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Port Perry Star (1907-), 13 Apr 1961, p. 3

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Whitby, ~~ » . * British. - ship-for what-he maintains-are good rea- THE STAR EDITORIAL PAGE -- -- Notes and Comments The French Canadian is interested in Canada as a wholesonly in so far as it accepts his French and Catholic culture. They are not the least bit interested in a unity of the two main cultures, English and French; they're solely interested in the propagation of their own language and their own faith. Most French Canadians have not the slightest concept of what English Canada means. They show more interest in North African French culture than they do in English Canadian culture. They assume, without having investi- gated or studied it, that our culture is without value. That is why they have always opposed anything to do with the Ever since 1896, they have worked, largely through the Liberal party to wipe out the British tradition in Cana- dian culture. Just as they consider any non-French as a foreigner in this country so they have considered any Anglo-saxon tradition as foreign, too. They were largely responsible for the abolition of titles, the Imperial dream, the Common- wealth. The French Canadians have been helped by two typical British attitudes. = The first of these is a British sense of fair The Price of a Job Martin Einhower, an unemployed Am- erican veteran out of work for the past two years, has applied for passports for his wife and himself to go to Russia or any other country that will have them. He is throwing up his American citizen- sons. He believes that the pension board has_treated him unfairly, his wife is par- tially 'blind and inadequately provided for, and finally, he can't get work. He be- - lieves, quite mistakenly, of course, that he will have a better chance in some other country if" he can only get there. ~~ How differently some people look at 'things. In the United States and in our "own country we have some people who don't care whether they ever get work as long -as their unemployment insurance holds out. They figure out that they are much better off than if they were in Rus- sia or some other communist: country; there, they would have to work. Unem- ployment insurance provides no dodge be- , Lhe French Canadian Point of View play and respect for the minority group. This' the French Canadian has exploited to the full. The second is British apathy which so 'often disguises itself as a kind of tolerance. Furthermore, the Catholic Church has tended to support the provincialism of the French because they were such staunch supporters of the Roman Catholic Heir- archy. L © Many English Catholics have lent un- willing support to the French in their unjustifiable claims and demands simply because of. their religion. ..The English-speaking Canadians should be pushing English traditions and kKng- lish culture in French-speaking Canada just as assiduously as the French do in our. section. ~ bring. A new ministry has just been formed by the Quebec government for the pur- pose of propagating French Canadian cul- ture outside the province of Quebec. Ima- gine! if the Frost government were to. form a new ministry to propagate English culture in French speaking Canada! cause there is no unemployment insurance. _ In fact, their is no unemployment. The Government hesitates to get too tough with those taking advantage of the present administration of the Unemploy- ment Insurance Fund. To do so might stir up'a lot more trouble about the amount of unemployment in-Canada and it would. . prove unpopular with those people who be- lieve that they have a right to take ad- vantage of the loopholes in the act. The abuse of unemployment insurance is a racket just as any other dishonest practice is a racket and the people of this country should make it clear that they will not be satisfied-until the-government. _ takes a firm stand and makes a real ef- fort to clean up the petty racketeering that preys on the unemployment insur- ance fund. But it's easier just to let things go on as they are; a whole lot easier than find- ing new jobs for the unemployed. So our Martin Einhowers will grow more numer- ous and more bitter. What a howl that would District Doings ~ters have to be inspected every six TO USE METERS ON WHITBY TAXI CABS A by-law authorizing the use of meters in Whitby taxi cabs has been passed by the town council. The same by-law also sets the fares that will be charged for passengers picked up in It was explained that the taxi me- months by an appointee of the town council. Clerk John R. Frost indi- cated that the inspection could be done by Eric Clarke, parking meter at- tendant. . : "Under the new fare schedule the minimum charge will be 50c. for the "first half mile' and 10c. for each ad-| ditional one-third mile. Waiting time is set at 10c. for each two minutes. In a break with tradition the new schedule sets up charges for the carry- ing of baggage at 10c. a piece, 1] . 