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Port Perry Star (1907-), 14 May 1964, p. 1

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® pwc: In the above picture Mr. Herb, Buckland on the right is receiving congratulations from Mr. Robert Reid from the Le- | gion Provincial Command who was guest speaker at the "Old Bill's Night" held last Saturday evening in the local Legion "Hall. The evening was sponsored: by the Port Perry and Ux- 'bridge Legion Branches. of the Port Perry Legion. World War 1. Mr. Buckland is the oldest veteran He served in the Boer War and --Staff Photo Port Perry, Uxbridge Legions Host Veterans Of Several Wars On Saturday, May 9, Port veterans of several wars, on the occasion of "Old Bill's Night." This was thre second success- ful year for this function and it is held as a joint effort of the Uxbridge and Port Perry Royal Canadian Legions. "The evening began with re- freshments in the Canteen---and was followed by a delicious Roast Beef Dinner, prepared by Perry Legion played host to, several of the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. Ted Jackson, acting as Mas- ter of Ceremonies, proposed the Toast to the Queen, followed by the National Anthem. Branch Padre, Rev. C. C. Gil- bert asked the Grace, and Fre- sident John Maw introduced guests at the head table. These included "My. Henry Parfrey, (Continued on page 13) Volume 99 THURSDAY, MAY 14th, 1964 Number 33 Local Skater Rotary Revue Anna Forder dens. from all parts of the world, wh tion in Toronto. Although it i not definite as yet it is hope the show will be telecast. This "is a great honour fo as Port Perry. It would be nic The purpose o | this fund is for their transpor Canadian Championship at Cal gary early next year. Canada, Mervyn Bob Vernon. Lawn Bowlers Hold Meeting ing recently to formulate plans for the coming season. Mr. Fred DeNure gave an outline to the members of the new Inter Club'competition in District 14, which will be played on a "Home and Home" basis, therefore giving all members an opportunity to meet all district 14 club members in friendly competition. a. (Continued on page 13) i Oldest Veterans Pose With Hon. M. B. Dymond Mr. Herb Buckland and Mr. Samuel Eyre, both of Port Perry are seen posing for the Star Photographer with the Hon. M. B. Dymond, minister of health at "Old Bill's Night" held in the Legion Hall last Satur- day evening. Mr. Buckland, oldest veteran and Mr. Eyre. of the Port Perry Legion served in the Boer War and World War One. service in three wars, the Boer War, World War One and World War Two. to right: Mr. Buckland, Hon. M. B. Dymond Mr. Eyre saw, From left To Skate At and Richard Stephens have been invited to i skate at the Rotary Ice Revue | of Port Perry High School, on being held in Maple Leaf Gar- This will be for the ex- clusive enjoyment of Rotarians are attending a World Conven- S The elementary schools Reach and Scugog Townships, held their annual Religious Edu- cation Rally in the auditorium 8 p.m. A most interesting program, o directed by Rev. C. R, Nelson, assisted by Miss Edwards and 2 Mrs. Page was presented. The d pupils accompanied by Mr. 'Reach And Scugog Schools Hold Annual Religious Education Rally of Farmer, the pianist, joined in singing various choruses they had learned in the class room. The primary pupils of Scu- 2og II and Prince Albert de- Wednesday evening, May 6 at, lighted tre audience with an action song. The Junior Banner awarded in the Sword Drill to Epsom School for four consecutive yeais was accepted by Mrs. «continued on page 13) these young teenagers, as well to see the Figure Skating Club Trust Fund grow, thus assuring t*ese young people that we are Oldest Veteran Congratulated | deiad them. tation and accomodation to the "RB Trust fund donations may be {i made at the Royal Bank of, DeNure or! The Port Perry Lawn Bowl- ing Club held it's spring meet- r e f E | [} The recent honour bestowed upon Lynne Beare, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar S. Beare, of Port Perry, will al- ways remain: foremost in the memories of her Guide activi- ties. Lynne received, in the presence of her fellow Guides, Brownies, her family, friends & neighbours, her gold cord, a symbol of the highest achieve- ment in Girl Guides. Lynne is the twelfth Guide in the period of fifteen years of Guiding in Port Perry to receive this cov- eted award. The presentation was made in the Port Perry United Church on Wednesday evening, May 6th, 1964. The Reverend Mr. E. S. Linstead was in charge of the devotional and Miss Gloria Hastings pre- sided at the organ, Following the opening pro- cessional hymn and the national anthem the colors were present- ed by Guides Crystal Shaw and --Staff Photo Lois Milne, assisted by guards Popular Girl Guide Receives Gold Cord Award At Recent Ceremony Lynda Heayn; Joanne Shaw; Sharon Harris and Sandra Hall. The District Commissioner of the Scugog Division Mrs. Rae Webster, acted as mistress of ceremonies and after extending a warm welcome to everyone, called upon Guides Dianne Hall and Barbara Taylor to sing the Guide Laws to the accompani- ment of Guide Susan Roach. This was succeeded by the Brownies and Guides repeating their respective prayers in uni- son, followed by The Lord's Prayer, (Continued on page 13) Hospital Report For Week Ending May 9th Admissions .......iie, 19 Operations ........ccuumw: Bb Births |, cialis ss Deaths ...........ooioiiiiee.. Nil Discharges... 26 Remaining .......oocvrnionennns 19 * iy A - » acy, Vr rg i a

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