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fv bab MR he na wr it Pi HE, REAL Br SH Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURS., DECEMBER 17, 1959 $2.00 per year. Single Copy bc. TRAGEDY STRIKES LOCAL FAMILY Three person drowned when their | car toppled over a retaining wall at Oshawa Harbour and sank in 36 feet of water on Monday, Dec. 14, . © The car was located by an Oshawa skindiver, Raymond W. MacKay, 31, and raised by a crane four hours later. The victims were identified as Harvey Rowe, 61, of R.R. 1, Port Perry, and Judith Claire Wallis, 16, of Port Perry, and her sister, 'Arlene Marie, 16, daughters of Mrs. Jean Wallis, The vehicle was immediately covered with a tarpaulin and taken to an Osha- wa Funeral. Home where the victims were removed. The 1959 yellow car is registered to Harvey Rowe, of R.R. 1, Port Perry. Two boys and a young man on Lake- shore Road about 6.80 'told they saw the car drive around a warning sign that blocks the end of the road and proceed toward the harbor wall, about 100 feet away. Edward Carey, 16 of Lakeshore Rd., said he saw the car's brake lights go on as the vehicel approached the edge of the cement harbor wall." He said he could occupants in the front and back seats of car and heard them seream as it went over the wall, His companions, Frederick Fitz- gerald, 14, and Gerald Robinson, 23, both also of Lakeshore Road, watched the rear red lights of the car as it sank beneath the water. The three ran to their homes to notify the police. pana Oshawa Police Constables Ross Jameson, Gerald Ouelette arrived on the scene about five minutes later and traced tire tracks in the slush to the edge of the retaining wall. Nearly all Oshawa Policemen on duty were sent to the scene and the Oshawa Fire Department was called in, Mr. MacKay located the car on his first dive, and on two subsequent dives sealed the vehicle and attached ropes so. that a construction firm's crane, sent to the scene, could lift the car. The vehicle was located about 20 feet off shore. Thousands of spectators jammed the area after hearing radio reports of the tragedy. Recovery of the death car was hampered by their presence. As the car was lifted from the har- bor, a group of spectators crowded so close to the crane that the operator had to stop his swing to land the ve- hicle. Police finally pushed the crowd back and roped off the area, A Thank You | To You Folk .The Port Perry Fire Brigade report a very generous response to their ap- peal for funds to aid the Muscular Distrophy victims. They wish to thank you all for your contributions to the containers placed in the stores in Port 'Perry and also to say a special word - of praise to Mrs. Barry and her Sun- day School class at the Head Church, Scugog, for their splendid contribution 0. C. Soil and Crop Improvement Assoc. Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Ontario County Soil and Crop Improvement Association was held in the Legion Hall, Uxbridge, on Wednesday Dec. 9th, with approximately 180 farmers in attendeence. ~ The meeting started at 10:46 a.m. with the President, Cliff Ross, Beaverton, in charge, - Reports on the various projects as carried out.in 1969 was discussed by H. L. Fair and various co-operators who took part in the different tests and demonstrations during the year. A very interesting programe was carried out during the yea¥; 168 dif- ferent farmers took an active part in a Crop Improvement project this year. Tests and demonstrations were carried out on a total of 181 acres. A scholarship award was made to Lloyd Wilson, the high judge in the Ontario County Annual Seed Judging Competition, and fo Keith Bacon who was chosen to represent Ontario Coun- 'ty at the Junior Farmer Land Use Tour in August of this year. Mr. Ken Fallis, Field Crop Branch, explained in detail the results of the seed drill survey that was taken last spring in all of the counties of the East Central District of Ontario. Dr. Bert Matthews, Soils Depart- ment, 0.A.C., Guelph, gave a splendid "talk on fartilizers and their economical -| strated that in all cases is was not use. By the use of slides he demon- profitable to apply large amounts of fertilizer even though yields were in- creased, He stated that soil tests were the best way in which to find out the proper analysis and amounts of ferti- lizer to use to give the greatest return per acre. - Mr, George McLaughlin ex- pressed the thanks of the group to Dr. Matthews for his very fine address. Mr. Joe Lanthier, Judge for Ontario County Pasture Competition this year, made some observations: about the competition and he also made some