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EOE BAY Ss tls AY eG PAF RE Ct BA al (GM SME AERA 'ERRY STAR zg Anthorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa PORT PERRY, ONT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 1959 $2.00 per year. Single Copy be. Recently Wed in Port Perry 95 ROWLAND .'McEACHERN Port Perry United Church was the scene of a beautiful Thanksgiving wedding on Friday' evening, October 9, when Mary Thelma McEachern, only daughter of Mrs. Lola McEachern was united in marriage with Robert Nelson Rowland, eldest son of Mrs. Charles Rowland and the late' Mr. Charles Rowland, all of Port Perry. The church was appropriately decor- ated with fruit, vegetables, two large baskets of bronze and gold chrysan- themums and two white candelabras. The Reverend E. 8S. Linstead. per- formed the double ring ceremony. The wedding music was played by Mr. Alan Reesor, Mus. Bac., who ac companied Mr. George Mahaffy, who sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Wed-|. ding Prayer." Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr, Archie McEachern, the bride was ra- diant in a full-length gown of hand- clipped chantilly lace. The lace bod- ice featured a softly scalloped neck- line, slightly dropped empress waist- line and tiny sleeves, accentuated by matching elbow-length mittens, The billowing skirt was panels of chantilly lace overlapping a skirt of accordian pleated net. The bride's only jewel- Iry wa a pearl necklace and earrings, a gift from the groom. A band of soft net petals trimmed with seed pearls held her elbow length veil of French silk tulle. She carried a bride's Bible crested with a white gardenia, stephanotis and yellow, feathered carnations, which were also caught by tiny white bows on dainty ribbon streamers, Her attendants, Miss Mary Lea Me- Eachern, cousin of the bride, maid of honour and Miss Donna Samells were identically dressed in street-length gowns of moss green faille taffeta styled on princess' lines with V-neck- lines, ti leeves and a large bow canght Rt the waist in the back. They wore matching mittens, feather head bands and shoes. They carried cas- cades of bronze and gold chrysanthe- mums accented with croton leaves. The tiny twin flower girls, Sandra and Sonya Enge, were exact mina- tures of the bridesmaids, dressed in gold. They carried tiny cascades of bronze and gold chrysanthemums and "croton leaves. Groomsman was Mr. Bruce Mackey, B.A., and ushering was Mr. Foster Rowland, brother of the groom. For the reception in the Sunday School Auditorium, the bride's mo- ther wore a dress of toast peau de soie and chantilly lace. She wore autumn glow and turtle green acces- gories, The groom's mother assisted in a dress of olive green crepe and brown accessories, They both wore corsages of bronze and gold chrysan- themums. For the honeymoon trip to northern points, the bride chose an avocado green wool suit with a large brown beaver collar. She wore brown acces- ories and a corsage of gardenia, ste- phanotis and carnations. The happy couple are making their home in Port Perry. kc ado = Out of town guests were present from Hamilton, Glanford Station, Woodstock, Ingersoll, Markham, Osh- awa, Bethany, Millbrook, Mount Zion and Raglan, Prior to the marriage, the bride was entertained at showers given by Miss | Donna Samells and Miss Mary Len McEachern; and hy Mrs. David Enge.' Lions Club Organized at Brooklin "The inaugural meeting or Charter Night of the newly formed Brooklin Lions Club was held last Friday even- ing in the -I.0.0.F. Hall at Brooklin.' International Officers were present-- District Governor Dr, Jamieson of Coboconk, Deputy District Governor | 'Brent Rickard of Newcastle, District Treasurer John Borrowdale of Osh- awa, Executive Secretary Dalt Higgs of Toronto. Thomas of Cobourg wag "unable to attend. ) Lion Jack Anderson, president of the sponsoring Oshawa Club acted as M.C. Reeve Heron was present and welcomed the new club to the Brook- lin area. During the banquet hour the official presentation of the Charter was made by District Governor Dr. Jamieson. The Charter was accepted by Presi- dent George Ward of Brooklin, Gifts to help launch the newly formed club were presented by representatives of | the many clubs in the District of which nearly all had a showing of members present. Following the banquet there was dancing in the ' Community Hall. Best wishes for every success to the Brooklin Lions! Library Extends Hours The increased activity and circula- tion in the Port Perry Memorial Lib- rary has prompted the Board to in- clude Friday evenings for the conven- fence of the local readers. P.M|. MONDAY cocoon 7:00 to 9:00 TUESDAY ...cccoovien 2:30 to 4:30 7:00 to 9:00 THURSDAY 3:00 to 5:00 FRIDAY © 3:00 to 5:00 . 