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Port Perry Star (1907-), 20 Oct 1955, p. 1

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fi is RE ------ e i sp Ri . atfendant for her sister, LX yrs fe 2% Figag Hid iad: ksi HEINE SILT. RY # re FISTr Fy Ay iv : sv * : PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1956 $2.00 per year. " Single Copy 5c. ROYAL VISIT TO CANADA: Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, now on a Royal Visit to Canada, ar- rived at Quebec City aboard the Cana- . dian Pacific liner Empress of France, scene of the photograph on the left, showing the Princess Royal with Cap- tain W. J. P. Roberts, R.D., R.NR., and Phileas Thibault, assistant chief of protocal," Department of External Affairs, Ottawa. Her Royal High- ness is shown at right on arrival at Montreal's Windsor Station, where she was officially welcomed by Mayor Jean Drapeau, '--Canadian Pacific Railway Photo. 'Wedding PHAIR-DOBSON. WEDDING Greenbank United Church decorated with baskets: of yellow and white gladiolus, was the setting for the mar- riage--of Barbara Elizabeth Dobson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dob- son, and Allan Wilmot Phair, son of Mr. and Murs. Cecil Phair. Rev. Mr, Chapin officiated. . Given in marriage by her father, the : bride wore a gown of ivory imported Italian Brocade and carried a cascade of Queen Elizabeth Yellow Roses. -- Crystal beading on the neck-line and the points of the sleeves high-lighted the lily-of-the. valley pattern in the brocade. The full -skirt extended into the train from unpressed pleats which fell from the piped waist, Miss Mary J ean Dobson was the only She wore an * irridescent - russet organzine dress "with gunmetal beading about the neck, and carried a standard bouquet of yel- low baby mums. Mr. Howard McMillan, Orangeville, was the best man for his cousin, The ushers were Mr, Ivan Rennie and Mr. Hugh Dobson. Mrs. Ernest Phair, aunt of the groom, was the organist, and Miss Muereta Hull, a friend of the bride, sang "Because", "The Lord's Prayer" in the ceremony, and "O Perfect Love" during the signing of-the register,' - To receiye| the guests, the bride's mother chose a dress of Windsor blue wool gorgette, with navy accessories and a corsage of pink Delight Roses. She was assisted by the groom's mother, who chose a deep purple en- semble with soft pink-accessories and a corsage of Briarcliffe Roses. For travelling the bride chose a navy blue suit with white accessories and a corsage of Briarcliffe. Roses, Upon returning from a trip through the northern United States to New »» York and Washington, the happy » . couple will reside 'on the groom's farm near Greenbank, © y ¥ilm Club News ¢ Our Film Club meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. E. Cornutt on Wednesday, Oct; 26 at 8,156 p.m. Her home is on the fourth conces- sion about 1 mile west of the Brock Road. Watch for the white chicken. There will be films and games so "try to come out as I am sure you will enjoy yourself, Congratulations Mr, and Mrs, E, H. Gerrow of 110 Agnes St, Oshawa, celebrated their 69th wedding Anniversary, October 14th,. Their Family were all home for the happy occasion, { Honeydale W.IL Members of the Nestleton Branch of the Women's Institute were guests of the local branch at their October meet- ing held in the Parish Hall, on Thus. day, October 13th, sd The meeting was chaired by Mrs. S. Cawker assisted by Mrs. Williams and by Mrs. Davidson of Nestleton. . The roll call was answered by each member' glving a brief account. of an interesting summer SYpktignes. The - following reports: were given: Mrs. Dawson on Citizenomip and Education. Mrs. Fines on Agriculture with spec- ial reference to the cheese making in- dustry and the grave importance of Reforestation. A donation of fifty dollars was made to the local Community Hospital; five to the Blind organization, and ten to the mental health auxiliary. It has been arranged fora chartergd bus to take the members to visit Mrs: Neal, Willowdale, on