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AORTA ¢ * RM ly can abe Ud fab 7 - PORT PERRY STAR, Thursday, March 24, 1966 Prince Albert News by Mrs. Les Beacock Last Wednesday evening Mrs. Wilbur Vance shared her home for the March meeting of the U.C.W. A timely devotion was provided by Mrs, Mildred Hope and Mrs, Pugh. The president Mrs. Roy Hope chaired the meeting. Favourable reports were heard from rest of the executive, Roll call was handing in a supply of Canada Packer labels. Mrs. B. Smith announced sixteen visits, A small sum for spending money was voted to the chosen boy Joseph Braden. The subject of Hospital Auxi- liary Spring Fair was disputed as a result the idea of bedroom setting, with special emphasis based on quilt, pillow-cases and other suitable articles were sug- gested and carried. The name "Bedroom Nook" was voiced as name of our section Mrs, Pugh and Mrs. Beacock assigned to arrange for this project to be held in Port Perry May 28. At this time Mrs. Beacock was asked to display the sample Centennial plate and packet of hasti-notes received since last meeting. After a brief discus- sion 6 doz. plates, plus 200 pack- ages of notes to be ordered. Mrs. Snelgrove related infor- mation regarding the Guest Book which led to some consen- tration on same. Being no further business the | minister Rev. A. Rice directed an intresting question - answer priod along religious lines, and exhibited various worthwhile books to read. A lovely lunch was served by Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Newnham and Mrs. Dorothy Hope. All agreed it a pleasant and worthwhile meeting, The February meeting of the G.N.S. Club was held at the home of a comparatively new member Mrs. Harold Snooks. Then the March meeting for answered by | the same organization was held | at the house of Mrs. Frank Gib- | son with two visitors apart: from members. day gift was sent to the chosen son. The members discussed and decided to sponsor a rummage stall at Spring Fair, The members wish this entry to mainly comprise of children's wear or ladies blouses & skirts. Please contact any member if anyone has articles to contri- bute. An interesting program was provided at both meetings and dainty lunch served with Valen- tine colours and St. Patrick green as theme. Since the last two meetings the St. Patrick Jig of G.N.S. Club was held in Legion Hall, Port Perry. The hall was de- corated in the typical greens and black hats which lent an ideal touch for the gay light- footed folk who danced to the familiar Blue Diamond Or- chestra. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Jack Cook and Mr. John Greaves. Special request numbers were played for an anniversary coup- le and birthdays for two men. Thanks to all who attended and helped make the evening a success. Sorry to note Mrs. E. Jewell is confined to the hospital as a result of a bone fracture in the ankle. Rodney Campbell, Nestleton, enjoyed the week-end with his chum Tom Olsen, Mr. Bruce Martyn, a student at Waterloo College spent the week-end with his father Mr. W. E. Martyn. Mr. and Mrs. H. Faulkner and Eunice, Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Armstrong and son Port Perry were Sunday even- ing dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. F. Brooks and sons, Company with Mr. and Mrs. F. Olsen on Sunday were her brother Mr. Ken Skerratt and friend Miss Jean Russell. # Pictured left to right, Donald Anderson, Harold R. On January 3rd, 1926, the and North Bay, and again made founder of Archer Motor Sales, the return trip in 21% days. Harold R. Archer, met with Col. The car he was driving was R. S. McLaughlin in Oshawa.' at that time called a Pontiac who personally appointed him Big Six, and in spite of long as authorized Pontiac dealer for | hours at the wheel, and poor Port Perry and district. road conditions, the car worked Today, 40 years later the to perfection all the way. dealership, now extended to in- Mi: Avcher wisfie » séeond clude Buick cars and GAL. tong road trip, is time all the trucks is still in the family | way to Vancouver. This pre- business. The only change is , vious to the construction of the Mr. and Mrs. M. Pugh and family were in Huntsville where Raymond was playing hockey. At both above mentioned meetings th president Mrs, Pugh presided with first all repeat-, ing Lord's Prayer in unison.!