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Port Perry Star (1907-), 9 Feb 1967, p. 2

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2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- THURSDAY, FEB. 9, 1967 rE Centennial (Continued from Front Page) have decided on a basic plan for July 1st, Very briefly we are going to hold a gigantic Sports Day, starting in the morning at the Lakefront with swimming events, canoe tilting and other water sports. Immediately after lunch our Centennial Parade will form up at the Lakefront and proceed to the Fair Ground for an afternoon of Horse Rac- ing, children's Races, Rodeo, and at least two Ball games. To top off the Day there will be a Fireworks display at night at the waterfront and from there gine Arena (Port Perry's Centen¥ial Project) for a good, old fashioned dance with booth, games, etc. As can be seen from this re- port this day's entertainment is going to take a lot or organiz- ing an lanning- and a lot of hard work%by every community organization to make a truly successful day, one that will be remembered for years to come. Your Centennial Committee will be sending letters to all or- ganizations in Port Perry re- . questing that each organization appoint .one member to. this ~ over-all Centennial Committee, Any organization, through our oversight, who fails to receive a letter, we would appreciate hearing from you. From now until July 1st there will appear in this paper, every ww? Weeks, a column entitled "Centennial: Corner". This co- lumn will endeavour to keep everyone in Port Perty and Dis- trict well informed as to the Centennial Celebration Plans. If you have any questions re- garding our celebration send them to the Secretary and they will be answered through this © Question #1 is: "Where is the money coming from to pay for all the expenses in connection "with this day?" daily radio programmes, Committee have started the fund raising with the sale of 50-50 Draw tic- kets and between now and July Ist hope to sell at least 5000 tickets. Other sources of in- certain events (not children's events). Sale of concession space at the Fair Grounds and on general admission fee which will entitle you to admission WP all events (Lakefront, Fair Grounds, Dance). This admis- sion fee for the day has been suggested at $1.50 each with all Public School Children Free. The 50-50 Draw tickets are now on sale and will be available to all organizations soon. Heart Fund _ (Continued from page 1) i tains for the canvass starting on February 19th. The names |the Open Ladies Bonspiel, held last Saturday, Feb. 4MD1967 of the captains are: Norman Al- in the Local Curling Club, was a Rink from Uxbridge. They dred, Jim Baird, Ken Bateman, | won their 3 games with a total Audrey Hall, Grant McDermott, Don Raby and Rae Webster. The captains will approach canvassers this 'week and ask for their much needed support. To make the canvass for funds a success, offer your assistance for this most worthy project, come will be from entry fees to|.! ing Club held their Annual Open Bonspiel on Sat., Feb. 4, 1967, "sponsored by the John Ballard Lumber Co. Ltd. Rinks participated from Oshawa, Pet- erborough, Uxbridge, Pickering, : We The Winners of the John B The Port Perry Ladies Curl- Uxbridge Rink Wins John Ba LUA N iard Lumber Co. Curling Trophy Ballard is pictured making the presentation to the winning rink.- They are from left to right: Betty Woodland, lead; Eleanor Woodland, second; Sandra Ingledew, vice and Ruth _ Geer, skip. --Staff Photo allard . Lumber Co. Trophy, at score of 45 points. Mr. John Cannington, Sunderland, Whit. by, Don Mills, as well as Port Perry. pa The Club Rooms were decor draw on the beautiful floral centre piece donated by Eleanor Florist, with proceeds to the Club, went to a happy winner, ated in a Valentine Theme, car- | well known by all -- our Past ried out with the cupid name | Pres., Mrs. Robert Kenny. tags; table centre pieces; etc. Al The coveted - trophy, after to the aggregate difference. As there was still a tie, a fourth prize was awarded to each rink, Fifth prize with 22 points to Miss Beverley Smith -and her "Annandale" rink received cov: [ J 95th Birthday (Continued from Front Page) two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd- Mid- gley, Port Perry, and Mrs. Al mer Byers, Prince Albert. Grandchildern, great grand. children and great great grand: children also dropped in to wish Mrs. Raines a happy birth. day. - : Considering her = age, Mrs. Raines enjoys good health, -is always glad to receive visitors, end is an ardent listener to a " The Star joins a host of| friends and well-wishers, ex Your Centennial Committee birthday. wot t t 'Feb. 10th the first services of the day will begin in the Pacife Islands The dawn leads on another The voice of prayer. is never Nor dies the strain of Praise tending sincere congratulations anyone in the Epsom area in on the occasion of her 95th| possession of any record hooks ) of the Epsom United Church or Sunday School or ladies groups would be kind enough to leave : '| by an Uxbridge rink with Ruth Geer as skip, Sandra Ingledew By Jean Jeffery On World's Day of Prayer, while we are still sleep. As o'er each continent and Island day, silent, away . . . It would be appreciated if he former Methodist Church, hese documents at their ear- with Mrs. Feb. in Florida. We do hope delicious evening buffet meal was served under the guidance of the Social Committee with Mrs. Archie MaéMaster im charge. Mrs. Herb. Toombs played the three arduous ganies was won . ") as vice-skip, Eleanor Woodland sited her mother Mrs. Middle- 2nd and Betty Woodland, lead, ton of Whitevale. 