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Port Perry Star (1907-), 15 Sep 1955, p. 7

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THE PORT PERRY STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 1955--1 the very pretty wedding in Manches- ter United Church--Midgley-McCart- ney. Congratulations and best wishes, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Geer in Au- rora on Sunday afternoon attending the funeral of Mr, Geer's Cousin, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Yorke, of Maple visited Mr, and Mrs. R. 'Wilbur, Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Grose of Stouffville were visiting with Mrs, Ackney on Sunday. Mrs. J. Crosier is back to her school duties at Utica School and Mrs. R. Wilbur at Epsom. The neighbor- hood seems livelier with the ehatter its route. Mr, and Mrs, Chester Geer and Mr, and Mrs, F. Kendall in Mount Albert Sunday evening. We were sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs, Ross, mo- ther of Mr. Ben Ross who tauglit in Utica school some years ago. Mus. Ross was buried Monday from Mt, Albert United Church, de Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barnes spent ) Saturday evening with Mr, and Mrs. Utica Aoniversars Services of the United Church 'on' Sunday, Oct. 2nd 'at 2.30 p.m. Guest Speaker Rev, Mellow of Oshawa, The well known Boys' Choir of Uxbridge, under the direction "of Mr. Gordon Connor of "Brooklin Mrs. Colby will favour us with music. 'spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. On Baturday, October 15th plays have Tom Sutherland, been made for our turkey per. Mr, Gerald Nelson is busy attend- . a ' - Several ladies from Utica attended ing the fall fairs. of small voices and the school bus on | Robert Sutherland. i Now that summer's past, we're back | 'Here's a safety slogan for Septem? Ck ST AE RRA AS ER mr emt ete | AM Pom Sutherland is giving his + to household ehores again, Here's atber--'Be Bright--Not Bruised", We . housé a coat of paint. note on keeping finger nails from pick- | have hung a flashnight on-a hook just Re ; up dirt while you're doing heavy'tduty | inside the back door and no one goes © "it through a stocking. y nails into a bar of soap and When he work is done, find my nails' need only the lightest: Sf bbisg. Try itl 8 on the floors, for instance--1 dig And speaking claning:} "Bill sal- vaged a discarded fruit basket, paint- ed it gay yellow and I use it to hold all my waxes, polishing rags and so on. It's already saved me a number of trips up and down stairs for for- gotten items, * ' * 9 Still housecleaning! - After washing a couple of throw rugs I found the fringe dried ragged and unruly, A neighbour suggested. setting them straight and rubbing lightly with a damp bar of soap. It helps give them extra stiffness aid body. * ¥ Bh My discarded nylons now go to Bill. When some of his paint turns lumpy he stirred it thoroughly and strained And when sanding wood surfaces; he slips an old nylon stocking over his hands, uses it as a "detector" of rough spots when sanding the surface. * & % For a six-year old's birthday last week I cut a pound cake into squares, iced them and topped them with each guests initial. out the door at night without 'taking a light with him, It's also a help to urge children--and husbands--not to leave toys or tools in the yard where, at night, they become dangerous ob- stacles, delighted! - LEE BE 3 Incidentally, our six-year old friend was proud of her new dress pumps! But because children can't help run- ning through the house, her dad light- ly sandpapered the soles to prevent her new shoes leading to a new bruise! * % 8 - TRICKS FOR TREATS A rainy day treat for both mother and child is hot chocolate topped with a marshmallow rolled in cinnamon, A quick dessert, fit for company-- banana halves dipped in condensed milk and rolled in shredded cocoanut --bake in 350° oven for ten minutes. (Did you know bananas were prac- tically unknown in North America un- til they were featured in 1876 at the Philadelphia Qentennial Exposition, wrapped in silver paper and, gelling for ten cents apiece?) * ¥ % The youngsters. were" Bill says: A bachelor is a rolling stone that gathers no boss, : Blackstock The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Hutton Wednesday p.m. President Mrs. Lorne Thompson pre- sided. Meeting opened by singing the Theme song and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect." Two minutes silence was observed, in memory of Mrs. Her- man'Hooey who passed away one year ago, followed by prayer by President. Minutes, Treasurer's report and thank you's read and considerable business dealt with, It was decided to buy stacking chairs for the Community Hall. President announced that our ~ W.L 'had won 2nd prize on exhibit at ._Port'Perry fair. Arrangements were made for Blackstock Fair, Oct. 8th, also arrangements made for our W.I to visit Maple Grove Monday evening, Sept. 12th, : Mrs, Wm. VanCamp then took the chair for the following programme-- Mrs, W. Archer brought us up to date on current events. Community sing ing was then engaged in. Mrs, Percy VanCamp gave a reading "Work was Mrs. Gordon Strong, Phyllis and Beth took Mrs. R. Bruce to Orillia Saturday where Mrs, Bruce is to visit her other daughter Mrs. R. Cur- tis. Mr, Elias Greenway, Bowmanville; Mr. and Mrs. Serivens and daughter, last week, Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Orr Venning during last week were Mr, and Mrs. Dean Hale.and Mr. Mark Lenton; Toronto; Mr. Homer Coulter; 'Mrs. Moss and daughter Linda, Union- ville, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Reesor; Mr. and Mrs, -Evan Benson, Claremont. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Phayne and Noel, Toronto with the Ronald Ginns for the week-end. : Dr. and Mrs. McArthur and family spent the week-end at Sudbury; Miss Norma Suggett visited friends at Manchester and Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mansan stayed at the Doctor's home here, Mr. * and Mrs, Creighton Devitt 'spent a few: days last week with Mr. . --Centra) Press Canadian 'Broken-ankle 1s not interfering with Prime Minister: St. Laurent's activities though-{t. does make It a bit awkward when he swings a golf club. He broke his left ankle when he slipped on a rock while fishing in: the Ungava dis- trict. 800: miles from. Quebec city. He will have to wear- the cast, shown here, for two weeks, but will 'adhere to his schedule of engagements '3 SAFE . "THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE J. R. HELM, Manager Port Perry Branch 3 KEEP VALUABLES FOR 2° A DAY! Our safety deposit boxes will keep your important papers and valuables safe for less than 2c a day. Rentals from $5 yearly. Inquire at our nearest branch--we have more than 680 to serve you. NW.108 Phone 10 Custom ws Slaughtering he Lockers = go CAWKER BROS. "THE FAMILY BUTCHER" PORT PERRY PHONE 29 Seagrave, "visited the Elgin Grays' | "at your 'FORD-MONARCH Follow the Vi 2 » {or the buy of the year fn Every day is bargain The crowds are: value ac.y00 "September Shower of Bargains". . a rock-bottom price... of Bargains". Q I es 7) hi oT ) J ti Ubi in 7 HU, CKS day during this. great month-long sales event! flocking to the --Ford-Monarch Dealers' . and driving away the best ised car and truck buys of a lifetime! Drop around to your Ford-Monarch Dealer's .. . see the big, bright array of sparkling late-model turn-ins--some of them A-1, all of them outstanding' s--the result of record-breaking new-car sales! Look 'em over--you're sure to find just the model th at's right for you--at in the exciting "September Shower never meant for me." Mra, J. Rahm | 4p Mrs. Cecil Hamilton. : i _. / WHAT [Als MEANS : re conducted a very. interesting contest Look or : ) and Mrs. Wm, VanCamp sang a solo| Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hamilton visited m 0) n A RCH "Every used car and truck that rates the A-1 sign has beens - i "Heart of my Heart". 'Thanks was| Mr. and Mrs. Alan Booker, Oshawa , - Lisl i rvicemen © Inspected and chacked for safety. ese St ns o Reconditioned by expert servic pP extended to Mrs, Hutton for her home; | on Sunday. (Q for appearance and performance. eo Priced for outstanding valve. the . Hostess, Mrs. Ford and all who : in, T to, - Truthfully and accurately advertised. helped 'in ny way. After the Bene- Me ari a, Marlow they spell Tob Quality" ° Warranted by your Ford-Monarch Dealer and. backed by his reputation. ation he group, ooyve i ou and the Herb. Swain's Saturday. Bl G GEST DEAL IN TOWN unch and a social time Was enjoy : by fie 29 ladies and 10 fhildren pre- JOIN THE CROWD ... DROP iy Now. ..GET THE BEST AND sent. Ty ! a : : ; "How come your sister married a S Several from this vicinity attended ~~.) ED ANS ee COACHES Le 7 Orono Fair Saturday. "She's such an incurable bargain : Mr, and Mrs. Harry McLaughlin, | hunter that she couldn't resist taking C S $ - § Mrs. Jos. Forder and Mrs. Jno, Wat. anything that was 60 per cent. off." 1954 hevrolet edan EEL EEE. 1395.00 1951 Vanguard Sedan, radio Ae 445.00 son and Mrs. Roy Taylor atténded the SANA Los Si $ funeral of Mr, Willard Eaton (a bro- : A 1953 Monarch edan Ses hades 1445.00 1952 Meteor Coach $1195 ther-in-law of Msds. Forder and Wat- Wi th hil e } ELA RET; son) in St. Mary's on Sunday. yorinw 5 Radio, Turn Signals ei . Mr. and Mrs. Train, Weston and R di "| . Mr, and Mrs; Archié'Newton, Toronto ca mg 4:09 S $ spent Sunday with Mrs, Geo. Crawlord 4 at nce domily i pu d i radio "eee jes TRUCKS { and Mr, and- Mrs. Wes, Pearce. The| ory : : : "the I1d-famous pages Y Se Bl ieee S$ A " y $ Isl Novis ar remain fo « cole U3 ME i Soke 13 is al ho 1955 Ford 2 ton Pick-up, new, $1550 Fo y ing in Tor- Monitor. . Enjoy Erwin Qin i ort go pettaving in TOT) Chomys ewest stories, -OVETAIIVE, 18010. "54 Ford ¥ ton, aluminum cover $1035 "Mr, and Mrs, Harold Martyn and penetrating national Onc 195 00 ' : boys visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ! Jeraationa| 1950 Dodg e Sedan 8b 480 0 0 * . { ] % ™ * 1 ™ x Shants, Ridgovil, Sunday. Eye '1949 International 2 ton pick-up $495 Mr. and Mrs. -Norman Mountjoy | ld THER ("eho to. Radio Turn. Tae visited friends in Stayner Monday. bing yoo b P vi Mr, and Mrs. Rap | rn sod ar Doh this interna- ? i] Al di fi : : family and M . J.' A. John- : > : 5 A et wes.| tional daily Rowspape, bom L All the above units in Al condi ion. | Keith Johnston, Belleville, extra charge. Use the cou- \ Mr, and Mrs, Don Gray, Rexdale and | = pon Gelow a sor our A Few 1955 Models at 'TERRIF Bargains yi Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Yellowlees an) subscription. Soa i family Solina Ww day guests 0 Non 2 rorice M pi Mr. and "Mrs: re and fa-| . Tne anwansien sbi 8 a i A EB DEAL THE YEAR 3 - Please "send the 'Monitor to me : 3 5 " for period ke onthe $8.0 h = n | year $1 41% $40 : : Aci ~ Manchester arage | T= = mma CR ------ Phone: Port Perry 512 MANCHESTER, ONT.

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