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Port Perry Star (1907-), 24 Dec 1959, p. 3

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iat obs .. the following statement of acounts . for the work. Thompson had 748, James Brooks' 662 Memb #8 Woah Newrepe Association - THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE Nat By ¥ SEA SRA LL I UN RE nV sf Fob (ROS AE AGN Tau SA pp 5s ¥ Ce BD Thursday, December 24th, 1959 - Port Perry Council News - Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Port Perry held in the Municipal Office on Satur- day, December 19, 1959, at 10 a.m. PRESENT---Reeve J. J. Gibson and Councillors Arthur T, Cox, F. Godley, W. T, Harris and Irving A. Boyd. The Minutes of a Regular Meeting of December bth, 1959 were adopted as typed on motion. CONTRACT with Police Depart- ment held over for another 'meeting. INSURANCE on Wells No. 1 and 2 discussed-- Council decided not to put insurance on Well No, 1 as the 'rates are high and it would only cover cases such as being hit by lightning or storm damage and whereas Well No. 2 is covered by insurance by the O0.W.R.C. PASSING ACCOUNTS--On motion were authorized for payment: General Department ........$22,805.07 Street Maintenance ........ 263.60 Truck & Tractor Account 19.85 Property and Parks ........ - 94.62 Public Welfare .................. 86.00 High School Debenture Account By-law No. IBM Nimmo 300,097.50 Waterworks Department. 181.87 Hydro Department ............ 18,291.49 $341,789.00 Carried. LETTER from the Salvation Army with official receipt for the $10.00 grant and thanking Council for their support. Filed. - MEMO--Phone call from O.W.R.C. stating that the motor at Well No. 2 will be pulled out Friday, December 18, 1959 and will be put back on Mon- day or Tuesday, December 21st or 22nd, 1959. : The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. R. E. Sims, the Engineer who is acting for the Municipality to see if there ig any guarantee on the motor as it was only installed only two years ago and to also draw this mat- ter to the attention of Railway Power and Engineering who had the contract RESOLUTION--That the Accounts of Harry DeShane and Mervin DeNure for the Annual Town Fire Inspections be paid at: Harry DeShane, 7 hrs, at $2.00 pr. hr. Mervin DeNure, 9 hrs. at $2.00 pr. hr. Carried. LETTER from the 'Pedlar People Ltd. and stating that they are turn- ing our inquiry over to Mr. Bill Swin- ton for further information and then if possible, will forward a quotation on the required material for the roof of the water tank. Filed. now administered by the Department Transport dated December 14, 1059 and stating that "no change need be made in By-law No. 1217 of the Vill- age of Port Perry, designating through highways, in order to auth- orize the replacement of stop signs by yleld right-of-way signs. It will, however, be necessary that the erection of any yield right-of-way sign be authorized by by-law. I am enclosing a draft form of by-law for this purpose, and you will note that it is so designed that the exact loca- tion of each such sign must be des- cribed." Council decided to hold this matter over and have the Chief of Police and Road Committee bring in a report with their recommendations regard- ing any changes of stop signs to yield right-of-way signs, RESOLUTION from Town of Til- bury--"We Sincerely believe our re- solution is self explanatory and should you concur would appreciate your en- dorsement and representation to Prime Minister Leslie M. Frost and your local member. May we be pri- vileged with your comments and de- cision." The Resolution Follows: MOVED by Councillor St. Denis and seconded by Councillor Burton, THAT Whereas, Provincial aid to Municipalities for establishment of Arenas and Community Centres as of Agriculture is limited to a percent- age of 25 per centum or. a maximum of $5,000.00 for Arenas and $5,000.00 for Community Halls, And Whereas, Provincial aid to Arena and Community Halls construc- ted on Class "A" Fair Grounds re: ceive assistance to a maximum of $40,000.00. AND Whereas, the Municipal Cor- poration of the Town of Tilbury be- lieve the assistance unequitable to Communities unable to qualify with Class "A" Fairs, AND Whereas, in the opinion of the Council of the Town of Tilbury that the health and welfare of the fu- ture Citizens of the Province is equal- ly important as the promotion of Agriculture. AND Whereas, the cost of construc- tion of Arenas and Community Halls has materially increased. THEREFORE be it RESOLVED: -- 1. THAT Prime