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KN 4 Wo. un ¥ Opis Eleanor Hutchinson, « «for of the Y.W.C.A,, THE PO T PERRY STAR zzzxzk [ a" * Authorized a Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. { { PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2nd, 1957 4 $2.00 per year. peal Girl Guide Receives Gold Cord Ip highest honour in Guiding, the Gold Cord certificate, was awarded to, of Port Perty (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. El- gin Hutchinson), at an impressive Girl Guide ceremony held "at Convoca- _ tion Hall, Toronto, last Friday even- hg. The Gold Cord certificate in Guid- ing corresponds to the Queen's Scout badge in Scouting, and requires the maximum of effort and proficiency in all phases of Girl Guide training. The certificates were presented by Mrs. Louis O, Breithaupt, wife of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario, who is Honorary President of the Ontario Council of the Girl Guides Association, Other notables present were Mrs. W. Rankine Nesbitt, Chief commis- sioner of Canadian Guides; and Mrs. K. B. Clysdale, Provincial Commis- sioner. : Eleanor is to be highly congratulat- ed on bringing this honour to Port Perry, there being only one other Gold Cord Guide in this area--Miss Kent Gerrow, ] Softhall Mee Meeting The South Ontario Softball League are holding its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 7,-at 8.00 p.m. in the Pickering Community Hall. If any- body in Port Perry is interested in entering a team in this league they should have a representative at this meeting. ) Annual Council Meeting W.M.S. (W.D.) of the Preshylerian Churchin Canada Miss Agnes Roy, Executive Direc- of Canada, will speak on the Subsets "Women are People" at the opening session"of the Forty-third Annual Council Meeting of the W.M.S. (W.D.) of the Presby- terian Church in Canada, to be held in Toronto, May 13 to 17, in the Run- eymede Presbyterian Church. The ~ general theme will be "Worship the Lord". Mrs. W. R. Adamson, President, will convene the sessions. The Rev. G. Deane Johnston, M.B.E.,, M.A, D.D., chairman of the General Board of Missions, and the Rev. J. A. Mun- ro, M.C,, B.A,, D.D,, Home Missions Secretary, will be speakers, The Rev. A. W. Currie, B.D. of Runneymede Presbyterian Church will conduct the worship periods and in-| stall the officers. One hundred rep- resentative delegates _ from 'across Canada will assemble to evaluate all phases of the world-wide work of the Society and formulate plans for the future. "Builders' for Tomorrow" is the theme chosen by the National Depart- ment. A panel of speakers, includ- ing Dr. J. A. Munro and the Rev. D. McCullough, Executive Secretary of Toronto East and West Presbyterles, will describe the rapid growth in po- pulation in Canada and what it means to the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The rapid .development of the younger churches 'and the changing emphasis of overseas missionary en- deavour will be considered under the title "New Togetherness" in the Church of Jesus Christ" by the over- seas department] Miss Laura K. Pel- "ie ton.on furlough from the Bhil Field, _, India; Miss Margaret McKenzie, who "will soon be returning to Formosa; and the Rev. G. Deane Johnston, will participate in this presentation. A long-service medal will be presented to Miss Bessie MacMurchy, Director of a post-graduate course. in nursing at Indore, M.P.,, India, 'This medal will be received by a member of Miss MacMurchy's family on her behalf, One of the highlights of Council "Meeting will be the tour on Wednes- day evening when a' reception will be held' in the Library, and tea served by the Evening Departments of Tor- onto East ant Toronto West Preshy- . terials, No delegate has "been chosen to at- tend the Council Meeting from Lind- say Preabyterial, LO.OF. News A blend of the new and the old is always considered an excellent com- bination. This combination was evi- dent at our regular nieeting, April 8, when our Lodge conferred the initia- tory degree and also presented 25 year jewels to four of our members. We welcome Bros. F. McCullough and A. Craig to our fraternity. Twenty-five year jewels were pre- sented to Bros. Oscar Beare and Les. Smith by Bros. A. M. Lawrence and to Bros. Chas. Reesor and M., Dowson by Bro. J, Gibson. A very, youthful [© quantity to be in the 26 year category. "Bro. 8S. Ploughman also presented to Bro. E. Martyn his Past Grand's Jewel, a gift from Earl's"wife and family. The evening was topped off