0.C.H.U. FAVORS FLUORIDATION OF MUNICIPAL WATER The Ontario County Health Unit have gone on record as being in fa- vor of fluoridation of all municipal water supplies. : The. Board of Health passed the following resolutfon: "That the Board of Health of Ontario County Health Unit ayise the member municipalities that, following - the recommendation of the committee approved by the government of Ontario to investigate fluoridation, they endorse the fluori- dation of all municipal water supplies as a safe and economical means of preventing dental cavities in areas | whose water supply contains insuffi- cient naturally occurring fluoride." This resolution was read out at the | Pickering Twp. council meeting last .week, but no comment was expressed 'the snow. Quick action by Dr. C. G. Hunter | latest dance steps-of the 1961 era. DENTIST REPLACES ; BOY'S TEETH MARKHAM--An 11 year-old boy injured in a hockey game about eight weeks ago parted with his two front teeth for about an hour. Bruce Raymer ran home but re- turned to the frozen farm pond with 'teeth, Both were found unbroken in permitted an operation to re-insert the two teeth, The operation must be. performed within an hour before a permanent blood clot forms over the wound, the dentist said. The operation was a success--the teeth were held by braces, but are becoming firmly rooted again. + PROPOSE BUYING PORTION OF HYDRO SYSTEM IN. PICKERING TOWNSHIP i Pickering Twp. will ask their soli- citors, Hasard, Stevens and Elliot, to report on ways and means-that the township can buy a portion of their present hydro system. Reeve Sherman Scott said that in Clipped Comments YOUNG PEOPLE'S NIGHT Stouffville's newly formed Teen-' Town organization held its initial promenade in the high school audi- torium on Saturday evening. We looked in on the gathering in an ef- his father to search for the oad fort to assess at a glance the enthu- .siasm of its members-and, at no addi- tional cost, pick up a few tips on the Believe me, Mom and Dad, if Jr. complains about splitting up a few chunks of firewood or Mary suddenly makes herself inconspicuous at dish- drying-time-,it's- not for lack of en: ergy. The kids today are loaded with it -- at least-on the dance floor, The! movement, practiced more by the girls than the boys is slightly similar to the jitterbug escapades of the 40's but with considerably less physical agi- tation, In the background is the mu- sic with a decided beat, the impetus behind the teen-agers' modern world of music. With the popular dance style of today, the fears of a would- | be wall flower are virtually elimin- ated. If a couple cannot follow the | :| orthodox steps of the swing and sway melody, he merely clasps his part | i most cases where a municipality pur- chases its own system, it has proven economical. : Mr. Scott said that if the township can purchase a portion of the system, they would likely consider the area from the lake to the Third Concession, across the township. either pro or con on' the matter. a if impaled on some invisible axis pro- truding from the floor. Gone too, is the boy's subconscious dread of plac- ing a misguided left foot on his best girl's = patent - leather pumps. A# arm's length, this concern can be for. gotten. We were very impressed with the dress sported by these young people. There was not a single sign of the oft-criticized leather jackets, jeans & slacks. The girls wore either smart dresses or trim blouse or sweater-skirt combinations," The majority of boys were equally well dressed with snits, | sport shirts. ner's fingertips and circles around as Of Many Things HEAD, HEART, HANDS & HEALTH - _ Brian Sayles, of Paris, "Ontario raised nine lamb§ from a breeding flock of five ewes. Operating expen- ses, $68; market recejpts, $188. Pro- fit for 1960, $120. Brian is 14 years bers and are prominent leaders in parents are both former club mem- bers and are prominent leaders in their community. Their herd of Jer- sey cattle has won exhibition cham- pionships and ROP awards time and again, Reading the. weekly papers, I have been impressed with the wonderful work of the 4-H clubs for a long, long time. To my shame, however, I was- n't certain of what the H's stood for. My brother, who is a weekly news- paper editor and very sold on 4-H work, suggested that I find out at once and write it up in my column so that others who never knew or have forgotten will be informed. The H's come from the 4-H pledge which reads: "Ipledge my Head to clear thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, - My Hands to larger service, My