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«2355% THE PO RT PERRY STAR pzizeX Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. w PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 11th, 1957 $2.00 per year. "Kouncil Takes No Action Regular Meeting of Village of Port Perry held in the nicipal office on Mon- y, July 8, 197 at 7.30 p.m, Reeve J. J. son in the chair and "Councillors Arthur T. 'Cox, Irving A. Boyd, Frank Godley and W. T., Harris. Minutes of a Regular Meeting of June 24, and a Special Meeting of July 6, 19567 were adopted as read. It was moved and seconded that the Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to of- fer the present Corporation premises on the south side of Queen Street for sale by tender, lowest or any offer not necessarily accepted, pending the making of a conditional offer to Pur- chase on the Tease Building. Carried. Boathouses at Easterly end of Beech Street became the topic of discussion and the following resolution was pas- sed: That the Corporation of Port Perry take no action in regard to the boat- houses at the east:-end of Beech St., whereas we feel that the public have not suffered or been cut off from ap- proach to Lake Scugog and whereas the shore has been cleaned up and weeds and rubbish removed and the whole appearance greatly improved and whereas the buildings being built are of suitable construction and ap- pearance. (Councillors A. Cox, I. A. Boyd and F. Godley for, W. T. Harris against--J. J. Gibson did not vote). Carried. Approval Certificate from the Ont. Water Resources Commission for ex- tention to the water works system, in- cluding the construction of a pump house, and pumping equipment, and water mains together with acquisition of property, engineering, contingencies and miscellaneous at a total estimated cost of $69,681.65. Letter filed for reference. : ? " PASSING ACCOUNTS -- The fol- lowing statement of accounts is here- by authorized for Dayan General Department .. Property and Parks .......cooe. - 193.32 - Street Maintenance, Payrolls & Acets. ......... 909.59 ck & Tractor Acct. ..a... 37.46 Welfare Department ........... 36.00 Waterworks Department ...... 204.44 Hydro-Electric Dept. .......... 1,074.36 $4,058.98 MEMO -- David Enge Lot--Weeds iz 5X Ditch. Council decided that no 'action should be taken with regard to the ditch on private property but the Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Enge in regard to the weeks on his property. MEMO--Mr. James Taylor wanting permission to play ball on Sundays at the Fair Grounds. The Clerk was in- structed to advise Mr. Taylor that Council has no authority to grant the permission requested. MEMO -- Complaint of weeds on Milton Grey Lot, on Scugog St. The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Grey of the weed condition on his lot before taking further action. LETTER from Mr. Ross Sweetman re flooded basement with oil film and requesting action to remedy the sit- uation. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Ross Sweetman, stating that Council are endeavouring to clear the water Course below Perry Street and this may help the situation but Council do not think that they can completely protect you against these floods. LETTER from Mr. Chas. H. Brig- nall requesting a license to operate under the name of Brignall Taxi and Ambulance Service. 6 It was moved and seconded that Mr. Charles H. Brignall Jr. be granted a Fortune Jubilee Draw 1) une 20th was the 84th Draw and a. Chas. Bourgeois won $16.63. July 6th the 85th Draw and Mrs. J. Andrews went home $17.00 richer. This week folks we are sorry to say will be our last Fortune Jubilee Draw. A number of the merchants dropped out and this made it impos- sible for the rest to carry on. owever, someone has to be lucky "@gain, so be sure you have your cou- pons in this week. There is $3656.80 in the Diamond Mine which means you could win $142.32. license to operate a taxi service in the Village of Port Perry. Carried. LETTER from Dept. of Highways approving the Supplemental Road Appropriation re By-law No. 1276 in the amount of $5,000.00. MEMO---Mrs. Ed. Storry complain- ing of ditch in front of her property. The Clerk was instructed to explain that Council have made arrangements to build a sidewalk in this area north to Scugog Street, also arrangements have been made for ditching and cul- vert at Scugog Street. When this work has been done Council hope to ditch along Ontario Street and re- lieve the water question. i It was