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Port Perry Star (1907-), 21 Oct 1965, p. 6

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~ PORT PERRY STAR, Thursday, October 21, 1965 SEAGRAVE NEWS This week Seagrave experi- enced something new -- a rob- bery. On Sat. evening Mr. and Mrs. Gord. Sweetman returning home about 11.30 p.m. found their back door had been forced and the house quite thoroughly searched. Apparently their vi- sitors were looking for money as a small amount of cash (about $7.50) was all that was missing. The thief or thieves also hoped to pick up something at the Boe home but failled in their attempt to gain entry. Unit 1 U.C.W. was in charge of the Oct. meeting held on Wed evening. Under leader- ship of Mrs. G. Stone a devo- tional period was presented by Mrs. McNeil. Mrs. Cliff Short and Mrs. Harding, with a duet by the Abraham and Tobin la- dies. Highlight of the evening was the presentation of pie- tures taken in the Br. Isles, Holland, France, Germany, Den- mark and Sweden by Mr. Al- fred Starr during a recent trip in connection with the Depart- ment of Agriculture. Both the pictures and the comment were exceptionally good. It is too bad that more than the 27 la- dies present couldn't have had a chance to enjoy them. The bus- iness period had to be hurried because of the lateness of the hour. Mrs. Stone reported that expenses for the basement re- novation had been high, so the members voted $200. to the Board of Stewards to help out. The ladies also decided to send a Christmas gift of money to our Formosan student. Final plans were made for the Turkey Dinner on Nov. 3 and lunch served. There have been numerous showers here the last week or so, the most enjoyable of which occurred on Friday evening in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sturman. Mr. Lawrence O. Ni- cholls performed the duties of Master of Ceremonies in his usual smooth and efficient man- ner. Program consisted of piano solos by two of the com- ing generation, Master Calvin Nicholls and Miss Bonnie Short, a round of community singing led a Mrs. Abraham and Mrs. INVEST NOW 82% VICTORIA and GREY TRUST Guaranteed Investments, Interest is payable half yearly or may be left to compound Emmerson Insurance Agency LIMITED 191 Queen St. Port Perry Telephone 985-2421 What's your stand on Mutual Life's low net cost record? Mr. McIntosh Mr. McIntosh Ididn'teven know they had one! Interviewer Sounds like something I should look into a little more. Where Let me explain: net cost of a life insurance policy means how much money you get out com- pared to how much money you could I...? Interviewer put in. Mutual Life policies, in the long run, are out in front. Mr. McIntosh Is that so? Interviewer Right! And The Mutual Life has maintained this enviable record for some years now. Mr. Mcintosh How come? Interviewer vd Lots of factors' i. including a consistently high annual divi- dend. Just call your nearest Mutual Life of Canada representative. ML-65-8C The Mutual Life ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA HEAD OFFICE: WATERLOO, ONTARIO/ESTABLISIIRD 1880 HERB G. TRAN 136 GARDEN STREET, WHITBY PHONE 668-5968 Tobin, and a very hilarious | couples contest also conducted by Mrs. Abraham. Competing couples were:-- Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sturman, Mr. and Mrs. B. Wanamaker, Mr. and Mrs. Ni- cholls and the groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sturman who emerged as winners. Mrs. Tobin read an address to the young couple and many gifts were presented. The newly- weds expressed their thanks and lunch was served. From Friday afternoon until Sunday evening Mr. Glenn Wanamaker and Mr. Robt. Par- ker, Oakwood, were privileged to attend a very stimulating convention at Elim Lodge on Pigeon Lake. This conference, the first of its kind held in Canada was set up by the lay- men's group of the Bay of Quinte Conference "(United Church) and these men and 4 women delegates represented Lindsay Presbytery in a group of about 260. The sessions con- sisted of worship, free discus- sion of problems and social per- iods under the leadership of Rev. Stewart Crysdale, assist. supt. of evangelism and social service. Needless to say these men came home very enthusi- astic about the uplifting exper- iences of the fellowship. Our population has increased slightly. A fourth son arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Payne and a third daughter for Mr. & Mrs. B. Carr. Congratulations. Baseball season has officially closed with Sonya Braves fin- ally becoming champions by trouncing Little Britain in the last 2 games. Believe it or not Doug. McMillan says he is re- tiring from active sports. He has started a course designed to make him a chartered ac- countant so his spare time will be filled with study. Mr. and Mrs. B. Wanamaker were in Oshawa on Sunday celebrating the birthday of grand-daughter Linda. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Seymour, Toronto, called at the Thomp- son home on Saturday. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Bell, Courtice vi- sited with Mrs. Clements. Mrs. G. Wanamaker told a very suitable story as the con- tribution of the adult class to the S. S. program. Gord. Mc- Millan at the advanced age of 18 deposited birthday money, and Mr. Ken Sturman was act- ing Superintendent. ance was 78. What has happened to the editor of The Star? We have missed the editorial and '"Re- member when" the last two weeks. --_-- ALTONA CIDER MILL APPLES CUSTOM PRESSED BY APPOINTMENT Call 640-2589 Dave Cumming R.R. 3 Stouffville Attend- YOUR KEY TO THE BEST INVESTMENTS VICTORIA AND GREY GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS Earn 5Y2% Interest Payable half-yearly by cheque OR left to accumulate and be compounded increases your investment by over 31% in 5 years. 308 Dimdas Street West WHITBY

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