| Mr. and Mrs. F. Gibson were Secretary Mrs, H. Garvey read Sunday company with his sister minutes, followed by treasurer | Mr. & Mrs. Roy Scott, Oshawa. Mrs. W. Heayn's report on fi-| The Scotts have just returned nances. Final plans were found from an enjoyable three week that Robert V. Archer, his son, is the owner, and that the firm! name was changed from Archer Motor Sales to Bob Archer Motors Limited. At the time of his Appi ment as Pontiac dealer, Mr. | Archer senior opened showrooms Trans - Canada Highway, and ' consequently the trip had to be made primarily through the northern U.S. States, of Michi- gan, Illinois, Towa, Wyoming & Washington. The journey to Vancouver in a 1930 Custom Pontiac took Archer, Robert V. Archer In Business For Forty Years Bob Archer Motors Oldest Family Pontiac Dealership In Canada 843% hours. An employee G. M, Williams accompanied him on this trip. In 1951, Mr. Archer, for out- standing sales and services over 25 years, was presented with a G. M. award. Under the original and pre- sent owner, the firm has shown a steady progress. In 1963 it became necessary to enlarge and build a new service department in order to accommodate the steady increase of repair busi- ness, In addition to the present owner, six persons are employ- ed, and in 1965 the firm sold some 200 new vehicles, making, it a record year. complete for the dance. Birth-' trip to Jamaica. | According to Bob Archer, 40 | and service department in the approximately five days, but 1 years of sales and service makes building now occupied by Ted the actual driving time, over Jackson Appliances. every type of highway, through | the firm the oldest Pontiac fa- g Two years later, in 1928, the mountains and deserts was only | mily dealership in Canada. [I [ ® cher senior retire PON 1S © © EY ® YY DO® ® ~~ SO® : premises were outgrown, and i 6 . sor of | f 8 the firm moved to the corner of | yp py yyy py yy yy EMA EA EAE ERE EA EERE N EEE) § Queen and Perry Streets, where } | today the Ontario Liquor Con- ONTARIO COUNTY : 0 F & | trol Board's store is located. ; ' > It was in 1956, that Mr. Ar- BRUNO & KEAN'S {7k Ei | SEED FAIR and HAY SHOW | | from business, and the logical | | successor to the firm was natur- | Barber Shop & Beauty Salon | ti ws aon oh who et a Tuesday, March 26th, 1966 Bruno & Kean's now open to serve the ladies and § | ready put in his apprenticeship | , . gentlemen of the district at their new Barber Shop and Q [and 10 years of service with his | TOWNSHIP HALL, SUNDERLAND Beauty Sa'on in Oshawa's newest Plaza at Park Road and father, moved the businss to the ! 1 : third d t Ioeati 10.30 a.m. -- Exhibits to be ready for judging Ring 8, West. 8 oy yo present Iheaken on 1.45 p.m. -- Afternoon programme starts di FOR THE LADIES . ... . | Water Street. You will receive at Bruno and Kean's that petsonal- 4 That Mr. Archer senior was ized styling and service which will make your visits a {| a devoted car dealer, and an en- GUEST SPEAKER---Prof. Tom Lane, Dept. of pleasure, Plus a Special Discount on Perms for the 2 thusiastic motorist is best pro- Soil Science University of Guelph opening. ven by lve extensive hips be TOPIC--Getting tke most from your fertilizer dollar, FOR THE MEN i) made with Pontiac cars. ) oo v Ce v Over mud, rock and sands, Mr. DISCUSSION PILRIOD -- Topic--Use of Herbicides and You'll get individual styling by expert Barbers. Plus ) MM 10 ei kd ' Archer back in the year 1931 Insecticides the extra care and consideration your grooming problems : . ] : X ry made his way from Port Perry LEADERS--Ken Fallis, Soils and Crops Branch, Toronto ' "For Friendly and Satisfactory Service" to Winnipeg in 2% days cover- Grover Smith, District Weed Inspector TRY -- b| ing 713 miles the first day, 609 CL | the second, and the last 278 All farmers are invited to attend. -- RUNO d KEAN'S mies on te tind aay, too im | BE ---- an 2 tnt ints Winnipeg, CHARLES HADDEN, H. L. FAIR, BARBER SHOP and BEAUTY SALON While he travelled through Presider.t. Secretary-Treasurer Tor int § - Located at ichi inoi . i. . o , . Par Appoiniments aan BB A foie Michigan, Dlinois and Norihorm ONTARIO COUNTY SOIL, AND CROP Phone 723-0022 Park Rd. and King St. Plaza S Minnesota on his way to Win- IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OSHAWA & | nipeg, he returned by Emerson, ! "MENT SS0C | Tron Mountain, Sault Ste. 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