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Port Perry Star (1907-), 6 Nov 1958, p. 1

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78) .addition to Municipal Office. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa PORT PERRY, ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 1958 $2.00 .per year. Special Meeting of SATURDAY, NOV, 1, 1958 : . Present -- Reeve J. J. Gibson and Councillors. Arthur T. Cox, Frank Godley, W, T, Harris, Irving Boyd. PASSING ACCOUNTS--Moved and seconded ' that the statement of ac- counts totalling $15, 3156.34 be auth- orized for payment. Carried. LETTER to Chief of Police, Archie Menzies from Mrs, Miriam Nightin- gale which reads as follows: 'Reading the account of Port Perry splendid youth, God bless everyone of them, and hope they have set an example to teenagers far and wide. This ten dollars will buy a few hockey sticks for their games at the Arena, The best of luck to teen-ager, Mrs. Miriam Nightingale, Toronto Citizen. The Clerk was instructed to turn the cheque over to Mr. Wm, Harrison, Secretary-Treasurer of Minor Hockey. TENDERS for Heating for new Crest Hardware-- $911.00. It was moved and seconded that the contract for heating the new municipal building be awarded to Crest Hardware at the above price of $911.00. Carried. TENDERS for wiring the new ad- dition to munjeipal office. W. A. Walsh--$700.00. W. G, Raines--$570.00. It was moved and seconded that the contract for wiring the new mu- nicipal building be awarded to Mr. G. W. Raines at a price of $570.00. Carried. HAULING WATER TO FARMERS held over until next meeting. Meeting adjourned. . --_--X-- MINUTES OF NOV. 1st, 1958 COURT OF REVISION Present--Reeve J. J. Gibson, and Councillors' Arthur T. Cox, Frank Godley, W. T. Harris, Irving Boyd, Local Assessors J. F, Raines, F. C, Hastings and the County Assessor Mr. Gordon Hepditch. Mr. Gordon Hepditch administered the Oath to Members of the Court of Revision. It was moved and seconded that Mr. J. J. Gibson be appointed as Chairman of Court of Revision. Carried. Appeal No. 1 Roll No, 117, Ap- pellant--Mrs. John Tinsley and Res- pecting the Late Mr. John Tinsley, in the Matter of: That.the 1958 Busi- ness Tax was unearned due: to the death of Mr. Tinsley in Nov., 1957. " Moved and seconded that the busi- ness tax assessed' to John Tinsley made in 1957 for the year 1968 in the amount of $7.20 be refunded due to the death of the proprietor in the year 1957 and the business being then terminated. Carried. Som Council John Ryba Matter Compldined of:-- 1, The notice of additional Assess- ment is invalid, in that it does not comply with Form 3, of the Assess- ment Act. 2. Assessment is exces- sive in comparison to other bldgs. of similar construction and size. Moved and Seconded that the as- sessment on the Bldg, of John & Ja- nina Ryba be reduced to $3,335 for the year 19568 for 1958 taxes by rea- son of the area of the bldg. being less than as assessed and by reason of as- sessment bing generally lower in the year 1968. Carried. Appeal No. 7 Roll No, 1080--Ap- pellant Greer & Kelly, Respecting John Ryba, Matter Complained of: -- My assessment is in excess of other buildings of similar construction and size. Moved and seconded that the as- sessment on the Bldg. of John & Ja- nina Ryba be reduced to $8,600. for the year 19568 for 1959 taxes by rea- son of the area of the bldg. being less than as assessed, Carried. MOTION: Moved . and Seconded that the Roll as returned by the as- sessor and as amended and corrected by this Court of Revision be and is hereby the roll upon which taxes will be levied in the year 1959 and that the Chairman certify to the same. Cartied. } The Clerk was instructed to advise each appellant by Registered Mail of the decision of the Court of (Revision. Court of Revision Adjourned. Wedding MeNULTY - DOWSON WEDDING The marriage of Jeanne Annetta Dowson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al- fred G. Dowson, and Neil Joseph Mec- Nulty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil P. McNulty, Peterborough, was solemn- ized Friday evening, October 24th, 1958, at Port Perry United Church, the' Reverend J. K. Braham officiating. Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked lovely wearing a waltz length gown of white silk organza over taffeta. = The sabrina neckline and short sleeves were accented by a deli- cate floral design of embroidery which also enhanced the hemline of her full skirt. Her finger-tip veil fell from a dainty cap of pleated chiffon and was adorned with sequins. She car- ried a cascade of white roses. Miss Doris Dowson, attended her sister, in a ballerina length gown of peacock blue chiffon. The scoop neck- line was accented at the back with flying panels which dropped to the @ "high. Appeal No. 2 Roll No. 624, Robt. J. Storry, Respecting Self, and Matter Complained of :--Assessment too high. Moved and seconded that the build- ing assessment of Mr. Robert Storry, be reduced by 2% in view of his be- ing located adjacent to the Bell Tele- phone Co. dial exchange. Carried. Appeal No. 3 Roll No. 637, Ap- pellant John F. Raines, Respecting Mr. Jesse Buxcey, and Matter Com- plained of:--Sale of Westerly por- "tion of lot No. 22 Scugog -& Ash Streets to Mr. Melvin Heayn and not having Sufficient information to ad- just the assessments. Moved and seconded that Jot 92 on the South side of Scugog St. in the Village of Port Perry including bldgs. thereon be assessed in the name of Jesse Buxcey. Carried. i Appeal No. 4 Roll Nc No. 741, Ap- pellant--Raymond H. Litt, Respect- ing self, and Matter Complained of:-- The Masonic Lodge Bldg. is in front of my house obstructing the view and light from the windows. It is also too close to the property line, Moved and seconded that the Bldg. Assessment on the property of Ray- mond H. Litt be reduced by 6% by reason of the proximity of the Ma- sonic Temple, Carried. Appeal No. 6 Roll No. 9563, Appel, lant -- Imperial "Oil Ltd. Respecting Same, Matter Complained of:--Rate used for Business Assessment is too As a company we are classi- fied as a manufacturer and should be assessed under Section 6 (1) (E) of the Ontario Assessment Act. Moved and seconded that Imperial Oil Co, Ltd. be assessed as a manu- facturer. Carried, Appeal No. 6 Roll No. 1080--Ap- pellant Greer & Kelly Respecting hemline of her full skirt. A small blue feathered hat and white gloves com- pleted her ensemble. She carried a cascade of pink carnations. Mr. Jack Dowson, acted as best man and the wedding music was played by Mr. Henry Van der Gaast, Courtice. The wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents with Mrs, Dowson receiving her guests in a deep blue crepe with rose hat and gloves. Her corsage was of pink car- nations, we For their honeymoon, the bride chose a simple brown suit with a picture hat of forest glow and matching scarf and gloves. Her corsage was made of yellow roses. Mr. and Mrs. McNulty will reside in Peterborough. Township fo Pay for Killed Shop BROUGHAM--An attack by two dogs on a flock of 3% sheep on a farm in Pickering Township will cost town- ship taxpayers almost $600. This was revealed at township council meeting in Brougham this week. Four sheep were killed outright and 20 more so badly bitten and mauled that they had to be slaughtered after the attack" which took place on the farm of Walter Milne on Highway 7 early Monday morning, One of the dogs, which did not wear a tag was shot. The other escaped. W. C. Wilson, who assessed the dam- age, told council the flock looked as though it had been painted red, Donations to Minor Hockey Fund - Himor Lee .. Garnet Porter .................... " LETT TYPE TPT P YT TT TI arene » George Davey ............ sie 2.00 William Anderson ........ aeviaes 1.00 Frank Hastings ................... 30.00 John Ballard ns wren 20,00 Edward Weeden ......, Ea, 20.00 Dr. M. B. Dymond ........... 25.00 Mrs. Nightingale, Toronto.. ANNONYymous ....vvveerersrenrennn, 10.0.F News Climaxing a busy month of instal- lations, D.D.G.M. Bro. M. Ross of Brooklin Lodge and his staff did the honours for Warriner Lodge, Oct. 29 at Port Perry High School. This open installation is considered one of the highlights-of our lodge activity. This year's effort came up to expectations and a huge crowd of close to 260 were on hand to witness a well executed installation. As in recent years the installing team was picked from the entire dis- trict with very satisfactory results. After many speeches an interesting sidelight was introduced. This being the presentation of Past Grand jewels to Bros. M. Bruce and E. Geer, by their respective families. The lunch convenor nearly had heart failure wondering whether or not the lunch would meet the large crowds' require- ments, This was achieved but left- overs were at a minimum. A gession of dancing "completed an evening which carried the earmarks of a suc- cessful year for Warriner Lodge. So at this point we ask full support for the Noble Grand and his officers. The officers for the ensuing year are as follows: J.P.G.