October 20th, A chartered bus will also go to To-|, ronto on Thursday, November 3rd. The fifty-third Convention of the Cen- tral Ontarid Area is being held at.the Royal York Hotel, November 2-34; Anyone who desires to attend the Con- vention banquet contact your group leader for bus reservation. Two dele- gated were appointed to attend this convention, Mt the conclusion" of the business session the meeting was turned over to Nestleton branch who put on a very fine programme, . Mrs, Steele was pianist and Mrs. Mairs gave several violin selections, Readings were given by Mr¢., Watson, Mrs. Joblin and Mrs. 'Samells. Mrs. Emerson was the guest speaker and gave a well thought out address on Citizenship and Education, stressing service to the community and the ideals of education aside from its monetary value, An amusing skit was then given by Mesdames Emerson, Beacock, Mackie and Hoyer, entitled, "How not i visit a sick person." A delicious luncheon was then served and a get-acquainted social hour efjoyed by all, I B St. John's W. M. S. ThesWomen's Missionary Society of St. John's Presbyterian Church in Port Perry will hold its Annual Autumn Thank Offering meeting on Thursday afternoon, October 27, at 2.80 olock, in the church; The guest speaker will be Mrs. (Rev.) Black, of Chalmers Presbyter- ian Church, in Uxbridge. A sincere elcome is assured all visitors, Local Man to Attend Convention Fred DeNure, owner of Fred De- Nure Bus Lines Ltd., Port Perry, will be among the delegates attending the 26th annual meeting of the Onfario Association of Motor Coach Operators being held in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, October 19-20. -- Bus operators from all parts of On- tario, as well as provincial government officials, will attend the meeting to discuss problems. in the bus-transporta- tion industry. i i Illegal competition from taxis which operate, on the highways contrary: to the Public Vehicles Act and private' car owners who transport pasdengers for compensation will he among. the subjects discussed at the.annual meet- ing. How toll roads affect commer- cial vehicle operation and a proposal to offer reduced bus fares to miliary personnel travelling on duty will also be considered. Delegates to the annual meeting will also hear a report on progress of a "safety code" for drivers of buses and trucks which is being developed by the assdciation in co-operation with truck- ing groups. One of the main features of the code would be a standard sys- tem of light signals which commercial vehicle drivers would use to warn each other of danger on the road ahead and to relay other messages when passing on the highway. In addition to bus operators, a num- ber of Ontario government officials will attend the meeting. Among them will be E. J. Shoniker and 8. Hughes, recently appointed members of the Ontario Highway Transport Board, and J. P. Bickell, registrar of motor vehicles, - ----e tee Apple Day This Saturday This Saturday, Oct. 22, will be Cubs and Scouts Apple Day, The boys.will be calling on you for your -contribu- tion to this worthwhile youth work and provide you with some fine fruit. Welcome the boys when they call, and he generous, < Accident at Epsom Ray Doupe with three companions skidded on wet slippery leaves in ne- gotiating the corner at 'Epsom--the car went out of control and rolled into a déep diteh, Fortunately all the occupants were unhirt but the station wagon was badly damaged, ' ' Editor. will Sp eal | At Dinner "Backstage at Ottawa" will be the Fi of Blair Fraser's talk to the Canadian Club of Ontario County on October 20 at Northminster United Church, Oshawa, Mr. Fraser is the Ottawa editor of Maclean's magazine. On the interna- tional front in recent years he has visited such 'places as Japan, India, Pakistan, Formosa, Indo-China, Iran, Israel, Egypt, Yugoslavia, England and was recently a member of the Canadian delegation at the Kyoto con- ference of the Insfitute of Pacific Re- lations, In 1954 he also attended the Canada-United States Economic Con- ference. He keeps readers posted on the latest in Canadian polities in his feature in each issue of Maclean's. P.S. 