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p------ SLY, ~ x AR = a: ae Sih RE ES en a, SE. 5s; 3 Ra a Eo 2 A) 2 -. PORT PERRY STAR, Lrmio, May 26th, 1966 Port Pity Stet Co. ited Serving Port Perry, Brooklin and Surrounding Areas, P. HVIDSTEN, Publisher Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Assoc. WM. T. HARRISON - Editor Member of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Assoc. tublished every Thursday by The Port Perry Star Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario. Cvuthorized as second class mai by the Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash Subseription. Rates: Jean Russell, Wed in Northminster United The Reverend H. A. Mellow officiated at the marriage of Jean Craig, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Thomas Craig Russell, mony took place in Northmin- ster United Church. Mr.. Larry Marshall, was the soloist, accompanied by Mr. lonald Kellington, Given in marriage by her fa. ther, the bride wore a formal gown of pure silk peau de.soie fashioned with a scoop neckline & Alencon lace-trimmed elbow- The empire bo- dice, encrusted with pearls and" length sleeves. Alencon lace, enhanced the re- -dingote skirt, edged with mat- ching re-embroidered lace and pearl appliques, which fell into a chapel train. crusted silk petal headdress held her fingertip" veil of French tulle illusion and she carried a colonial bouquet of pink delight roses with sprays of ivy and centered with a white hybrid orchid. The bride's sister, Mrs. David Perkin, Oshawa, was her mat- ron of honor and her other at- tendants were Mrs, Fred Olsen, Prince Albert, Mrs. Douglas Holtby, Oshawa, and Mrs, Gary Hammond, Sundridge. All attendants wore floor- length sheath gowns of acqua chiffon with a flowing chiffon. overskirt from the empire waist, In Canada $3.00 per yr. Elsewhere, $4.60 per yr. &|a matching - peau-de-soi Her pearl en-. Single Copy ,10¢ Ken Skerratt _elbow-length sleeves and SCOOP. Their headdress was "Tom neck-line. Jones bow and they carried a Oshawa, to Mr. Kenneth Wesley | Skerratt, Utica, son -of Mr. and | Mrs. Henry Skerratt. The cere-! nosegay of white carnations and roses centred with pink roses. Mr. Larry Skerratt, Utica, | was his brother's best man and ' those ushering were Mr. Craig Russell, Oshawa; Mr. John Pick- ard, Downsview, and Mr, Robert i Spencer, Whitby. The reception was held at the Oshawa Golf Club. The mother of the bride received wearing a daffodil silk worsted floor- length gown fashioned with beaded bodice and A-line skirt. She "wore daffodil and white] 'accessories and a corsage of | vellow roses and white carna- tions. Assisted by the groom's "mother who chose a french-rose wild bloom crepe floor-length gown fashioned with a re-em: broidered lace bodice, Her ac- cessories were french-rose and pearl and .a corsage of white roses and rose carnations. The couple left for a honey- moon in Florida, As they left, the bride was wearing a navy blue wool suit trimmed with satin and navy blue and white accessories. Mr. and Mrs, Sker- ratt are residing in Prince Al- | bert Ontario: - Guests from a distance atten: | ding were from Connecticut, Muskoka, Pennsylvannia, Col- lingwood and St, Catharines, HONEYDALE W.I. Citizenship was the theme for the May meeting held on the afternoon of .May 12th, in the Municipal Hall, with Mrs. N. Williams in charge of the pro- gramme, : Mrs. Gord. Robertson our President opened the meeting at 1.30 p.m. with the Ode and Collect. The roll call was an- swered by each member naming some point concerning the law we should know. The motto: "Srecess -- What it really means", was spoken on by Mrs. Nels. Williams, She read Ralph Waldo Emerson's definition of success,--as follows: "To lavgh often and much; to win the re spect of intelligent people, and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest eri- tics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a re- deemed social condition, to know even one life has breathed easier | | because you lived This is to have succeeded." a a Mrs, Geo. Barthau reported on the Centennial spoons, orders may be placed with Mrs. Bar- thaw (phone 2263) if wishing to purchase these beautiful spoons. A Fair report was also given. The Green Thon booth was discussed - for the Hospital Spring Fair and members de- cided articles were to be priced by individual members before beig taken to. the Fair, Mrs. Nels, Williams took the chair for the programme and in- troduced our guest speaker Mr. Thos, Harris, -- well known Lawyer of Port Perry, who ad- dressed the members on legal matters, in three parts, I Public Relations betwlen a' Lawyer and his client. IT Citizenship. IIT Wills and estates. This proved to be very inter-- esting and most informative. Many questions were "fired" at Tom, and discussion followed. Our Sincere thanks are extend- ed to "Tom" for a stimulating | knowledgeable half- hour. Mrs. Gord, Robertson reported on the Officers Conference at 'Guelph, which she attended on May 3. - 4 and 5th. Tea was served by the citi- zenship committee. ~ Members will be making Can- cer Dressings Fridays 2-4 p.m, upstairs at the Post office. We: are in "dire" neéd for bed: pads at- the present time, -- anyone having flannelette sheets to discard, would they kindly don] nate same,--either leave them with Mrs, Tease at the Medical Centre to be picked up, or Phone Mrs. S. Cawker 7994. 'Greenbank New Slate Of Officers *Mrs. N. Smith, Uxbridge (formerly Greenbank) hostess | for the April meeting, gave a | warm welcome to 21 members and several visitors, After the usual opening pro- cedures the Roll Call was an- swered by paying fees. There also was an exchange of flow- | ers, bulbs or plants. Motto: Safety rules are rw 'everyone, old and young. Mrs, N. Smith introduced the guest] speaker, Mr. A. McMillan, gave a splendid talk on "Safety". He attended the Farm Safety Con- vention at Guelph. Mrs. R. Baird thanked Mr. McMillan for his talk. Moved by Mrs. M. Lee, sec- onded by Mrs. R. Baird that we accept the invitation to Myrtle W.I. on May 17th. Mrs. W. Stone, Mrs. M. Truan and Mrs. H. Phoenix be the committee to arrange a number for the pro- gramme, , . Moved by Mrs. W. Stone, se- conded by Mrs. G. Anderson that we help with the Hosp. Auxiliary Spring Fair at Port Perry May 28th, - The book stall to be our project Mrs. H. Phoenix, Mrs. G. Beaton, Mrs, R. Smith, M. J. lanson to be the committee, seconded by Mrs, J. Ianson that we work with Bethesda, Reach and choose the same forum as they (1) Tricks with a menu (2) Never a dull meal, By a show of hands we chose 1st 143 lbs. of meat, 2nd Hats for you, 3nd Vegetables with a flair, for Ontario County Local Leaders' Training School. "Our choice in short Course was 1st Choosing & using fa: brics, 2nd Women's Institute Procedures. iy Moved by Mrs. F. Phoenix seconded by Mrs, H. Howsam that we sponsor a 4-H club and ask the girls taking the present course to exhibit their work at a meeting, Mrs. P, Diamond, on behalf of the members, presented Mrs. N, Smith, the retiring President, with a gift -- a small token of Moved by Mrs. P. Diamond, | the Port Perry Lions 4-11 Liral Club was held at the Port Perry | W.I. Elect our appreciation for her untir- ing efforts and her great en- thusiasm for the past three years. Officers and Conveners of the various departments pre- sented the Annual reports, showing a busy year under the W.I. banner, "For Home and Country". Successful projects included -- 2 Bus trips, Short Course (Belts & Button holes), Local Leaders' Training: Course (Bethesda- Reach & Greenbank going together), Local Weekly News in Local Newspapers, served tea: & coffee and lunch at Red Cross Blood Donors' Clinic, catered to a farm sale; | sent Delegate to