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fa ie 12 5 9 A ers from Friends A: and Former Citizens To The Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. Ry your paper "The Star". I well remember when the late Samuel 4 « Farmer came to reside in Port Perry and became the editor of the "Star", and I can see him as he was in the Methodist Church Choir. Many people will remember my Mother and Father. My fa- ther was in business many years; the firm Laing and Meharry hardware merchants. Father's business was destroyed twice by fire when the fire burned most of the business places on Queen St. The two books Mr. Farmer wrote on the early history or Port Perry give dates of these fires; I forget. It is a joy to me every time I return to the old town to see how it has grown, and especially I love to drop in the Bentley home and see how they have improved my old home. Dell always gives me a welcome. You see I was married in 1904 and came to Ottawa where I now reside. Of late years I have enjoyed the friendship of Hazel Jef- frey Slemon and Ann Boyd, and although they are of another generation we enjoy talks of the old town, ete. Most of my girl friends and admirers have gone to rest in Pine Grove Centery. It's too bad we have to grow old. However I have many happy memories of my girlhood and lovely friends. My sister Kathleen (John) was the good sport in our small family.. Everyone knew John with her pony and dogs. Her gen- eration is still alive. She loved the visits she made East when she was with the T. Eaton Co., Winnipeg. Now I must not take up too much of your time and space; so close this letter with best wishes for a continuation of a good "paper to be in circulation for many years under the management of the late Sam Farmer's family. 4 ; ; Sincerely Yours, Lila Meharry Scobell, 306 Waverley St., Apt. 7, Ottawa. August 19, 1957 1 To the Port Perry Star A few comments to our once esteemed Mr, Samuel Farmer. He was a devoted Christian in the Methodist Church. He gave his talent unsparingly to the' community in Port Perry and often to the pastoral charges outside the town. We remember his as a good advocate in the temperance cause, Usually he ad- dressed the delegates at the conventions held for the Sons of Temperance Organization of the early 1900's. He was ready at any time to officiate in the pulpits when the Minister was to be absent,, The congregations were pleased to meet him and hear his message, the. words of God. ~~ Being an active member, Steward and Elder of Port Perry Church he was chosen as delegate to the District Meetings and later on-in life he was a representative to the Bay of Quinte Con- ference nearly every year. . : A history "On the Shores of Scugog" was first started by "Rev, Mr. Weir, pastor at Scugog gnd later was edited in book form by the research of Mr. Farmer. 'Mr. Farmer was highly respected by all, who knew him and those he met at other delegations. Me- mories of his good deeds still remain with me, Yours Sincerely, C. L. Fralick. -- Port Perry, August, 1957. Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. , Congratulations to the Samuel Farmer family upon reaching the half century mark as Owners and Publishers of the Port Perry Star. This is in itself a very worthy attainment. 'However, my thoughts on this meniorable occasion are parti- cularly concentrated upon the personality of the late Samuel Far- mer, who for over forty years consisténtly built-up the Star print- ing establishment to make possible its present standing as a busi- ness enterprise. : 4 One word, "Determination" symbolizes the life and personal- . ity of Sam Farmer. From his earliest days it was the dominant factor in his career, which enabled him to seek education under difficult and strenuous circumstances. Thus it was all through his life, ever persistently struggling up stream against the cur- rent and never receding. He was oftentimes venturesome where others would have hesitated. Mr, Farmer was always intensley interested in local affairs. In particular the field of Education to which he gave many years of valuable service, He was constantly advocating ways of pro- gress in the municipality. In these well intentioned efforts he was often misunderstood, but today we