'Teachers' Convention On Friday, October 14, the Teachers' Convention of North Onfario Inspeet- orate was held in the fine auditorium of Port Perry Public School. After registration of over 100 teachers, the morning session was opened with Scripture reading and Prayer by Rev. Dr. Armstrong, of St. John's Presby- terian Church, 27) The president, Mr. R. O. Henderson, of Uxbridge, presented several points of welcome from the Reeve, Mr. W. H. Peel, who was regretfully absent. Dr. D. C. MacMaster, chairman of the School Board, brought greetings to the teaching group. Pupils "of "Goodwood School Senior Room, under the supervision of Mrs. D. Colby, sang three cnjoyable num- bers, accompanied by Mrs, Dobson, The highlight of the day's convention, was . the most helpful, interesting, factual and humorous address by Miss P. Bainbridge, of Toronto Teachers' College, who spoke on "How Children Learn", describing the various steps in which children acquire their know- ledge and how we teachers may uti- lize these methods, Many of us older teachers wished we might have the op- portunity "of returning to Normal School under such delightful and charming tutelage. Miss D. Anderson of Uxbridge, Sec.- Treasurer of the Convention, reviewed the minutes of last October's meeting. The teachers voted for a two-day trip next year to Ottawa for the Conven- tion. ' I'ollowing this, the entire body of teachers made a mad dash through the rain to St. John's Church dining room where a sumptuous hot dinner awaited: The president's remarks were brief expressipg appreciation of the honour bestowed on him as a newcomer to our midst. After a sing-song led by Mrs. F. Sandison, the guest speaker, Mr. Ste- phen Saywell, Oshawa, addressed us on, A Business Man Looks at Educa- tion. Mr, R. H. Cornish expressed the gratitude and appreciation of those listening, to the speaker for his pleas- ant humorous, encouraging remarks. Mrs. Pinkham, of Sunderland, then played and sang two lovely _solos: "Homing" and "A Kiss in the Dark". Mr, H, W. Knight, LLP.S,, presented some important announcements, The nominating committee brought in the, following-slate of officers for the coming year: President--Mrs, I, Page, of Uxbridge; Vice-President -- Mr. 8. A, Cawker; Secretary-Treds.-- Miss Dorothy Anderson, of Uxbridge. The 19566 Teachers' Convention ad- journed" with everyone! agreéing that itd success, and the pleasure of see- ing old friends and many new younger teachers, varied inversely with the in: clemency of the weather. Press Reporter, E. M, Hunter. Benefit Dance for | Lloyd Balfour Friday, Oct. 21 PORT PERRY PISTON PUSHERS In place of our usual Club report on activities and coming Club events, we would like to take this opportunity to familarize you with the. details of our benefit dance 'to-morrow night, As you all know an unfortunate ac- cident seriously injured Lloyd Balfour, for whom all proceeds from this dance will be given, It is our hope that you will all turn out this Friday night and dance to. the music of Wes. Jaskson and his Orchestra. The orchestra; as well az many prizes, have heen generously donated by the merchants of Port Perry. We have set aside several door prizes so if you don't win on the first draw you have several other chances, i Tickets are also being sold, at most merchants, on a big fat turkey. The draw will be made at the dance come mid- night, Anyone who can't make it to the dance and would care to contribute should send his or her contribution to our secretary, Pat Hayes. We will be fdbking forward to see- ing you at the Public School, 8.30 to- morrow night. See you there. P.S.