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Port Perry Star (1907-), 7 May 1964, p. 7

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4 i LEEARGR ea 5 SARA IY LPY Obituary- MRS. ELLA WEIR The death of Ella Weir, nee Fee, of Crandle Street, Port Perry, occurred after a short illness on April 27th. Mrs. Weir had resided in Port Perry for 41 years and was predecased by her husband Robert John Weir on January 14th, 1950, Born September 10th, 1882, Ella Fee was married to Robt. | John Weir on December 31st, 1902 and resided for a time at Omemee, Ont. Mrs. Weir was the daughter of Francis Fee and Armmella Switzer, of Emily Township. * Mrs. Weir was a member of the I.L0O.D.E, and W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church and is sur- vived by a sister, Mrs. Emerson Ford of Oakville, Ontario, one son Garnet of Brampton and three grandchildren. Funeral services were con- ducted at the Chapel of Me- Dermott-Panabaker, Port Perry by the Rev. H. M. Buntain. Pall Bearers were Messrs. Don Milne; A. M. Lawrence; Alan Peterman; George McFayden; Arch MacMaster and Grant Christie. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert. 4-H GIRLS The above girls were recipients of County Honours under the 4-H Programme for Homemakers held at the Uxbridge High School last Saturday. There were 51 Club members who re- ceived achievement certificates. erine Nelson, Port Perry; Linda Standing--Ileft to right: Cath- Graham, Ashburn; Janice Bird, RECEIVE COUNTY x HONOURS 3 Brooklin; Ann Totts, Brooklin North; Janetta Hoskins, Mt. Zion. Seated--Ileft to right: Hoar, Mt. Zion; Miss Austra Janitis, Home Economist; Mrs Lois Hockley, Sandford; Joan S. Cawker, Port Perry; Rosalie Seymour, Brooklin and Lynda Bremner, Brooklin. BLACKSTOCK NEWS By Olga Hill Approximately 60 persons at- tended the General UCW meet- ing Tuesday evening in the Christian Education room. President Mrs. N., Malcolm extended a hearty welcome to the several visitors and opened the meeting with a poem "Count your Blessings." A helpful and interesting Worship period on Family Life from the Bible was conducted by the Anna Unit with Mrs. Ross Duff, Mrs. Jim Marlow and Mrs. Murray Byers taking part. Mrs. Harold Kyte read the Purpose of the UC.W. Presi- dent conducted the business period, during which reports were heard from the Secretary, Treasuter, all units, and the Parsonage committee. Miss Doreen Van Camp can use old Christmas or Greeting cards. These to be brought to all unit meetings or left in the Church. Secretary read an invitation from Columbus U.C.W. to at- tend their Bazaar, May 6th. The UC.W. special Sunday service to be May 24th, Treasurer was - authorized to pay our share-- $150.00 to Parsonage fund, also our share $10.00 toward the ex- penses of Young People attend- ing Christian Vocational Con- ference at Queen's University. At the next General meeting, May 26th, slides sent home by Miss Doreen Van Camp are to be shown, Mrs. Roy McLaughlin intro- duced the guest speaker, Mrs. Stenger of Enniskillen, who gave a very interesting account of her trip to Alaska to visit her * daughter, son-in-law and family and her impressions of the country which she liked very much. She then showed lovely coloured pictures and gave a clear commentary of same, Mrs. Stenger's daughter's home is at Fairbanks, Alaska. Mrs. Lorne Thompson accom- panied by Mrs, Gordon Strong, sang a solo "My Prayer for To-day". Mrs. Jean McLaughlin thank- ed Mrs. Stenger and all who had contributed to a pleasant even- ing. Mrs Roy McLaughlin pro- nounced the Benediction. Cards were signed by all to be sent to two members in hos- pital. The Candace unit served a delicious lunch of tarts, ice cream and coffee, following which the Esther Unit had a sale of plants and home baking. The Cartwright Company of 'Guides and Brownies marched. to the United Church Sunday morning, where a very interest- ing service was held. Rev. Ro- meril gave an address especially | for the younger members, en- titled "The Sparrow". The choir sang an anthem 'What a Friend', There were 11 Explorers pre- sent at the meeting on Tues- day, Eleanor Bright is a new member. After the opening ceremony the Explorers joined T.V. and RADIO CENTRE . Servicing 1 0-4%0-4% 4% 4% T.V. RADIOS HI - FI TLROVOVOVOVOROSO CAR RADIOS STEREO TAPE RECORDERS O80 ROO O O00 0 SOs "o%, $ 3 pC 2 +, Ph. 985-7112 Lee Reamshottom ¢ SOUTH DOOR OF CAUSEWAY BOWLING LANES May 7 QC SOS0GOS0SOSOSO AIO ea ey 0000 4 45% 4% 4% | the Messengers to see a film- strip called "Eyes for Ears". This was about two little Jap- one was blind, so they were able to help .each other in dif- ferent ways. Dennis Romeril conducted the Worship on the theme "Concern for the Sick". i The keeper of the log read the log and the keeper of the Treasure reported. The Explorers then discussed 'how help and encouragement can be given to handicapped children, and how teachers and nurses and doctors could make Explorers were reminded to read the book by Anna Rose | Wright called 'Lend of Silence'. After the closing ceremony the pedition ended. The Messengers after seeing the film strip, worked on their the mural. Mrs. H. Kyte visit- anese girls, one was deaf and them happy and healthy. The' Chief Explorer declared the Ex- | buffalo and carts, and some on, ed the group and assisted Mrs. | Lynda Kyte; Margaret Car- Ferguson oversee the work of | naghan; Cheryl Metcalf; Floyd tte children. The Hi C meeting was held in the Christian Education cen- tre Sunday evening with 16 members and four councillors present. Romeril on "Fair Play". Four of the six teenagers who had just returned from Kingston gave their views on the United Church Vocational Conference. A hymn was sung and a dis- cussion on 'What do you Think ?' Bob Kyte read the Scripture. Lunch was served and meeting closed with taps. Mrs. Alex Flett, Fenelon Falls spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Graham. : Mr, and Mrs. McNealy, Osh- awa, have purchased and moved into the home formerly owned by the late Mrs. Wesley Brad- burn. Mrs. Arvella Henry has moved into the newest apart- ment in the Martyn block. A game was played, | followed by a talk by Rev. P. Kyte; Ray Mountjoy and Brian Mountjoy spent the week-end attending the Christian Voeca- tional Conference at Queen's University, Kingston. Rev. C. H. Ferguson, Don Mills, was Sunday supper guest of his sister, Mrs. C. Hill. Mrs. Margaret Carley and Miss Anne, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Marlow. Miss Sandra Hagerman, Glen Ross, was week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swain and family. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turner and girls; Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bailey; Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dy- cart spent the week-end at Coe Hill and planted Christmas trees all day Saturday. Little Howard Bailey stayed with the Neil Werry's. (Continued on page 11) "more for you ~ FOR ONLY Special offer new ATLAS FARM TANK FILTER Keeps your farm fuels clean. Fil- ters out water, rust and dirt which can collect during storage. For use on any fuel storage tank, REGULAR $10.95 YOURS NOW $ 49 : with the purchase of 3 Atlas tractor filters NN ( J Regardless of the type and make of equipment you own, . your Esso Agent has the right motor oil for you. Devel- oped by Imperial Oil research, each one of these 4 motor oils is designed for a specific purpose--designed to do it better than any other brand. J f from your Esso agent ] G. PRENTICE ~-- Port Perry

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