Minister Leslie M. Frost, Q.C. of the Province of Ontario be petitioned to revise the grant sys- tem applying to Arenas and Commun- ity Halls to enable all Municipalities to share equitable in Government as- sistance. - 2. THAT grants to arenas be increas- ed 50% and a maximum of $25,000.00 maximum of $15,000.00. RESOLUTION-- That we support the resolution of the Town of Tilbury requesting increased Provinicial grants for Community Centres, Carried. LETTER from The Dept. -of Muni- cipal Affairs dated December 14, 1959 Re Grant in the amount of $16.00 under The Fire Departments Act. Filed. MEMO--Mrs. Rachel Storry--Hy- dro Service -- This matter was left with Councillor Arthur T. Cox as the present service is only 25 amp. LETTER from The Bell Telephone Company of Canada requesting Per- mission for buried and aerial cable, poles and anchors at several loca- tions within the Village of Port Perry as shown on the attached sketches. This matter was left with the Chair- man of Property to investigate and then give the necessay approval if found in order. TENDERS for Garbage Contract and Dog Controller held over until next meeting, POLICE REPORT of Deceniber 7, 1959 and signed R, J. Cameron, Chief Constable and stating that the Dept. is operating very efficiently and giv- ing the occurrences for the month of November. LETTER from Mr. Robert Vernon dated December 17, 1959 requesting his dog compound payment to be re- turned. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Robert Vernon as: follows: "Your request for the return of your impounding fees has been con- sidered by Council. - Council do not question the circum- stances set out in your letter but do not feel that they can interfere with the Dog Controller carrying out his duties in accordance with the Village By-Law. Many Municipalities dre having dif- ficulty in enforcing dog control and Council have had many complaints of dogs running at large. They have been pressing the Dog Controller at times to enforce the by-law and some degree of control has been maintained in Port Perry but no doubt it could be improved. The Dog Controller has been asked to continue his efforts in picking up any dogs running at large. He had no way of knowing the cir- cumstances relating to your dog and Council do not think that they can make any exception in your case as much as they would like to do so." PAYMENT of Fees to Dog Control- ler Discussed -- The Clerk was in- structed to pay Three Dollars ($3.00) for each dog picked up and that the dog controller be permitted to retain the fees charged in connection with each dog impounded. LETTER from the Department of and Community Halls 650% and a Meeting Adjourned. Dis trict " ELECTIONS REMOVE WOMEN FROM CIVIC OFFICES IN TOWNSHIP ea ! BROOKLIN -- The election returns in Whitby Township show another municipality in the district will be without a woman representative on the council this year. Pickering Township defeated the two women members of the 1969 council and in Whitby Town- ship the election results showed a close count between a man and a woman for the office of reeve The woman was defeated. Mrs. Myrtle Lovelock after four years on the council will not be on the Whitby Township council this year. She was the first woman in the history of Whitby Township council to sit on Council. This year she ran for the office of reeve. Reeve William Heron defeated Mrs. Lovelock by a 19 vote margin, Heron 631, Lovelock 612. Deputy Reeve H. Down was elected by acclamation. Council, three be elected to: Frank and Gordon McMahan 478. Walter Mittler received 882 votes and Donald Wick 818. School Area Board two to be elected. Hugh Ormiston 404 and Mrs. Winni- fred MacKenzie 286 while Morton Mosser received 168 votes. 'In spite of the rain and slippery roads about one third of the 8276 eligible voters turned out to polls in Whitby Township last Saturday. REJECT PROPOSED $150,000 ARENA AT WHITBY 4 The town of Whitby turned down, by a large majority, a planned $160, 000 building project for their artificial Doing famous "Dunlops" in addition to a Junior entry and three minor entries. Officials hoped to install a heating system for the convenience of patrons. Plans had already been drafter prior to the vote. It was hoped to increase the seating capacity from its present 949 to 1800. The seats were to be similar to those in Maple Leaf Gar: dens. Additional standing room space was to be allowed for 1200 persons. The new ice surface would have been expanded to 190 by 86 feet, the same as the Gardens. Also included in the