--Lunch will be served. Cartwright Council The October meeting of Cartwright Council was held on Monday, October 3rd at 8 p.m. Minutes of previous meetings read and adopted. Mr. Prank Mollard, of Scugog Point, was present re Buildings restrictions at Scugog Point: After some discus: sion it was decided that he and the Reeve would consult with Township | Solicitor in regard to Building By- Law. Mr. Ken Minshali was present claim- ing a shortage of $561.00 in last months cheques. After considerable sion and comparing with checkers books, there is a difference which will be adjusted later. Mr. Sues requested information as him carrying .on as "Assessor for 1956, and if so he asked a salary of $850.00. It was finally decided to retain Mr. Sues for 1956 at $850.00, Clerk was instructed to write Archie Ward re doing some surveying and also to post tenders for operation of rink: for-tur)ing, skating and hockey for the coming winter, The following accounts were passed: 0. Hyland, See.-Treas., S.S. No. 8, bal. M -unicipal grant......... $300.00 Smith-Corona, ribbon for adder, $1.00 County Treas., hospitalization, $15.75 Corp of Port Perry, Hospital Debenture No. 4 ................ $438.09 H. Thompson, Clerk-Treas. ......$125.00 Reg. Nesbitt, spraying stables....$7.91 Wallace Marlow Co., lime for SPYAVING coiissiimniisioiiiimivio $13.60 Owen Stacey, sheep killed ... Lorne Hoskin, lamb killed ... R. Wall, valuator K. Wall, S.A.0., mileage Cartwright Agri. Society, grant $200 Welfare Administration ........... $34.00 Road Voucher No. 9 .......... $971.17 Development Road Voucher ....$5752.37 Council adjourned to Monday, Nov. 7th, at 8 p.m. for local Court of Re- vision, at 8.30 for regular Council meeting, Henry Thompson, Clerk. Former Sec.-Treas. Receives Gift A presentation was made last Sat- urday morning to Mr. R. D. Woon by Dr. D. C. McMaster and Mr. Storey Beare on behalf of Hie Public School Board. In honour and appreciation' of 22 years of gervice ns Secretary-Trens, of Port Perry Board of Education and later the Public School Board, a Sun- beam Electric Razor was presented. This was a very pleasant surprise and is most timely as Mr, Woon is finding it harder each week to shave. Minor Hockey All boys interested in playing minor hockey in Port Perry and vicinity pick up application forms at Western Tire Store or Carnegie Hardware and send them to Joe Fowler, Port Perry, discus-|.J. Mrs. S. Moore, Mrs. I. Cartwright Fair Draws Big Crowd The Parade- of the Lindsay. Girls' Band, which heralded the opening of Cartwright Fair took place under clear Although the weather had threatened rain for some days and Preparation" Day was very wet the weather man cleared the air in time for the main event. skies, The grand parade of four-horse teams, decorated floats, bicycles and clowns, made an impressive showing and received much favorable comment as it passed through the village, CLASS F, DAIRY PRODUCE and DOMESTIC SCIENCE Fruit Loaf--Mrs. F. M. Holliday, Mrs. Reg. Boundey, Mrs. A. Hicks. White Bread-- Mrs. A. Hicks, Mrs, F. M. Holliday, Mrs. L. Thompson. Brown Bread-- Mrs, 3 Hicks, Murs, L. Thompson, Mrs. F. M - Holliday. Six Pan Buns--Mrs. L. Thompson, Mrs, R. Boundey, Mrs, . M. Holliday. Chelsea Buns--Murs. S. Moore, Mis, I. M. Holliday] Mrs. L. Thompson, Plain Biscuits--DMurs. R. Boundey, Mrs. S. Moore, Mrs. L. Thompson Bran Muffins-----Mrs. C. Mel. aughlin, Mrs, A. Hicks, Mrs. S. Moore Tarts, 3 Kiktls-- Mrs. S. Moore; Mrs. J. Philp, Mrs. R. Boundey™# Cup Cakes--Mrs. S. Moore, Mrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. A. Hicks. Jelly Roll--Murs. I. Brethour,, Mrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. A. Hicks. 5, : Date and Nut Loaf--Murs. A. Hicks, Mrs. E. Brethour, Mrs. R. Boundey, Chocolate Layer Cake--Mrs. Reg. Boundey, Mrs. J. Philp, Mrs. S. Moore Light Layer Cake--Mrs. C. Brown, Mrs. S. Moore, Mis, R. Boundey. Banana Cake -- Mrs. BE. Brethour, Mrs. S. Moore, Mrs. R. Boundey Angel Cake -- Mus. J. Philp, Mrs. S. Moore, Mrs. IN. Brethour, Date Squares-- Murs, A. Hicks, Mrs. I". M. Holliday, Mrs R Boundey Raisin Pie--Mvrs S. Moore, Mrs. | Thompson, Mrs. A. Hicks Pumpkin' Pie -- Mrs. R. Mrs. A. Hicks, Mus. J. Philp Apple Pie--DMrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. S. Moore, Mrs. E. Brethour Cherry Pie--Mrs. R, Boundey, Mrs. Philp, Mrs A. Hicks