re- commendations for changes in the reg- ulations that he felt would improve the competition another year. The various donors of prizes were present and presented their prizes to the winners of the Pasture Competi-- tion. It was- deelded-to-hold the Annual Seed Fair and Hay Show again this year. The details regarding the place, date and programme was turned over to the 1960 officers and directors. " The delegates to the Annual Soil & Crop Improvement Convention to be held in the Coliseum, Exhibition Park, Toronto, on January 27-80 are Ralph Veitch, Uxbridge; Russell Morrison, Beaverton. Milburn Meek was elected to represent Ontario County on the Provincial Potato Growers' Committee. The election of officers and directors resulted as follows: Hon. President--Clifford Ross, of Beaverton. President--Ralph Veith, Uxbridge 1st Vice--Norman Lehman Claremont 2nd Vice--Russell 'Marrson, Beaverton Sec-Treas.--H. L, Fair. Uxbridge Auditors -- Clarence Armstrong. Ux- bridge, Ted Croxall, Uxbridge. Township Directors-- East Whitby--Elmer Powell Whitby--John Batty Pickering--Norman Lehman Uxbridge--Albert Hockley Scott--Harvey Meek Scugog--Anson Gerrow Reach---Murray Holtby Brock--William Heron Thorah--Russell Morrison Mara--Frank Davis Rama--Lawrence Cooper N Fun-for the whole family is in store | fax plays Jill, John Wayne is Mother on Christmas night when Wayne and | Goose, and Frank Shuster takes the Shuster present their Mother Goose |part of Jack in a new version of pantomime on CBC-TV, Jéan Fair-| Mother Goose, . |* - Port Perry Figure Skating Club A meeting of the Port Perry Figure Skating Club was held Thursday, Dec. 8rd. Three new members were added to the executive. Mrs, Williams, John Ballard, and Joe Fowler. Mr. Gordon Mangie has left the Club to take employment with a Toronto Club. Mr. John Wild was engaged as the Club professional to teach all skaters. Mrs. Williams will be, in charge of "Tests". The ribbon system will be- gin next week, the ribbons will be awarded on skating ability. The skating club wishes to thank the Service Club for a $10.00 donation. Mr. Forder, Port Perry, was the win- ner of the membership draw for the month of November. Another mem- bership draw will be held at the end of December. : New niembers are welcomed to join the Club at any time, ability to skate, size, or age etc. is no barrier. The club has a place for everyone. " There will be no Figure Skating on December 24th or December 31st, Lad Injured Sleigh Riding on Street Six Year Old Kenneth Ballinger received head injuries and severe bruises and abrasions on Saturday morning when he ran into the side of a car while sleigh riding down Elgin Street. Mr. Wm. Hope, RiR. 1 Port Perry, driver of the car, was crossing Elgin street when the lad came rid- ing down the hill, neither was able to stop and the sleigh ran into the front wheel of the car. The youngster was taken to Port Perry Hospital for treatment. Dr. John Diamond attended him. No charges will be laid against the driver of the car. Wins 100 Bushel Corn Club Mr. Lloyd R. Wideman, Stouffville No. 3, was the winner of the Ontario County 100 Bushel Corn Club this year." He had a yield of 106.8 bushels of shelled 15% moisture corn per acre. } In second place was Albert Foster, Claremont 2, with a yield of 105.2 bushels per acre. In third place was Jack Morgan of Claremont, with yield of 97. 2 bushels per acre. 21 farmers took part in the 100 Bushel Corn Club this year. Yield were taken on a three quarter acre plot. Each contestant could use any variety he wished and use any means at his disposal to procure the highest possible yield. The average yield for the 21 contestants was 84.6 bushels per acre. The Club was brought to a conclu- sion with a 100 Bushel Corn Club Ban- quet in the Masonic Hall, Claremont on Friday, December 4th. Mr. Paul Wellman, Claremont, was chairman for the banquet. Mr, H. L. Fair, Agricultural Repre- sentative, announced the prize winners and called on the various donors of cash and merchandise to present their prizes. ; : ~ Mr. Walter. Atkinson presented a splendid set of coloured slides on a recent trip that he and Mrs. Atkinson took to Florida. Mr. Paul Wellman expressed the thanks of those present to Mr. Atkinson for his very fine il- lustrated address. Mr. Jack Morgan extended the ap- preciation of the corn growers to the ladies of the Claremont W.I. for their splendid and also to the donors of the prizes for their co-operation in making the prizes available for the corn club each year, Assistance Due to the recent tragedy within our Community the Port Perry Liong Club will receive any