with a chicken supper. As indication of the widespread in- fluence of our Order was evident when a letter was read from a lodge in Sweden requesting our lodge stamp which is being sent. Our C. P. T. committee staged a progressive euchre Friday, April 12. The attendance was below usual stan- dards but a good time "was evident. Winners were--High gents--C. Clark; High lady--Mrs. L. Bond; Consola- tion prize--Mr. and Mrs. Philps, April 22nd presented something a little different when after the regular lodge session,- members entertained their wives to progressive euchre and to an impromptu meat pie supper pre- pared by the Flamingo restaurant. This too was thoroughly - enjoyed. Winners in cards were:, High lady-- L. Bruce; High Gent--C. Clark, Remember June 16 when we go to Dundas to play dart ball for the inter- district championship. This Is their annual picnic and we -are. invited to participate. So talk it up. Remem- ber enthusiasm is infeetibus. More about this later. Ontario County Well Represented - The federal riding of -Ontario was well represented at the launching of the Progressive Conservative election campaign last Thursday. in Toronto's Massey Hall. A large delegation of local people, led by Mike Starr, M.P., heard John Diefenbaker start the campaign which will carry the party's hopes for elec- tion to all parts of Canada in the next six weeks. Many Progressive - Conservative supporters from Oshawa, Pickering, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Whitby, and Ajax were among the crowd of 4,600 who cheered Mr. Diefenbaker's plat- form for the election of a P.C. gov- ernment at the June 10 general elec- tion. Supporting Mr, Diefenbaker on the platform were Ontario's Premier Frost, Metro Mayor Gardiner and Many other provincial and national figures. This official opening of - thé nation- al campaign in Massey Hall was the signal for a hectic six weeks of fed- eral election activity. Organize e Farm Workers : An organized moveinent of workers from the Atlantic provinces to Ontario farms has begun, - This organized farm worker excursion, like many movements of farm labour in' previous years, was arranged under Federal Provineial- Farm Labour Agreements. The 'gradual movement is expected to continue until the énd of July. '. The return movement will take place be- tween August 16 and October 31. Re- cruits for the excursion has been un- derway for some time in the Maritimes and Newfoundland and 'is being car- ried out by local offices of the Nation- al Employment Service: - Provincial Agricultural representatives co-oper- ate with the National Employment Service both in recruiting in the East and placements on Ontario Farms. In- experienced men were being accepted providing they were willing to learn general farm work which ordinarily involves spring seeding, haying, har- vesting and care of livestock. Such volunteers, however, were Yequired to weigh at lesist 185 1bs, and be 18 years of age or older, Chamber of "Commerce In further reference to the establish- ment of a "Summer Property Central Registry" it has been suggested that any person or property owners' asso- ciation having cottages for rent or land for sale around Lake Scugog to sent the particulars (with no price) to the Chamber of Commerce in Port Perry, so that an up-to-date list can be made and given to prospective tenants or buyers. This is a public service and no charges are made. In last week's is- sue of the Port Perry Star it mention- ed that E. G. Michell 'would contact various associations, but as there are a lot of individuals having property to rent or sell it would be desirable for you to contact the Chamber of Commerce in writing so that no one or group will be left out, All we intend to do is to give inter- ested parties the details and you set your charges in a private transaction. Just have these particulars in by May 18th. ~~ What the result will be we cannot say, but we feel it is worth the try. "Port Perry Chamber of Commerce, Tourist and Publicity Committee, Obituary | ; ARTHUR JAMES (TED) KIGHT The sudden passing of Mr. Ted Kight, beloved husband of Ruth E. Sandison and dear father of Mrs. Carl Luke (Marian), Arthur and Yvonne, at his home Port Perry Ontario, on Thursday, April 18th, 1957, came as a shock to his family and friends. Mr. Kight, eldest son of the late Arthur J, Ki ht and Lillian L. Day, was born in Reéaeh township, April 5, 1910 and lived all his life in Port Perry and was a member of the Church of the Ascension, He was well known in the