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THE PORT PERR TAR ~. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. w PORT PERRY, ONT. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th, 1957 > $2.00 per year. Single Copy be. Council Requests Plebicite Ld Re: Legal Outlets MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 1957. Letter from Georgian Bay Muni- cipal Electric Association re: annual convention to be held in Midland on Minutes of a Regular Meeting of ; September 3rd and 4th, 1957. It was i: 4 ~ Council of the Village of Port Perry held in the Municipal Office on Mon- day, August 12, 1957 at 7.30 P.M. PRESENT: A Reeve J. J. Gibson in the chair and Councillors Arthur T. Cox, Frank Godley, Irving A. Boyd and W. T.| Harris, READING OF MINUTES: Minutes of a Regular Meeting of July 22 and a Special Meeting of Aug- ust 1, 1957 were adopted as read. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MIN- UTES: Corporation of Port Perry Public Liability & Property Damage. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. H. W. Emmerson and ask if the Corp. P.L.P.D. Insurance, covers the Fair Grounds for other than Fair Day. AGREEMENT WITH FAIR BOARD "Still left for the attention of the Village Solicitor . CONNECTING LINK AGREEMENT The ,Clerk was instructed to phone Mr. H. D. Duff, Division Engineer, Department of Highways, Port Hope 'and state that one request of Council is the widening of, the hard surface to regulation width and that a written request will be forthcoming within a week to ten days. OFFER TO PURCHASE TEASE BUILDING was presented for the perusal of Council and the signatures "of the Frege and Clerk together with the Corporation seal. OFFER TO PURCHASE THE MUN- ICIPAL BUILDING, being part of lot 65 on the south side of Queen was received from Mr. John Ryba. MASTER PLAN OF BELL TELE- PHONE UNDERGROUND CABLE: Council received as requested a Master Plan of the Bell Telephone underground cable. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge with thanks the Master Plan received and to state | that their account has been turned over to the Village Insurance Com- pany;however Council feel that in this Ng. case the Bell Telephone Company was negligent, in that their cable was not below ditch level. When the main- tainer cleaned the ditch to a level which, would allow a free passage of water through the existing culverts, the cable was cut. PASSING ACCOUNTS: If was mov- a ed that the following statement of accounts he hereby authorized for a payment. Hydro- Electric Dept. 3,636.91 New Well 69.63 Waterworks Department 788.76 General Department 5,421.59 Sidewalks 218.20 Street Maintenance 1,951.11 Welfare Department 170.73 206.86 Property and Parks Truck and Tractor Account 209.28 12,571.95 Carried NEW SYSTEM OF:BILLING'HYDRO & WATER ACCOUNTS: Resolution; It was moved that the new forms be ordered for the billing of Hydro & Water to suit the use of the new billing machine and a new card system be installed for both Hydro and Water. It was recommend- ed by the Hydro Auditor. Mr. Lloyd Dawson would like the dead wood in the tree adjacent to his property removed, but does not. want the tree cut down. - This matter was left to the attention of the Chairman of Property. : /y Letter from Greer & Kelly re opén- ing road allowance known as old 7th Concession on behalf of Miss Audrey Kent and Mr, Beverley Kent. This matter was postponed until next re- gular meeting. Letter from R. K. Kilborn and As- sociation Ltd., offering information on a sanitary sewer system. The Clerk was instructed to thank R. K. "8 Kilborn and Association Ltd., for their letter and state that Council feel that the Municipality is not in a position "to proceed with a sewer project at the present time. However, they feel that such a project is desirable and may become necessary in the not too distant future. Council therefore 1 would appreciate any information £8 which you are able to give as to the magnitude of the project and the pos- sible cost without obligation to the Corporation. It is felt that to be of assistance your representative should call and look over the situation with a member of Council or attend one of our regular meetings of Council. left for the Hydro Chairman to attend this meeting if found convenient. Mr. Arthur Brock would like a large drain behind the stores. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Brock and state that Council are in agreement that a large drain behind the stores is desirable but since it is all on private property they do not feel that they have the authority to construct such a drain, but as part owners of the land they would be willing to contri- bute an equal share with the other property owners. Letter from Kimber and Dubin, Barristers and Solicitors, re: Mr. C. Howsam regarding boat houses on Beech Street in: the Village of Port Perry and requesting to know what position the Council take in this mat- ter. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter of Messrs. Kimber and Dubin of the 8th inst, and state that the circumstances outlined in your letter as you indjcate were property brought to the attention of Council by Mr, Chas. Howsam. After careful consideration Council decided to take no action in the matter. Boat houses have been erected on this site for many years and Council do not feel that they should interfere. Letter from Bell Telephone Co. of Canada re: approval of location for proposed construction work. This matter was left for the Chairman of Property to give the necessary ap- proval. : Vote Under the Liquor License Act-- Council received a petition dated August 12, 1957, of twenty-seven rate- payers reads as follows: We the undersigned ratepayers, re- spectfully request that The Council take the necessary steps to hold a plebiscite regarding outlets for the sale of beer and a Government Liquor Store. : RESOLUTION--Moved and second- ed, that this, Council submit to a vote of the persons qualified to be entered on the Voters' List and vote at elec- tions to the Assembly in the munici- pality the following questions: 1. Are you in favor of the establish-! ment of government stores for the! sale of liquors? : 2. Are you in favor of the establish ment of government stores for the sale of beer only for residence -con- sumption? ------ That the Clerk advise the Liquor License Board of Ontario accordingly ' so that a day may be fixed for taking the vote. --Carried. Letter from Ontario Building Of- ficials Association re meeting, Oct. b, 19567, at Cookville. Council agreed to pay the expenses of Building Inspect- or, Edward Weeden, if he wishes to attend this meeting. z Contract for Power at the new pumping station. The Reeve and Clerk were authorized to sign the con- tract for power at the new waterworks pumping station. MEMO: Request by Mr. Jack Hope to have the McKee driveway hard sur- faced. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Jack Hope as follows: ' The Council appreciate that it would be desirable to surface the lane along side of your store. A problem arises however as the lane is privately own- ed and other property owners on Queen Street could make a similiar request, to have their lanes surfaced. By reason of the fact that the Town maintains a parking lot at the rear Council might contribute to the cdst: along with yourself and other business men who use this driveway. Since there has been no provision made in this years budget, it might be well to canvas other business men and do it the following year. THE PURCHASE of Gasoline and Oil by the Village of Port Perry. RESOLUTION: It was moved that gasoline and oil supplies for Corpor- ation vehicles be purchased on a roto basis from the seven licensed outlets in' Port Perry, as follows: Archer Motors, Beare Motors, Pargeter's Service Station, Howard Motors, Irwin Tripp's Garage, Sweetman's Service Station and, Hutchinson's Service Station, and that these be purchased from Archer Motors and Hutchingon's Service Station for two months each consecutively commenc- ing immediately. 