Area Conven- tion, Ass. Leader for 4-H Club Work, Display at Port Perry Fair, telephone euchre, sent a Donation to Harold King Farm, also good, used clothing, etc. The District President, Mrs. M. Annis, Brougham, was in- - (Continued on Page 12) 4-H CLUB News The first regular meeting of the Port Perry Lions 4-H Grain High School on Monday, May 16. Vice President, Jim Gerrow, R.R. 3, Port Perry, opened: the meeting; with secretary Robert | AT REST Holtby; R.R. 2, Port Perry, reading the minutes, The feed value of various crops was then discussed by the members and club leaders, Mr. Larry Burt, Brooklin, R.R. 1, and Mr. Ralph Roney, Seagrave, R.R. 2. Considerable interest was shown on the future of corn as a livestock feed. The pro- gramme also included the judg ing of several classes of seed oats and barley. The next meeting for the Port Perry Lions 4-H Grain Club and other 4-H agricultural clubs are given to "players- © A lot of business was dis- througout the area, will be held in late June. SUEL I SR ge 41) LEN aR i 3 DEANERY $ LES AERA 8 na ® Senior Citizens Club News BE | Club members were really - busy last week housecleaning the Hall. Several met together & really made everything shiny & clean, In the future interesting events' will be held there. On June "1st bridge players will meet there for bridge party, or- ganized by (Mrs, Robertson and " a others), there will also be a penny draw, funds to be used for the Club. Another event I will be in Senior Citizens week / which will be held all over Ont- ario, - Committee's are busy preparing programs, ete, Murs. E. Webster is busy with others on this program. . Rev. Rice of Povt Perry will | be guest speaker on Thursday, June 9th (at 2 p.m.), music, ete. } will be prepared and we look ot forward to a happy time. Eu- § chres are still very popular at' the Hall, 20 tables were played on Sat, May 14th, Prizes and a bountiful lunch is served. Next Club meeting Wed., May 25that ~~ ----f 2.00 p.m.. Next Euchre at Hall y aa 3 on Saturday, May 28th at 8.30 p.m. The last Club meeting was well attended, president Mrs. "Chapman conducted the meet- ing, Over 40 attended. Come { and join our Club, we promise oe you a good time. a cussed, A bus load will be go- ing to Ottawa 30th of August to attend the Senior Citizen's Convention. Mr. Buckland and Mr. St. John are the two dele- ' TIED _gates-from-the Club. This. will... _ be quite an experience for most of us as all Clubs will be re- presehted and we are looking forwand to this trip.' The meeting closed with the Queen. Cards enjoyed and hg dainty lunch served. Prizes won by following at last Euchre: Ladies high, Mrs. D. Healey; Second high, Mrs. R. Roger; Consolation, Mrs. G. Suggett Gent's high, Mr, E. Healey; 2nd high, Mr. G. Bright; two low, David La Roc, and John Web- ster. * . * * Queen (Victoria Day) Everyone was celebrating May - twenty-fourth, Fireworks were seen from South to North, In memory of that well known Queen, Who ruled in England many years supreme, Her life was an example to her * faithful subjects, And as years go by, her reign still reflects How nice to remember; and not - to forget, This famous lady, even in this age of the jet, Vv) A monarch's life is not their { own in many ways, : y They are closely Watehod fone. ; "day to day, drs REE CTE. | WA Let us recall as we enjoy fire- works and all their beauty As we honour Queen Victoria's birthday, she did 'her duty. * i --_-- " READER, Robert -- At Fair- » view Lodge Whitby on Tuesday, May 24th, 1966, Robert Reader beloved husband of the late, Helen Montgomery, dear father of Owen of Port Perry, loving : brother of Oliver, Stella (Mrs. v | R. Graham), the late Charles : ft . Reader and the late Mrs, Earl Seymor, in his 86th year. Rest- f ing at the Chapel of McDermott- { Panabaker, Port Perry for ser- vice on Thursday at 2 p.m. In terment Pine Grove Cemetery.