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Port Perry Star (1907-), 19 Nov 1964, p. 1

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§ LJ « --~-- mr PORT § PERRY Volume 100 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 1964 Number 9 Auxiliary Presents $1,000. for Equipment To Hospital The annual meeting of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary was held at Port Perry Com- munity Hospital on Monday, November 16 at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. M. B. Dymond presided and opened the meeting with pray- er, asking for God's blessing in the year to come and dedicat- ing anew all members of the Auxiliary to helpful and loving service, Mrs. Hardy reported for Mrs. Beare, head of the nominating committee, that the present executive would stand for an- other year. This was carried unanimously and Mrs. Dymond enters her twelfth year as pre-. sident. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read by Mrs. B. Wana- maker who also submitted her annual report, a comprehensive and lucid summation of the year's activities, Mrs. D. Crosier presented the Treasurer's report and yearly financial statement. Receipts totalled $1,708.41 and disburse- ments amounted to $1,631.71, Of this sum $1,000. was donated to the Hospital Board to help pay for the oxygen and suction pipe equipment and installation. These annual reports will be published in full at a later date. Mrs. Manns, knitting conven- er, announced that ninety-two pairs of baby bootees had been -distributed during 1964. She had only two more pairs on hand. Mrs. Dymond expressed gra- titude that the Mental Health Programme on November 8rd drew such -a large attendance (Continued on page 16) Tripp's 'Flyers' The Port Perry Intermediate "C"" team, Tripp's "Flyers" was to have opened the hockey sea- son.in-the local Arena on Tues- day, November 24th against Stouffville. This game has now been can- celled due to the drop-out of the Stouffville team, and at press time it is not known whether another team may be playing on that evening. A meeting will be held in Brooklin to-night (Thursday) to discuss and re-arrange the sche- dule of the league. In the meantime the local team has all the appearance of Have New Coach should do well in the series. Coaching duties has now been taken over by a relative newcomer to Port Perry, Mr. Frank Armstrong, a member of the Whitby attachment of the O.P.P. who was transferred here from Kirkland Lake last June. He and his family are residing at the home formerly owned by Mrs, Les. Mac Don- ald in Port Perry. Mr. Armstrong has consider- able coaching experience, and will no doubt be an asset to the team. His son Gerald, who is an outstanding hockey player will also be a member of the becoming a strong team, and "Flyers". Visits Family In U.K., France Mrs, A. W. Brock left Mon- day evening by air for London, England where she will spend 10 days with her daughter, Georgia and son-in-law, Mr. R. Brendon. From here she will continue on to Marville, France where ter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brock. Mr. Brock is a teacher for children of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel at the R.C.A.F, air base in Marville. Mrs. Brock will spend 10 days with her family in France be- fore returning to Port Perry. Chimney Fire In Manchester The Fire Department was summoned to Manchester on Monday just before 5 o'clock, when a chimney ignited and caused damage to the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Hofstee. Cause of the fire is not defin- itely known, but it is thought the chimney overheated and sparks landing on the roof were quickly extinguished by the Port Perry Brigade. Mr. Hofstee had completed enlarging his house only this 'past year and although the home had a new roof the furn- ace was of an older type. With a strong wind blowing from the north, the Fire De- partment worked quickly and efficiently to confine the fire to the chimney and it was com- pletely extinguished in less than half an hour. she will visit her son and daugh- By Alma Reesor Friday evening, November 13th, 1964, will always remain foremost in the memories of Guide Barbara Webster, of Port Perry. Barbara received, in the pre- sence of her fellow Guides, Brownies, her family, and some fifty friends and neighbours, her Gold Cord, a symbol of the highest achievement in Girl Guides. Barbara is the thir- teenth Guide in the period of fifteen years of Guiding in Port Perry, to receive this coveted award. The presentation was made in the Port Perry United Church, of which Barbara is a PROUD GOLD CORD WINNER BARBARA WEBSTER Presents Daughter With Gold Cord At Ceremony In United Church member. Following the opening pro- cessional hymn, "Onward Girl Guides Onward", and the na- tional anthem, the colours were presented by Ranger Lynne Beare and Guide Susan Terrett with the assisstance of the guards, Rangers Gail Wright (Continued on Page 13) Hospital Report For Week Ending Nov. 14th Dr. M. B. Dymon y: ia Reach School Area Board members open Township's third Consolidated School at Epsom, Ontario. Shown above are (left to right) -- Trustee William Stone; Secretary Mrs. Patricia Love; Chairman Byron Holtby; Trustees Dorothy Mulholland; Neil Hunter and Earl Wilson. The Star photographer managed to catch the entire Board during the official opening ceremonies held on Thursday last, November 12, 1964. d Opens Central School No. 3 At Epsom The new four-room Epsom school was officially opened by the provincial minister of health, Dr. M. B. Dymond on Thursday evening. Despite a stormy evening, a capacity aud- ience was in attendance and fol- lowing the program enjoyed a tour of the building. The clever use of texture and color plus an excellent floor plan makes it both beautiful and functional. The four class- rooms are in the north end and | at the south is an airy, large foyer, Offices, washrooms and a kitchenette complete this very modern building. Speakers were warm in their praise of the school board both for their endeavours and co- operation with council, architect and - contractor building program: This is the third school to be during the built in Reach Township under - the consolidated school plan, It is also the third school in Reach to be officially opened by Dr, Dymond. (Continued on Page 18) 0 rd RE EIA Admissions ............. rent 16 Operations ................ 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