assistance the people of the district wish to give in ald of the Wallis family, Contributions may be. made at Lawrence's Drug Store, Bruton's Drug Store or the Port Perry Star. United Church Evening Auxiliary The Evening Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Fred Crawford on Tues- day evening, Dec. 8. . The meeting opened with the repe- tition of the Aim and Object of the W.M.S. followed by the Lord's Prayer. After the singing of a Christmas carol, Alma Cox led in prayer. Mus. Saunders read a devotional meditation on the subject, "Forgive us our Christ- mages", Alma Cox read the Christmas story from the second chapter of Luke. The worship service was closed with the singing of, "While Shep- | herds Watched", | Shirley Dowson played a piano solo | which everyone enjoyed. The president, Dora Dowson, very capably reviewed the study chapter called, "Adrift". In this chapter the family life of the African native was vividly portrayed. The two great enemies of happy family relationships were described as prostitution and drink. The author concluded that only genuine Christian love could lift Afri- can life and standards. The secretaryf, Joan Lane, called the roll and read the minutes. Twenty- three members 6nd two visitors were | present, | Joan read the list of officers! brought in by the nominating com- | mittee. Doris Williams kindly offer- ed to fill the vacant office of press secretary and Joan Godley was cho- sen as supply secretary. The treasurer, Joan Godley, report- ed a bank balance of $107.96, also a credit for $26.00 for a life member- ship which Helen Bathie and Miriam Price purchased for Mrs. Peel. Dora Dowson read a letter from the Oshawa Presbyterial nominating com- mittee. No action was taken in re- gard to these nominations. The annual Baby Band party was discussed and it was decided to post- pone it until a later date. Hazel Crawford read a letter from the Presbyterial secretary for supplies which listed our supply allocation for the coming year. ! Helen Bathie offered her home for the Janury meeting. The Friendship secretary, Supply secretary, treasurer, and recording secretary all reported that they had annual reports to be filled out. Ar-| rangements were made to meet for! that purpose. ! The newly elected treasurer, Hazel Crawford, was chosen to take care of | life membership for the coming year. | "The sale of baked goods and gifts was well attended at the close of the meeting. As this was the Christmas meeting, | the committee in charge, Dora Dow- son, Alma Cox, and Reta Saunders served the traditional lunch of fruit cake, tea, and coffee. | ll I ! P,P. Lions Club | ' | Christmas Party The Lions Club held their annual Christmas party and Ladies Night at, the Flamingo Restaurant on Monday | evening. A splendid turn out of Lions | and their ladies and visitors enjoyed a fine turkey dinner with turkey provided by J. J. Gibson & Son Ltd. A program of music and other enter- tainment was enjoyed. Santa also, paid a brief visit, with a gift for the ladies. activities end with the Senior Grades Outside Home Hilltop Herald Hi Readers: We're back again after a gruesome week of receiving. exam results. It's a terrible blow to one's ego to find out your not as smart as you thought you were and also that it is a pleas- ant surprise to find, occasionally, that you do know a little. Oh well, stu- dents, it's only about three months until Easter exams! Now to get on with our school activities. Last Wednesday the .Junior and Senior Girls' Basketball Teams were chosen by our P.E. teacher, Miss Smockum and our coach, Mrs. Saun- ders. The team members are: SENIOR TEAM Guards--Gloria Hastings, Marlene Badour, Pat Midgley, Phyllis Warren, Nancy Foster. Forwards -- Donna Collins, Jackie Edwards, Kaye Hastings, Slaine Medd, Jeanne Williams, JUNIOR TEAM Guards--Joan Wilson, Betty Couves, Gloria Miller, Mildred Martyn, Joan Miller, Jerry Dajenais. Forwards--DMarg Terrett, Joan El- ford, Lenore Postill, Heather Saun- ders, Sharon Beare, Pat Bailey, Judy Philip. The teams play their first game on Friday, January 8th at Uxbridge High School. The Boys' Teams have still to be chosen and their try-outs are continu- ing. Last week the Grade 13 boys defeated the Grade 11 boys in a Vol- leyball Game and proved themselves to be the Volleyball Champs of the High School. ' On Monday afternoon the School- Boy Curling Teams competed against each other at the Curling Rink with the following results: ' Ian Beare's rink winners over Reg. Phillip's rink. Chick Carnegie's rink winners over Brian Taylor's rink. Dale Lowcock's rink winners over Bill McMillan's rink. On