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y IS Tel -- Ca RRY ST. WW : PORT ORT PEI PERRY, ONT, THURSDA Y, MA RCH 24th, 1955 ' Keen Bhrervatios Avariel vi % 4 ' : 2 % . : 3 5 ( = ; ~ PICTURED ABOVE--Ileft to rght--N., W. Blackstone, area Supt, for "Postal Dept., presenting cheque to George Lukas, while County Warden Harry Peel and Police Chief A, Menzies also show thei appreciation. Postal authorities awarded George Lukas a $25. cheque for quick report- ing 'and true observations 'made by him at the time of the hold up .and robbery of Prince Albert Post Office in Doupe's store. At the time of the robbery, hit Peiry's Police: Chief, Archie Menzies said this: "I have received - wonderful co- "operation from many people who con- tributed reliable information * which led to the capture of these bandits and I praise their accurate, observations." It was ong of these observations of George Lukas that revealed the hiding place of the bag containing. the masks, clothing and gun and his testimony of | seeing the youths remove and hide the clothes and gun were instrumental Jn getting a conviction fér the robbery. 'And as ated b; Mr, N, W, Black- stone, Area Supt. Por the Post Office, Who knows but may be thi§ young man saved someone's life for if they had not been arrested they ho doubt would have made other hold-ups dur- ing which someone might have been shot. Sh It was felt by the Postal. authorities that Geor ge. Lukas deserved recogni-, 'ton for his observations as far too ofteri people just do not worry what going én around them as long as does not affect them. Thus the police often come to a blind trail because no person present can give them true information. . . Ontario Federation Of Agricalture - The directors of the South-Ontario County Federation of Agriculture met at the home of the secretary John Hamer on Tuesday, March 15th. The president, Lorne Tindall of Goodwood, chaired the meeting and there were twelve members of the executive pre- sent representing every township ex- cept Kast Whitby. 'The minutes of the last meeting followed by the financial report were approved and adopted. The secretary read some of the letters received in answer to the questions placed in the Rural Co-operator and the instructions were given that these letters be sum- marized for the next: issue. Mrs. Hamer, fieldman for Ontario County resigned from that position resigna- tion to be effective March 31, Mrs: Hamer, the meeting voting, that she receive payment for her services up to the end of January which was con- siderable more than she had asked and she assured the Federation that her service in the needs of fieldwork were still available if the Federation might consider paying ten cents for car mileage but that there would be no per diem rate the remainder-of this © year. ? It was moved by Mr, Rodd, second- ed by Mr. Werry, that starting April 1st, Mr. John Hamer be hired as secre- tary of the Federation of Agriculture at $200"a year the same figure which had been discontinued when the Fed- eration had hired a fieldman last year. This sum included the fifty dollars for press and publicity work: Carried. The next meeting of the Federation executive will be April 19. Mr, Fair spoke to the meeting regarding the Home ' Beautification contest which precedse . the International Plowing |. match, the -clean-up, paint-up -cam- paign to make Ontario county more presentable to the visitors to the match. On motion "of Mr, Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Fred Smith, a com- mittee was named to work on this project; Mr Bill Heron, Brock Town- ship; Mr. Russell Morriston, Thorah Township; Mr. Don Kennedy and Mr, Russell Rodd, Uxbridge Township; Mr. Cliff Redman, Scugog Township; Mr Milton Pegg, Pickering Township; Mr. Hotel. -| Milburn who Hee WP) I . I TN Bill Nesbitt and 'Mr, Whitby Township. John Hamer, Following the business part of the meeting a discussion on Farm Market- ing took place" with the main thought being producer participating, co-oper- ative markets and the various angles in favour or against. . Discussion con- 'cerning a market loeation in Ontario county was heard. and its influence on the farmers of this area;~many pro- blems were cited but there was unami- mous opinion that competition in_the packng industry would be one fof the | best things which could happen. . , On Wednesday, March 16, Mrs. Hamer attended a meeting of 'the Poultry 'executive at 409 Huron St., Ontario Federation office. The an- nual meeting of the OFA Poultry Pro- ducers' Association will + be held on April 5th to discusss the new.organ- ization and to make plans for the stabilizing of the poultry industry. During the -afternoon Mr, V. S. Mil- burn, secretary-manager of the On- tario Federation of Agriculture