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ed MIZITLTHE PORT PERRY STAR zzs=ef { . Authorized '83 A] cond Clase Mal, Pos Ofcs Doprimes, Oka * PORT PERRY, ONT. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 1958 * $200 per year. Single Copy 5c. Mr. R.: H, Cornish, who has been principal of the Port Perry Public School for 21 years, was agreeably surprised to receive a letter and me- dal from Her 'Majesty, Queen Eliza beth II, = Roy Cornish The letter which read in part as follows: 'By command of Her Majesty 0 the Queen the accompanying Medal: i! is forwarded to R..H. Cornish, Esq. to be worn in commemoration of Her Majesty's Coronation. " states that the Princip al of Public 'School Receives 'Medal from Queen | contacts. medal was sent "for Baving sade an outstanding contribution over an ex- tended period to education in Port Perry as Principal of the Port Perry Public School and also for having con- tributed his services so generously to the welfare of the community." « Mr. Cornish who has been a. "citizen of Port Perry: since Sept. 1981, has. found time to keep abreast of the mo- dern' developments in education through summer courses and other As recently as the summer of 1961 Mr, Cornish spent the best part of his'summer in a Principal's Refresher Course in order that he Thight keep completely up to date on present. day practices. This past 'summer was largely devoted to work in regard to the construction of the school, which is a great credit to the school board and the community. In addition to educational interests Mr. Cornish has shown his ability in other fields. He is at present the secretary of the United Church Board of Ste. wards, and also the Memorial Gardens Recreational. Centre; which post he has 'held since its inception. For 17 years he gave his Saturday mornings to the coaching of a minor hockey team. He has also the honour of be- ing a Past President of the Port Perry Lions Club and Past Master of the local Masonic Lodge. . ' Two or three others in the county have also received this honour, but only one other teacher of the South Ontario Inspectorate was included. 'We congratulate Mr. Cornish upon -this-occasion. - _ Hear National i. Convener Hat Mrs. Cecil L. Brown, 1.0O.D.E., Na- tional Convener of Empire and World Affairs, in her address to Scugog Chapter, reviewed the history and aims of the Order; She stressed the importance of maintaining our demo- cratic way of life which ia*the result of sacrifice and endeavour through the years. This to be achieved by edu- cation, example and work. It was a i most inspiring and stimulating' talk and received with enthusiasm and ap- preciation by those present. Members from Viscount Greenwood Chapter, Whitby, and Susie Sorabji Chapter, Uxbridge," were guests of Scugog Chapter, and provided the ente ment. Mrs, Robert Harris and' Dorothy St. John, of Uxbridge; sang in duet, "After the Fray", accompanied 1S by Mrs. W. E. Renion. To add a i lighter note to the occasion Mrs. Edge- # ly of Whitby, gave a delightful read- "Phoning the Doctor", which brought forth chuckles from the assembly. Tea was served by-the group captains, and a pleasant social hour was spent. iliary, Committeemen are asked to join us in Boy Scouts Yes, we are growing. "A" pack wish to welcome to their boys, Grant and David Menzies from Peterboro. Grant is"a one star cub, David is a-tender- foot just starting out to-learn-the lore of the jungle. On Monday night, Oct. 26, Akela invested Gordon Carnegie, Jim" 'Garnochan, Geo, Carnochan, Ralph 'Bowers: and-on- Monday; Nov: 2nd; Jack 'Cook and Johnny Williams were in- vested. Watch this space: for B pack Infor. mation next week. On Sunday, Nov. 9, the boys and girls of Scouting and Guiding will please meet at the Scout Hall Sunday morning at 10.30 for Armistice service - | at the United Church at 11 o'clock. We 183 leave the hall at 10.46, proceed to the library where the I.0.D.E will place the Honour Roll. ---All the members of the Guide Aux. Scout Mothers and Group this church parade and service. Don't forget to attend " to your papers for the pick-up on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, after 7 o'clock. Poppy. Tag Day Sat;, November 7 LEGION PRESIDENT URGES POPPIES BE WORN NOV. 7 4? All members of the Canadian Legion were called upon to wear a poppy on Poppy Day , Nov, 7th, in a special message issued today by R. V. Moor- head, President of the Port Perry Branch of the Canadian Legion, Urg- ing that veterans of both World Wars set an example of reverence for the war desd by wearing the memorial flower throughout the day, President Moorhead said, "The Flanders Poppy is your Badge of Remembrance. &£as- sage of the years has not dimmed our memory of those comrades of ours who served by our sides and who gave their lives for Canada. -Let us then show that we remember them and honour their sacrifice by wearing proudly our memorial emblem on Pop- py Day. In this observance, war vete- rans and Legion members should set the example for all citizens. Most people, he_went on to say, wear-on their lapel an emblem which proclaims their membership in one organization or another, ~ Through it they make known to their fellow men their asso- ciations, their beliefs and their prin- ciples. Let