Tuesday, Miss Chrysler snapped the class pictures for the Year Book which we hope to have out shortly af- ter the Easter Exams. This week's trip to Toronto. They are journey- ing to the Crest Theatre on Wednes- day night to see Shakespeare's play entitled "Macbeth". I guess that's all the news for this week. Jeanne Williams Decorafions Judging of the Christmas Outside Electric Home Decorations will be made as usual on Boxing Day so be sure that your holiday display is turned on and ready when the judges pass your home. Three prizes will be awarded. Money for the prizes is donated by the Port Perry Hydro Electric System and the contest is administered by the Chamber of Com- merce. During the past two years we have had many attractively decorated homes for the holiday season and each year a few more add their ideas until now it is a pleasure to take a little jaunt around town to see these attractive contributions to the fes- tive season. Four people were nominated Thurs- day night to contest a single seat re- mainting open on the Uxbridge Town Council, The four are Stanley Beach, Wilfred Gould, Mrs. Marguerite Chat- terly and Fred Kelland. The other five seats on the Council were all filled by acclamation at an earlier nomination meeting. Mrs. Chatterly had claimed earlier that she had submitted a nomination form at the previous meeting but there had been a deliberate attempt to keep her off the council. She said the form had been inten- tionally misplaced. Town Clerk Del- mas Long, following the origaal meet- ing, accepted another nomination form from her but later refused to sign her qualification papers on the advice of * : Ce the town's solicitor. Four Nominated for Council at - Uxbridge for the Second Time Mrs Chatterly protested this move through her solicitor who wrote to Mr. Long claiming that his client's |appointed delegates to attend the An- nomination had been accepted and that he must sign the papers, However, on advice from the town solicitor Mr. Long refused to sign the papers and arranged for Thursday night's meeting He said there were more than 200 people present at the meeting compared with approximately 60 at the original meeting. Following her nomination, Mrs. Chatterly claimed the entire process was unnecessary because she felt she should be legally entitled to a seat on council. "T am only doing this to confirm my right as a citizen of our commun- ity," she said. Any further action is in the hands of my solicitor." "1888, second son of the late Mr. and Toronto, and two grand children. One Santa Received Warm Welcome Everyone (except the weather man) did their best to make Santa welcome when he paid a visit to Port Perry last Saturday afternoon. Merchants and private citizens alike made a Gala showing in spite of the miserable icy drizzle which the weather man saw fit to dump on the area on that par- ticular day. But in spite of the chilly outward appearances all was warm and rosy in the hearts of the children and older spectators as they watched the gaily decorated floats pass down Queen Street to the Memorial Arena where Santa paused long enough to hand out some 1500 bags of goodies to the children who came to greet him. For such a tremendous task in so short a space of time Santa had many willing hands to help. Mem- bers of the Chamber of Commerce and Port Perry Lions Club were on hand to help in every way to see that each child had a chance to speak to the jolly old saint. A sincere vote of thanks goes out to all those who spent so much time and effort to decorate the floats which are an important centre of in- terest in the parade, and also to those brave members of the bands who man- aged to provide gay marching tunes under most perverse weather. The Caledonia Pipe Band in their kilts and the Pickering Boys and Girls Band provided excellent marching music for the procession. The Pickering band is a Youth project under the guidance of Police Chief Nickling and a great credit to their community. Of particular interest was the float of the Lions Club, representing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Lion Glenn VanCamp with the able assist- ance of Mrs. VanCamp were respon- sible for this attractive float, There were many others and of attractive appearance. If we are to make spe- cial mention the Cancer society, the I.LO.D.E,, the Scouts, the Brownies, the Legion and the Women's Institute all contributed to the success of the parade. Jean Bright and her majorettes and the Brownies marched along with the procession. The local police Chief Cameron had the traffic well under control and all went very well, Twelve hampers