7:00 to 9:00 SATURDAY ......... 3:00 to 5:00 ' 7:00 to 9:00 Zone Chairman Wib, | Pip Pipe Band to Usher in Santa 'December 12that2p.m. ! The Caledonian Pipe Band of Osh- awa will lead off the Parade which will meet Santa at the edge of Port Perry. To enhance this gala occa- sion there will be a number of decor- "ated floats from various merchants and organizations and about fifteen | majorettes ~ headed by Jean Bright, and maybe a clown or two. | The parade will start at Queen St. West where Hwy. 7A comes in, and | proceed down Queen Street, north on Water St. to the arena, At the Arena Santa will hand out candy with plenty of smiles and Ho! \ Ho's! to the boys and girls. During the afternoon various draws will be made when a basket of groceries will be given to the holders of the lucky number. These lucky numbers will be found on the dodgers which the Port Perry Business men plan to mail out around Dec. 7th. In order to win it is necessary to bring the dodger with you and to present it at time the draw is made. The Chamber of Com- merce are giving awdy some twelve baskets of groceries for this occasion. Come along and bring the family. Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Port Perry held in the Municipal Office on Sat- urday, November 21, 1959 at 10 a.m. { PRESENT--Reeve J. J. Gibson in the Chair, and. Councillors Arthur T. Cox, Irving A. Boyd, Frank Godley and W. T. Harris, i MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of Oct. 31, 1959 and Court of Revision of November 4, 1959 were read and adopted as typed on motion. Carried | LETTER from the Canadian H. W. Gossard Company Ltd. dated Nov. 183, 1959 confirming the new rent of $100. per month but requesting a new lease before Nov. 30th, 19569--and drawing "attention to some minor repairs which they feel are necessary. | The Lease was brought to the at- tention of Councillor W. T. Harris and the repairs to the Town Hall were {left with the Chairman of Property Irving A. Boyd. LETTER from Mr. L, A. Boucher advising that the Resolution of Coun- cil, passed Oct. 31, 1959, transferring $198.22 from maintenance roads to 'maintenance culverts meets with the | approval of the Dept. of Highways. Filed. REPORT by Reeve J. J. Gibson on a deputation composed of himself, Councillor Arthur T. Cox and the y Clerk J. F. Raines, making a trip to the Town of Bradford on November 19, 1959 which has recently changed its status from a Village to a Town. Reeve J. J. Gibson reported that according to the Town of Bradford their reason for changing the status from a Village to a Town was mainly that of prestige, and the possible , chance of being more attractive to "industry. !" The only items of expense that they knew of are the paying of a Mayor and an extra Councillor. Reeve Gibson also reported on hav- ing been shown the blueprints of their new municipal offices at an estimated cost of $150,000.00. PASSING ACCOUNTS -- The fol- lowing statement of accounts be and is hereby authorized for payment-- General Department ............ $27,443.00 Truck and Tractor Ace. ... 33.67 , Public Welfare ......cocorvenene. 10.00 Street' Maintenance Dept, 1,065.05 Property and Parks Dept. . 94.68 Waterworks Department ... 1,485.28 Hydro Department ................ 5,094.20 $35,225.78 Carried. MEMO--That Mr. John Taylor, Lil- la Street, requests that a tree at his driveway which is dead, be cut down. This matter was left for the Chair- man of Property, Irving Boyd. STATEMENT of fines from the Ma- gistrates Office showing Village of Port Perry share of fines for October ag $448.82. LETTER from the Bell Telephone Co. of Canada dated Nov. 17, 1959 re- questing consent for buried cable from | an existing Hydro pole on Rosa St. across the street to the New High | School Extension, as shown on the at- tached plan, Local Firemen Will Sponsor Drive For Muscular Dystrophy For the first time the local fire brigade have undertaken to back the drive for funds for the Muscular Dy- strophy Association. Citizens are asked to keep their eyes open for the containers placed in the various stores to receive donations to this worthwhile cause, More than 80 percent of the money received will go to the research drive for ways and means of combating this tragic disease which attacks children. Your, wholehearted support is re- v - Port Perry Council News - Council approved of 'the said buried cable subject to depth being thirty- six (86) inches below lowest ditch level. LETTER from the Chamber of Commerce, Attent. of Mr. A. Cox "The Port Perry Chamber. of Commerce would like to promote an Electrical Home Decoration Contest for the Christsmas Season. We plan on giv- ing prizes to the best electrically de- corated home and hope to make this an annual event, The Chamber of Commerce nceds your financial assistance in this mat- ter and hoped the Hydro Department would see fit to give us a grant of $100.00 towards this Promotion." Councillor A. T. Cox reported that written approval for this grant has been requested from the Ont, Hydro. MEMO--Mrs, Agnes Garvey asked about the water supply and if tests have been made recently. REPORT by Dr. G. M. Rennie, M. O.H. showing water test as of Nov. 12 1959. Total coliform organisms--O0, and E. coli--0, which indicates that our water supply is good. Samples of the Village Water Sup- ply are also taken periodically for test, by the Ontario Water Resources Commission. