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Port Perry Star (1907-), 2 Jul 1953, p. 6

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a 3 2 Wo. 4k, Advi Ais HS ---------- ----"-- STRATFORD FESTIVAL J Among the top Canadian actors se- lected to take part in the first Strat- | ford (Ontario) Shakespearean Festi- | val in July are Fie House (left) and | Bob Christiv (right), pictured above | Di - - istrict Doings OMEMEE AUTHOR HONOURED BY WESTERN LU, Ar Robert-AHen; of this been awarded the the Omemee, Village, ha dent's medal Western Ontario was made Looking for ti P'resi- hy Iniversity of The presentation recent article "Pm Man We Celebrate", Readers of "The Post" will remem- ber that M. Allen wrote the $1,000 prige-winning article jn the Saturday Sgturday Evening Post, in which he * featured "Wally Wallerman® and his local garage. The story was entitled "Why 1 Left Toronto", Coming to Omemee a few years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Allen two daughters now reside tn the stately for his and their Feir home, just north-west of the vil- lage. Bach winter Allen family holiday in Florida, ) \ Lindsay girl, Joyce {31 Wolfe Street, an em- ployee of Nalional Textiles Ltd. says Head Lake is situaffed six miles west of the N¢rland in Northern Vie- toria County, A streteh the public ach on the oan excellent Lindsay. Hennessey, « she saw a crojodile'in the lake. villagre of ff barren red rock near west shore basking creature of the tropies. ¢ would probably apply to two » barren rock islands offshore The heat would rock attracts from the sun's from the. beach, and retains the warm rays which, it is claimed, should be ag pleasing to a crocodile as it is to the people who go there to sun hathe and swim. ) However, an official of the Lands and Department that though the animal could live here in it could not survive Forests SAYS, the warm weather, a Canadian winter, Speculations have arisen that the crocodile may have been a baby one planted in the lake, or possibly a more mature speciman that has escaped . captivity. Fenelon Falls, The tourist informa- tion burcan opened here on Saturday, in chitegre of Miss IKthel Maclean, is a project of the Chamber of Com- merce of this village, : The conveniently located at the fire A spokesman says that Miss all tourist queries regarding roads, avail- able This will be most helpful to tourists and to those who cater ta them in this area. office is hall. Machean will answer accommodation, ete, It! with Alec Guinness who will star in the Stratford productions of Richard IIT and All's Well That Ends Well. Christie and House are well known for their performances in CBC dram- as, in both radio and television. ms ree mp ------ SNAKES ALIVE! Haliburton.-- Snakes alive! One lady, says "The Lindsay Post" cor- responded here, who lives near the village had 11 snakés in her house in a very short time! : iki The door, on a level with the ground, wus open and the snakes "apparently decided to enter the building. One made itself comfortable on the lady's hed, The snakes, who came from the near- by woods, were all sizes and colours, concludes the correspondent. Scugog Corigratulations are extended' to Gloria Fralick and Peter Atkin who were promoted at High School with examinations, : . Church services were held in Grace United Church last Sunday with a wood attendance. Rev. Mr. J, D. Mec- Kinnon preached an inspiring sermon. So glad to welcome so many of our summer visitors. 3 The annual Sunday School Picnic for Grace United Church will be held on Thursday, July 9th at Stephenson's Point. Everyone welcome, Every- one bring lunch, Sports Comniittee is Mr. Cecil Fra- lick, Miss Marjorie Milner. Refresh- ment Committee, Mr,- Maurice Fralick, Mrs. Keith Crozier. "Summer seems to be in full swing-- haying operations are underway, the school vacation has begun, and the usual rush of summer tourists is once more with us. ; Mr. and Mrs. H, Hargrave and fam- ily, of Toronto, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graham. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mrs. T. Redman, and wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. S. Rodman had her' mother, Mrs. Ashton, visiting with her last week-end. : Mr. and Mrs. 