4 Carried | sister, Lawn Bowling Club News The local Lawn Bowling Club has enjoyed a busy week, ending with Saturday, August 10th, in addition to the open Men's Doubles played on Saturday for the Port Perry Cup, a mixed doubles open was was held on Friday. This game was to have been held on June 29th, but was rained out, For the replay, the attendance was excellent, and despite several showers during the afternoon and evening, all teams finished. The prizes to winners all went to clubs outside of Port Perry; but the local teams made every game a close one, The team skipped by Ross Flint- 'off of Oshawa, won the high three games with a point total of 47. The second high three, went to Gord Me- Millan, also of Oshawa, with 42 points. The prize for high two wins went to Lorne Reburn of Lindsay, and high one win to J. Biddulph of Oshawa. Some of the members of the Port Perry Ladies' Lawn Bowling Club in- tend to travel to Peterborough for the Open Ladies' Trebles this Friday, and the officers of both clubs are arrang- ing for a local mixed doubles or trebles competition to run for three weeks. 2h We have noticed the many viewers who watch the local teams in action, and again invite those of our local citizens who would like to participate instead of watch, to get in touch with any of the officers or members. We will gladly make arrangements for them to join the Club. The ladies also would welcome new members to their club, so before it gets too late in the season, make ap- plication now. : -- Wedding ROSE - JORDAN In an evening ceremony in the United Church Parsonage at Port Perry on August 2nd, Carol Georgina Jordan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Jordan, became the | bride of Francis James Rose, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rose, Agincourt. Rev. R. Wylie officiated at the double ring ceremony, The bride given in marriage by her father, chose a ballerina length gown of tiered Swiss embroidered net! over white taffeta, and a matching | jacket with long pointed sleeves. Her fingertip veil of tulle illusion was" caught to a dainty plateau headdress | adorned with sequins and pearls. She carried a nosegay of white baby mums and red rose-buds. Attending the bride was her only Diane, wearing a bouffant gown of yellow taffeta, with a draped neckline extending to floating panels. She wore white accessories and car- ried a nosegay of mauve mums. The best man was Mr. Ken Warner, Toronto, a friend of the groom. The reception was held at the bride's home. The bride's mother re- ceived in a beige Italian silk sheath | featuring a bustle back. She wore brown accessories and a corsage of bronze mums. ' The groom's mother assisted wear- | ing a mauve crepe frock with white | accessories and wore a corsage of mauve chrysanthamums. For travelling, the bride donned a | white 'cotton sheath patterned in | black and gold with a matching bol- ero, Her accessories were blatk and white and a corsage of gold mums. The bridal couple left amid a show- er of confetti and best wishes for a "honeymoon in Northern Ontario. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Rose will reside in Agincourt. Wrestling Well Attended Apparently Port Perry are wrest- ling enthusiasts. When a good card is presented in Port Perry the citizens are good supporters. On Friday night the well known mat men the Mighty Uruss, Fred Atking, Vie Christie, Pat Flanagan and Mark Lewin put on a really good show of strengh, skill, and thrills. Another thing that adds to the attraction-of a wrestling match is the reaction of he fans who follow the sucess and failures of their favorite man with vividly expressed emotions. Watch for the announcements of another fine card on Friday, August the 23rd. The Grade Thirteen results as re- leased by the Ontario Department of Education for the Port Perry High School are as follows: BACON, Keith--Geom. 86; Trig. and Statics 61; Physics 68, - 3 CLARKE, Patricia--Geom. 81, Botany 63. FLETCHER, Barry--Eng. Comp, 50; Alg. b4; Geom. 60; Physics 56; Chem. 53. FRALICK, Gloria--Eng, Comp 172; Eng. Lit. 62; Alg. 60; Geom. 86, Bot. 67; Zool. 60; French Authors '64; French Comp. 70. : HUTCHINSON, Eleanor--Eng. Comp. 64; Eng, Lit. 74; Alg. 76; Geom. 92; Trig. and Statics 80; Physics 74; Chem. 83; Fr. Authors 62; Fr. Comp. 66. JAMES, Floyd--Eng. Comp. 60; Eng. Lit. 77; Alg. 67; Geom. 88; Trig. and Statics 69; Physics 76; Chem 80, Fr. Authors 66; Fr, Comp. 73. LEVINSON, Norma--Eng. Comp. 66; Eng. Lit. 79; Geom. 69; Bot. 52; Zool, 51; Fr. Authors 60; French Comp. 56. (Music). MacMASTER, Muriel--Eng. 61; Eng. Lit 64; Alg. 60; Geom. 