moved and seconded that the account with Howard Gibson for the building of the Fire Siren Stand be paid in the amount of $94.36. Carried. It was moved and seconded that the account with Emmerson Insurance be paid in the amount of $16.23. Carried. Council Adjourned. District Churches Our Daily Vacation Bible School got off to a good start this (Monday) morning with 3b kindergarten, b1 primary, and 29 juniors, making a total of 115 pupils. Every thing went according to schedule, and after a very busy and happy morning, the cars came rolling in again to take them home. It is expected that our regis- tration will go up tomorrow. All the teachers were on hand, and they en- joyed it as much as the pupils. We missed Mrs. Thomas Redman, who had charge of the music; and we hope she will be able to be with us tomorrow. We will give a full account of the school in our next issue. The Cubs had a wonderful trip to Haliburton area on Sunday after the Church services. We left Manchester about 1.30 p.ni. and arrived at Jack Witherspoon's: cottage, Kinmount, at about 3.30. In all there were 21 boys. Thanks to Allen Martyn, everyone was treated to a boat ride. There was ample provision for the boys; and enough wieners, buns, freshies, and marshmallows. The weather was ideal, and after a very enjoyable afternoon, the Cubs were called to attention and Walter, Green was duly initiated, and the "Grand Howl" was given. Akela (Jack Witherspoon) has invited the boys later on ,to come again and sleep over night. Thanks a million, Jack. _ Our summer schédule for. Church services is working well. Prospect Church and Scugog '"Grace" were nearly filled on Sunday. Due to many in Manchester having cottages; there were a number of gaps. The theme of the Minister's sermon was: "The changing of human nature." Scugog Choir sang "In Thee Do I Live," and at Manchester Josephine Bain sang "Bless This House" accompanied by our organist Mrs. Johnson. Last week the Manchester W.A. held their meet- ing at the parsonage. The ladies were, pleased with the work done, and voted to pay their half-yearly allocation which is ngw due, and amounts to $66. to the Parsonage Fund. As the money comes in, the various projects will be undertaken. Just a word of thanks to all our W.A Groups for their interest and generosity in providing ample funds to renovate the Parsonage. The W.A. of Scugog "Grace" will meet this Wednesday afternoon. Please keep in mind the Bazaar to held at Scugog "Grace" Church on Wednes- day, July 24th, We give you all a very cordial in- vitation to come and worship with us on Sunday. Our services are--Sun- day School at the "Head Memorial" at 10.15 a.m, and church service and Sun- day School at "Grace" at 11.16 a.m. Manchester Church and Sunday School will be at 10.16 a.m. and Prospect Church ad Sunday School at 9.16 a.m, On Sunday, July 21st, there will be a combined Sunday for the whole Pas- toral Charge at Scugog "Grace" at 10 a.m. and Combined Church Service at 11 a.m. This will be the closing of our daily vacation Bible school, There will be full particulars in our next issue,' Happy birthday greetings this week to Bill Prentice of the Island, and Margaret Vernon and Margaret Craig- head of Prospect. Remember that our Daily Vacation School will be next week also. Family day at Imperial Oil's new executive office building in Toronto gave several hundred youngsters the chance to find out where daddy goes five days a week. Studying the view from the highest lookout point in the deck 503 feet observation above Lake Ontario--are Mr, and Mrs. James H. Tate and their two children, city--an Jamie, 3, and Richard, 5. Mr. Tate work in Imperial Oil's marketing de- partment. The WMS of the Preshyterian Church In Canada Summer Rally and 75th Anniversary of Lindsay Preshyterial Beautiful spring flowers made a setting for lovely new spring costumes at Wick Presbyterian Church for the well-attended annual summer rally and celebration of the 76th anniversary of the Lindsay Women's Missionary so- 'ciety Presbyterial on Tues., June 4th, 19567. The theme throughout the two sessions 'was, "The Forward Look" and Mrs. C. J. MacKay, president of Presbyterial, presided. Dr. B. D. Armstrong of Port Perry, Moderator of Presbytery, conducted the morning devotions and brought greetings from Presbytery. In keep- ing with the theme, Dr. Armstrong based his message on the words spok- en by God to Moses "Speak to the children of Israel, that they go for- ward". Mrs. Jas. Brabazon, president