'Alex. Martyn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mar- tyn. - pi Tr al an ES Mr. and Mrs. Don Gerrow attended the McRae-Moses wedding in Simcoe Street. United Church, Oshawa, on Sat- urday. : Mr, and Mrs. Ira Travell. and Mr. and Mrs. Barnett, of Oshawa, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Rodman. bes Don't forget the W.A. meeting -dt the home of Mrs, Alvin Heayn on July 8th. The members are asked to bring a bazaar item. The roll call will be "Your Favorite Canadian Tourist at- traction. Bring a picture, if possible. Almost any house paint "looks fine for the first few days. But how will it look in 3, 4 or 8 years from now? Use your paint dollar wisely By getting Sherwin: Williams SWP House Paint, It's WEATHERATED to give | your home longer lasting PHONE 61 By . iat 6 CARNEGIE HARDWARE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT HEADQUARTERS protection and beauty. PORT PERRY { AHRENS MR SU Square Dancing Competition at Royal Again. Eight hundred Canadian and Uni- ted States dancers will dip and dive in a square dancing. competition at the Royal Agricyltural Winter Fair, Toronto, if a continent-wide campaign 'to_enlist that many contestants suc- ceeds. Winners of several regional 'contestants now being held in various parts of Canada will be among com- | petitars for the international title at the Royal. The winning: set in the square dance contest at the Richmond Hill. Fair, August 8, is expected to enter the winter fair event. Launched as an experiment at last year's Royal, the square dancing tilts | proved so popular with the public that efforts are under way to boost last year's entry of 57 sets to the maximum of 100 sets which can be and four women or--as in the junior division which drew 14 sets in 1952-- four boys and four girls, from 10 to 17. Cash prizes totalling $1,100 and two challenge trophies, a cup for seniors and a tray for juniors, have been do- nated to the fair by Canada Packers, : Ltd. . This 'year's winter fair is Nov. 13- 21 inclusive, the dance contests begin Nov. 16 and continue until the close of the Royal. Promotion Report Shirley School Grade 8-9 -- Carol- Fenton, Earl Whitaker. , Grade 7-8--Jack Moore, Mary Lou Robertson (1st class honors), Carol Whitaker (Sec. class honors). Grade 6-7T--Robert Duff, Reta Fen- ton, Douglas Moore (first class hon.), Jacquiline Tripp. : .Grade 65-6 -- Raymond Whitaker, Dennis Wray. Grade 4-6--Barbara Coates, Evelyn Moore. Grade 3-4--Jean Whitaker (First class "honors). Grade 2-3 -- Donna Fenton, Donna Lambe, Shirelene Tripp (First class honors). : Grade I*2--John Coates (First class honors). - - Eh : prety Joyce Graham, teacher. The Shirley 'Women's Institute will hold their July meeting on 'July 8th at the home of Mrs. Ruth Short, Sea- grave, Reading, Doris Tripp. Timely Tips, Mrs. R. Coates. Paper Histori- cal Research, Mrs..Jim Tripp. Lunch Committee Mrs. Duff, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs, 'M. Coates. Promotion Report S.S. 2, Scugog (Alphabetical order.) Grade 9--Terry Chandler, Shirley Eden, Stephen Fralick. : i Grade 8--Marcia Chandler (hon.), Pauline Newman (hon.) Grade b (b)--Freda Burnham (hon), Valerie Eden (hon.), Betty Lewis (hon.), Mildred "Martyn (hon.), Roy De Hart (pass). Grade 4 (b)--David Newman. Grade 3--Bonnie Eden (hon.) Jim- my Lamont (hon.), Alan De Hart (pass). : Grade 2--Kay Jackson (hon,), Ley- land James (hon.), Barbara Lewis, Denny Martyn, Bobby Prentice, Steve Atkin (rec.), Jimmy Fines (rec.). Greenbank P.S. Promotion Report SENIOR ROOM-- Grade 8 to 9--Carol Beare, Frances Ianson, Frances Jannack, John Leask, Glen Somerville, Rodger Till, Dean Wideman. : Grade 7 to 8--Lillian Couves, Bar- ry Hanock, William McMillan, Leslie Spears, Clara Till. Gradé 6 to T--Bonnie Foster, Ron- ald Hancock, Carolyn Rynard, Donna Till, Vernon Wideman. . . Grade 6 to 6--Fred Beare, Linda Clements, Ruth Couves, Wallace Fos- ter, Connié Hancock, Alex Leask, Carol Smith, Ivan "Spears, Allan Spears, David Spencer, Leonard Somerville, ~~ . E. A. Dobson, teacher. JUNIOR ROOM--- Grade 4 to 6--Betty Couves, Nancy Foster, Ronald