re- ported ona meeting held the day be- fore in Grey county, a' joint meeting of the Federation and the Farmer Union. : A directors meeting of the OFA was held on Friday in the King Edward Mrs, Hamer, fieldman for [the Federation in Ontario county and Lorne: Tindall, president of Ontario 'county Federation of Agriculture at- Reports were heard from the | tended. zones in the morning with many re-. commendations and suggestions com- ing. from the counties. The luncheon speaker. was Dr. Hannam who spoke on -Co-ordination in respect to- the OFA, commodity groups, county or- ganization, co- operatives, ete. He gave five definite plans which could be considered ag the Federation works to- ward the goal, co-ordination. The question which one or two farmers. had wanted answered, "Who 'pays Herb. Hannam?" was answered by V. S, introduced the guest speaker. Mr. Hannamis paid by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, a salary of $9,000 a year. The salaries of Dr; Hope, David Kirk, Colin Groff, Dr. Hanham and three secretaries all come out of a budget of $32,000.00, The Federation people feel that this question .is in very poor taste but for: anyone who fee]s they should know the answer is here. During the afterndon Mr. Milburn reported on a meeting with the Agri- cultural Committee of the Ontario Government" regarding the new marketing legislation, The farmers were very pleased that the government had seen fit to approve this request of the Federation of Agriculture. Dr. Hannam after talking with Ot- tawa and Mr, Garniner brought back the news that the .68 floor price on butter had been adopted for another year, another score in favour of the farm organization. - Farmers all over Canada and our own province have very good reason to be grateful that Federation has the influence and. abil- ity to get action on their behalf, . Farewell Parly On Saturday 'evening, March 19th many friends and neighbours of Mr. anh Mrs, Jas. Davidson, Sr, gathered at the home of Mr, and Mrs, T. Bell, Union Ave., to bid farewell to the Davidson's who are leaving Port Perry to make their Jhome in Prince Albert. - They were 'presented with an address, a Walnut table and a beauti- ful lamp. Mi, Davidson made a suit- able reply after which a delicious lunch was served. | of Cawkers Butcher Shop 'where it Is | Ontario Municipal Board claiming a Fire Brigade Answers Two Calls Within The Week "During he past week the local five brigade has answered' two calls; tn Port Perry. The first fire to claim their attention was located in the year believed faulty wiring or a defective niotor caused a short circuit which re- sulted in a small fire 'in that portion of the building. : Although the partition 'was filled with sawdust, which could have spread the fire quickly the prompt arrival of the fire brigade kept' it confined to a small area. . A more serious-fire occurred at the height of the storm on Tuesday even- ing around 9 p.m. A neighbour noticed flames shooting from the roof of Mr. Orval Stone's home on Queen St. (for- mer Widden property). The fire brigade was called "and again their brought the fire under control. Most of the furniture on the lower floor of the house was removed to safety by neighbours ' and Members of the bri gade.. * The fire ig said to have started from an overheated chimney and caused considerable damage to the structure. Fire and water damage are estimated at about $2,000.00. ; A large crowd 'was attracted by the fire pnd they remained for some time |: in spite -of the strong cold wind, a» Special Grants to Co. Municipalities Undée the heading of special assist- ance to municipalities, Premier Leslie Frost yesterday announced grants to- 'talling _ $127,974 to Ontario county Jcentres. Of this total $66,270 was pér capita grants to 'municipalities; $51,180 'was grants for elementary education and $10,524 was for secon- dary education, The breakdown of grants to countys municipalities is as follows: The first figure is the per capita grant, second elementary school grant, third secondary school grant and last the total, all in dollars: Oshawa--31,054.50, 23,532.00, 5,368. - '00, 59,954.50, } : "TOWNS. i Ne Ajax--3,843.00, 3,244.00, 7,087.00. Babridpecy; 478, 25, 1, 184. 00, 2,662.- 25, Whitby, 673. 2, 3,320.00, "1,048.00, 041.25, : To a LAGES z ' Beaverton--778.50 y 520. 00, 1,298.50, Cannington---720.75, 448.00, 1,168.75. Pickering--708.00, 1,196.00, 1,776.00, 3,680.00. . Port, Porvya-l, 470.75, 992.00, 2,462.