Health to better living, For my club, my community, my country." To my mind that would be a pledge know from personel "knowledge that boys and girls who take that pledge really mean it and pay a good deal more than lip service to it. Loyalty and service are never in surplus sup- ply in this world, so in dedicating themselves in this manner, thousands of young Canadians are insuring a better future for this country. Men and women who had the ad- {vantage of 4-H membership in their youth may now be found in many important positions of leadership. In _| future years, more and more 4-H members, pledged to clear thinking, service, loyalty and so forth, will be- come leaders. That's a re-assuring thought for anyone inclined to be pe- ssimistic about our country's future. ~~ Electrically! your electric dothes dryer CLIPPED COMMENTS-- Their shoes sparkled with a Sunday shine. There were adults in attendance in the auditorium but from our vantage point, it was strictly a teen-age show, organized by adiilts but operated by teen-agers. The conduct of the par- ticipants was above reproach and we sincerely hope that this trend may continue. The very lifeblood of any Teen Town is dependent on the mem- bers' strict adherence to the club's written rules and regulations. If Saturday evening's opener is an hon- est indication of future dance events, then we feel that the management has little to fear. --Stouffville Tribune WHAT IS A TOWN? My town is the place where my home is found, where my. business is situated and where my vote is cast. It is where my children are educated, where my neighbors dwell, and where my life is chiefly lived. It is the home spot for me. My town has the right to my civic loyalty. It supports me and I should support it. yg \ My town wants my citizenship, not my partisanship; my friendliness, not my dissension; my constructive sug- gestions, but not my destructive cri- ticism, my intelligence; not my indif- ference. My town supplies me with protec- tion, trade, friends, education, church- es, schools, and the right to free mor- al citizenship. It has some things that are better than others; the best things I should seek to make better; the worst things I should help to im- prove. . Take it all-in-all, it is my town and it is entitled to the best there is in me, worth taking by every Canadian. 1! j through talk and letters to their pro- Anglican Notes By Mary Beeker A The Church of thé Ascension is the scene of 'a number of activities this week. Tonight there will be a meet- ing of the Young Peoples' Group in the form of a buffet supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, at 6 p.m. At the church hall today there is a meeting of the Confirmation Class with Mr. Fuller at 4.16 p.m. and of the Sunday School Teachers' Group at 8.15 p.m. The teachers' group will devote most of its meeting to the use of audio-visuals in teaching, including demonstration of the filmstrip pro- _jector and showing of a film-strip on the use of filmstrips as a teaching 'aid. Tomorrow (Friday )the Girls' Auxi- liary will hold its regular meeting after school; and on Saturday there is a Young Peoples' Rally in Toronto to which a bus-load of our young folk will be going. All those 12 years or teenage are invited to be at the church at 5.20 p.m., with one dollar for bus fare. The rally is at St. An- ne's Church in downtown Toronto, and the bus will be back to Port Perry about midnight, All members of the Confirmation class, Bible class, Girls' Auxiliary and Young Peoples are urged to come. On Sunday last, the Rector held a special children's service when even the tiny tots were in church and all came forward to drop their Lenten boxes into the little church on the chancel steps. : . During service, the Rector informed | the congregation of a lettdr from the | Bishop sent to be read in all parishes in the Diocese of Toronto. The letter urged all Anglicans to exert influence | Thursday, Ap ril 13th, 1961 opened with Holy Communion at 8.30 Oshawa were recent dinner guests of a.m., and continued with its business meetings through the day. Luncheon vas provided bythe Evening Guild. On Tuesday afternoon the W.A. held its regular meeting ,which will be reported next week. The Evening Guild met Tuesday night. After the opening prayer and secretary's and treasurer's reports, most of the meet- ing was devoted to final arrangements' for the rummage sale which will be held a week from Saturday; and to a discussion based on the study book on Attitudes of the various churches, led by Mrs. Becker. Talent money was collected from the various mem- bers. The next meeting will be April 26th. "There will be a euchre next Thurs- day night, April 20th in the church hall. The Afternoon Guild held a' short business meeting on April 4th. This group will be