of Wick auxiliary graciously welcomed the Presbyterial. Mrs. Bruce Fairbairn, Lindsay, Pres- byterial treasurer, gave the financial report. Mrs. H. McIntyre, Fenelon Falls, Presbyterial evening auxiliaries sec- retary gave a splendid report of her impressions of the evening depart- ment conference, 1st vice president Mrs. C. Veale's report, given from notes taken at the annual synodical at Sault Ste. Marie, was very informative. Several type questions were answered to the satis- faction of all concerned. Mrs. J. S. MacFarlane, 2nd vice president of Presbyterial and president of Sonya auxiliary closed the morn- ing session with prayer. Immediately following the anniver- sary dinner served by the Wick auxi- liary to about one hundred and seventy five guests, thanks for their kind hos- pitality was extended by Miss Terese McDonald of Kirkfield. Several con- gratulatory messages were read in- cluding one from Miss Agnes Dickson, honorary president. Mrs. Wilknson of Port Perry, a member for over fifty years was given the honour of the traditional "cutting" of the huge birthday cake. She and Mrs. Matthie of Lindsay, another old- er member, voiced their pleasure at being present on this occasion. Mrs. D. H. McEachern, presbyterial historian, then gave the interesting historical sketch which has appeared in all the local newspapers, Rev. D. McQueen of Lindsay con- ducted the devotional period in the afternoon using "the Parable of the talents", for his text. Mr. C. A. MacSween, student min- ister of Wick, brought greetings from his session. Mrs. C. Veale introduced the guest speaker Miss B. Barkley of Toronto, evening department seeretary of the synodical of Toronto and Kingston. Miss Barkley spoke on the work of the W.M.S8. in Toronto, touching on the work that could be done in one's own community. i Mrs. Herman Stainton sang the beautiful solo, "Bless this House", ac- companied by 'Mrs. Clarence Stainton, both of Wick auxiliary. The offering was dedicated by Mrs. T. C. Leask, of Uxbridge, mother of Margaret Leask, a Lindsay Presby- terial overseas Missionary. . Mrs. W. W. Finney, immediate past president received well deserved words of appreciation for the courteous and amiable way she had carried on the| work during her term in office. Mrs. Finney conducted a very touching memorial service for departed mem- bers. Mrs. D. Whalen of Beaverton auxiliary and Presbyterial supply sec- retary, gave the courtesy report. The hymn, "Arm of the Lord, Awake," which was also used to close the fif- tieth anniversary meeting, and prayer by Mrs. (Rev.) W. S. Bell, Bobcaygeon brought to a close the afternoon ses- sion of the 76th anniversary of Lind- say Women's Missionary Society Presbyterial. Following is the address delivered by Mrs. D. H. MacEsachern, of Lorne- ville, at the anniversary dinner, which gives a historical sketch of the Pres- byterial from 1882-1957. The following sketch is submitted by your historian, on this our 76th anniversary. We trust it will be ac- ceptable as a tribute to the memory of those no longer with us, a source of encouragement to present day workers and a reminder to those who follow, "ag our days so shall our strength be". May I now say "thank you" to all who have graciously helped in any way in the preparation of this part of our anniversary. In the year 1870, some fifty-six years after Presbyterianism first took root in the city of Toronto, a women's foreign Missionary Society was or- ganized by fifty women in that city. The Western division then was made up of eighteen auxiliaries and three Mission Bands. In annual reports dated 1880 and 1881 there are many enlightening facts. An item of parti- cular interest tells of the tragic deaths of two promising young missionaries | from a dread disease almost imme- diately following their arrival on a foreign field. A deepening realization among the mission minded folk at home and a- broad spread the '"leaven'", and here and there groups began to talk of organizing. In 1879 Uxbridge Auxili- ary was organized, having 23 members and Mrs, Stewart, President. Later, the same year, Beaverton with 24 members, and Mrs, McNabb president, organized. Some time later Lindsay with 16 members and Mrs, Hamilton president, organized. In October 1882, these three auxiliaries became Lindsay Presbyterial. (continued on back page) Teen Town By Danny Reesor A goodly number of teen-agers at- tended the weekly Teen Town Dance last Friday night, During the intermission our new President, Wayne