--Bro. E. Geer N.G.--Bro. C. Short V.G.--Bro. S. Foster Fin. Sec.--Bro. B. Thomas Rec. Sec.--Bro. S. Ploughman Treas.--Bro. F. Crawford Warden--Bro. A. Harper Conductor--Bro. M. Fralick Chaplain--Bro. A, Craig R.S.N.G.--Bro. M. Bruce L.S.N.G.--Bro. L. Short Ins. G.--Bro. A. Ploughman Out. G.--Bro. G. Wanamaker _ R.S.V.G.--Bro. B. Pickard L.S.V.G.--Bro. R. Webster R.S.S.--Bro. L, Beadle L.S.8.--Bro. C. Clark Federation of Agriculture The regular monthly meeting of the Ontario County Federation of Agricul- ture was held at the Lakeview Res- taurant, Beaverton, Tuesday, October 21. The president, Mr. Larry Dytile, chaired the meeting. It was reported that all tonnahin have not submitted the names list for the rural Co-Operator with the ex- ception of one. It is hoped that very soon one hundred per cent of the farmers will again be receiving their own, paper informing them of what is being done on their behalf, A resolution was drafted by Earl Wiandatt and seconded by Ross Me- Millan asking that the government be- gin a program of help for people stricken by rabies fn the health of both humang & livestock. Endorsed by the directors the resolution asked for compensation for animals which had to be destroyed because of rabies, the cost of innoculation be paid to persons advised by a. physician that such a treatment is necessary and that the necessary serum for domestic stock be made available free of charge to veter- inarians, Mr. John Hamer tendered his resign- ation as secretary-treasurer of the Ontario County Federation of Agri- culture and Mrs, Glenn Hill of Port Perry was named secretary-treasurer to replace the Hamers. Port Perry Figure Skating Club Organized > Last Monday evening a group of | kx people met at the Port Perry Publié School .in the" interest of forming. a Community Figure Skating Club. This venture was sparked by Mrs. George Stone, a former and very active member of the Peterborough Figure Skating Club. Mrs. Stone had done considerable groundwork in preparation for the meeting--con- tacting the Arena for time available, making inquiries to determine what support would be received for this activity and arranging for someone experienced in this type of recreation to explain the organization of such a club. Mr. and Mrs, A. Golaska of the Peterborough Figure Skating Club who have had considerable experience in skating, as participants, in organi- zing, and in executive capacities, were present. Mr, Golaska presented the group with a brief history of figure skating, an outline of the Canadian Figure Skating Association, purposes of a club, organization, financing, methods of group participation on ice, and equipment. A committee was formed and the following slate of officers was drawn up: President--Miss Georgia: Brock Vice-Pres.--Mrs. M. B. Dymond Secretary--Mrs. Keith Mark Treasurer--Mrs. Harry Mark Directors--Mrs. Gordon Goode, Mrs, Arthur Brunton Mrs, Gordon Carnegie Junior Directors----Margaret Terrett Jayne Carnegie Ice Committee--Mrs. Geo. Stone Mr. Ron McKenzie If anyone is interested in joining the Port Perry Figure Skating Club, contact any member of the executive for further information. The fees for membership are as follows: Junior--under 12 years--$4.00 Intermediate--12-16 yrs.--$5.00 Senior--over 16 years--$6.00 Family--including children up to 16 years--$10.00 Good Deed Wins Awards! Reading an account of the incident in which some teen age boys assisted Chief Menzies in taking three roudy men into custody a Toronto woman was moved to show her appreciation in a tangible way. She sent a money order to Chief Menzies for $10.00 sug- gesting that it be used for hockey sticks. The cheque was turned over to the Minor Hockey Club who were very happy to receive it. The hockey club were particularly pleased as they have started their season on a very close budget. Jr. Farmers Hold Dehating Competition The Ontario County Junior Farmers' Association held a very successful De- bating and Public Speaking Competi- tion in the Township Hall at Brooklin on Wednesday, October 29th. The Topic for the debate was "Re- solved