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Port Perry Star (1907-), 4 Feb 1965, p. 10

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2D SEoN LY A 22 EN afm YAR ae eb iuiaondo . £3 a . ha RF tT WT an Wy ' ! AL DEAS Tod Ww a a NESE SAAR a 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR, h ah rest oY Thursday, February 4th Blackstock News In the United Church Sun- day morning the Service began with a short memorial and two minutes silence. The choir sang an anthem -- "Come Unto Me and I will give you rest". Rev. Romeril preached from the text, "Despise Ye -- The Church of God?" A Memorial Service was held in St. John's Church on Satur- day morning at 10 o'clock. Sun- day morning Canon Ashmore chose as his text "The Day Thou Gavest". The Town and Country Club met Wednesday night with 18 members attending. The . new president, Bruce Mountjoy presiding, gave a little speech and conducted the business period. A committee was appointed to secure a new curtain which is needed for an extra class in Sunday School. Next roll call to be answered by suggestions for money-mak- ing. A fine ocloured film, "The Test" was shown and a discus- sion _on it followed. A game-- . To Tell the Truth -- was played. Closed with Devotional by Mrs. Ivan Thompson after which lunch was served. The Union Cemetery Board meeting on Jan. 25th was very poorly attended so books were audited. the Treasurer's report received and officers left as last " year., namely: President-- Mr. "Earl Dorrell. Vice-President -- Ernest Larmer. Secretary-Treas. Bruce Mountjoy. - Grade 13 Students accomp- anied by two teachers, Mr. R. Ashton and Mr. Ali Khan spent Thursday in Toronto at the Museum and attended a session of Parliament. ' Miss Mabel VanCamp who was recently elected President of the Women's Law Society will be attending the Annual Bar Convention in Niagara this week-end. All teachers of the Public School attended a Teacher's meeting in Bowmanville on Friday. Mrs. David McLean and Mrs. Henry Wotten attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Neals, Peterborough on Wednesday, Jan' 27th. M .rand Mrs. Gordon Strong and family moved to their farm Saturday, Jan. 23rd. and Mr. end Mrs. Ali Khan and children came to the Strong home in the village. Sympathy is extended her sis- ter, Mrs. J. Forder, Nestleton and the family and relatives of Mrs. John Watson who passed away in Port Hope on Suaday. Interment in Nestleton Cemetery on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Percy VanCamp spent Wednesday to Saturday last week with Mr. and Mrs. Norton VanCamp, Listowel and attended the funeral of a cousin, Mr. Melville Bradburn in Wingham on Thursday. Mrs. Lorne Thompson, Mrs. Gordon Strong, Mr. Ted Mc Mrhon, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gray attended the funeral of Mrs. W. Coulter of Pontypool in Bow- manville on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Malcolm and family were Sunday guests of Mrs. A. J. Cook, Brooklin on Georgie's birthday. Mr. and Mrs, Keith Johnston, Belleville visited Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Johnston and Mrs. Scott on Wednesday. A speedy recovery is wished all in hospitals at present. Carl Gilbankd and Debbie McLaugh- lin in Bowmanville. Mrs. H. Van der Heul, Mrs. Geo. Heaslip, Mrs. Herman Samells Mrs, Eva Campbell, Mr. and Mrs, wil- fred Bowles in Port Perry and Mrs. Edna McLaughlin also Mr. Elmer Nesbitt in Oshawa. Thursday night a mixed Bon- spiel was held at the Arena, Six teams competed and a vepy enjoyable time was spent. The winners were: First-- Mr. and Roy McLaughlin and Mr. aad Mrs. Neil Werry. Second-- Mr. Harold Swain and daughter, Helen and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Swain. : The first Euchre of the Win- ter sponsored by the W.I. was held Friday night in the Com- munity Hall. Winners were : High Lady -- Mrs. W. Archer. Second-- Mrs. Harry VaaCagmp. (These were tied). High t-- Mrs. Ed. Harris. Second-- Mrs. Gordon Strong. Door Prize -- Mr. Carl Wright, } Miss Edna Larmer is visit- ing relatives in Toronto. Mr. Larry Hoskin, Hamilton spent 'the week-end at home. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Samells and family, Bowmanville and Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Mount- -joy;-Hampton visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Samells, Sunday. Mrs. N. Burger of The Neth- erlands is visiting her sister, Mrs. P. Keuning, Mr. Keuning and family for three weeks. Senior Citizens Club Members of the Senior Citiz- | The Citizen's Prayer, O'Canada ens Club met in the Hall on|and The Lord's Prayer was re- Wednesday, Jan. were 34 members present. Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ross McCann, 27th. There | peated in unison. Chapman occupied chair. Business: -- Meeting opened with singing, Many of our Citizens meet at the hall through the week to enjoy Bridge, also the game of shuffleboard, with 2 Captains Oshawa visited Mr. and Mrs. | heading the teams. Stan Rahm and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wright and family called on Mr. and Mrs. Noel Morton and boys, Oshawa on Sunday afternoon. Wednesday, Feb. 10th. Two minutes silence was ob- served for Sir Winston Church- hill, Next meeting will be held on (Mem- Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Thomp- |bers please note). The meeting son were Sunday dinner guests |will be at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Colac- icco and children, Oshawa. That day there will be a Pot Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Archer | Luck Supper, and afterwaftds in accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Vin- | the evening, Mr. Buckland has cent Archer of Bowmanville to | kindly consented to show some Midland, Saturday and called at |of his many trips abroad. We the Funeral Home where the |were pleased to see Mr. Buck- former's William Boldt was resting. Mr. and Mus, brother-in-law, Mr.|land was able to attend the meetings again after being con- Garnet Mur- | fined to Hospital, also many of ray and girls, Cresswell were |our members who attended that Saturday dinner guests and Mr. |to set up 7 tables and all had and Mrs. Anson Taylor, Scar-|a nice time. Winners of prizes borough and Mr. H. Brown, | have been ill, and now able Oshawa were Sunday evening |to be out again. - dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs, Roy Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. An- son Taylor™ also called on Mrs. J. Forder, Nestleton and Mrs. Ida Taylor, Blackstock. After - singing the Queen, lunch was served and a nice sociable time spent by all. Saturday, Feb. 6th, 8:30 p.m, The last Euchre on Saturday, Jan: 23rd was not as well at- tended as usual on account of bad roads, but we were pleased as follows: Ladies High--Mrs. E. Watson, score 72. Second Lady-- Mrs. O. Lane, 71. Consolation-- Miss M. McLaren,6. Gent's High--Mr. H. McCartney, score 74, Second High-- Mr. O. Lane, 71. Consolation-- Mrs. A. Ald- red, 41. (Come and enjoy a game of Euchre). Twill be no doubt years before such a great man is born, All the world with heads bowed as they deeply mourn, As this brilliant man, Sir Win- ston Churchhill is laid, In his grave his long last rest- ing place, His sign of Victory, made many hearts brave, As he toured his country, and to the crowds waved, His messages so firm, and true to his countrymen there, Gave them, hope, strength and comfort everywhere, One of the greatest men we have ever yet seen, So true to his country and loyal to his Queen, His memory will live on forever and ever, . By the world all around as they Next Euchre at the Hall, only pray all together. J MATTER AT-A COST QUALITY PRINTING HIGH SPEED SERVICE Save Time and Money.... LET US DO IT! WHEN SPEED AND ACCURACY COUNT YOU CAN COUNT ON US TO PRINT OFFICE FORMS AND OTHER TYPES OF PRINTED YOU CAN AFFORD \ LETTERPRESS and OFFSET PRINTING The PORT PERRY STAR Co. Limited Phone 985-7383 \§

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