ug then for a few days proudly wear:the Badge of Remem- brance, thereby re-assuring our fellow Canadians of our reverence for the memory of those who died, of our be- lie? in the principles for which they fought, and of our association in will- ing service with those whose sworn duty is the care .of those whe, were left behind." Members _of the Canadian Legion should be among the first to put on their Badge of Remembrance on Pop- py Day, and should cooperate in every way towards making the observance of that day a complete success, Gr eenwood 5 Park Operator Killed [™ pers Clark, 37, of Greenwood, was instantly killed about 8.30 p.m. on Sunday when the tractor he was driv- ing overturned and he was crushed beneath it. Mr .Clark was on his way for a load of water when the tractor hit a washout and the accident happened. William Lawson who was following in his car, saw the whole thing. - The deceased man operated the Greenwood Park which is visited by by thousands annually for picnics and to use the swimming pool. He leaves his widow, Lorraine, and two daughters, Sharon, 7, and Janice, 9, to mourn his passing, The funeral was held on Wednesday. from McEachnies' Funeral home, at Pickering. "Interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery, Oshawa. MEASURING " HE BORES! nels for the arrival of Canadian Pa- A cific Railways' "scenic dome" observa 7 vion 'en ih next, yas is 'an necnrite: anes) and d irogula, projecting rock Tunnel template being used in British. efficient, if makeshift contraption con- | is later stopped, or excavated. Here, Columbia to prepare 44 district tun-|sisting of two-by-fours and twigs.|a C.P.R, crew commences work in a Acting as delicate template "fingers", curving tunnel west of Kamloops on the twigs probe the sides and arc of | the Vancouver Division. Faas Syed Hie | Girl. Guides The members: of the newly formed xecutive of the Local Association for \irl Guides, met at the home of Capt, ey on. Tuesday evening, Oct. 20. reciting - the. Guide Purpose and ws, each mother was given a pin and welcomed 'into. Gulding by Mrs, Godley, district commissioner. The officers are: 3 Past President--Mrs. Hutchinson President--Murs. Pugh 1st Vice President--Mr8, Hastings 2nd Vice-President---Mrs. B. Pickard Secretary--Mrs, Oliver. Press Secretary--Mrs. Hastings Treasurer--Mrs, Heyes Badge Convener--Mrs. W. 'Chapman Tester Convener--Mrs. M. Williams Telephone Committee -- Mrs. Wake- ford, Mrs, Tease and Mrs. Espie. Due to five years of faithful service by Mrs, Hutchinson as president, she was presenfed with a cup ami saucer from the mothers, and a scroll expres- sing the appreciation of the Guides and Brownies. This was compiled and presented by Mrs, Badour. During presentations. mention was made of the fact that the introduction of Guid- ing in Port Perry was largely due to the efforts of Mrs. Hutchinson, The response of the citizens of Port Perry to the Annual Cookie Day 'was greatly appreciated. In their uniforms and with their gaily decorated baskets, these Brownies and Guides were a pleasing sight as they went from door, to door. The prize winners for the best decorated baskets were Carol Oliver (Girl Guide) and Elaine Butson (Brownie). Mark 5th Anniversary To mark -the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith, were host and hostess at a turkey dinner for their family and relatives on Saturday, evening, October 81st. : Due to. a serious illness and busi- reasons only fourteen were able to be present at this very hap- py _repast, though ahout twenty-eight were invited. The table looked lovely arranged with rose and white candles flanking the wedding cake which had been made by the hostess. % The evening was spent reminescing and playing cards. Many. lovely gifts were received fram family and friends including a chest of flatware from their daughters and sons-in-law, - Among those present were Mrs, F. Lawrence, of Weston, bridesmaid 25 years ago and Mr. George Prosser of Cadmus, who attended the groom. Out of town guests were Mrs. R, L, Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leslie, Mr. and Mis. Howard Garvey, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, Walter Webb, Haliburton; Mr, and Mrs. George Prosser and fam- ily of Cadmus, Mr. and Mrs. George Pickett, Glen Major; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence and son Frank, Wes- ton, and Mrs. Florence Jeffrey of To- ronto, - Junior Faviner Clean Farm Contest The judging has now heen completed on the Port Perry Junior Farmer Clean Farm Contest. - Port Perry Junior Farmers have carried out this contest for the past two years with splendid success each year. The contestants are primarily inter- ested in weed and brush control on their farms, The contest runs from June 1st to October and awards are made on the basis of farms showing the greatest improvement in weed and brush control during this period. The Ontario Department of Agri- culture provides $75. as prize money. The Port Perry Junior Farmers are providing anotlier $26 as prize money. Judging is done on the group system with the contestants héing- divided in- * | to three groups, The results are as follows: Group 1--8$10 each 1 Clare Vernon, Port Perry; 2 Bill Lamb, Port Perry; 8 Murray Holtby, Port