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mrs. Agnes Garvey and state that on Nov, 9, 1959 a sample of the Vil- lage 'Water Supply was taken by the Medical Officer of Health for test. We have received a report from the Provincial Government Laboratories which indicates that there is no pollu- tion. LETTER from Canadian Under- writers Association dated Nov. 8, 1950 Re lack of special attention to fire extinguishing equipment for the next few- months of cold weather may re- sult in considerable and unnecessary lass of fire. This matter was left with Mr. Ar- thur Cox, chairman of the Fire De- partment. LETTER from the Ontario Hydro-- dated Nov. 9, 1959--Ontario Hydro is Co-sponsoring with the Ontario School Trustees' and Ratepayers' Assoc., a public speaking contest in all elemen- tary schools of the province for the academic year 1959-1960. It was left with Councillor Arthur Cox to contact the principals of the High & Public Schools and ascertain if they are interested in participating. LETTER from The Municipal World Re change of status from Village to Town and quoting the sections of the Municipal Act governing such a change. LETTER from the Salvation Army drawing to our attention that they do not appear to have received a muni- cipal grant this year from the village of Port Perry. The Clerk was instructed to ack- nowledge the letter from the Salva- tion Army dated Nov. 6, 1959 and stating that their letter has been brought to the attention of Council. Please be assured that the Reeve and Council and the People of this community sincerely appreciate the good work of the Salvation Army. We know that in the past a small grant has been made to the work by this Corporation. We regret that in the wisdom of the Reeve & Council they have found it necessary to discontinue this account because to their know- ledge there does not seem to be any authority for making such a grant. If you can furnish us with proper authority, further consideration will be given to your request, (Continued on back page) Port Perry Launches Infer- Continental Trade Mission fo Russia On Tuesday, November 17th a dele- gation of four poultry specialists from the Union of Soviet Socialists Repub- lies visited Port Perry. The object of their visit was to examine at first hand the breeding farm of Peel's Poultry Farm Ltd. The visitors--Mr. Bagda- nov, Chief Poultry Officer, Moscow; Mr. V. Volkov, Chief Poultry Officer, Russian Republic; Mr. N. Dachnovskij, Director, Ukranian Research Institute; Mr. V. Vasiljev, Operator of Collec- tive State Farm, were accompanied by their interpreter, Mv. H. W. Trevor of the Canada Department of Agriculture as well as Canada Department of Agriculture officials from Ottawa and Toronto. The visitors arrived at the Peel Poultry Farm at approximately 10 a.m. and departed about 3 p.m. The tour of the poultry breeding farm included inspection of broiler testing facilities, experimental laying and breedng pens as well as the new tlarge breeding pen located south of the main offices of Peel's Poultry Farm. + Following a tour of the premises [and facilities, the Russian Delegation i accompanied by some of the Peel staff | and Department of Agriculture escorts enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner at Haugen's Restaurant. They really did enjoy their first experience of eating barbecued chicken. They were not content until they "had examined: re- frigeration systems of holding fresh killed broilers as well as thoroughly checking the system of cooking by the barbecue. the party retired room in Peel's Following dinner, to the conference Poultry Farm offices to discuss the breeding practices in the production of broiler chicks and the prospects of shipping breeding stock to the Soviet Union. To explain some of the prac- tices & facilities utilized in the com- mercial broiler breeding, some color- ed slides taken on the Peel Farm were used. There was a great deal of in- terest shown by the Russian Delega- tion, especiallyd¥y Mr. Dachnovskij