Venning, announced the winners of the contest which was held recently to find "Wayne" a spe- cial name. The winners, Brian Taylor and Alan Bailey tied by submitting the same name "Leap Frog". As most of the members know this has been the name of the theme song that Wayne has used during the past year, so in future our popular disc-jockey will be known as "Leap Frog". Everyone seemed pleased that both the fellows who were successful in| Wright and Trewin. Cartwright Rate Set at 64.2 Mills Council met on July 2 at 8 p.m Reeve in chair, minutes read and ad- "opted on motion of Coun. Trewin and Hyland. Clerk to contact Assessor regarding Kennel License, on motion of Coun. Trewin and Hyland, Mr. Moogk from the Consumers Gas Co. interviewed Council regarding a fran- chise to lay a pipe line in the Town- "ship of Cartwright if and when ne- cessary., Mrs, Gollins and Mr. Turn- er complained about condition of Park St. in Rowans Beach area, Council to inspect same on motion of Coun. Ed. Harris in- supplying the chosen name received a terviewed Council regarding mowing popular record as a prize. The lucky dancers who received re- cords were Ralph Cawker and Jac- queline Tripp; John Croxall and Jac- queline Edwards. An -executive meeting was held at of Township plots in Devitt's Ceme- tery, $10.00 granted on motion of Coun. Wright and Deputy - Reeve Green, Salvation Army to receive a grant of $15.00 on motion of Coun. Wright and Deputy-Reeve Green, the home of Mr. Jim Taylor on Sun-| Moved by Coun. Wright and Trewin day afternoon, where nine members out of the fourteen were present, It was decided to set July 21st as a possible date for a Teen Town Picnic. Dance Conveners were also appointed at this meeting to convene the dances during the months of July and August. The following dates and conveners were arranged. July 12th--Bonnie Foster July 19th--Gary Edgar July 26th--Mary Lynn Hodgins, Mary Lou Robertson and Barbara Heyes. August 2nd--Executive Dance August 9th--Betty Wallis , August 16th--Doug. Aird August 23rd--Ross Houghland August 30th--Dave Wilson and Dale Warriner With_a list of conveners such as this; it seems as if Teen Town can expect some good dances during the summer. Let's all give them our sup- port when ever possible. Lions Elect International President Edward G. Barry of Little Rock, Arkansas has been elected Inter- national President of Lions Inter- national at the association's 40th Annual Convention in San Fran- c.s.0, California, Lions Interna- tional, with 564,300 members in 82 countries or regions, is the world's laraest service club organization, Music Exams At the recent Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto Piano Examina- tions held at Port Perry, the follow- ing pupils of Mrs. McClintock, R.M.T. were successful. Grade VIII-- Pass--Carol G. Grade IV-- Honors--=Sheila Levinson, Grade I1I-- Honors--Lynne Beare; Carol A. Morrow; George Smith. Pass--Robert A. Cowieson. Grade I-- Honors--Betty Cowieson. Small Town Electors Show Interest in Politics A survey of Canadian voting in municipal politics has revealed that electors of smaller municipalities show more interest in local government than do resident of big cities, The facts are drawn from a voting survey of 122 Canadian towns and cities recently completed by the Cana- dian Federation of Mayors and Muni- cipilities. Fralick. | | storm. [ the building first, according to son that bills be paid and adjourn till Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m., D.S.T. The following Mill Rate was ap- proved by Council: 1967 1956 Township Rate ......... 65.3 mills 5.3 County Rate 11 mills 10.2 Road Rate .... 9 mills 9 Municipal Grant To Schools .......... 3.6 mills 3.6 P.S. Area Rate > Debenture No. 1 2.4 mills 25 S. Area Rate Debenture No. 2 1.9 mills ... P.S. Area Trustee 2 RA _sussnsiensiin 12 mills 956 Trustee Rate High School Area ...... 12,6 mills 11 Devitt"s S.S. No. 3 .... 