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| | \ A A CB A I As fA AON tl Isr SA Rp ain i Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1959 = THE PORT PERRY STAR gzzok $2.00 per year. Single Copy 6c. - Port Perry Council News - Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Port Perry held in the Municipal Office on Aug. 10, 1969 at 7.30 p.m. PRESENT---Reeve J. J. Gibson in the chair and Councillors Irving Boyd, Frank Godley and W. T. Harris. MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of July 27th, 1959 were adopted as read on motion, byt CONNECTING LINK Agreement with the Ontario Dept. of Highways-- Councillor W. T: Harris explained that after making a study of the new proposed agreement, that it would de- finitely be in the best. interest of the Village of Port Perry to sign the agreement since the Dept. of High- ways assume most of the expense with regard to maintenance. Under the Old Agreement the Connecting Link could be turned back to the Munici- pality by giving one year's notice but under the New Agreement, it can be terminated in sixty days. DEBENTURE Issue of $300,000. of 6%, 1-20 Yrs. for the Construction & Equipment of an Addition to the Port Perry High School, The Clerk re- ported on having orders to date for $280,000. of the above issue. : Council instructed the Clerk to con- firm the orders that have been re- ceived and to take them in the order in which they come in. PASSING ACCOUNTS--Or1 motion the statement of accounts totalling $7,090.16 was authorized for payment. Carried. BY-LAW No. 1320 to amend. the Statutory By-law which 'by the pro- visions of Section 131 of The Public Health Act, R.S.0., Chapter 806 is in force in every municipality was mov- ed and seconded, given first and sec- ond readings, signed by the Reeve & Clerk with the seal of the Corporation affixed thereto and to be sent in for approval by the Minister of Health, REQUEST for Tile in Ditch by Mrs. B. Cliff--The Clerk was instructed to advise Mrs. Cliff that: Council has received a request to tile the ditch in front of her property but until the road programme hag been completed, it will not be possible to determine if further funds are available for tiling: this year. : If at all possible, .Council will. en- deavour to comply with your request but failing to do so, please submit your request as soon as possible after the first of the year so that it can be included in the budget for 1960. PROPOSED BUILDING of TRIPP CONSTRUCTION--The Clerk was in- structed to write Tripp Construction a3 follows:--The Reeve and Council 'have directed me to call to your atten- tion paragraph lettered C of your of- fer to purchase made to the Corp. of Port Perry under date of May: 11/57. " Quote: * @ : "Tripp Construction Ltd., will, with- in two years, erect on the herein des- cribed lands, a building having an ap- proximate value of $380,000. with spe- cifications acceptable to the Munici- pal Corporation Building Inspector and" which the Inspector certifies, " when completed will have such a value". . More than two years has elapsed since this contract was signed and while we understand that you are ne- gotiating to erect the required build- ~ ing, it ig believed that some concrete steps should now be taken to complete your contract since it was a very im- portant consideration in the sale of the property. £4 ACCOUNT of Fred O.-Kime & Co. Re Raymond E. Ireland Est. for 1,647 Cu. yds. of gravel at .79¢ and in the amount of $1,222.13, The Clerk was ol )) instructed to acknowledge the letter no from Fred O. Kime & Co. and to state that the records handed into the mu- nicipal office indicate only 1,623 cu. yds. of gravel, LETTER from Mr. C, E. Crease of the Ontario Hydro at Barrie, Re; Ser- vicing and Verifying of Meters, This matter was left for the attention of Councillor A. T, Cox to compare costs, LETTER from Mr. Arthur Every requesting water service as the Build- ing Inspector requires him to install a flush toilet in his new house, The Clerk was instructed to advise Mr, Every that the Corporation is unable to construct a water main to service his property this year but will en- -J deavour to include it in an extension "for early next year. The Clerk was Instructed to advise Messrs, Russell Mapes & G. T, Tay- lor that Council regrét having to re- turn their