plans were more players' rooms for the accommodation of minor hockey teams. Mr. Irwin, chairman of the arena com- mission, feels that the town has out- grown it arena facilities. NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED LINDSAY--District 2 of the Nurs- ing Homes Association of Ontario is to be divided into two new groups to be known as District 2 and District 2A. 3 This was decided at a meeting of nursing homes administrators here this week--the first meeting of fts kind ever held in this area. The future District 2 will comprise Victoria, Haliburton, - Peterborough, Northumberland and Durham Counties while 2A will cover Halton, Peel and Ontario counties. . About 20 administrators attending the meeting of the newly formed or- ganization which is designed, among other things, to raise the standard of nursing homes in the province, The association's constitution was adopted at a meeting in Toronto last place next month in Peterborough. The date and venue have not yet been an- nounced. UXBRIDGE DOG PROBLEM ACUTE "COUNCIL MEMBERS CONCERNED The dog population in Uxbridge came to the fore several times during council's regular meeting Tuesday night. The meeting, held in the Coun- cil chambers in the Municipal Build- ings was chaired by His Worship Mayor W. S. Hochberg with all mem- bers of Council present. During the correspondence, Clerk Delmas Long stated that sale of dog tags amounted to 657 males and three females which was the result of a let- ter sent out to known dog owners by the town solicitor. Approximately 10 persons also reported they no longer owned dogs Mr. Long said. Two other letters were also concern- ed with dogs. Mr. N. Alexander, sec.- treasurer of the Public School Board, notified council that dogs at the school were a problem, with two children re- ported to have been attacked. Mr. A. Kelly, Reach street, Uxbridge, also said in a letter that dogs were a pro- blem in that area of the town and sug- gested that the dog license be raised to $10, to eliminate some of the dogs and also to provide added revenue for the town to be able to pay a dog catcher and therefore eliminate strays or untaged dogs, Council instructed Mr. Long to write a letter to Mr. Kelly and advise him the Ontario Municipal Board will not allow any municipality to charge $10 for dog licenses. Members also said they believd the town police should spring. fce arena, It is the home of the The next district 2 meeting will take do something about the dog situation at the Public School. Mr. and Mrs, James Thomas Blight who were married receitly in Holy Cross Church, Oshawa. The bride is the former Christina Luke, daughter Married Recently In Oshawa of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Luke and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Blight, all of Oshawa. Seagrave December meeting of the W.A. was held on Wednesday evening of Dec. 9th in Sunday School room. In a Christmas setting with a gaily decor- ated Christmas tree and other decor- ations the devotional was conducted by the north group with Mrs. McNeil in charge. Meeting opened with the carol "Away in a Manger" and prayer was offered by Mrs. McNeil. The Christmas Story from Luke, Ch. 2, was read by Mrs, Clarke. Carol "Hark the Herald Angels" wag sung. A paper was read by Mrs. Nodwell telling of the First Christmas and the origin of the various Christmas car- ols, Everyone joined in the singing of several carols and duets were sung by Mrs. Tobin and Mrs. Abraham. "There's a Song in the Air" and "Si- lent Night, Holy Night" sung by Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Short. They were much enjoyed. Devotional was brought to a close with "0 Little Town of Bethlehem". Mrs. McNeil asked for the prayers for two of the members, Mrs, McTaggart and Mrs. Boe, that they may soon be restored to health. President took charge of meeting: for, business. Minutes of last meet- ing were read and approved. Collec- tion received $6.65 and penny offering $1.74. Twenty-two ladies attended the meeting. The treasurer's report showed $473.00 on hand. On motion it was declded to send boxes to the shut-ins at Xmas. Mrs. Tait, Mrs. Fishley and Mrs. Sweetman be a com- mittee to look after them. A report for organ fund was given, stating there was $729.00 in the fund. Mrs. Tobin read a letter from the T. Eaton Company stating the prices of the various organs. By motion of the meeting $100.00 was voted to Board of Stewards and $50.00 to M. & M. Fund. It was decided that W.A. would pay caretaker and organist the coming year. A full report of hospital auxi- liary was given by Mrs. B. Wana- maker. Rev. Mar McNeil was then called upon to conduct the election of offi- cers. All were reinstated with two changes: President--Mrs, G, Stone Vice-Pres.