89; Chem. 71; Bot. 84; Zool. 54; Ir. Authors 62; I'r. Comp. 70. TAYLOR, Bruce--Eng. Comp 63; Eng. Lit. 50; Alg. 82; Geom. 96; Tr.ig. and Statics 95; Physics 84; Chem. 92; Fr. Authors 61; Fr. Comp. 72, Field Crop "| Competition FIELD CROP SCORE 1. Howsam Bros. 9b 2. Clark Vernon 04 3. E. Oyler 98 4. Ted Lamb 91 5. Murray: Holtby 90 6. Earl Martyn 86 7. Christie Bros. . - 88 8. Lloyd Smith 82 9. George Beare 81 10. Les Smith 72 11. H. Honey 63 12. R. Robertson 062 13. L. Honey Teo - 14. Carter Bros. 68 15. Wm. Stone 6b 16. C. Redman 46 To complete the Competition an exhibit of one bushel of the grain must be shown at Port Perry Fair . "To Campaign for Uxbridge Hospital Starting: at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug- ust 15th, a group of enthusiastic cit- izens will canvass Brock Township to raise funds for the Uxbridge Hospital. This group is being directed by Mr. Peter Bernhardt, Principal of Uxbrid= ge High School. When the Brock Township "canvass is completed the work will be continued in the town of Uxbridge until the goal of $22,000 is reached. Gift Received-- Generous gifts were received on Monday of this week. One donor from the south of Uxbridge gave $1.000 and Mr. Edgar Latchman of Uxbridge Cement Works gave anoth- er $1,000 which was greatly appree- iated. A gift of $100 from the father of five small children was reccived by the committee. Although only 1/10 of the amount of some other gifts it was considered in the light of circum- stances 'to be quite the equal of the larger contributions, It was a tre- mendous gift. ! Pine Grove Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson and Lloyd visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Evans of tlaremont, on Sunday. ki Miss Joan Slack, of Goodwood, is visitiing with Mr. and Mrs. Jack John- son a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gourlie visit- ed Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Slack of Manchester. Mrs. Robt. Fedshaw of Claremont, visited Mr. ald Mrs. Talbert Evans last week. Mr. Ray Johnson and Miss Donna Johnson spent Wednesday in Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. A. Rothwell spent Wednesday in Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill are holiday- |ing. Port Perry High School Grade Thirteen Resulis w 44 Cartwright Council News Council met on August 6th. with all members present except Councillor Hyland, being sick. Reeve in chair. Minutes read and adopted on mot- ion of Councillor Wright and Deputy Reeve Green. Delegation of about 25 from Row- ans Beach, Mr, Dawkes as spokesman interviewed Council regarding the ex- isting condition of "the park, after lengthy dicussion it was decided that a small group of about six meet with Council on. Friday, August 16th. at 9 pm. Mr, Eric Silk also dicussed the cutt- ing of Ragweed around Shady Acres, Council to conslder-spraying same. By-Law No. 1026 approving mill rate for all purposes except School Rate, received first reading, read second and third time and passed on motion of Deputy Reeve Green and seconded by Councillor Trewin, By-Law No. 1027 approving mill rate to be collected for all School pur- poses, received first reading, read second and third time and passed on motion of Councillor Wright and sec- onded by Councillor Trewin. Moved by Councillor Wright and seconded by Deputy-Reeve Green accounts be paid and adjourn till September 3rd. at 8 p.m. C. W. Sweet, Clerk-Treasurer United Church Plan School for Leaders At Whithy It is hoped that many young women will avail themselves of the opportunity to attend, at small cost, the School for Leaders of the Bay of Quinte - Confererice Branch of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada when it meets at Ont. Ladies' College, Whitby, from August 19 to August 23rd. Mrs. B. H. Soper of Smith Falls is the dean and with her committee has arranged: an interesting program for the inspiration, education and Christian fellowship of all women over 16 years of age. Mrs, E. S. Deny- es is the receptionist. The speakers will include Mrs. J. H. McKillop, past president o fthe W. M. S. Dominion Board, the Rev. Geo. Burtch of Melrose United Church, Hamilton, and Miss Louisa Scott, Reg. Nurse from Central