deposits for water service in the amounts of $60.00 each ag they are unable to provide for any further water main extensions this year. LETTER {rom the Dept. of Trans- port Re: Regulations under the High- way Traffic Act respecting Stop Signs and giving the requirements which must be met by Aug. 81/61. Council decided that a program should be started next year and in- cluded in the budget. LETTER from the Village of Swan- sea (Re: Fire, Truck for sale. This matter was left for the Chairman of the Fire Department. LETTER from the Department of ture By-Law No. 1317 in the amount of $6,000. subject to certain conditions. LETTER from the Chamber of Commerce thanking them for their letter of July 27, 1959 and stating that Mr. Hastings has been requested to prepare a plan of numbering for the Village of Port Perry and you will be informed when this has been complet- ed. The Reeve and Council are pre- pared to pass a by-law to facilitate a system of numbering. Since Queen Street in Port Perry is part of a Provincial Highway Sys- tem, no traffic light or highway re- gulations can be impounded by this Council wthout the approval of the Department of Highways for their ap- proval and you will be further jin- formed. 'In the meantime the local police have been requested to check motorists who fail to obey the stop signs at this intersection. : BUILDING PERMITS Discussed-- and it was decided that for the time being, 'the Clerk should issue the Building Permits under the instruc- tion of the Building Inspector, Mr. Edward Weeden. HYDRO Grants for Mrs. Wm. Wal- ker and Mr. A, M. Lawrence Re change from two to three wire ser- vice, approved by Council. ADJOURN -- On Motion Council adjourned. Carried. een Fire Destroys the Home of Gordon Cumming On Saturday, evening Aug. 1st the home of Mr, Gordon Cumming at Ep- som was destroyed by Fire while he was out visiting with a neighbour, A passerby noticed the evidence of fire tnd 'help was soon on its way. Al- though the response of the Fire bri- gades from Reach, Uxbridge and Scott townships was prompt the blaze was so far advanced before it wag re- ported that it was impossible to save the house. - The weather had turned quite cool on Saturday, and Mr. Cumming had started a fire in the kitchen stove, It is thought that the fire may have started from overheated stove pipes. Mr. Cumming operates a turkey farm at Epsom. Wiener and Corn Roast on Platten Island On Saturday evening, Aug. 8th, 1959. A Weiner and Corn Roast was put on for all the children on Platten Island, by the Islands good friends Mr. and Mrs, W. G. Hunter, which wag held on their front lawn, There were over sixty children pre- sent and they had the time of their lives, Weiners, Corn, Pop and Ice Cream was looked after by the good ladies and gentlemen of the Rate- payers Association which consists of the following--Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs, Spence, Mrs, Mahony, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Horne, Mr, Pollard and Mr, E, Clark, And a hearty vote of thanks goes to Mr. and Mrs, W. G, Hunter also the committee, mentioned above by all present singing that old fav- ourite song "For they are Jolly Good Fellows" and three cheers and a tiger. Later on in the evening a teen-age dance was given on their Patio and it certainly made your heart feel good to see them have such a wonderful time. On Saturday, Aug, 16th a social will be held at Mr, J. H..Horne's Cottage (KEN4ROY COT- TAGE) from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m, We would like to see all cottagers come |Crop Improvement Highways, Toronto, giving approval | to the Supplementary Road Expendi- | , Association : The Ontario County Soil and Crop Improvement Association held four very successful meetings 'during the past week at the various co-operative grain test plots in the county. On Friday, July 24th, a meeting was held at the farm of Mr. Frank Davis, Brechin. Mr. Davis has four varieties of oats on test with an acre of each variety. Mr. Ken Fallis, Field Crops Branch, Toronto, was the guest speaker at this meeting. On Monday, July 27th, a meeting was held at the rod row test plots on the farm of Mr: Clifford Ross, Bea- verton, R.'1, Dr, D; N, Huntley, head of the Field Husbandry Department, Ontario Agricultural College, was the guest speaker. . Mr. J. Tanner, Field