can see that his dreams have, and are coming true. Both Mr. and Mrs. Farmer were outstanding church workers, IN they made valuable contributions as leaders -in church activities. Both were devoted naturalists, and possessed a pas- Sion for beauty particularly with flowers. Cu Mr. Farmer's greatest contribution to this Community is his book "On The Shores of Lake Scugog" to which he devoted a tre- mendous amount of research. To-day this book is a valuable his- torical work of local interest, and will increase in value with the passing years, ! ; ; I, therefore feel that on this fiftieth anniversary, it is very fitting to pay honour to whom honour is due, which has made = possible these congratulations to the Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. ] 4 3 "Signed, * R. B. Smallman. Port Perry, August 5, 1957. 2 2% glo Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. k /We would like to offer you, our congratulations on having kept the publication.of the Port Perry Star in your family for fifty years. > We remember quite well the coming of Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Farmer to our town. Mr. and Mrs. Farmer contributed much to our town, both in public, social and church affairs. Mr. Farmer was especially interested in educational affairs, being on the Bd. 4 Education for many years and also being an official of the Ont. 'a ucational Association, - ; ; + Weare pleased that their children Marion, (Mrs. Irving Boyd), Anne, (Mrs. M. M, Boyd), Archie and John are continuing to carry on the paper in the tradition of their father. We wish you all every succes for the future. ' Yours sincerely, Eunice and Morwenna Harris. Allow me to congratulate you on the 50th Anniversary of |. The fountain and pool in the sunken rose garden at Beachcroft, home of F. A. Kent. on a Sunday 32 od ? ET i AR EI Ra These gardens were very much enjoyed by the public in the 1920's and hundreds of people would see them z "NEWS ITEMS of PAST 50 YEARS The Year 1931 Reeve--Robert Somerville. Council--W. M. Letcher, H. R, Ar cher, Jas. McKee, J. Weir. JAN.--Some boys were badly burned at a cottage on Honey's Point. A number of lads entered a boat house and started a fire in a stove in the boat house. Wilfred Stevens, who was skating on the lake went in later to get warm and rest. He lay down in the motor boat. One of the boys threw what he thought was kerosene on the fire, but being gasoline, it ex- ploded. "The boy was badly burned and cut about the face, all rushed out forgetting about Stephens who was lying in the boat. He was burned about the face by the blast, and un- able to find the door, he managed to get to a barred window and tore away the bars, with the help of some of the other boys he climbed free, but had suffered very severe burns to his back. The boat house and the boat were completely destroyed. The boys will face charges. -- Tri-weekly train service to start on Jan. 12th, -- Ford Garage totally destroyed by fire. The building was once a livery stable, and 'had been standing for many years. It was owned by Carnegie Motor Sales. FEB.--Railway Board ordered the re- turn of the daily train. Whitby to Lindsay. L APRIL--R. M. Holtby, sales manager of National Holstein sale, C.N.E. grounds; we print 64 page catalogue of pedigree cattle for this sale. -- H. G. Hutcheson recipient of handsome gift by staff as he retires as bank manager. JUNE--George Jackson, well known citizen and auctioneer died suddenly. --1Is the bell to be rung? -- Letter is received from District Medical Of- ficer of Health, regarding "numerous installations by individual property owners contrary to the provisions: of the Health Act... in that the efflu- ents from septic tanks, kitchen sinks, etc. are being passed directly into cpen ditches . , ." Action will he taken by the M.O.H. JULY--Mnr. Geo. Stone, well known teacher for 40 years in P.P.H.S. pass. es, -- The town bell is repaired and ringing again. -- Dr. J. A. Mathers has sold practice to Dr. W. S, Harper of Madoc. ) GUST -- The corner of the road approaching the causeway has been cut back giving a much better view (corner of Water and Scugog). -- Sut- cliffe & Sons quit business. SEPT.