6.6-mills__ 6.6 064.2 mills 57.0 C. W. Sweet, Clerk-Treas. To Start Job in Ottawa The many friends of Miss Eleanor Hutchinson will be pleased to learn that she has been accepted as a tech- nician in the Department of National Research. She will be working with Dr. Peter Millman on the Geophysical observations. Myr. Hutchinson accompanie «d Eleanor to Ottawa and visited with friends. Sunderland Arena Damaged In Sunderland, the north-east por- tion of the community arena was com- pletely torn away and the goalie's net was piled up in debris while sheets of metal' siding were wrapped around spectator seats. At the east end of the village, Ross Doble's service sta- tion, and his recently erected cement block building felt the brunt of the Lightning struck the rear of Merlyn, aged 17, who was inside at the time. Merlyn was blown through the middle doors into the front of the building and fortunately landed under a tractor before the wind hit. When the gale struck ¢ement blocks flew in all directions and the roof was entirely carried away Sections were later dis- covered in the fields across the road and some are still unaccounted for. Merlyn managed to crawl out of the window in time to see a large truck carrying two balers being swept 200 feet past the building to stop against a binder standing in front beside the highway. Farmers in the area were also hard hit. Claire Snodden was milking in his barn when the storm struck and lightning hit the building. He man- aged to escape but the building and all the animals were lost. Vinge Beaton's newly constructed barn whs, flatténed as were the barns of Gerald Akerster and Earl Argue. Ross Miller lost the roof of his barn and Ander- son's Rexall Drug Store had a portion of its front window blown in. Reports of casualties are still com- ing in. Unconfirmed reports indicate that one baby died in a fire at a Lake Scugog summer cottage while three other members of the same family may be seriously injured. Obituary MRS. WILLIAM J, JACKSON After a brief illness Mrs. William J. Jackson passed away suddenly at her home in Port Perry on Wednes- day, June 26th, 1957 in her 87th year, The late Mrs. Jackson was former- ly Sarah Annette Widden, youngest daughter of the late Richard Widden and Mary Ann Hobbs, She was born in the 4th concession of Reach. In 1885 the family moved to Scugog Island to the farm former- ly owned by the late Willis Cook. In January 1895 she married Wil- liam J. Jackson of Scugog, who pre- deceased her in 1045, and of this mar- riabe, four children were born. Mrs. Jackson a former Presbyter- ian, then a member of the United Church, was of a quiet, retiring dis- position, a loving mother, always a: kind and obliging neighbor, and her deeds of uprightness and honesty were looked up to as an example to follow. She leaves to mourn her loss one son Allan, two daughters Edna (Mrs. Murray McLaren) Ethel (Mrs. Wil- liam Mark), Vera (Mrs. C. D, Sam- ells predeceased her in 1954, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grand children. Comforting words were spoken by the Rev. Mr. Wylie at the Funeral Home of McDermott - Panabaker on Saturday, June 29th. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. Pall-bearers George Samells, Har- old Gordon and Keith Mark, Bert Gray and John Beckett, School Reports S.S. NO. 3--SCUGOG (Alphabetical Order) . Grade 8-- Bob Edgar, Bill Jeffrey, Ted Need- ham. Grade T-- Sylvia Edgar, Dianne Fralick, San- dra Fralick, Patsy Goose, Ken Hul- coop, Roy Pogue. Grade 6-- . Sharen Crozier, Barry Edgar, Peter Hood, Sharron Hulcoop, Sidney John- son, Janet Warren. Grade 5-- Carol Crozier, Leona Goose, Patri- cin Loates, Gordon Pogue, Darlene Warren, Grade 4-- Valorie Edgar, Beverley Goose. Grade 3-- Nancy Crozier, Marie Johnson, Lau- ra Needham, Grace Pogue. Grade 2-- Sylvia Fralick, Ivan Jeffrey, Pau- line Johnson, Leon Warren. Grade 1B-- Brenda Goose. (Mrs.) RETA READER, Teacher. JUNE PROMOTIONS S.S. No. REACH, GREENBANK SENIOR ROOM: Grade 9-- Betty Couves; Nancy Foster; Ralph Somerville; David Spencer; John Thomson. Grade 8-- James Gibson; Ron- ald Gibson; Beatrice Lee; Maurice Midgley; John Neal; Beth Rynard; Leonard Somerville; William Welsh. Grade 7-- David Donna Sparks; Taylor. Grade 6-- Barry Beare; Murray Empringham; Brian Gibson; Keith Phoenix; Marilyn Rodd; Marion Rynard; Dean Smith. Sharon Beare; Clement; Edwin McCaig; Robert Spencer; Jean E. A. DOBSON, Teacher. JUNIOR ROOM: Grade 5-- William. Thomson; James Welsh, Grade 4-- Ronald Blakely; Douglas Clement; Joan Clement; Lynne Foster; Stephen Foster; Nancy Gibson; Robert Hunter; Donald MecCaig; John Phoenix; May Spears; Ronald Spears; Donald Spen- ce; Gary Spence; Myrna Spencer; Ralph Welsh. Grade 3-- Kenny Clement; Douglas Empring- ham; Ricky Foster; Peggy Foster; Patsy Hunter; Shirley Rodd; Mar- garet Spence. Grade 2-- Terry Howsam; Donna Ostapawich; Shirley Spence; Ronald Thomson; David Welsh; John Welsh; Christina Guirey. I.. G. TAYLOR, Teacher. Lions Gala Night, Wed., Jul 17, MEMORIAL GARDENS 8.30 p.m. BINGO, GAMES Ir DANCING Single Copy 6c. EY