Husbandry Department, Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, was the guest speaker at the meetings at the rod row test plots at. the farm of Mr. Frank Carson, Claremont, on Tuesday, July 28th and at the Port Perry High School, on Wednesday, July 29th. Each variety of oats and barley grown in the various test plots was described and the good and weak points of each pointed out. There was a good representation of farmers at each meeting to see the plots and to hear the guest speakers. Some 60 4-H grain and potato club boys and girls also attended one or more of these meetings, Mr. H. L, Fair, Agricultural Rep- resentative, Uxbridge, showed two general interest films at each meet- ing following the field visits to the plots, The rod row test plots are the co- operative effort of the 0.A.C., Guelph, the farmer who has the plots on his farm, and the Ontario Department of Agriculture, Uxbridge. "Mr. Clifford G. Ross, President of the Ontario County Soil and Crop Improvement . Association, was in charge of the meetings. He thanked all who had helped in any way with the plots or the meetings for their splendid co-operation. Dr. Bowles 95 Years Young, August 17th Mr, and Mrs. Richard Bowles and family, Kirkland Lake, spent the week-end with the Bowles families and called on other friends. Sunday a family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bowles in honour of Dr. R. P. Bowles, who will be 95 years young on Aug. 17. Heartiest congratulations Mr. Bowles. There were twenty-four present at the United Church W.A. meeting in the home of Mrs. Fred Cowling Tues. evening, July 28. In the absence of the President due to illness in her family, and the Vice President away on holidays, Mrs. Percy VanCamp presided. Meeting opened with the Them Song and Lord's Prayer. Roll call was "My Birthstone and month of Birth, After the customary reports consid- erable business was dealt with. A committee was appointed to work with the Choir Leader in trying to secure more members for choir. The Devotional was in charge of Mrs. Russel Mountjoy who read Psa, 90, gave a paper on "The Dignity of Toil" speaking of Jesus sharing the common tasks, manual labor is honest find linked with God, and led in pray- er. . Rev, P. Romeril gave an address on Our Queen and what she repre- sents in the British Empire. He com- pared her with the Queen Elizabeth 18t of 400 years ago and some others of the Royal Family of the interven- ing years. The present Elizabeth Is a Queen of the common people. Life in the British Isles would be very dull but for Royalty and what it stands for. England has borne the brunt of two world wars, hence her patience and understanding in negotiating with other nations Queen Elizabeth's ex- emplary life has restored Royalty to an honoured place in the peoples esti- mation." Meeting closed with the Queen and W.A. Benediction after which a deli- cious lunch svas 'served by Mrs, Cow- ling and her group and a social hour enjoyed, The, Town and Country Couples Club thet at the home of Mr. and Mra. Harold McLaughlin Wednesday even- ing for an outdoor gathering. There were eleven couples and one visitor present. A diseussion concering the and get 'hequainted with each other. (Continued on back page) of Reach Councils Ex-Reeves, Town. chip employees and their ladies met at Dundrennan Farm to honor Mr. Grant Christie, retiring Clerk-Treas. Reeve Howard McMillan was Mas- ter of ceremonies. Mrs, Russell Rodd, Greenbank and Mrs, Doupe, Seattle, Washington, gave several very fine readings. Mr, ad Mrs. Christie were asked to take chairs in the centre of the lovely big living room and Mrs. Christie was presented with a cors- age. Mr. Howard McMillan read the address, Mr. Christie was presented with a reclining chair and Mrs. Christie a bouquet of red roses. Both expressed their appréciation for the lovely gifts. Mr. McMillan called upon former reeves and members of the present Council, Mr. Roy Scott and Clerk- Treas, Mr. Gibson for speeches. All paid tribute to Mr. Christie for his kindly advice and council over the years. Mr.. Christie entered Municipal work in 1926 and continued until elec- ted Warden of the County in 1934, He has been Clerk-Treasurer for ten years. A delicious lunch was served and a very happy social time was enjoyed. (Address) Dear Grant: We, your friends and members of Council have gathered here to pay respect to you. For some ten years you have served (Reach Township faithfully in the position of Clerk. You have lived for the job and given it all your time and talents. We want you to know that we appreciate your excellent work. Your understanding of Township problems, your unfailing friendliness and your patience with new council- men, and your untiring devotion to duty have not gone unrecognized by us. You have excelled in the collec- tion of taxes and Jacked after the township business ag only an expert could. Consequently the township Is recognized to be in a good position financially. Now the time has come for your retirement. are glad to know that you are here to help out when needed with your knowledge and good common sense. Hoping that you will enjoy your freedom, and thus to help you, we ore presenting you with this gift and we hope that you will find it comfort- able. May you enjoy many happy hours of relaxation. Members of the Council: | Howard McMillan Edward Oyler Russell Rodd Earl Martyn Allan Crosier Results of Field Crop Competition The field crop competition conduct- ed by the Cartwright Agricultural So- ciety in connection with Blackstock Fair was judged on July 29th. Mr. Russell Morrison of Beaverton was the judge. The prize winners in or- der of standing were: Harold Swain, Nestleton; Glenn Larmer, Nestleton; Harry McLaughlin, Nestleton; Roy Werry, Burketon; Lawrence McLaugh. lin, Nestleton; Roy McLaughlin, Nes- tleton; John Carnaghan, Blackstock; Arneld Taylor, Nestleton; Ralph Lar- mer, Nestleton; Walter Wright, Nes- tleton. In order to qualify for their prizes these contestants must show either a bushel or a sheaf in the grain class at Blackstock Fair on August 29th, ' Mr. Morrison comented that all the good, The score sheet showed a dif- ference of only ten points between first and last entries, Hospital Report For July # We also wish to take this oppor- tunity of thanking the Scugdég Chap- gift 'of a Hoyer Lift, care of our patients, We will miss you but] fields . entered this year were very. This Year to month Date Admissions ................ 81 629 Patient Days .......... 613 8994 Out patients Treated 61 226 X-Rays Taken ............ 23 176 ter, of the 1.0.D.E. for their gener- ous donation to the hospital in the This lift is a piece of equipment Which is of great asgistance to the staff in the nursing Honour Mr. Grant Christie On Retirement From Twp. Office Last Thursday evening the members » LE PTT TTY TT ¥ - Obituary MINNIE BARTLEY Minnie Bartley died Friday, July 24th, 1959, at' Community Hospital, Port Perry, after suffering several heart attacks. Wife of the late Thomas Bartley, Port Perry, she was born in Green- bank, Ont,, March 25, 1881. She was the daughter of thé late William Wildman, married Thomas Bartley in 1900 and settled on the Wildman homestead, and retired to Port Perry twelve years ago. She is servived by Pearl Lambert, Toronto, Mary Beals, Florida, Ethel Willard, Port Perry, Nelson Bartley, Rockford, Ill, Georgena McLaughlin, Port Perry, & Allan Bartley at home. In addition she is survived by 14 Grandchildren, 13 great grandchild- ren and two brothers, Edward Wild- man, Whitby and Richard Wildman, Carnegie, Okla, She was predeceased by sisters Maggie Kight, Mary Corbman, Nellie Spence, Agnes Pace, Edith Yates and John Duke Wildman. Services were held at McDermott- Panabaker funeral home Port Perry on July 27th, Pallbearers were John Orde, Jack McMasters, Ed Storry, Bob Midgley, Balph McNenly, Clair Me- Nenly. Interment at the Bethel Ce- metery, Greenbank. Rev. Dr. Arm- strong conducted the services. Obituary MRS. CARRIE GORRILI, Mrs. Carrie Luella Gorrill died af- ter a long illness in Community Me- morial Hospital, Port Perry, on Sat- urday, June 27th. She was prede- ceased by her husband Samuel Dun- can Gorrill in 1966; also by a sister Elsie and a brother Cecil. She is survived by her two daugh- ters Mre. Ross Wallace (Hilda) and Mrs. Jay Gibson (Hazel) both of Port Perry; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Surviving also are her two sisters Mrs, Perc Gillard (Rosella) and Mrs. "Art Burrows (Alma) both of Toronto. Funeral Service was held from McDermott-Panabaker Funeral Chap- el with Rev. Braham