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Port Perry Star (1907-), 6 Jan 1966, p. 12

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NAF PERANRRTRM % dn Sl ln tn tnd Mo hdd banish a AS 1 PORT PERRY STAR, ERAT ORACHRIRS WIA, iid WA Thursday, Jan. 6th, 1966 Unite Church Celebrates Special Christmas Services The Port Perry United Church has celebratd several special services during the Yuletide Season, among which were the White Gift Service, when gifts of food and and envelopes of Missionary and Maintenanca money was received; a fair re. presentation of members attend- ed the Christmas Eve Service & Sacrament of Holy Communion which was served by the Elders of the Port Perry and Prince Albert Congregations; Christ- mas music was broadcast from the towers of both Churches on Christmas Day; the minister, Reverend Mr, Rice and his wife and family entertained both congregations and their friends in the Port Perry Church on Wew Year's Eve which was fol- lowed by a Watch Night Ser- vice -- prior to the service the evening was spent in jolly com- radeship, games and contests, and following the pealing of the bells at midnight, a delicious luncheon was provided by the ~}i08ts of the evening. 1 The main highlight during the Festive Season was the annual Vesper Service presented by the Port Perry Junior and Senior Choirs, The first part of the service was taken by the Junior Choir, comprised of about thirty boys and girls and their sweet melo- dious strains of the familiar Christmas Hymns were well rendered. The Senior Choir of thirty- five voices presented the Can- tata "The Celestial Visitor" by Noble Cain. The narrating was in the capable hands of the Reverend Mr. Rice and the solo parts were taken by Mrs. W. G. Sharpe; Mrs. Allan Rahm; Mrs, Howard Hall; Mrs. Ronald Gib- gon; Miss Barbara Taylor; Miss Lexie Love and Mr. Charles & ace Obituary CLARENCE JAMES PARR Following an illness of four weeks, the death of Clarence . James Parr, occurred in Mem- orial Hospital, Bowmanville, on Saturday, December 18, 1965. He was in his 76th year. Son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Ann Parr, the de- ceased was born in Cartwright township, near Cadmus. September 14th, 1921, he was united in marriage with Mary Isabella Fair, and together they farmed on the homestead until October 1943, when they moved to Bowmanville. Here he lived a semi-retired life, doing carp- entry work part time, Mr. Parr was a member of Black- stock Anglican Church. His wife predeceased him in April, 1944, also a sister Flora fn Jan. 1939. He is survived by one sister Miss Eva Parr, of Blackstock. The funeral service was held Monday, December 20 from Northcutt-Smith Funeral Chapel and was conducted by Canon H. E. Ashmore of Blackstock, * Interment was, in St. John's Anglican Cemetéty, Cartwright, Pall-bearers were Marwood McKee, Oscar McQuade, Harry McLaughlin, Neil Bailey, Frank Jamieson, and Nelson Wilkins. Among the many beautiful floral tokens was one from tho Champlain Telephone Pioneer's Club, Oshawa, of which Miss Eva Parr is a member, Hastings, The impressive story, inter- spersed with the dulcet tones of the choir in presenting choruses, | solos and trios, made the musi- cal programme an inspirational message to all the congrega- tion, The Church Chancel was suit- ably decorated for the special services and was centred around the theme of the Cantata. The Madonna and Child held the honoured place over the Altar and was flanked on both sides by the three wise men bearing their gifts of Frankincense and Myrrh and the shepherds and their sheep, following the Star in the East. The Church was filled to ca- pacity to hear the outstanding presentation which was under the direction of Mrs. Frank Hastings. While the congregation dis- persed the beautiful melodies of Mendelsohn was played in duett form by Miss Gloria Has- tings at the organ and Mr. Glenn Taylor presiding at the piano. Starting off the year 1966, Mr. Rice was in charge