--Mrs. M. Bruce Secretary--Mrs. Nodwell Ass, Sec.--Mrs. Boe and Mrs. Tobin Treasurer--Mrs. B, Wanamaker Ass, treasurer--Mrs. W. Keen Corr. Secretary--Mrs. Tait Planist--Mrs. Reg. Abraham Ass. Pianist--Mrs. Scott Parsonage Board--Mrs, Stone, Mrs. Tait, Mrs. Keen, Mrs. Butt, Mrs, Clements Hospital representatives--Mrs. Butt and Mrs. B. Wanamaker Meefing was closed by a Christmas hymn and benediction. An observation contest was conduc- ted by Mrs. Short. A dainty Christ- mas lunch served by north group and social time brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. Mrs, McNeil was again hostess at her annual Xmas party on Friday ev- ening when some sixty ladies from Pleasant Point, Zion and Seagrave en- joyed a pleasant evening together. A enjoyable program of carol singing and contests and games was carried out and Santa Claus arrived and pre- sented everyone with a gift. All were then invited to the basement to par- take of a most delicious lunch, This party is provided by Mrs. McNeil each year and all the ladies. expressed their appreciation for her' generous and festive thought. Scot Junior Calf Club The members of the Scott Junior Calf Club and their parents were the guests of the Uxbridge Kiwanis Club at a Prize Night held in the Uxbridge High School, on Friday, December 11. Mr. Norman Archibald, Secretary of the Scott Fair Board and a member of the Uxbridge Kiwanis Club welcomed the Club members and their parents to the meeting. Mr. H. L. Fair, Agri- cultural Representative, congratulated the boys and girls on their fine work during the club year and on the ex- cellent showing they made at the club Achievement Day held at Scott Fair on September 30th, 1959. Mr. Fair also extended thanks to the parents for their fine co-operation and interest in the Scott Junior Calf Club. Mr. Fred Leask, President of the Scott Fair Board, presented the win- ners with the prize money. The win- ners in the beef section were: 1--Jeffrey Bailey. Uxbridge 4 2--June Taylor, Uxbridge 2 3--Kenneth Ingleton, Uxbridge 8 Others-- Grant Beath, Oshawa 2; Eileen Fenn Sunderland 1; Lois Taylor, Uxbridge 2; Roderick Couch, Blackwater 2; Dean Thompson, Uxbridge 2; Garry McMur- ray, Oshawa 2. The winners in the Dairy Section were: 1--Robert Smith, Port Perry 2 2--Aldon Smith, Port Perry 2 3--Tied-- John Armstrong, Uxbridge 2 Murray Stone, Blackwater 2 Others -- Dean Smith, Uxbridge 3; Robert Hunter, Seagrave 2; Wayne Armstrong, Uxbridge 2; Bruce Smith, Port Perry 2; John Stone, Blackwater 2; Donald Holtby, Port Perry 2; John Noble, Uxbridge 2; Keith St. John, Uxbridge 8; Earl Phoenix, Greenbank; Wayne Brethour, Uxbridge 3; Jeff Bailey,Uxbridge 4, was the winner of the Milton Cornish Trophy for having the highest score on the year's work in the Beef Section. Grant Smith, Oshawa 2, was the winner of the Uxbridge Kiwanis Club calf halter for placing first in the Scott Calf Club Beef Beef Showmanship competition. Robert Smith, Port Perry 2,was the winner of the Quaker Hill Farm Radio Forum Trophy for obtaining the high- est score on the year's work for the Dairy Section. Aldon Smith, Port Perry 2, was the winner of the Ux- bridge Kiwanis Club halter for placng first in the Scott Junior Calf Club Dairy Showmanship Competition. Mr. Alvin Blades, Assistant Agri- cultural Representative, showed three very educational and interesting films on farm and home safety and on 4-H club work. A delicious lunch was served to end the evening. Mr. Norman Smith, of Uxbridge 3, on behalf of the boys and girls and their parents. thanked the Uxbridge Kinwanis Club for the splen- did evening, Mr. Fred Leask, and the Scott Fair Board for their continued support of the Scott Junior Galf Club and Hugh Baird, Blackwater 2, for his fine work as the Leader for the Club. Deadline for Licence Plates March 18, 1960 Ontario's motor vehicle licence pla- tes for 1960 will go on sale on Janu- ary 4, it has been announced by Trans- port Minister Yaremko. They will have black numbers on a white back- ground, The deadline date for obtaining the plates has been definitely fixed as March 18 and will not be extended, Mr. Yaremko stated. "We haven't extended the date for the past two years", he added, "and it has worked out very successfully with lineups at issuing centres down to a minimum". Port Perry Arena Schedule Friday, Dec. 26--Christmas Day. Sat., Dec. 26--House League--8-11.30 Bantams .................... 