yillage and surrounding community, as he worked at the pujtding trade most of his life. - . Also surviving are one granddaugh- ter Louise Luke of Port Perry, two brothers, Cleveland and David of Port Perry, four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Rise- brough, Balsam (Allaurien), Mrs. Jas. Brunt, Wallaceburg, (Betty), Mrs. Herman Midgley, Port Perry (Lillian), Mrs. Owen, Uxbridge (Marian). The funeral service was held at the McDermott-Panabaker Funeral Chap- el, Port Perry, on Monday, April 22, 1967. The Rev. K. Scott officiated bringing a comforting message to the bereaved. Interment was made at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. The Pall- bearers were Albert Allin, Hugh San- ter, Charles Poppert, Arthur Brunton, Robert Kenney and Walter Sonley. The flower bearers were nephews of the deceased. Lawn Bowling Club Notes With the early spring weather, not only have the trees broken into leaf, but also have given the officials of the Port Pérry Lawn Bowling Club a chance to get an early start on the club greens. We are preparing for a full pro- gram, with even more local tourna- ments than last year, and expect that many members will also take advan- tage of the prizes to be given, and par- ticipate in some or all of the open tournaments, five in number, to com- pete with bowlers from Oshawa, Whitby, Lindsay, Peterborough, etc, the dates?of these tournaments will be available soon. . , - Members"Are; asked to ies the officers' of the. club, as to their pre- ference in tournament groupings, as to whether they prefer doubles, trebles' or rinks, and also if they prefer to play lead, second or skip. This in- formation is needed early so that draws ¢ah be made up, so please members, notify your officials at once, We. hope to have the pleasure of meeting new members, and a cordial invitation is extended to those who de- sire to join the club, 80,if you are not a member now, but would like to en- sure a summer of good fellowship, and friendly bowling on the greens of the Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club, a phone call to any officer or member, will start you on the way to a most en- joyable bowling season, 156 inch galvanized: Town Council Minutes of a regular meeting of the Port Perry Council held on Saturday, April 21, 1957, Present--J. J. Gibson, TE. 4 Cox and I. A. Boyd, councillors. Mr. "B. F., Kent appeared before Council re: , proposed subdivision, Waiting for legal description of parcel of land. Mr, Kent recommended that By-law 1242 be amended to change floor area of dwellings. Referred to Local Planning Board. Mr. Ted Griffin approached Council for permission to elect a sign re Lake Scugog Lumber Co. on Old C.N.R. pro- perty now owned by Corp. of Port Perry. Permission granted subject to approval of property owners, Mr. Jack Hesk, sales representative of C. E, Hickey & Sons, recommended the repairing of present pump on fire truck, as economical. Send truck to Quebec where it was made, along with two men. Would be as good as new. Council approved recommendation, By-Law No. 1274, Reeve and Clerk to sign Fire Agreement with the Tp. of Scugog. By-Law 12756. To provide for dates for hofding Regular Meetings of the Council, and-for-an annual allowance for members of Council, .Letter_to be sent to all owners and harborers of dogs who have not pur- chased dog tags. | CORRESPONDENCE-- From Bell Telephone Co. requesting permission for proposed construction work, required to provide additional telephone facilities. They were given permission to con- striet their underground conduit lines as per plans, and they supply a Master Plan' of their underground services within the Corporation. From Regent Refining Limited cq; cerning. re location of Utility Poles, sidewalk on Union Avenue, culvert on Union Avenue, water service. Given permission to re-locate poles, the cost to be borne by the Regent Re- fining Co. As to sidwalk the company are re- place the sidewalk with the same ma- terial as used on runways, the Corp- oration to pay for the same width as at present. The Regent Refining Ltd. to install tal culvert on Union Ave, Water service to be granted to Re- gent Refining Ltd., with/ 1 inch pipe, cost to be determined Idter. "Letter from Ontgrfo Water Re- sources Commission re agreement for additional supply of water, Wedding JEMISON . BRODIE Knox Presbyterian Church, Oshawa, was the setting for a wedding on Mon- day afternoon, April 22, 1967, when Marilyn Olga Brodie was united in marriage with Mr. Samuel Ross Jemi- son. . The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Brodie of Oshawa, and the bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jemison of Port Perry. Rev. S. B. Coles officiated. For the ceremony the bride wore a dressmaker suit of electric blue French .