--L. W. Nelson will open dry- goods store. -- Hygenic Bakery, E. K. Tuffs, prop. Hiri OCT. -- Unveil Memorial window in Prince Albert Church, in memory of the late Rev. S. C. Philip and late Rev. S. C. Philip, Jr. -- 7b years celebrat. ed by St. John's Presbyterian, 4 The Year 1932 + Reeve--Robt. Somerville. Only 2 men qualify for council--need another nomination meeting. JAN.--FIt.-Lieut. G, R. Howsam, Staff Officer of Civil Government Air Op- erations, Department of National De- fence, promoted to Sqd. Leader.--Robt Somerville elected Warden. APRIL--Mt. "A. J. Davis, formerly of Davis Drug Store, passes, -- Mr. Jas. Boe appointed Ford Dealer. -- More cleaning up of the lake front, The Horticultural Society has had more of the junk piles removed from south of Reesor coal sheds and asks the citizens not to dump there. MAY--Plan to improve Tennis court, next Town Hall, new method of mark- ing to be tried. -- Mr. Geo. Hall has moved his restaurant business to the premises recently vacated by Carne- gie Motors. -- T. W. McLean, former Public School- principal, died. JUNE---E. Norman opens shoe repair in Blong Blk. -- Venture Tea Room re-opened. JULY--Dr. R. B. E. Wilson, physician & Surgeon will open an office in the Leonard Blk. -- Dr. C. Peterson suc- ceeds Dr. Jeffery as partner of Dr. Rennie. -- Chambers & Son, Bakers & Confectioners, have purchased the business of E. K. Tuff, Hygenic Bak- ery. SEPT.--Mr. Geo. Stephens has pur- chased the Shoe Repair Store of Mr. John Doubt. Mr, Stephens has work- ed with Mr. Doubt for 18 years. -- Henry Parsons, many years editor of the North Ontario Observer, died on Sept. 29. -- C. M. Cawker, died in Oshawa. Many years butcher here. OCT.--The- Presbyterian churches of Ashburn, Utica and Port have joined in one pastoral charge. -- Dr. Herbert Bruce, former Port resident, appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. NOV.--Nelson's Store closes end of month. DEC.--Dr. R, B. E. Wilson is closing his. office in Port Perry. The Year 1933 Reeve--W, H. Letcher. Council -- F. Reesor, J. Weir, H. Archer, Ted Jackson. JAN.--A. M. Lawrence starts lending library. -- Port Perry Dominion Store (Alix' Gilboord) moving to Nelson Store. -- History of banking in Port Perry, Royal Canadian, failed 1868; Ontario, withdrew 1888; Central, fail- ed 1887 (open only short time); West- ern, absorbed by Standard 1909 (op- entd 1888); Commerce, opep 1898; Standard took over Western 1909 and absorbed by Commerce '1928; Royal open -1928, withdrew 1932, MARCH -- Public School have salary cut. APRIL--Every effort made to cut school expenditures, rate down 1% M. MAY -- Mr. Jas. McKee announces that Mr. Gordon McKee has taken over the Superior Store and will con- tinue to-operate same. He will move to the Royal Bank building as soon as alterations are made. The balance of the stock, men's wear, boots and shoes ete., will be offered to the pub- lic at reduced prices. -- Miss Eliza- beth Allin, former Port Perry student, wins Royal. Society Fellowship and $1600. prize. JUNE---H. H. Mulligan has opened an up-to-date Ladies Hairdressing and Barber Shop, -- Milk to be pasteur- ized. -- Business men's Ass'n formed. JULY -- Port Perry Bottling Works totally destroyed by fire. Mr. Goode's new home is saved. To rebuild at once. AUGUST--The Swan building (carri- age works) to be remodelled for shoe factory purchased from Williamson Shoe factory of Newmarket. To be known as "Letcher & Mann", -- New roof for Port Perry Schools--20-yr. bonded roof, -- Ferguson Bros, suc- teachers cessor to Jas. McKee. aR DEC. -- Over 500 transients (a nice] word for hobos) have been fed in Port Perry and housed over night in the Town Hall." Every home has given away allbyongible old clothes, How long can\ this state of affairs last? ear 1934 JAN,--Grant istie, Reach Reeve, named Warden. -- Port Perry fed and bedded 661 transients. Letter writ- ten by the transients re their condi- tion, -- Mr. W. A. Christy of Harris and Chirsty, died Jan, 4, -- Joseph Baird, bailiff, died Jan. 2nd. -- Geo, Bond, Prince Albert, died Jan, 3rd.