sending an apron, with pockets into which coins may be sewn around to the ladies of the con- gregation during the next few weeks. The W.A. held a very successful tea last Saturday and were most pleased at the support they received. Mrs. Hayes reports that a party for the Little Helpers will be held in May this year. Confirmation will be held at Brook- lin, St. Thomas's Church, on Sunday, April 30th for those who mthe Rector feels are prepared for this step. Mrs. Allen wishes to thank all who kindly donated funds to the Altar Mr. and Mrs, B. Smith. Mr. F. Vickery and Mr. and Mrs. L. Beacock attended the funeral of a cousin, Mr. C, Flett of Oshawa. It is pleasant to see Mrs. B. Jeffs has arrived into our village after.a 'holiday in Arizona. Mrs. C, Luke enjoyed a few days with her son, Mr. and Mrs. M. Luke and sons of Stoney Creek. Mr. and Mrs, W. Webb, Haliburton 'with her parents Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Hunters. and called on B. Smiths and relatives. Mrs. A. McPherson and brother Mr. J. Mark, Lindsay also Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wanamaker and son, Port Perry visited Mr, and Mrs. W. Martyn. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Martyn were among the many relatives and friends Who attended the "At Home" of Mrs. G. W. Sweetman's 90th birthday in Toronto on Sunday, Seagrave We welcome Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce home after an enjoyable month spent in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Bruce and family spent the week-end in Lucknow with relatives, Mrs. Ted Williams and children 'of Goderich are visiting with her p&r- ents Mr. and Mrs. A, Moon. Guild for flowers for Easter Sunday. There will be Holy Communion at | 11.30 a.m. this Sunday as usual. The Deanery School of Religion got under way at St. George's Church, Oshawa, last Monday night. It is not too late for anyone interested to en- voll in one of the- five courses next Monday night. vincial Members of Parliament to keep the word "Christian" in the Pub- lic Schools Act and continue the ten- ching of Christian Education in the schools. He stressed that, although 'no problem may exist in the local schools, the decision to keep or dis- continue. the religious instruction in schools will not be made here but at Queen's Park. K Mr. Fuller also mentioned that all Anglicans should give careful thought to the coming liquor vote in Port Perry and should be sure to vote. He suggested that the profit motive should not be the only consideration and he stressed that we should con- sider the welfare of all in the com- munity in such a matter. Our church was host to the Angli- can Clergy of the Oshawa Deanery | on Monday last. The monthly meet- | ing of the Ministerial Association Prince Albert At church on Sunday we again en- Joyed the number by the junior mixed choir. Jad A The Sunday School attendance re- corded ninety, Mrs. C. Newnham read an appropriate missionary article. Linda Hunter and "Heather McNeil deposited their birthday pennies. Linda Hunter gaily entertained a few pals on Saturday in honour or her birthday, therefore games, food and gifts ended the party. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hope and family, who have moved into the former Skerratt house, Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Webb, Stouff- ville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. G, Cheerie of Scugog were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs R. Reynolds one evening last week. Mrs. C. Tait is in Ottawa visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jackson and family. Mr. and Mrs. H. Eagleson, spent Easter week-end in Toronto wth Mr. and Mrs, W. Tristram. Mrs. McNeil, Mrs. Fishley, Mrs. McTaggart, Mrs. Eagleson, Mrs. Rey- nolds, and Mrs. Durward attended the W.M.S. meeting last Thursday at the home-of Mrs, S, J. MacFarlane's. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce and Marjorie during week-end were Misses Laura and Hazel Mark, Mr. and Mrs. John Rolston and baby son, Miss Joan Clark and Mr. Ivan Bruce all of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott were in Barrie on Sunday visiting their son Harold who is in Barrie Hospital suffering from a heart attack. W.A. will meet on Wednesday evening, April 19, in S.S. room. Mrs. Stanley Murry of Woodville will be present and give a talk on the new Women's organization in the United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sharp of Lind- say and Mr. and Mrs. Berry, Oshawa were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Butt during the past week. The time has come for the Women of the Church to take the first step to put into effect the ruling of our General Council, that a new organi- zation of women, to be known as The United Church Women be