Gibson, Maurice Mid- gley, Ralph Somerville, Judy Wallis. Grade 8 to 4--Sharon Beare, Jim- mie Gibson, Beatrice Lee, Bobby Phil- lips, Beth Rynard. Grade 2 to 3--Billy Phillips, Robert Spencer. : Grade 1 to 2--Barry Beare, Murray Empringham, Brian "Gibson, Philip Phillips, Keith Phoenix, Marion Ry- nard. . L. G. Taylor, tegcher. Trained In Lindsay Now Inspector Of Army Bands (Lindsay Post) Major Melville M, Scott, 86, of Lind- say and Oakville, has been promoted from captain-to his present rank and appointed Inspeetor of Bands for the Canadian Army, it"was announced at Army Headquarters, : Lieutenant George Quick of Ottawa is named Assistant Inspector. Major Scott has been connected with army musical organizations since 1936 when he enlisted as a bandsman with the Royal 22¢ Regiment. - He went overseas with that unit in 1939 and served with it until 1941, when he was ! transferred to the Royal Canadian Artillery as a band sergeant. Com. missioned in 1949, he has since served as Director of Music in Quebec Com- mand at Montreal, and Central Com- accepted. 'A set consists of f6ur men [mand at Oakville, Ont. Prince: Albert Rev. Keith McMillan will be the preacher July bth at ten o'clock a.m. An enjoyable time was had by all who attended the Sunday School Com- munity Picnic on Saturday last. The day was beautifully sunny 'and mild, with the result that those who went, swimming found the water also very warm. | Following the usual tasty pic- nic supper, a program of sports was presented by the picnic committee. Mr. and Mrs. W. Martyn were the honored ones to receive a box of Choc- olates. : Miss Barbara Fudge of Oshawa spent a few days with relatives in the village. : ; Mrs. W. Brown attended the family PORT PERRY 'Lindsay hospital, TENDER DELICIOUS MEATS ® FISH © MEAT ® POULTRY eo CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING "; York Frosted Foods = CAWKER BROS. "THE FAMILY BUTCHER" picnic at Greenwood Park on Sunday. Mr. W. Horsley, Toronto is spend- ing this week at the home of Miss Spence and Mrs. G. R. Smith. Mrs. Groupe has arrived to spend a few months at her summer home here. Mr. and Mrs. L. Glaskow and family of Colbourne spent week-end with her sister Mrs. G, Hunter, husband and family. ". dr Bret ei Ra Mr. and Mrs. Les. Beacock guests included Mise I. M. Campbell of Re- gina, Sask.,, Mrs. W. Beacock, Mrs. M. Tarvis and Mr-~Johin Beacock of Nestleton. i : Greenbank - We are very sorry to hear of, Mrs. William _Sommerville's sickness in we wish her a speedy recovery. ; Miss: Evelyn Ianson and Miss Mar- ina Lee left for, Wasaga Béach on Thursday, As... - 4 : Miss Joan Chapin went to Miner's Bay Lodge for the summer holidays on Thursday. 3 Many Happy Returns to Miss: Alma Harman and Mr, Tom Bushby who both celebrated their birthdays; on Tuesday. 5 : ; L On Monday evening the Fidelis Class, the men's quartet, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sharpe, Mrs. Ernest Phair, Mrs. Jeanette Montgomery and Mrs. Alva Rodd provided the program for the Anniversary Supper at Little Britain. Miss Annabelle Lee and Miss Joan Real of Port Perry went to Wasaga Beach to work 'as waitresses for the summer. Miss Mary Phoenix left on Monday for Woodland Beach near Wasaga Beach for thé summer holiday. Next Sunday will be the Sacrament Services in the Church at 11 o'clock, and don't forget Sunday School is at 10 o'clock. : < PHONE 29 == 1 001 ED PRINCE ALBERT, ONT. 3 LO OO 0 1 IO ~~ "FOR SALE $1,600 down, 7 recom frame house, 1 block from business section-- furnace, bath room, hot and cold water, extra rooms attached to side of house. Could be converted into an income source, Terms arranged ERNEST RIDOUT REAL. ESTATE LIMITED Port Perry Representative: WM. HEAYN 0 Oc OO OO OO. OO Q Phone 174 r 12 T 2 OL Coo and Dainty for Summer Wear ee AI ARDLEY FROCKS, 491-35 DANFORTH AVE. TORONTO « ; g op i : Ire. 3% map i 4 [2 Vito ee) A EE RS I Sf ERT 3 4) * Be Sure to See It! » PORT PERRY ~~ - Vernon: Bryden: Contact us for your baler twine requirements - : Special Price--$11.56 per bale in half ton lots BRYDEN MOTORS CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE - ~~. 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