| wool crepe with a matching hat and a white orchid corsage. Mrs. Cyril Smith was her only at- tendant in a suit of cinnamon English worsted with a champagne-toned hat and an orchid corsage. Mr. Cyril Smith acted as best man. Following the ceremony a small re- ception was held at the bride's parents' home on Central Park boulevard where the bride's mother received wearing a dress in a soft shade of blue novelty weave, with a small white hat. i Mr. and Mrs. Jemison left later for Toronto where a dinner party was held for the immediate families. The bride' -donned a black persian lamb jacket over her wedding ensemble. On their return the couple wi}l live in Oshawa. . Minor Baseball Big meeting May 7th, 7.16 p.m. Place--High. School Grounds This will be held to find out just what will be best for those interested. Wer would like to see more of the parents at. this meeting, You ask dad to céme out to this meeting. We do not want to waste any time getting started, so any boy who is 8 years of age before May 1st, 1957, and up to (7) (this is open) will please show up. We have to check our list of names and ages. Will be seeing ° You, You and You, I! H Clubs Organized At Port Perry The Port Perry 4-H Dairy Calf and the 4-H Grain Clubs were organized at a joint meeting held in the Port Perry High School on Tuesday even- ing, April 23rd. Mr. Sidney MacDonald, Associate Agricultural Representative, assisted by the Club Leader, Les Smith, out- lined the 4-H programme and what a club member can expect to obtain from the club. They stressed that the members strive for a high achivement this year, but also to have a further goal in the future to work towards, At the close of the meeting the 4-1 Grain Club members received a two bushel hag of registered No. 1, Garry oats, which was donated by the Port Perry Lions Club, * The officers and members of the glubs for 1957 are: fort Perry 4-H Dairy Calf Club Club Leaders--Les Smith, Port Per- ry, R.R. 2, and Ross Evans, Uxbridge, No. 3. President, Wm. McMillan, Seagrave, No. 2; Vice-President, John Leask, Seagrave No. 2; Secretary Ron- ald Parrott, No. 1 Ashburn. Members -- Fred Beare, Uxbridge; David Evans, Uxbridge; = Jim' Hird, Sandford; Bruce and Marion Martyn, Port Perry; Elaine Medd, Port Perry; David Moore, Uxbridge; Gayle Norris, Uxbridge; Brian St. John, Uxbridge; Bruce and Ivan Noble, Uxbridge; Earle Parrott, Ashburn; Murray Pren- tice, Uxbridge: Carol Smith, Uxbridge, Lloyd Wilson, Uxbridge. Port Perry 4-H Grain Club Club Leader--Ruae Litt, Port Perry High School; President, David Mosien- ko, Port Perry; Vice-President, Gerald Goreski, Port Perry; Sceretary, Reg, Philip, Port Perry. I. Members--Jim Couch, Blackwater; Hugh Dobson, Uxbridge; Kenneth Goreski, Port Perry; Larry Hamer, Myrtle; Hilda Hartman, Port Perry; John Leask, Seagrave; Bruce Martyn, Port Perry; Wayne Oak, Port Perry; Eleanor Popadynee, Port Perry; and Douglas Webster, Port Perry. Manchester Best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. R. Underwood (nee Ruth McCartney) who were married on Saturday in Ux- bridge United Church. Mr. and Mrs. W. Rudkin, Brooklin, visited their son Ralph here on Sat- urday. "Mrs. A. Fielding visited her aunt who is ill in Lindsay, on Thursday. Mr. Clark Harrison spent the week- end in Detroit -with his brother and family. Mrs. C. Midgley and Carol enter- tained a number of friends last Thurs- day evening in honour of Miss Ruth McCartney. The bride-to-be was the recipient of many gifts, for which she expressed her thanks. A jolly even- ing was enjoyed after which Mrs. Midgley and Carol, assisted by Mrs. Donnelly and Mrs. McCartney served lunch, i A number of our little folk are still indisposed with chickenpox. |Set May 8th As Holiday for Whithy | Men's League Elect 1957-58 Executive Whitby--The famous Whitby Dun- ope will be paid a special honor May 8, when a civic holiday will be pro- claimed in Whitby in their honor. The announcement was made by Mayor Harry Jermyn dt a meeting of the Dunlops Booster Club. The Dunlops won the Allan Cup with a victory in Toronto Tuesday against Spokane Flyers by a score of 6 to 2 to take the best of seven series in four straight games. "The holiday will be held regardless whether our wonderful team wins or not", said His Worship on Monday night. "Even without the Allan Cup, they are still the top senior team in Can- ada, since the opposing team comes from the U.S." | Whitby Bandmaster, Eric Clarke will be in charge of pirade arrange- ments. He has been asked to get as many bands as possible and call for entries of decorated floats. The Dunlops will appear in the par. ade riding in convertibles. Present plans call for the parade to pass through Oshawa. 