- 7. : . TOWNSHIPS Y Brock-- 2,040.00, 1,476.00, 3,516.00." Mara--1,596.75, 1,176.00, 2,772.75. Pickering -- 7,778.25, 6,432.00,-14,- 210.25. , Rama--597.75,420.00, 1,017.75. Reach--2,028.75, 1,724.00, 3,762.75. Scott--=1;297.50, 1,184.00, 2,481.50. Scugog--246.00, 228.00, 474.00. Thorah--713.25, 1,572.00, 2,285.25. * Uxbridge--1,682.25, 1,682.25. Whitby--2,389.40, 1,600.00, 3,989.50. Whitby East -- 1,173.00, 932.00, 2,- 105.00. ey Ontario - Central District - School--1,564.00, 1,564.00. " Brock District High School --768.00, 768.00. Totals: $66,270.00, $51,180.00, $10,- 824, 00, $127,974, 00. High i MN 4 prompt arrival quickly | Celebrate 40ih Anniversary ; Friends of Mr. and: Mys. Bert, Cliff paid them a surprise visit on Thur's- day evening of last week upon the oc- casion of their 40th wedding anniver- sary. The evening was spent pleasantly visiting and playing games. After which Mr, and Murs. Cliff were called to a place of honour and the following address was read and a gift of money presented to the happy couple. = A bountiful lunch was served at the close of the evening. x : . Maveh' 17, 1956 Dear Friends: Bile Anniversaries of marked events are always times of rejoicing and we, your friends and neighbours have met here tonight to extend to you our sincere congratulations and best 'wish- cs on the fortieth anniversary of your wedding. We' could 'not let"this oc- casion pass without in some way hav- ing a small part in the celebration. You have proven yourselves good neighbours; which is, no small tribute. Your "unassuming friendliness has won for you a large circle of friends. You have been worthy citizens in your community helping when need arose and could be counted upon to support any undertaking of the church, It is a pleasure and a pr ivilege to meet with you here tonight' under such pleasant circumstances for" we are honouring you on the anniversary of the happiest event in your lives. Forty years ago; you cast your lots together and maybe if it were not al- ways smooth sailing, for a smooth sea doas not make a skilful mariner, you have had the blessing of The Tove, and companionship of' each other along |. with the happy "association of your three children. You have gone a long way together, and today so many hap- py memories of the intervening years will come drifting back to you. "We wish for you both, health, happiness and prosperity as you continue your journey together. May 'you enjoy many more, happy returns of this, your wedding day. As a slight token of our friendship and esteem, we ask-you to accept this gift, with the wish that yon may ever have many happy memories. of this aniversary of your wedding. --te Your Chest X-Ray is Coming To Town! WHEN? April 6th and 6th. Where? In the Public Library. Do you know that TB. strikes without warning and is no respector of persons! Infects young and old, rich and poor, healthy and sick! It has taken many hours of work to organize the Mass Survey fog Ontario County. The Canvass. of homes in Reach, Scugog and Port '| Perry, starts on Monday, March 28th, continuing through the week. The Canvasser will call at your home and leave your Card which is to be taken to the Clinic. If you do not get a card, go to one of the Clinics anyway.' More volunteer help is needed-for the Canvasg ard if you have spare time, will you kindly contact Mrs. M. B. Dymond, at Phone 106, at the enplient; possible time. DeNure Bus Line Ask For ~~ $65,000 Compensation Two private bus lines in Oshawa have commenced actions before the total of $215,000 compensation from the city. The DeNure Bus Line and -the Garton Coach Lines are claiming for loss of business resulting from the extension, at the direction of the city, of the Oshawa Railway Copipéity, bys service into the annexed Area. './ The claim, it is understood, Aull be made under a recent amendmant to the Municipal Act, which says) com- pensation may be 'claimed when a business is adversely affected by an- nexation. "The city was served with coniys of the claims of the two companied last Tuesday, it was revealed at city roun- cil's meeting last night. The Garton Coach Line is claiming $150,000 and the .DeNure Bus Line is claiming $65,000. fa « Last night the city solicitor was fu "| the extension was discussed in Janpu- ------ thorized council to contest the claims. Ald. Gordon Attersley said: "I would like the chairman of the traffic and transportation committee to assure us there is still nothing to worry about --as he did before." - He was referring to a statement by Alderman Walter Lane, made when by ary, that "4f compensation is assess- able against the city, it will never he less than at the present time." Ald. Lane, replying, told council he "wouldn't want to say anything at this time which would he prejudicial, but I still have a' smile." "It's not peanuts," man Down. _ "Tts a lot of shells," mutfered Ald. Orville Eagle, vice-chairman of fin- ance, ' said. Mayor Nor- §¢ missed for her | nice spark of fun andor the fine The date of the hear ing before Ont- ario Muniepal Board has yet to