Perry; 6 Bill Stewart, Port Perry, Group 2--$8,00 each-- : 6 Daniel James, Port Perry; 7 Ivan Collins, Port Perry; 8 Ed. Prentlcce, Port Perry; 9. Don Ashbridge, Port Perry. Group 3--$6.00 each-- + 10 George Jackson, Port Perry; David Jackson, Port Perry; Harley Ground Observers to Receive Wings In the near future, all members of the Ground Observer Corps: will re. ceive their wings. - This little emblem may be worn on the label to show that the wearer is a member of the Ground Observer team, The Ground Observer Corps is open to all mature men and women in this area, The Corps: is part of No. -51 GObC Detachment attached to the R. C.AF. Filter Centre at Barrle. About once a month members of the corps are requested to report all alr- craft flying in their district to the filter centre.. The last exercise was held on Sunday, October 18th when 328 telephone flash calls were 'logged' at the filter centre. At that time there were 61 aiveraft flights reported to radar. The Ground Observer Corps is a vital link in the defence of Canada, and its ranks are open to a few more men and women who are willing to give a few hours of their time about once a month to scan the skies for aircraft. ~~Volunteers will _be welcomed, and 'should enquire for detalls through any of the following chief observers: Frank "Bill" Baker, Port Be 0. J. Boe, Seagrave Jas. K. Lawrence, Myrtle. W. H. Gould, Uxbridge Claude. Watson, Goodwood Garfield Brown, Stouffville. Clare Keevil, GObC, Regional Supervisor, RCAF. Claremont, Ontario. Obituary MRS. ARTHUR SWEETMAN years and formerly of Port Perry, Mrs. Arthur Sweetman passed away sud- denly at the Port Perry Community Hospital, Saturday afternoon, October 24th, Born. in Dorset, Muskoka, she was the former Ellen McDermott be- fore marrying the late Arthur F. Sweetman who deceased her 12 years ago. Mis. Sweetman made her home for the past year with her eldest daughter, Mrs. Ross Prentice, in Port Perry, after suffering a stroke and heart 'at- tack last year. Surviving are. her six daughters (Blanche) Mrs. Ross Prentice, Port Perry; Bernice Sweetman, Toronto; (Marguerite) Mrs. Donald Lewis, of Oshawa; (Aileen) Mrs Sidney Egg- ington, Uxbridge; (Rena) Mrs, Ross O'Hagan, Toronto; and: June) Mrs. Carl Kydd, Oshawa; five sons, Stew- art of Port Perry, Herbert and Nor- man of Uxbridge; Bruce of Vancouver, B.C.; and Ronald of the R.C.M.P., of "Sydney, Nova Scotia. One son Amasa, predeceased her at the age of 21, Also surviving is one sister Miss Ethel Mc- Dermott, Port Perry; and one brother Archie L. McDermott also of Port Perry. Mrs. Sweetman is. also sur- vived by twenty-one grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Sweetman was buried from the A. L. McDermott Funeral Home, Port Perry, on Tuesday, October 27th at 2 p.m. Interment at Pine Grove Ceme- tery, Prince Albert, Ontario. ~-A-resident of Uxbridge-for- many . ONTARIO COUNTY LOSES ~~ |¢ WELLKNOWN LIBERAL = =F For many years one: of Canada's | Association for 19 YOArs. leading 'breeders and owners of tho- roughbred race horses, James J. Hef- fering died in the Oshawa General Hospital this week in his 71st year. He had been in failing health for some time, Active in thoroughbred racing for over 40 years, Mr, Heffering was one of the nation's leading breeders and owners, and was well known in this activity not only in Canada but also throughout, the United States. The colors of Riverdale Farm, in Picker- ing Township; were carried with dis- tinction by a long line of notable tho- roughbreds on the racing ovals of Canada, the United States and Cuba. Mr. Heffering was prominent in the activities of the Incorporated Racing Association of Canada for over 17 years, He was past president of the Association, and a member of the On- tario Club of Toronto. A resident of Pickering Township. for nearly 30 years, the deceaged was a leader in the life of the community in which he made his home. He was a staunch Liberal and served, until his' retirement in January last, as presi- dent of the Ontario Riding Liberal SR Ve oo At the time of his retirement at a meeting of: the association in the town hall at Whitby many warm tributes were paid by party executives and workers. He was elected an honorary vice-president; In business life, Mr, Heffering was a shoe manufacturer's agent for the well-known firm of MacFarlane and Lefaivre of Montreal. oo En ", TT ER A native of Toronto, he was a son of the late John Heffering and Clara Glover and was born on March 29, 1883, m= He leaves to mourn his passing hjs wife, the former Albani Picher™ twa! daughters, Mrs. J. D. Mooney (Mar- jorie) of Toronto and Mrs. F. K. Wheeler (Frances) of Parry Sound and two sons, Albert and Lawrence of Whitby. Also 'surviving are three brothers, Dr. Harold Heffering and Albert Hef- fering of Toronto and Dr. Russell Hef- fering of White Plains, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren and five great- Fond: children. ; Requiem mass was held in St. Fran cis de Salle Roman Catholic Church, Pickering on Monday, November 2. Interment was in Mount Hope Ceme- tery, Toronto. ET re ol Er Sa N [] : Artificial Ice Fund The Green Thistle Douglas Hillier Mrs. Mary Taylor 65.00 Joe Podres oii, 6.00 J. C. 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