of groceries were given out to the holders of lucky numbers. The winners follow: Mrs. Harold Forder Trudi Brown Carol Blythe Mrs. Bealby Mrs, John Richards Mrs. A. Allin Merle VanCamp Santa Claus Mr. J. Aldred Mrs. A. Miller M. Lampton H. Mackey - Murray Spears Obituary MR. ROBERT HALL The funeral of Mr. Robert Hall of Uxbridge was held Saturday in the United Church, Blackstock with in- terment in Union Cemetery Cadmus. Mr. Hall was born in Cartwright in Mrs, Jas. Hall. In 1916 he was mar- ried to Edna Beak, who had been a school teacher at number 1 School and also at Burketon. They lived on the Jas. Hall farm Con, 1, Lot 10 for some time. Of late he had been farming near Goodwood until through failing health was forced to retire, and they moved into Uxbridge this fall. He is survived by his wife and one son, Dr. Jas. E. Hall of West Orange, New Jersey, one brother Floyd of brother Fred predeceased him. The Halls were members of the Presbyter- ian Church, Blackstock when in Cart- wright. Pall-bearers were Mr. Johnston, Goodwood; Earl Dorrell; Harry Van Camp; Will Forder; Earl Bradburn and Lewis Swain. Annual Meeting of North Ontario | Plowmen"s Assoc. The Annual Meeting of the North Ontario Plowmens' Association was held in the Township Hall, Sunderland on Thursday, December 10th with a good attendance. The Association conducted an ex- cellent Plowing Match in 1959 on the farm of Mr. Wilmott Shea, Manilla. There were H2 contestants in the var- ious classes. The following officers were clected for 1960: Hon. President--Ferguson Munro, Blackwater. President---C. Breen, Zephyr. 1st Vice-President--John LI. McDonald of Atherley. 2nd Vice-President--Gordon Ewen, of Uxbridge. Sec.-Treasurer--To be appointed. The President and Secretary were nual Plowmens' Meeting in Toronto on [February 22-23. The Junior Committee was appoint- ed with Russell Morrison, chairman, Don Smith and Clarence Breen. The President, Clarence Breen, was made responsible for finding a location for the 1960 Plowing Match which will be held in Scott Township. The place and date will be announced later. Doll Draw Winners First Prize--Mrs. Michael Hlozan, Jr. Port Perry, Ont.--$50.00 doll. Second Prize--Mr. Lee Sturman, Sea- grave, Ontario--$25.00 doll. Third Prize -- Mr. J. L. Sweetman, Scugog Island. Ont.--$10.00 doll. Congratulations to the winners, and the Women's Hospital Auxiliary thanks everyone who purchased tick- ets for the draw. Our readers will be interested to know that our gross receipts were just over $600, so when expenses are cleared we hope to have a profit of approximately $350. Did You Say Pot Luck? oo Well, that is what "Scugog" Chap- ter I.O.D.E. called their Dec. meet- ing. The Turkey and scalloped po- tatoes were arranged, but the rest was really Pot Luck--and if that is what the word implies, we'd stand for it at least once a week. The community room was festive with Pine and Christmas decorations and the eight small and two buffet tables gay with block and floating candles. At 8 p.m. our Regent Mrs. Storey Beare opened the meeting in the us- ual manner. Many matters of import- ance were dealt with, Hearty con- gratulations to Jimmy Read, winner of our $50.00 Scholarship for highest standing in first two yéars of High School. The English Prize given each year (and won by Marcia Chand- ler) was increased at this meeting to $25.00. Empire Study, by Miss M. Harris was given in her usual clever way. An interesting account was given of Miss M. M. VanCamp's life. She is a Toronto Barrister and President of the Women's Law Association of Ont. Miss VanCamp was born in Black- stock. Added to this, Miss Harris gave a humorous account of, "Why Christmas Card lists Just Can't be Shortened". Accident on Highway 7-12 Two cars collided on Hwy. 7-12 on Saturday night resulting in consider- able damage to both vehicles. One car was driven by Mr, Jim Farmer of Port Perry and the other by Mr. C. Lyons of Leaskdale, north of Ux- bridge. Weather conditions was very bad at the time and the centre line of the road was obliterated, as a re- Mr. Robert Timbers, Mount Albert, is the 1959 Canadian Tractor Plough Champion, He is' a member of the North Ontario Plowmens' Association. | his honoti in Scott Towrship toward the end of January, 1960, sult the cars came too close and elip- ped each other. Jim Farmer's ear suffered n smashed headlight! and the front wheel was driven back into 'tke A Testimonial Banquet will be held in |¢8T» the Uxbridge car left the road, crashed into a pole and was badly smashed. Fortunately no one was injured. 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