That Rural Youth in Ontario is being Adequately Trained for Modern Agriculture." In the first Debate the affirmative team members were Carol Lamb and Alanu Ross of Beaverton Juniors, up- holding the negative side were Norm Lyons and Ron Shier of the Uxbridge Junior Farmer Club. This debate was won by the affirmative. In the second debate the affirmative team members were Alan Ball and Murray Clark, Uxbridge Juniors. Up- holding the negative side were Jeanne Alsop and Keith Shier of the Junior Farmer Club. The negative side won. Frank Barkey, Brooklin Junior BN Farmer Club was the winner of the The Skating Club opens its season on Tuesday, Nov, 11, 4:30 - 6:30 at the Port Perry Memorial Arena and every Tuesday and Friday at those hours until the end of March. Hilllop Herald We're sorry to have to report a- gain this week that our football team went down to defeat when they played Sutton last Friday; the final score being 26-7. Doug McMillan scored the touchdown and Richard Carnegie scored the convert. In the first half our boys did very poorly but as the game progressed they improved; but Sutton had too much of a lead, Port Perry is scheduled to play Uxbridge Friday, Nov. 7th at Port Perry. This will be the final game of the season as we start exams Monday, Nov. 10. The Central Ontario County Dist- riet High School Board of Education and its teachers and clerical staff of both Uxbridge and Port Perry will meet for a friendly evening and ban- quet in Uxbridge on Thursday, Nov. 6. Our teaching staff has been reduced by the absence of Miss McFadyen and Mr. Baxter. We wish them a speedy recovery from their illnesses, I feel the students of P.P.H.S. did themselves - justice on Oct. 31. No serious damage has been reported having been done by the students, Bonnie Foster. Dry Skimmed Milk For South America Canada recently shipped 7,000,000 pounds of dry skimmed milk to coun- tries in South America and the Middle East for relief feeding and care of underprivileged children. The milk, from surplus stocks result- ing from a support program adminis- tered by the Agricultural Stabilization Board, was part of a 30,000,000-pound allotment offered by Canada. Distribution is handled by.the Unit- ed Nations International Children's Organization. NE public speaking. The program was chaired by Bert Pearson, President of the Ont. County Junior Farmers' Association. The Judges were Mrs. N. Ellis, Brooklin R. 1, Mrs. Rogers, R. 1, Brooklin, and Mr. R. S. Bishop, R. 2, Oshawa. Frank Barkey will compete for the Provincial Public Speaking Title at the Annual Junior Farmer Conference in Toronto on January 10th. The debating teams made up of Jeanne Alsop and Keith Shier the neg- ative team; and Carol Lamb and Nor- man Lyons the affirmative team, will take part in the zone elimination con- tests in the near future. Oshawa Home for Aged Approved Oshawa's plan for a $1,000,000 home for the aged has been approved by the Ontario Department of public welfare. On the order of the city council, Monday night, detailed blue- prints are to be drawn up this win- ter and, if approved, construction will start in the spring. The home, to be built on a Ritson road north site, in the Hills and Dales area, will be two years in the making. Ald. Cecil Bint, chairman of the home committee, told the Oshawa Times the institute will accomodate 200 people. It would feature such Te- finemerits as an auditorium, chapel |r recreation rooms, craft rooms, coffee shop, even a tuck shop and beauty salon. The Ontario public welfare depart- ment will finance 50 per cent of the undertaking. Of the $500,000 Oshawa has to find, $366,818 will be raised by debenture issue, The city will be able to start the project with $133,182 ; cash, but it means Oshawa's financial interest in the county home for the aged, Fair- view Lodge, at Whitby will have to be withdrawn. Single Copy be. Dr. M. B. Dymond Honouerd By Chamber of Commerce Last Thursday Dr. Matt. Dymond's many friends gathered in the base- ment of the United Church to pay tribute to the great contribution he has made to Port Perry in particular and Ontario Riding and the Province generally since 1942, Hon. Dr. Matthew B. Dymond, Minister of Transport in Ontario pro- vince, has given untiringly of his talents and energy in service to this community as a medical doctor; as | councillor for 5 years; as president of 'Lions Club; Master