formed. We are instructed to set up this month a Provisional Committee with repre- sentation from each congregation. This will be the first step. Meetings of our various Women's Associations will be held, and the work and duties of the New Organization will be fully outlined. It is hoped -that this will enlist the support of all the women of the Church. All during the Winter months, we have been studying the Life of Jesus as told by St. Mark. Now we turn for awhile to what Jesus continued to do in the lives of the Apostles, after His resurrection. The Minister's text on Sunday was: "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and prea- ched Christ unto them". Nothing will explain the wonderful work of the Apostles except the presence of the Indwelling Spirit of the Risen Christ. © The Minister said: "The coming of God's Holy Spirit to the Apostles made them realise the pre- sence of Jesus, even though they could not see Him. No doubt it was easier for them to be conscious of God's Holy Spirit, because they had known the "earthly Jesus. To the Apostles when God's Holy Spirit came to dwell with them, it gave the feel- ing of confidence and joy that they had when they walked with the earthly Jesus. In a way, it was something pew that was happening, and another way, it was just the old companionship of the past three and a half years they had enjoyed. This ~Lewis River News white shirts and ties. Some preferred | ministry of Philip is Christianity's first venture outside Jerusalem. And the response to his preaching was im- mediate. Over and over it is recorded that in the presence of Christ, the unclean spirits left men. Isn't it re- markable that the Samaritans Te: ceived the greatest news, and had perfect release from sorrow and pain through the media of those whom they had accounted enemies? How much unhappiness and suffering we have built up over the years by har- bouring enmity in our hearts," In conclusion -he said:- "We must - seek Christ just for the joy of finding Him, and being in His presence. Only in His presence can there be joy. Only at His right hand are there pleasures for evermore". On Sunday, April 23rd we shall have at Manchester the ordination of our two elected Elders, namely Mr, Wright Crozier and Mr. William Me- Cartney. After the holidays our Brownies and Guides and Cubs and Scouts were out in full force. The Minister is enjoying the fellowship of the six Guides who are taking religious in- structions, We hope to be through with the Course about the end of May June Crozier and George Freeman arq doing a fine work with the Cubs. The Minister hopes to be able to visit the Manchester Pack-and 'Troop after he has completed the course of religious instruction, He would like to see pro- vision made in the near future for a combined meeting of Cubs and Scouts, Today, April 11th, is Mrs. George Sweetman's 90th birthday, and we do wish her many happy returns. It is one of the joys of life to be able to make a worthwhile contribution to our community. Mrs, Sweetman will District Churches Scugog, Manchester and Prospect by the members of her Boys Choir on the Island. All these boys are now grown men, with a deep appreciation of music. We of the Church are very grateful to those of their number who land is rich in bass and tenor voices, as well as sopranos and altos. We pray that God will bless you Murs. Sweetman, and that Whenever you can, that you will come and see us again, Seugog "Grace" W.A. will meet on Wednesday of this week at the home of Dorothy Jeffrey, and Prospect W.A. on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Frank Vernon. Scugog Choir will meet on Thursday evening in the Church." We were glad to have Dr. Kenneth Braham and family with us on Sunday, and grateful for his help in the Choir. On Saturday the Young People of our Presbytery are meet- ing at 1.00 p.m. in the Brooklin United Church. The programme will be very interesting, and will conclude with a supper and dance, Happy birthdays to Kathleen De- mara, Melodie Appleton, Matthew Crozier and David Redman of the Island; to Roy and Albert Leach of Manchesters'and to Brian Holtby of Prospect. We send a word of hope to all who are ill and shut in. This morning the ground was covered with snow, but now a féw hours after, it has almost completely disappeared. May the Son of Righteousness also drive away the coldness from your hearts, and fill you with joy and peace. Remember that we have ser- much enriched by your presence with us, always be remembered with gratitude assist in the work of the Choir. ~Un- - "like many rural communities, the Is- vices every Sunday, and that they are i a sig TR en (A Ren AeA A Go ANE = Cg by ns i Ned pS ete LP 0h, in - 3 . { ¥ oy § 8 A! Th 4 £3 \7 | 5

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