he set, : ¢ Pee Wee's To Play Oshawa ~~ 'On Friday, evening, March 25, in the local Arena, Master Feeds Pee Yeon will play host to a team of Pee. Wees' from Jshawi, This game was originally scheduled «for * Thursday, March 24 but due to an oversight in Arena' arrangements the game had to be postponed until Friday, - We of the Hockey Club are quite proud of our Peg Wee hockey team and it is hoped that 'as many people as possible will be abl -to- attend "this game to help finande these young lads in their forthcoming tournament 'at Goderich in the Lions Club Young Canada Week, The team will travel to Goderich by cars and will be boarded out in God:* evich by the local citizens. There will be a total of some 65 teams coming from most parts of Ontario with some teams coming from Manitoba and Quehee. + The tournament is played in the Goderich Civie- Arena and eich team in its group Plays until it loses 1 game, While in: Goderich and the young lads are not playing hockey, they are taken on teurs of the city, in which their are many interesting sights. All of this is made possible by the Goder- ich Lions Club who should be congra- tulated on this fine effort. Don't forget the game this Friday nite in the Arena. Game time 8 p.m. sharp with the admission price "of Adults 2be., children 10c. Mr. Doupe Injured In Auto Accident James Doupe, 49, Prince-Alberty was taken to Oshawa General "hospital on. Saturday and was admitted suffer- ing from a possible fractured clavical. His condition is reported as satisfac. tory. Mr. Doupe iplrs of two persons. injured in a car accident at the inter- section of Bond Street and MacMillan drive. R. Bryant, 52, Raglan, received slight injury 4o his left ribs. The two. men were-injured when a car driven by John W. Bridges, 31, Raglan, collided "with a car driven. by John A. Cawker, 3, Port-Perry. The Bridges car was proceeding east on Bond street west. As it." passed through the intersection of Bond-and MacMillan it hit the left side of the Cawker .car. The Cawker car had:been driving north on MacMillan drive. This car eame to rest against the "apartment building on the north-east corner of the intersection." A number of panes of glass in the cellar windows were cracked as a result of the accident, Resigns Position. To Tour Europe It was with deep regret-that the Library Board, Oshawa, received let- ters of resignation from two valued members of the library staff, at its regular meeting. . Miss Enid Wallace was appointed from the University of Toronto with the degree of B.A., BLS. . During the war she was a district librarian sta- tioned in Winnipeg and had the rank | of "lieutenant. on the staff of the Windsor Public I1- brary as well as five years in the hoys' and girls' division in Toronto. Miss Wallace will be work she accomplished while on the staff. She expects to spend some time in Britain and on the Continent. . Mrs, Jean Stacey spent four years | on the staff affer graduating from collegiate, She returned to the staff on February 1, 1947, and has been cir- iolation assistant since then. She will be greatly missed by her many friends | who depended on her to pick out the | right book at the right time. Mrs. Stacey has also been in charge of our hospital library and has taken a great interest in this work. Her resigna- | tion will takeseffect the end of April. | ~ Dr. Smeltzer Speaks in Chicago WW. W. Smeltzer of Port Perry, Ont. addressed the National Associa- tion of Corrosion" Engineers at their annual conference in Chicago, March 8-16th. He was the only Canadian to present a topic and discussed princi. ples applicable to the ®xidation and corrosion of metals, + Ari. | Lions Club Annual Ball ce was entertained by the sweet voice She spent some time | up flying as a hobby in 1035, J $2.00 per year. Single opy bc. Organ and Pews Ont. Lawn Bowlers California Tour The Provinical 'Lawn Bowling As-| sociation have accepted an invitation from the California 'Association, to visit them during" them menth of "JA party ofB0 men and 24 liddies will leave Toronto by special pullman: cars on Friday March 25th, stopping for a Day Tour at Grand Canyon and arriving at Pasadena on the 20th. . During the next. three wecks, sev- eral matches will be played at the 'various clubs as well as a visit to Tia Juana, Mexico. The party then moves on to San Diego and Tos Angeles for a few days in each city for further games, Next stop is Santa Barbara and then on to San Francisco for several days bowling. On the return journey, special tors are arranged at Salt Lake City, Den- ver and Chicago. Among the bowl: ers and their wives from our own district, who are going on this tour are Dr. and Mrs, A.W, Harding of Oshawa" and Mr. and Mrs, W. IL Letcher of Port Perry. sarap Church of the Ascension fo Receive The local "highly pleased with: the Avglicansg are on Sundiy.