re- garding the colored slides. Mr. Zol- kov, a geneticist in the Soviet Union, had a great number of detailed ques- tions to ask of the Peel staff regard- ing breeding practices and the pro- duction of broiler chicks. The Russian Delegation was very favorably impressed with their visit to Canada's largest meat chicken breeding farm. When it came time for the Soviet Delegation to take leave of Peel's Toultry Farm, they showed every indication of being quite inter- ested in buying breeding stock for placement in the Soviet Union. The Russian Delegation presented lapel pins depicting "Sputnik" and the "Moon Satellite" to their hosts at Peel's Poultry Farm Ltd. On Thursday, a telephone call from Ottawa held forth an invitation for Mr. Peel and Dr, D. J. Price, to at- tend a dinner at the Russian Fmbassy in Ottawa, to bid farewell to the Rus- sian Delegation of Poultrymen. The dinner at the Russian Embassy was a memorable experience and portrayed the true hospitality of the Russian people. While at this dinner party, it was disclosed that the Russian Dele- gation will look very favorably toward Canada and Peel's Poultry Farm as a source of breeding stock for the pro- duction of broilers in the Soviet Union. Among the other guests at the Rus- sian Embassy on Friday evening were Dr. Taggart, Deputy Minister of Agri- culture; Dr. Drummond, Chief of Ani- mal Disease Research Institute in Hull, Quebec; Mr. S. C. Barry, Assist- ant Deputy Minister of Agriculture; Mr. G. R. Wilson, Chief of Production Service, Poultry Division; Professor Ross Cavers, Head of the Department "of Poultry Husbandry. Ontario Agri- "cultural College, Guelph; and a num- I'ber of Soviet Embassy officials were hosts. This visit from thé Russian Delega- tion to Canada and the Poultry Indus- try in Canada, has strengthened the faith of a lot of people in the Soviet Union. These delegates were very friendly and anxious to obtain inform- about poultry breeding and to obtain a source of breeding stock from our Canadian breeders. ation -played the wedding music and accom- "Hail Holy Queen Enthroned Above." , with black and white accessories. They i both wore corsage of yellow chrysan- J. J. Gibson Reeve for 1960 - Council And School Board in by Acclamation The annual Town meeting was held in the library with a small turnout of local citizens. Mr. Jack Raines, town clerk called for nominations for the offices of reeve, deputy reeve, three councillors and three members for the Public School Board. Mr. J, J. Gib- son was the only nomination for reeve. Mr. W. T. Harris and Mr. Arthur Cox were nominated for the new office of Deputy Reeve. Mr. Cox declined in writing to accept the office. Nomin- ated to the Council were Mr. Arthur Cox, Irving Boyd, Frank Godley, Robt. Kenny and John Jefford. Of these Mr. Godley and Mr. Jefford declined. In the Public School Board the fol- lowing were nominated, Mi. Wm. Wil- liams, Mr. Howard Hall, Mr. Merlin Dowson and Mr. Robert Kenny. Mr. Kenny declined. This fills all the offices by accla- mation. Mr. J. J. Gibson is entering his fourth term as reeve. The office of Deputy Reeve will be held in Port Perry for the first time. Tom Harris native son of Port Perry having the honour. The Council of the past three years has been returned except that Mr. Robert Kenny takes the place of Mr. Godley who declined the office this year. The Public School Bonrd will be as follows: Bud Sonley, has one year to serve Stan Bruton with one year to serve Bob Archer with one year to serve. Mr, William Williams two years to serve. Mr. Howard Hall and Mr. Merlin Dowson each with two years to serve. After the nominations were com- plete the chairman called upon the reeve and chairmen to give their re- ports of the year's work. Reports of the Public School, Recreation Centre and Port Perry Hospital Board, Dist- rict High School were given. The reeve gave a general survey of the Town's business during 1959 and of his work as member of the County Council. Tom Harris, chairman of Finance gave a fine report on the financial condition of the town, show- ing the town's position to be very se- cure. Mr. Cox gave a splendid re- port of the Hydro in Port Perry and the Fire Department. Mr. Boyd re- ported about town property, especial- ly the new Municipal Office which should be completed early in 1960 at a cost of about $30,000, including fur- nishings. It is anticipated that this building will fill the towns require- ments for many years to come and compares very favourably with other municipal buildings built at much greater expense, in various communi- ties. Wedding BLIGHT - LUKE Yellow and white chrysanthemums on the altars and white moire bows designating the pews formed the set- ting in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Oshawa, Ontario for a wedding at 11 a.m. Saturday, Novem- ber 21st, when Christina Fidelis Luke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Edward J. Luke, Oshawa, was united in marringé with James Thomas Blight, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Blight, of Oshawa, formerly of Port Perry. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Reverend Phillip Coffey. Masters Ted Marchut and Douglas Doyle. { Miss Mary Fagan of Bowmanville. also of Bow- sang "Ave Maria", "Panis and | panied Mr. James Fair, manville, "Benedictus", who Angelicus" Given in marriage by her father, the Serving was Local 4-H Members Do Well at Royal A number of 4-H boys and girls from Ontario County entered their potatoes and grain in the 4-H Seed and Grain Division at the Royal Agri- cultural Winter Fair in Toronto. In the {-T seed potato section the winning entries were: Ist---Bruce Norton, 2nd--Lloyd Johnson, 3rd--Doris Hockley, In the 4-H seed oats Clarement, R. 1 Uxbridge, R. 4 Claremont, R. 1 section for Garry Oats, the winners were: 5Sth-- Gordon Vernon, Port Perry, R. 2, Lith Jack Holliday, Brooklin, 15---Lloyd { Wilson, Uxbridge, R. 2, 17th-----Barry { Hancock, Uxbridge, R. 2. 18th- Doug Batty, Brooklin. i In the 4-H seed oats section for Rodney oats the entry from Ontario County was that of Alex Colville Sunderland, R. 2, which placed 15th There were over sixty entries in the which the Ontario three classes in a ballerina length gown of blossom white Chantilly lace over fail- le; wide panels of silk taffeta were in- set in the fashioned the bustle back bow. The bride wore | skirt, also sides of the long sleeved bodice featured a sabrina neckline. A coronet of rhinestones held her tip veil bordered in embossed lace, and she carried a cas- pink white Carnations. Miss Madeline Mahon of Ajax, Ont., maid of honor, wearing Bermuda rose, and carried of rose pink white; the Diane Mow- bray and Miss Catharine Luke, sister of the bride, both of Oshawa, both wearing mint green, and their flowers finger cade of Aristocrat roses and a cascade chrysanthemums with bridesmaids were Miss were yellow and white chrysanthe- mums. The identical cocktail length gowns worn by all the attendants were styled of silk organza over silk faille, having short sleeved bodices with sa- brina necklines, waistline of skirts were highlighted a wide cummerbund and bustle and the the hooped with bow of matching taffeta, fashioned their mitttens and bow knot Davis Wetmore per- which also headdresses. Mr. formed the duties of best man, and ushering were Mr. Murray Hansel and Mr. Thomas Luke, brother of the birde. Master Edward Luke was ring rings on a bearer and carried the white satin cushion. The reception was held at the Cana- dian Legion Hall, Oshawa, where the bride's mother received the guests | wearing a two-piece ensemble of cin- namon Alaingla with beige cloche hat, and beige and brown acces- woal sories. Assisting was the bridegroom's mother who chose a.grey silk tweed two-piece dress, small white white hat, (Continued on back page) Conty boys and girls competed. The [othe r entries in the classes werd made [hy 1-H boys and girls from all the Provinces of Canada. The boys and rirls from Ontario County who exin hited their potatoes and grain at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair are to be congratulated for their fine showing. Boy, 4, Dies in Frozen Trout Pond Pushing a doll's buggy ahead of hin four-year-old Wayne Smith, of the United Counties Children's Aid Society, crashed through the trout pond at Cadmus and drowned last Thursday. His foster parents, Mr. and Mis Anderson of Cad- mus, trailed him to Brown's Lake, 1000 feet their hy the buggy' award we on a Bruce about from Cadums home, wheel tracks in the snow, The boy's dog was found baking furiously at the hole in the ice, about 50 feet from shore. Port Perry fire department was call ed, and firemen Charles Lown, George Parry the boy's body and William Gibson recovered They applied artifi- cial respiration, but to no avail. It is believed that the boy was in the water about half an hour. Dr. J. A. McArthur, of Blackstock, pronounced the boy dead. OPP constable Pat Cornell, vestigated, said the foster parents had On their return they went into the house, leav- ing the boy playing with the doll bug- gy, which belonged to another ward of the society who lived with them. Mr. Anderson went to call the boy into the about five minutes later and could not find him. They then follow- ed the buggy trail in the snow. who in- been to church with the boy. house OCKEY - Brooklin - PORT PERRY s. Newmarket " rt Perry Arena i 8.00 9 p.m. Te Leda Po Fo Re en Sr Coed al lr TE Te 2 a Peg