of the special New Year Services. The reception of New Members and the Sacrament of Holy Com- munion will be held on January 16th, The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, January 24 and all officers are requested to have their reports in not later than January 9th. The Sacra- ment of Infant Baptism will be held on Sunday, January 30th. Cedar Creek News Miss Arianne den Boer, who is attending Calvin College at Grand Rapids, Michigan, U,S.A. was home for the holidays. Mrs. Norris Norris Doherty and Bowling News TURKEY ROLL RESULTS OF LADIES WEDNESDAY NIGHT LEAGUE The Hgh Triple for each team won a turkey. The High Single for each team won a chicken, « H. Triples at 7 o'clock were-- B. Collins, F. Cochrane, E. Bailey, C. Wilson, C. Warriner A. Chandler. H. Singles at 7 o'clock were-- R. Cooper, W. McLaughlin, M St. John, D. Menzies, K, Har- per, A. Olsen. so Low Triple -- D. Taylor won a duck. Hidden Scores--H. Heard, K. Reamsbottom, A flower plant donated by Eleanor's Flowers was won by V. Rider, A turkey donated by Frank Hastings was won by M. Wakeford. H. Triples at 9 o'clock were-- M. Geer, D. McLaughlin, B. Evans, A. Spears, C. Wilbur, M. A. Doyle. H. Singles at 9 o'clock wére-- I. Dyer, M. Rahm, J. Car- negie, R.' Gibson, J, Taylor, B. Tilley. Low triple won uck--V. Butt. Hidden scor /B. Travis, G. Tassel, flower plant do- nated by po 's Flowers was won by H. Rowland, A turkey donated by Frank Hastings was won by C. Jeffrey. children and her sister, Miss Elaine Farrow and Rick Laroc- que visited Mr. and Mrs, John Farrow at South River for Christmas, Mrs. Doherty and children stayed for a week. Mr, and Mrs, Frank Ouimet visited relatives at Detroit for Christmas. George Kilpatrick was a din- ner guest of Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Cumming on Christmas. Mr, and Mrs. Allen Keetch and family of Whitby were Thursday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs, Ron Johnson and fa- mily. --Mr.--and Mrs, Ron Larocque spent the New Year week-end with relatives at Magnetawan. Mrs. B. Chavdler of Oshawa stayed with the! Larocque child- ren, George Kilpatrick visited Lorne Phare at Tyrone on Sun- day. [tte LOT TA, 2) LOVELINES? 2. i) WE READ TOP WRITERS PERSONAL VIEWS, TO KEEP UP. TO.DATE WITH GEAUL Y NEWS GLENETTE BEAUTY SALON (Glenda Taylor, * Prop.) 985-7991 (Hilltop Herald | With Christmas having come and gone, the long Easter term lies ahead, The Christmas Dance, spon- sored by the Student Council, was held on the evening of Dec. 17th, The Viscounts, a five piece group which provided music for the evening, was ac- claimed by the large crowd of students and teachers present. The afternoon of Mon,, Dec. 20th was indeed a busy one. The Junior, Intermediate, and Senior boys' basketball teams travelled to Anderson St. High, Whitby, for exhibition games. They were accompanied by Mr. Burt's wrestling team. The In- termediates and Seniors were defeated (43-17) and (51-29) respectively; however, the Jun- iors won a very exciting game (19-18). Coach Neigh comment- ed on "Team aggressiveness and Reg Foster's good foul shooting in the clutch". Outstanding performances were handed in by team captain Gord William- son, Mike Bell, and Reg Foster. Mr. Burt's team won in overall point standings, (87-22). The entire team is to be congratu- lated on its tremendous effort. On the same afternoon, An- derson High sent its two girls' teams to do battle in Port Perry. ill | The Junior girls triumphed(18- 3) while our Senior girls were defeated (85-23) in two hard- fought games. : A Christmas Programme was held by the Student Council and Drama Club on Dec. 22nd, and enjoyed greatly by the students. The "At Home' will be held Jan. 21st. --Dave Read HIGH SPEED SERV 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 QUALITY PRINTING MATTER AT A COST YOU CAN AFFORD LETTERPRESS and OFFSET PRINTING The PORT PERRY STAR Go. Limited Phone 985-7383 IGE

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