Lemon Pie---Mrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. J. Philp, My§, C. McLaughlin Vegetable Salad--Mrs, R. Mrs. S. Moore. . Salad Plate-=Mrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. S. Moore, Maple Cream -- Mrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. Geo. Wolfe, Mrs. Ed. Fines Fruit Cake, dark-----Mrs, R, Boundey, Mrs. G. Brown, Mrs. E..Brethour Fruit Cake, light-----Mrs. R. Boundey, Brethour 1 dozen White Egps-- Allan Bailey, Mrs. E. Brethour, Eileen McLaughlin 1 dozen Dark Eggs--Mrs. A. Hicks, Mrs H. Skerratt, Mrs. . Brethour Maple Syrup -- Mrs. E. Brethour, Eileen McLaughlin Honey--Mrs. E. Brethour School Lunch ---- Mrs, R. Mrs. J. Philp, Mrs. S. Moore. "Tomatoes, whole Mrs. H. Swain, Mrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. H. Skerratt Corn ---- Mrs, R. Boundey, Mrs. I. Brethour - Boundey, Boundey, Boundey, . 4 Strawberries Mrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. E. Brethour, Ms. If. Skerratt Raspberries Mrs, R, Boundey, Mrs. I. Brethour, Mik, H, Skerratt Cherries.- Mpg, I, M. Holliday, R. Boundey, Mis, IH. Skerratt Peaches -- Mus. R, Brethour, Mrs, I) AM. Mus, Boundey, Mrs, E, Holliday Pineapple--Mis. -R. Bound. vy, Mis, E. Brethour, Mrs. Ed. Fines Plums Mrs, R, Boundey, Mrs. Ed. Fines, Mrs, Geo. Wolfe Pears-- Mrs, R. Boundey, Mrs, RE. Brethour, Mrs, 10, M. Hilliday Raspberry Jam Mus, H. Skerratt, Mrs. E. Fines, Mys, I. Boundey Strawberry Jam Mrs. F. Brethour, Mrs. R. Boundey, Mrs. 1. Ske rrett Apple Jelly- Mis. 1, Boundey, Mrs, A. Hicks, Mrs, Herb, Swain Grape Jelly Myx, Io. Brethour, Mrs. R. Boundey. Mys, 11, Skereatt Chili. Sauce----Mys. R. Boundey, Mrs. F. Carter, Mrs. F. Brethouy Cucumber Pickle Mrs. A. Hicks, Mrs. Dayes, Mrs, RL. Boundey Bread and Butter Piclle Mrs. A. Hicks, Mrs. II. Brethour, Mis, Ed. Fines (Continued on back page) Cartwright Hi gh School Field Day The annual Cartwiiy 'ht Iigh School Field Day: was held op Tuesday, Oct, 11th, with the mercury in the 70's and the students in <A proved to lie a great success. With greater participation than in past years the competition was quite keen: The student to teams this year, fine form, the day very were divided in- so that it was a struggle for individual points as well as team points. The temn captains. -- Doug Davison, Delton Fisher, Darrell Watson, Ray Larmer, W: avne Venning, Joan Hoskin, Peggy Pionen, Josie Hoo- ver, Margaret McColl and Jovee Hoo- ey are to he congratulated on their efforts in inspiring their fellow teani- mates. - Awards will be nade at the Com- mencement Exercises in November to the various class winners and the winning teams. The vesults of the various events were as follows: Senior Girls-- Ist--Joan Hoskin 22 pts. 2nd-->Mae Werry 20 pts. 3vil--Josie Hooyer 16 pts, Intermediate Girls-- t--Peggy Brown 20 pts, 2nd--Aileen VanCamp and , Joyee Cochrane (tied) 17 pts.' Srd--Diane Blair 11 pts, Junior Girls-- pn Ist Margaret MeColl 24 pts. 2nd Margaret Davison 22 pts, drd--June Fowler 10 pts. Senior Boys-- Ist--Doug. Davison. 2nd Wayne Venningr. Jrd----Bill Marlow. Intermediate Boys-- Ist--Delton Fisher. Znd---Jim Grieve, Srd--Ray Larmer. Junior Boys-- Ist--Larry "Ashton. 2nd --Clifford Daves 3rd--John Feddema, ==Imperial Oil photo Winner of Canada's top plowing trophy for the second time in three years is Pob Timbers (center), 28, of Stouffville. Ont, Timbers, who was Canadian championsin 1953, won the sso ~ Silver Plow at the International Plowing Match near Leaming- ton, Ont.; again last week. Runnerup was Jerry Ferguson (le ft), 63, of Crbton, Ont. Edwin "Mickey" Demman, 22, of Port: 1ge la Prairie, Man, came third and will travel to England with Timbers next year to compete for the world title. Demman, Benefit Dance for Lloyd Balfour, Public bin jlo rr chool, rather than Ferguson, qualified for the Arip because no province is permitted more than one man on the two-man overseas team. ri., os. 2% ele ¥ A ANIA a & x, 5 2 at pt wa TA iin A Ce ip Ih A, SIE DER Be tA

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