officiating. In- terment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert Ontario. HIGH SCHOOL Debenture Issue SUBSCRIBED AS SHOWN The (Reeve and Councillors of the Corporation of Port Perry wish to thank the people of the district for the excellent response in subscribing the new debenture issue for enlarg- ing the present Port Perry High School. At the time of writing (Wednes- day) less than $20,000 remained .un- subscribed. It is not likely that it will be long before this is algo taken up. . --$300,000 $280,000-- --=$260,000 --$200,000 --$160,000 --$100,000 --$60,000 Ethel Wildman and Brothers Frank, Wedding CHARLTON - READER This summer the whole of Scugog has had a share of celebrating its weddings of Island girls and boys. The latest one came Aug. 1, when Constance Reader, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Earl Reader was united in marriage in Grace United Church, with Mr. Clifford Charlton, son of Mr, A, and the late Mrs. Charlton of Oshawa, with Rev. J. K. Braham of- ficiating, The bride looked very lovely in white taffeta trimmed with chantilly lace and variegated sequins. The fitted bodice with wide neck-line and long, tight sleeves, pointed over hand, topped the floor-length skirt with short train. The fullness was accen- tuated at the sides. The whole skirt being over a hoop skirt and net skirt in Elizabethan style. The fourfold finger-tip veil clung to a crown de- sign head-dress which was trimmed with lace, varfegated sequins and seed pearls to match the gown. Connie carried a cascade of red roses, white freesias and ivy tied with white bows. The bride was attended by Mrs, Robt. Edgar of Oshawa and the bride's sister, Lynda of Scugog. Both girls wore cocktail length gowns of white flowered organza over net and blue taffeta with rosette and stream- er trim. Like the bride's these gowns featured fitted bodice with fullness of skirt accented on the sides. White shoes, blue gloves and blue braided head-bands with pearls and brilliants completed the costumes. Each girl curried a nosegay of pink and white chrysanthemums tied with pink bows. The bride-groom was attended by Mr. Allan Cobel of Oshawa. The usher was Gilbert Reader, a brother of the bride, The bride's mother wore a 2-piece dress of med. blue silk with pink ac- cessories and corsage of rose-buds in cascade formation like the bride's. The bride was honoured by the presence of three grandparents. Following the ceremony and the Lappy picture making by many cam- era enthusiasts the bridal party went to Port Perry for photos and the guests to the Head Memorial Church where members of the W.A. were well prepared for their first experience of catering for a wedding reception. After a most delightful lunch and pet-together, all dispersed to the bride's home for a glimpse of the gifts, review of ponies and a fare- well to the happy couple. For travelling the bride wore black taffeta, with corsage of pink carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Charlton left for a motor trip to the southern states of Virginia, Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Upon their return they will re- side in Oshawa, Guests were present from Montreal, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Taunton, Bar- rie and Port Perry. Prince Albert Our regular minister Rev. FE. S. Linstead was back in the pulpit on Sunday after his vacation. Mrs. Sarjantson, Mr. and Mts. F. Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. LL. Hunter were guests at the Lee - Faux wedding in the Presbyterian Church at Wick on Aug, 1. On same date Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Snelgrove and Mr, and Mrs, W. Vance were guests at the Tummonds-Birkett wedding in Port Perry United Church. Recent week-end company with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Davidson Jr. and family included her father Mr. St. Martin, Sudbury, Mr. and Mrs. Flindall and Mr. and Mrs. Kubenz all of Toronto. Mrs. G. Plaunt, Reaboro, Mrs, L. Devitt, Oshawa, joined with Mrs. H. Jeffrey, Mrs. A. Brown and Mrs. L. and white organza over white net and | white accessories and: Wedding DOLSON' - WARD On Saturday, July 26th, 1969, Rev. Dr. Ernest Hunter officiated in Trin- ity United Church, Toronto for the marirage of Marie Louise Ward, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Dolson of Brampton, The bride wore