menibers of Ont. County and were especially pleased to meet and hear Mr. Cliff Waite, the Pro- yincial Forum Sgeretary. Forum held the last' meeting of the season at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Joe Dowson on Monday evening. Fol- lowing theghroadceast, an election of new officers was. caried 'out. We re- i gret that" Joe. Dowson has "resigned o as Chairman of our - Forum, but we are sure that Clarence Carter: will ogy 'on capably another 'year. Cliff Redman was appeinted Vice-chairian. We have had a most enjoyable and alse educational winter in the Forum, with some new projects started, and, ve-are--planning-even=a=more=active season next year: Some members are hoping to attend the Annual Rally at the Royal York. Hotel "on April 8th. Following the business meeting, a 80- cial evening of cuchre was enjoyed. Lunch was a very special event, as it was 'served very capably by the men. It ended with pie and ice cream, and the boys really know how to serve ice cream---and eat it too! Thus ends our Forum néws until next fall, Thanks to all members who have attended so faithfully all To continue Forum news, the Head vear, and contributed many ideas and THE PORT PERRY STAR--THURSDAY MARCH 26th, 10831 opinions to our Forum, and a special | les Reader is improving after | his re- } thank you to Joe Dowson, our Chair- man, who, in spite of so many other meetings and duties, has given much time and leadership to' our group. The Head Euchre Club-met at the. home of Mr .and Mrs. Nelson Reader on March 14th. A very happy time was enjoyed. by all. Prizes went to Mrs. Don Gerrow,and Mr, Angus Wil- kinson. a : . The Sunday School of -the Head i cent flings. INTEREST On Guaranteed "Church 18 being very well attended, ta with twenty-six present last Sunday. paint the interior of the tea room this | spring. 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