India. Mrs. F. R. Harbach and Mrs. W. A. Scott will be in charge of the Bible study and Mrs. C. M. Loveys will assist the Teaders in the study groups! Other guests will be Miss Watari from Japan, Miss Mabel Willows from Drumhillar, Alberta and Miss Muriel Alexander from Plevna, Ontario. Miss Ethel Horton, 9 Grier St., Bell- eville, registrar will be glad to re- ceive the names of those wishing to attend if possible before August 19. If not possible to attend all the sess- ions, those wishing to do so may a- tend as many sessions as they find possible. Dr. S. L. Osborne, Principal of Ladies College, Whitby, should be notified at least two hours ahead if coming for only one meal. Highway Information for This District To the Port Perry Star: , The following information may be of some reader interest to your sub- scribers. The Minister of Highways has just advised me that a contract for resur- facing of Highway 12 from Manches- ter to Greenbank, has been awarded to the Miller Paving Ltd., Toronto. It is expected that work will begin immediately. I thought you might be interested in having this bit of information, Yours sincerely, M. B. Dymond, M.D. Kew Beach Club Wins - Port Perry Bowling Trophy In one of the 'most keenly contest- ed tournaments in the history of town bowling in Port Perry, the prized cup representing the doubles champion- ship, was won by a team from the Kew Beach club of Toronto. The weather for the games on Sat- urday, August 10th was ideal, the entries filled all greens but one and the competition was so hotly contest- ed that a winner could not be declared till the last bowl of the final end had been played. Teams from Cannington, Toronto, Oshawa, Lindsay, and Port Perry took part, and the quality of the competi- tion is evident in the final scores. Other winners, in addition to the prizes given for 3 wins, were given for high total with 2 wins, and high total with 1 win, the team of Bruce Beare, skip, and Bill Harrison lead, of the Port Perry Club, won the high two wins, with a score of 52 points, and the team of Ross Flintoff, skip, and Charlie Peacock, lead, of the Oshawa Club, won the high single win, with a score of 50 plus b. The afternoon bowling left 4 unde- feated teams with 2 wins each, these four to battle it out for possessioon of the cup. The luck of the draw, pitted Bruce Beave, skip, and Bill Harrison, lead, of Port Perry, against Lundy Fullerton, skip, and Karl Beacock, lead, of the Kew Beach Club, the Port team had a point total of two games of 37, while the Toronto team had a total of 36. It was evident from the start that this was to be a hard fought and close game, with the picture of the trophy before them, every bowl was delivered only after careful study. The Port team got away to a good start, only to soon lose it, at "the Oth end of 15. End 9--Port 10; Toronto 11 End 10--Port 13; Toronto 11 End 11--Port 13; Toronto 14 End 12--Port 14; Toronto 14 End 13--Port 15; Toronto 14 End 14--Port 15; Toronto 15 Now with both teams tied and only one end to go, both skips were hard pressed, but despite the pressure, both fought well, two points however, went to the Toronto team, this Port team, having to be satisfied with 2 wins and 1 loss. - Teen Town ol Friday evenings dance will be con- vened by Doug. Aird and the dress is HARD TIME, Prizes will be award- ed for the best Hard Time Costume at the dance. All those in'costume will be admitt- ed at regular rates; But those not in costume REGARDLESS OF MEM- BEERSHIP OR NOT, will be charged 50 cents admission: ' As a special feature the "Three Sounds" (Dave Mosienko, Peter Law- rence and Alan Bailey) will entertain. Congratulations To David Jefford, who bested all competitors in the Big Cedar Associa- tion Field Day at Lake Simcoe on Civic Holiday, August 5th. High scores in a variety of sporting events--canoe racing, swimming, canoe tilting, brought David the Junior Champion- ship Silver Cup for his overall success, - Win Amateur Contest Peter Lawrence, Dave Mosienko and Allan Bailey, a Port Perry High Sshool Trio took part in the Amateur Musical Contest at Peterboro Fair and came out with first prize of $26.00. CONGRATULATIONS. Obituary. ~~ MISS MARY LEDINGHAM REAL After several