of Lodge AF. & AM, Oshawa District Shrine Clu: ber of the Planning Board. Fidelity mem. Dr. Dy- mond had served with RCAMC, No. 10] Field Hospital 3% years, in France, Bedgium and Holland. In 195656 Dr. Dymond was elected to the Provincial government and later appointed Minister of Reform Institutions and is now Minister of Transport, Mr, Storey Beare, Immediate Past President of the C of C read the ad- dress to Dr. Dymond and presented him with an engraved plaque with the following words: 428; President | Presented to The Honourable Matthew B. Dymond, M.D., Minister of Transport' In sincere appreciation and recogni- tion of distinguished service to the citizens of Port Perry and the People of Ontario. Port Perry Chamber of Commerce October - 1958 Hon. Leslie Frost, premier of Ont. and Hon. Michael Starr, Minister of Labour for Canada were present and each spoke a few words stating their pleasure in being able to join with Port Perryites in making known their | appreciation of Dr. Matt. Dymond's | contribution to our great province. Mr. J. J. Gibson, Reeve, represent- led the Town Council and Mr. Art | Panabaker ,President of the Chamber | of Commerce was Master of Cere- monies. Dr. Dymond, in accepting the hon- our, outlined something of his early days and the path that led to hls present position and paid strong tri- bute to our wonderful country and the splendid opportunities we have before us. During the dinner hour the Dulci- Tones of Oshawa entertained with "Barber Shop Quartettes, Medical Scientists Receive Over $300,000 A broad range of studies in the field of heart and blood vessel diseases will he undertaken by 44 medical scientists named in October by Ontario Heart Foundation to receive over $300,000 in research awards. Major targets of these research studies to be conducted in the twelve months beginning 1st of July, 1958, will be the causes of coronary heart attacks and strokes, biochemical and physiological processes associated with heart failure, high blood pressure, further development of artificial heart-lungs to facilitate '"'dry-field" surgery inside the heart. In announcing the awards Mr, D. W. Ambridge, President, pointed out that the provincial research programme is financed by the Department of 'Health and Welfare in Ottawa, the Depart- ment of Health of the Province of On- tario and through public contributions to the annual Heart Fund appeal. Research Problems are Varied *The 44 medical investigators named recently will conduct their studies in the medical centres of Toronto, Hamil- ton, London, Kingston and Ottawa. They will he concerned with pro- blems of atherosclerosis, the special form of "hardening of the arteries" ing of associated with heart attacks and strokes. Special attention is being given to the part dietary fats may play in this condition, including test- ing of substances that appear to lower the level of fats carried in the body, are also under study. The possible role of hormones, physical exertion, nervous influences and other factors linked to this most widespread cardi- [the Ontario ovascular disorder will also be probed. Continued work will also be done in the field of heart and vascular surgery under the awards. Efforts will be made to expand the use of heart-lung machines, especially in adult patients land in treating a wider variety of heart defects and disorders. Electrocardiography studies of the unborn and infants immediately after birth is being pursued as well as the study of new methods of determining the output of the heart by the use of radio-active isotopes. These research projects are part of a nationwide effort correlated by the National Heart Foundation to which Heart Foundation has made a considerable contribution in leadership and money. Mayor Gifford to Attend Mayor's Conference Mayor Lyman Gifford has been ap- pointed by the Association of Canadian Mayors and Reeves to attend a meet- 100 Canadian Mayors and Reeves to be held at the Federal Civil Defence College at Arnprior. At this conference many of the pro- blems confronting municipalities in their Civil Defence role will be dis- cussed. The conference will be addressed by top level Federal Officers during the 13 and 14, three day meeting to be held Nov. 12, OCKEY- Exhibition Junior 'C Brooklin vs Orillia . Port Perry Arena Sat., Nov. 8, 8.30 p

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