'There will also be a public dance, admission free, at the Whitby Arena. More definite plans will be announ- ced as soon as they have been agreed upon by a committee, yet to be named. Cartwright Curlers Banquet The Cartwright Curling Club held its annual banquet in the Recreational Centre, Saturday night, with some 40 persons partaking of the delicious turkey dinner served by the O.N.O. Club. Rev. P. Romeril led in grace fol- lowed by a toast to the Queen. Be- tween courses of the meal, musical numbers by Miss M. Bowman, W. Pearce and Jack Smith, were much en- joyed. . Rev. P. Romeril presented the Sug- gitt rink, consisting of Merlin Sugyritt, Iarvold Martyn, Dave Wilson and R. Werry with Silver Cream and Sugar sets for winning the first schedule. Roy McLaughlin presented the second place rink with candy dishes. This vink consisted by Ken Minshall, Carl McLaughlin, Bob Prosser and Howard Black. Secretary-Treasurer Neil Bailey read the minutes and financial report, also a letter from a former member of the club Rev. C. W. Hutton. P.P.M.B.L. held their annual ban. quet on April 25th at the Canadian Legion Hall, Whitby when the pre- sentations were made to the winners of the past season. A hot turkey sup- per was enjoyed prior to the election of officers for the coming year. Of- ficers for 1957 - 58: President--A. Farmer Sec.-Treas.--J, Heayn Executive--Jack Cook, Bob, Howsam and C. A. Glass Trophies were presented to Gordon Goode for the High Triple, to J. Reed for the High Single and to the "Star" the League Champions for 1956-57 season. The Stars are Irving Boyd, Wes. St. John, Archie Farmer, Geo. Smith, Fred Olsen, Bert Weeden. 'Entertainment for the evening was given in the form of a stage show by Norrish of Oshawa. ---- Geo. Teen Town Bowling Banquet TEEN TOWN BOWLERS held their 26th. The meal put up for us by the Scout Mothers was very delicious. Af- ter eating we had the election of of- ficers for the '67 - '58 season. President--Wayne Venning Secretary--Diane McNeil Treasurer--Dave Wilson Executive--Ross Haughland, Tanton, Donald Vipond. Bruce Taylor made a presentation to Frank Hastings and Reg---Ammell to Jim Taylor in appreciation of help given to the league. The presentation of jackets to the winning team, the Eagles, was made by Jim Aird and other members of Carol trophies to the star bowlers. Banquet was closed by singing of O Canada. Rod & Gun Club ROD & GUN CLUB held a special bowling night on April 17th at the Causeway Lanes. An enjoyable even- ing was had by those who attended. The following were the prize winners. Most strikes--C. McLaughlin; High Single--I. Ploughman; High Triple-- Ist M. Gibson; 2nd E. Ploughman; most blows--0, Hamilton; low score --Norm. Ray. Thursday, May 2 will be the last night of shooting an | castihg at the High School * Gym. ; thé Monday following there will be a hr over Art Brock's Store at 8 p.m. to dis- cuss the summer activities. Carl McLaughlin gave the auditors' report. Mr. Wallace Marlow introduced the guest speaker, Rev. P. Romeril who gave a humorous, yet educational ad- dress on "Some Unforgettable Char- acters I Have Met". Merlin Suggitt thanked the speaker. After consider- able discussion re trophies and bon- spiels for next year, Mr. Roy Turner (continued on page 4) 'Appreciation Da pp i Y Winner Last week's winner was Ella Mc- Bride. Her 10 per cent coupon was worth $47.49 to her. Next week the Draw will be in the centre of town and the Chest will have $482.44. Somebody wins every week, (next week it could be you. 'CUTTING A RUG' -- but with a difference! Chemist Mike Roman ~CanadiXfi-National Railways' test and refep in laboratories at Montreal is about to place -a specimen of carpet in a 'Fdde-ometer' to simulate its re n/to prolonged exposure to sunlight. carpeting that has been selected for the Queen Elizabe Such experiments as this helped CNR to choose the 36 miles of Hotel at Montreal. ~~Canadian National Railways photo, / Single Copy 5c. banquet at the Scout Hall on April the executive, who also presented the - Nn il ~- ri 8 ni m----l,. - Ru i