- Their. ceive, as a free gift, a two manual organ, pews, two prayer degks, stone baptismal font, carpeting and two oil burner units complete with tanks and electrical controls. These gifts are to come from the Catholic Apogtolic Church in This Church * is Peoronto. closing. its doors after many years of. service to a downtown congregafion. Theve was" once a branch of the C. A. Chureh in Port Perry and some of its former members now belong to the (& hurch of the "Ascension. The members of the Chureh of the Ascension are going to be busy this spring installing theiv new equipment. One of the problems is lack of for the organ, but the determined to solve this and all other difficulties in adapting the equipment to their needs. space Reach and Scugog Meeting The March sheeting of the Reach With the. beautiful auditorium of aur Public School nicely decorated in the St. Patrick's theme by the school children, a- good crowd assembled to 'enjoy the Lions Club Dance. The and Scugog.teachers was held at Man- March The meeting "opened Scliool on 10th, at 2 pan. chester Thursday, with the singing of 0 ( nnd) follows ed by the voll call" The Winutes of the ast meeting were read and adop- ted and Mrs. Hodgins reported on the Port Perry. list with the following suggested: there air Diz changes soft lights and guy flowers added to the lively straine of music by Wes | Jackson's orchestra provided a sult able background for the dancers. During the intermission the andien- of Tommy Hart from the Oshawa [towel instead of should he a geetion for each grade ny art and writing; an embroidered tea low for sewing; also, teachers ® should collect the pupils and display it at the case work in June "air. - The next meeting will be held in Lions Club and also by the antics of "The__Bobbers" (also of the Os hawa | Club) in several pantomine numbers The committee, in charge report. uw | sue cessful evening. ' i Scout and Cub Mother's Auxiliary Pa) The March' meeting was held at thet home of Mis. John Jefford with quite | | a'good attendance. The Building Committee' that the Fire-extinguishers have heen installed in the Scout Mall; reported P teachers with Laialdist, Miss |. | to Scugrogr moved by Mis Hodgins Venner that Mr, wrrangements tor a joiht Redeh and Uxbridge a pripary reading spe- Dick, a speaker, May. It was and seconded by Mr, | Knight make meeting of Scott, ns gruest : It was moved hy Mrs. Cros) ier and Mes, Hunter-that $10.00 Junior See onde «by | he sent io the, Red Cross. The "delightfully -en- | tertained by various numbers rendered of Manchester School. teachers were by the pupils It was moved hy Mes. Beckman and Barton that the in- vitation to the hanquet be extended sland School Board. The seconded by Murs." | committee in charge of arrangements Plans were made for the Hurling | Club Banquet which we are catering for on March 25th at the Scout Hall. The Auxiliary ladies. were asked to save their Allsweet Marga ine Fonds, until June. ha Carton The Monarch box-fronts have to he in by April 3rd, and the Quaker box or bag tops by April Gth, Mrs. Sam Cawker invited the Auxi- | liary to her home for the April meet- ing. The Committee of Mrs, H. Fdin- | borough, Mrs. R. Smith and Mrs. W: | Stata served a delicious lunch. ~ THE BUFF ESTES SEXTET While the music he plays is strictly new, Buff Estes is no newcomer to ; music, The 38 year-old clarinefist started Waving professionally when he was fifteen, and served with a'succes. gion of name hands coon after among them the fabulous 1938 Benny Goaod- man orefiastra As a sideline he took whieh resulted in an eight-year streteh with ~contribiited Li Mrs. I, R. Smeltzer, the RCAF during thé war as an in y , "ow t . * i structor, transport and test pilot, Mrs. Swaniek, McA rthur, for Mrs the banquet are Barton, and Miss Mi last vear's Grade 8 pupils and mid-term examina- tions for 14, 6, and 8. The Avithnietic discussion, unfinished fron the January - with a number of the teachers part. A Tests Report Mrs, Wilbur. The Knight discussed Grades meeting, was conipleted taking read hy: meeting was then was | closed=with the singing of the -Nation- al Anthem. by Mrs, Samells, Miss Penner. - vi A A tasty lunch wag Murs, served Crosier, and He retived as a squadron-leader, and still | serves in the reserve. At present he also sells automobiles, and with what time he has left leads the modern jazz sextet heard every. Saturday on the CBC Trans-Canada network. The group doesn't use written music, pre. fering to improvise instead. "Our playi ing is more flexible that-w dy, and | the public Estes. | seems ta Prefer it" says Church is- to irdde Anglicans we = an embroidered. pil- co Pr 3 news they veceived, \