months in the private Patients Pavilion, Torono Western Hospital, Mary L. Real passed away August 1st, 1957. The late Mary Real was born in Greenbank in January 1903, the daughter of the late Marcombe and Mary Jane Real. In 1926 Mary moved with her moth- er to Uxbridge, where she conducted a large music class. After the death of her mother in 1940 Mary went to Toronto, where she attended Business College. Upon graduation she took a position with St. John's Ambulance, In the meantime the other contest which position she held until failing which was later in getting started, | health forced her to go to hospital. brought together the team of Merl, Letcher, skip, and Joe Allen, lead, of , Farlscourt United Church Real member of and her Mary L. was a Port Perry, with-a two game total | Minister Rev. Mr. Boyd spoke fitting- of 37 versus Sam and Gordon Me- Millan of Oshawa, with a point total of 38. It was evident to both skips, that the winner of this game could take the cup by matching or beating the points gathered in the Beare vs. I"ullerton match, and as this game was late in starting, the results of Fullerton win, came to, them with many ends yet to be played. Both skips took no chances of his opponent getting a big end, with the result the score was less than that of the To- ronto victor. Sam McMillan did how- ever gather in the win, and with three wins for a point total of 51, secured 2nd place and prize. Ontario County Dairy Queen In the running of the title of Dairy Queen for a day at the Canadian National Exhibition this year in On- tario County Dairy Princess, Audrey Stiver, 22 of R.R. 2, Uxbridge. She will compete against princesses from other counties in the province. Audrey, currently a director of the Ontariio County Junior Farmers As- sociation, was the only entrant this year. Last year, three county ladies entered and two were named queens. She is an active member of the Jr. Farmers Organizations of the county and two years ago was Ontario repre- sentative at the Provincial Leadership camp at Geneva Park, Lake Couch- iching. She is also past président of the Uxbridge Junior Institute and a member of the Junior Farmers de- bating team. Queens at the CNE are selected for their proficieny at milking cows, ap- pearance, personality, public speaking ability, ete. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Stiver "of Scott Township. Last year's princesses from this county were Ruby Leask of Seagrave, Shirley Anne Crosier of Blackwater, and Mrs, Larry Burt of Brooklin, ly of her high Christian character at the funeral service conducted by him at Turner and Porter Funeral Par- lours, 436 Roncesvalles Ave., August 3rd. at 1.00 o'clock. Mary was much loved as was shown by the large number of friends who gathered in Toronto for service as well as those who paid their last re- speets at Bethel Cemetery, Greenbank on August 3rd. where Rev. Mr. Wylie conducted service at the graveside. Two brothers Stanley and Harvey predeceased Mary, She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Alex of R. R. 2, Oshawa and four nieces, Marvis (Mrs. R. McCully) Ferne (Mrs. M., Ferguson) both of Wick, Catherine (Mrs. S. Harris) of Sault Ste. Marie, and Joan (Mrs. Wes Lane) Port Perry. Girl Guides Start At St. Catharines The Girl Guide movement in Canada began with the organization of a com- pany at St. Catharines in 1910, one year after the movement began in England; according to the new En- cyclopedia Canadiana. Today, more than 100,000 Canadian girls are learning self-reliance, obser- vation and thoughtfulness for others through the movement. Its major aim is to offer a pro- gram of training in citizenship. Girls are enfouraged to accept responsibil- ity, and to learn for themselves many useful crafts and services. The Brownie branch of Guiding ad- mits girls of eight to 11 years, the Guide branch is for girls 11 to 16 and the Ranger branch, for older girls, provides a means of training Leaders. Outdoor meetings, camping, hiking, wooderaft and nature lore offer healthy adventure and improve phy- sical fitness, The Girl Guide pledges herself to do her duty to.God and the reigning monarch, to help other peo- ple at all times and to obey the Guide law, op i H