a gown of pale blue, with small white hat and veiling set with rhinestones and a corsage of or- chids and small pink rosebuds. Mrs. Harold Kerry of Port Perry, sister of the bride was matron of honor, and wore blue flowered sheer over taffeta, with matching hat and corsage of pink rosebuds. Myr. Harold Kerry was best man. At the reception held in the British Columbia room at the (Royal York Ho- tel, about sixty guests sat down to a full course dinner. Dr. Hunter proposed the toast to the bride and the groom responded with a few well chosen words. He then called ow Mr. Harold Kerry, Mr. Frank Dolson, Mr. Joe Ward and Mr. Searle Clark. Later the happy couple left on a trip to points north. For travelling the bride wore a silk suit of Cina- mon brown with beige feather hat and matching accessories, On their return they will take up residence in Brampton. Wedding GARLICK - FRISE Seagrave United Church tastefully decorated with baskets of Pink glddi- olas and white Mums was the scene of a happy occasion when Alma Nor- een, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Frise became the bride of William Garlick, son of Mrs. G. Garlick, and the late Mr. Garlick. The pastor, Rev. E. McNeil officiated at the ceremony. Rev. I. G. Perkins of Donlands United Church, Toronto, also took part in the ceremony. The wedding music was provided by Mrs. Percy Pirie, accompanied by her hus- band, Mr. Pirie, who sang the "Lord's Prayer" and during the signing of the register, "O Promise Me", The bride, given in marriage by her brother-in-law was attired in white silk brocade bombazine, floor length, with scalloped neckline, wear- ing a finger tip veil. She earried a white bible topped with sweet heart roses and fern. Attending the bride was Miss Ilene King of Toronto, gowned in Autumn sreen taffeta, floor length, carrying a cascade of yellow and bronze mums. The groom was supported by his friend," Mr. Leonard Alcock of Tor- onto. The ushers were Mr. Wesley Tresch of New Jersey, and Mr. Bob Hallman of Toronto, hoth nephews of the bride and groom. . The reception was held in the church parlors with about 90 guests attending. The bride's sister received the guests wearing powder blue with matching hat, and a corsage of sweet heart roses. The groom's mother wore Delphinium blue navy accessor- ies, with a corsage of yellow roses. Later in the evening the happy couple left on a honeymoon to north- crn Ontario, the bride travelling in a white ensemble, with turquoise ac- cessories. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Garlick will reside in Toronto. 26th Annual School For Leaders The 26th Annual School for Leaders arranged by the United Church W.M.S. will meet at the Ontario Ladies' College, Whitby, on August. 17th to 21st. This is a school for Beacock and their families for the annual get-to-gether. i Congratulations to Mr. and Mra, Wm. Fitze (nee Harper) upon .their' recent marriage, Mr. and Mrs, W. Heayn and family (Rev. Chas. and Mrs. Clarke, Guelph. Mr. John Keizebrink and daughter Miss Ina Keizebrink have returned from a week's vocation with relatives in Illinois. Lt Mr. Vincent Groupe and older son David of N.J., U.S.A, spent a few days last week with his mother Mrs, A. V. Groupe. Mr. and Mrs, S. Foster of Oakville visited Mrs. Luke on Civic Holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm: Doupe of Belle- view, Washington, U.8.A, visited most of last week with Mr, and Mrs. 8. Oyler, spent the week-end with his sister | leaders and young women, 16 years of age and over, to get inspiration, leadership training, a better under- standing of the work of our Society, and to develop deeper devotion to the total Mission of the Church, Registration will be at 3 p.m., on Monday, August 17th, with all day sessions until Friday noon. The new Dean of the School is Mrs. A. M. Stewart, and the receptionist is Mrs. Mrs. Lincoln Elliott, Bible study for women on "The Life and Work of Jesus" will be in charge of Mrs. W, F, Young. Special speaker on Tuesday evening will be Mrs. Emest Long, D.D,, President of the Dominion Board, .\W.M.S. On Wednesday, 2 to 8 pm., a panel on new Women's Organizations will be fn charge of Migs Anne Ward and (Continued on page Four) will be of interest to both W.M.S. and W.A. members, \ paid George Ward of Utica, to Thomas - ow SO eT Sr Fy WL he