-- 'tion to garage with grease pit and University extension lectures in High School. MARCH--Water Mains frozen. Main in front of Hall's Restaurant burst (temperatures down to 30 below). -- Messrs. Roy and Arthur Somerville and their Urides move to Bechard, Sask. -- Mr. Isaac Turner has return- ed to town and is prepared to do busi- ness in furs and poultry. -- Chambers Bakery is selling out to Messrs. Hut- chison & Jamieson. -- Hwy to be built on abandoned right of way of Cana- dian Pacific from Lindsay to New Nestleton, thence to connect with Hwy No. 7 at Port Perry. APRIL--Harris and Harris (J. E. & W. H.) have taken into partnership Robert Harris and Ralph Wallace, the law firm to be known as Harris, Har- ris & Wallace. JUNE--Mrs. J. W, Burnham received greetings from the graduates of Bish- op Strachan school at its commemora- tion ceremony in Toronto. Mrs, Burn- ham was the first pupil to register in its first year back in the 60's. -- Cartwright celebrates its centennial. --Story re Scugog serpent (the float- ing bridge). } JULY--Mr, H. R. Archer has enlar- ged and improved his garage. -- Lake front improvement program well un- der way. -- Beare Bros. erect addi- other modern conveniences. AUG .-- By-law to raise $1600. by debenture issue for erection of War Memorial Library passes with good majority. Total cost of library expect- ed to be $5500.--County of Ont. work at improving Cartwright Bridge. --- Bank robbed of $4200. ' SEPT.--The re-modelled Prince Al- bert School is re-opened. CER TRU MR a i eo 1G Sy i : a BRR a PORT PERRY STAR HISTORICAL and MEMORIAL EDITION--Page 7 The Name Birdseye Centre . . . ORIGINATED FROM THE ORIGINAL BIRDSEYE CENTRE COMIC STRIP IN THE STAR WEEKLY. WE RECEIVED PERMISSION FROM THE TORONTO STAR TO USE THE NAME BIRDSEYE CENTRE AS A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PORT PERRY STAR UPON ACHIEVING 50 YEARS OF PRINTING AND PUBLISHING IN PORT PERRY BIRDSEYE CENTRE CABIN PARK MR. and MRS. E. G. MICHELL TO THE PORT PERRY STAR ON THE OCCASION OI THEIR 50TH ANNIVER- SARY In The PRINTING and PUBLISH- ING BUSINESS IN PORT PERRY. JOHN'S SHOE REPAIR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO 1 --- (|) | || a al EG EE 3 > ere £20 a COOBOS SSSI Shee; Congratulations 0 mii TO THE PORT PERRY STAR AND STAFF UPON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN BUSINESS IN PORT PERRY MAY YOU CONTINUE TO SERVE THI PEOPLE OFF PORT PERRY AND DISTRICT FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. OSCE SS HES 0 6 SO 0 SS res ester 090 "OG BW ~ POP SIS SB RRS RRAAA, PPAF FoF ANANII) HOBBES PBSC SISOS CCE C0 ee 0 ee bob. CO POP PS 88" PORT PERRY DAIRY | OCT.--Letter from Jim Miller re the editor passing the entrance -- Port Perry urged to contribute to the car of fruits and vegetables being shipped | the stricken areas of Saskatchewan. Two cars leave Whitby for 'Dust Bowl' filled by communities in Cartwrigit, Durham, Whitby, Reach and others. NOV.--Mr. and Mrs, E. H. Gerrow of Gerrow's Bakery have moved to Osh- awa. The bakery business will be carried on by sons Mansell and Grant. --MecDermott Funeral & Furniture store has been renovated to provide separate parts for each service and] the funeral section can be transformed | into a chapel in a few minutes. This service will be of great benefit to such as cannot hold the funeral ser- vice in their home. -- A. G. Dowson's trotting horse, Baba Vini, won the grand champion standard bred horses at the Royal. DEC.--Hopkins & Farmer, radio re- pairs, Westinghouse; Delco plants. Ww. M. Reeve of Port Perry from 1933 to LETCHER EAR Ree ofr eras se fs ae see se eee eee 1946, ¢ " HLA BONA ASARARAAAASARIAAARAAANAAAARANRSANA SA ARAAR ARAN "a%t% ED EEE) GED HA) ED) GD |) GE) GE) SE |) GS) SG) |) _ () _ ) (GD | Congratulations - ARE EXTENDED TO THIS PORT PERRY STAR .. UPON ACHIEVING 50 YEARS OF CONTPINU- OUS PUBLICATION. MORROW FARM EQUIPMENT Massey-Harris-Ferguson and New Holland Dealer PHONE 156 PORT PERRY CD (GD () GD {) GG CS ) W (| {| _( W || G_ W_( _ W_{__----_--_-- --1 -- C1 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PORT' PERRY STAR AND THE FARMER FAMILY ON THIS SPECIAL OCCASION. MAY THEY CONTINUE TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF PORT PERRY AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICT FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. HARPER & COMPANY Accountants & Auditors Suite 202 57 Bloor St. West TORONTO, ONTARIO WALNUT 3-3392 . \ py $i LA¥ Ly SES, 3 0m a ar oll on, nt -- ~~