11.30 to 12.30 Buddy Roy ....ccoorvvvrnnn, 1to2 Ajax Minor Association... 2 to 6 SPECIAL PUBLIC SKATING 8 to 10 Sun., Dec. 27-- North Plant League 1.30 to 7 Caesarea Hockey Club 7 to 8.30 P.P.F.S.Club3tob Minor Hockey Poe Wee's 7 to 10 Juveniles ..........ccovoveervrnnnnnn 7 to 10 Tues, Dec. 29, P .P, F. S. Club 4-630 Eatons of Oshawa Brooklin ....ccveveveeceenenennn Uxbridge Hockey Asso. ...9 to 10 Wed., Dec. 30, Minor Hockey-- Bantams .. Midgets 50-560 Draw Thurs., Dec. 81--Cancelled ie lee He He He Ko No We Wo WIG Nip pe: With cheery wishes for a hap and customers and extend our PORT PERRY season, we greet all our good friends the opportunity of serving such wonderful people. A very Merry Christmas to cone and all} SILVERWOOD DAIRIES LIMITED py holiday heartfelt thanks for BRANCH District Churches Scugog, 'Manchester and Prospect We have had a larger number of weddings at the Manse than other years. We had a lovely gathering re- cently, when Carol Gladys McCartney was given in marriage by her father to Terrenee Albert Cleverdon. We do wish you both every joy and happi- ness. Our congratulations to Doreen and Don Ashbridge on the birth of an- other brother for Jimmy and Timmy. Sunday was another beautiful day. All four services were well attended. It was inspiring to see the line up of cars at Manchester; and then imme- diately after to have a full church at Prospect. The Choir at Scugog sang two lovely Anthems: "A Star was His candle" and "The First Christmas Morn." Thanks so much Kay Smith of Prospect for that lovely vocal solo. The children of Prospect held an open session in Sunday School. A coloured film strip on Africa was shown, to- gether with a picture of the birth of Jesus; after which present were given. At Scugog Head the Sunday School held a party for the children on Sat- turday evening. It was a lovely party, and thoroughly enjoyed by all, especi- ally the lively and jovial Santa Claus, We better not call any names and let out the secret. This evening (Mon- the three Public Schools of the Island, which will be held in the Church. We are looking for a record crowd. Ow candle light service Sunday evening was very successful. There was a very good congregation, and thanks to Edna = McLaren and the beautiful Christmas tree erected by the teachers the Church was warm and very cheer- ful. Linda Fralick was in charge of the service--Bonny Eden offered the prayer--the Junior Choir led in song-- Marcia Chandler, Freeda Burnham and Donna Collins read the Scripture les- son--Kaye Jackson sang "Gentle Mary | laid her Child," and Dianne and Sandra Fralick sang "Silent Night, Holy night." So many of the bigger boys | helped us--David Jackson as Gabriel, ! Stephen Fralick, Roy Pogue and Terry Chandler were the Wise Men ---Bill Nixon, Ron Nixon and Ken Hulcoop were the shepherds -- Leland James was Jogeph, and Carol Wilson was Mary. Bob Prentice and Bill Jeffrey took up the offering. The story "The Littlest Angel" was told by Nettie Aldred, and the Minister gave a short message, All the children of the pastoral charge brought White Gifts of canned vegetables and fruit for the girls at our Cedarvale school in Geor- day) will be the Christmas concert of congregation receiving candles from Patsy Aldred and Jane Innis, and lighting them from the Candle held by the Minister, they sang "Joy to the World. With the electric lights turned off, and the congregation holding their lighted candles and singing, there came feelings of gratitude in our hearts that we live in such a wonderful land, and in the present of a gracious loving Father, who has given to us His only Son to abide with us until the very last one is brought int: Kingdom of Love. Once aga.n we a.nd Greetings. There is only that will be safe for you lo. namely the Spirit of the Living Chiis:. May all our famllies have joy and gladness with all the members, who will soon be wending their way home. Happy birthdays to Carol Aird and Gary Carter (Christmas Day), to Mar- zo Michie, Evelyn Slute and Hilda Hoftee. To Mrs. John Johnson of Manchester, who will be ninety six on the 20th; and to Bonnie Bell (nee Jef- frey) and Sandra Greenwood. Our love and best wishes to all the (sick and the shut-ins. Happy Christmas to all our friends, Remember to be with us on Sunday. getown. The service closed with the Thursday, December 24--Cancelled out «3 - BABSASLL 5S va . &" oo a WN ne IS of Ff vr »~ 2

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