5 with a total of 45 points. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ashton,| jon, Ballard presented the | Piano. All felt the day had Richard and Julia and Mr. and trophy with pleasure as well as| been most successful and en Mrs. Howard Ashton were visit-| 1,0" 1 prize, electric manicure | Joved by everyone. ors on Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. sets to each-player--this from - Barry Bushell and girls in Pe- John Ballard Lumber Co., and terBorough. . | extended his charming congra- Mrs. Thos. Stewart entertain- bi ations in a most fitting man- ed "several lady friends last ner. His chraming wife, Joy, Wednesday afternoon. . |remained on hand throughout Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Prentice the day to follow-up on each Plan to spend the month of and every essential detail. Second prize "awarded- to a Whitby rink, skipped by Mrs. Betts with a score of 44 points. Presentation of individual in: sulated mugs K trays was made by the President of the Ladies CORDC Asks 23 Acre Lots The Board. of Directors of ate action to attempt to per- suade the Provincial Govern- ment to amend the Planning Act to require a twenty-five acre minimum lot size in Rural areas. Ten acres is the pre- they have a wonderful holiday.. Brooklin Legion (Continued from Front Page) Zone Commander Woodward ered glass 'candy containers. A ~~ CORDC_ has approved immedi. installed the officers individu- ally, after the members ratified the elections which were held Third prize to Mrs. Irmal Hol land, Oshawa and her rink, pre: sented by Mrs. William Beare, Club, Mrs.. Wes. Jones. ii liest convenience Gordon Jeffery. These records are church property and this board of the United Church. ,Don't forget the U.C.W. spon- sored Valentine Pot Luck Sup- -per,- Feb. --~14th--in--the Sunday} School rooms at Epsom United Church. Everyone brings some- thing for the table.. There will be music and pictures follow- ing the supper. Also -a collee- tion will be taken. ~ We especially invite any new- comers to our area to come a- long and get better acquainted. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hough- land and family visited on Sun- day with her parents Mr. and '| Mrs. Arthur Taylor. Don't forget the U.C.W. spon- school on Friday night spon- sored by Epsom Community ppp LN ARAN Save ans bonny ae IT pe CO-OP TOPICS By JIM TREMEER UNITED CO-OPERATIVES OF ONTARIO Na ~ Order Your CO-OP Fertilizer * ~f} request comes from the official { gq Vice-President; Laura La- in Port Perry last October. These included--Fred Evans, 1st Vice-President; John York, key, Secretary-Treasurer; Exe- cutive Members -=-- Raymond Craddock; Mel Lakey; Alex Brough, Eugene Bailey and Sgt. At Arms, Les Smart. President Fred Phillips was Bonspiel Committee (individual trays) 36 points. a tie of 34 points to Mrs. Jean Maebus, Peterborough and her rink, and Mrs. Norma Kenny, Port Perry and her rink. The -Drawmaster;-- Mr. Roy Scott ong with the convenor revert. ed to the aggregate score, then Fourth prize, sently permitted: size and no approval is required to create such a lot; the ever increasing problem was brought to the at- tention of the Board by Mr. E. J. Norris, Reeve of Georgina Township, he said, "Continuing divisions of land, on the pre- sent basis, will ruin suburban and rural townships in Southern four counties of Halton, Peel, York and Ontario. a escorted by the District Com- mander, Gerry Simpson and his Deputy, Vern McCarl, and was duly installed by Provincial President Gordon Wakefield. During a short address Com- rade Wakefield explained that the Branch Number 152 was the original number of the Brook- lin Branch which disbanded in 1929 for reasons unknown. He then presented Comrade Phil- lips with the Charter, convey- ing to Brooklin the best wishes STA Lowrey Organs DEMONSTRATOR RLET DELUX Regular $960.00 SPECIAL $815.00 J. ORDE Euchre and Dance Club. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geer at- tended the 50th Wedding Anni- versary of his cousins Mr. and Mrs. - Wm. Geer of Newmarket from Ontario and Dominion Commands. ETRY, The meeting was closed in the usual manner by Pres. Mul- holland, and the hall was im- i -- For Spring Now. WHY CO-OP? | Because CO -OP has the fertilizer on Sat., evening. mediately cleared and prepared PHONE 985-2114 PORT PERRY and the fertilizing program exactly Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jeffrey | for the dance by the Entertain- rit : right for every need. Developed for }| motored to Parry Sound. on | ment Chairman, Jack Cook and | om = - Saturday to attend the wedding | his Committee. of their niece Miss Audrey Jef-| Most of the men had brought frey to Mr. Arnett Hurd. The | their wives for the occasion and service was held at the Pres-| an evening of dancing to the byterian Church followed by | music of Cam Warne's orchestra the reception in the Masonic | was enjoyed by all. Fo AT REST Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wilson were with Mr. and Mrs. Earl BUSH, Emily G. -- At the Wilson for Sunday. Community Hospital, Port Perry Mr. And Mrs. Walter Kerry |on Wed:;--Feb--8th 1967 Emily visited Sunday evening with|G. Baker (of 1918 Dufferin St. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Kerry of | Toronto) beloved wife of the Greenbank. Jate Edwin M. Bush, dear mo- Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fisher of | ther of Florence (Mrs. Gordon Ashburn and Mr. and Mrs. Al-| Reesor) of Port~Perry. In her lan Walsh and Clifford ef Sut-|88th year. R g at the St. ton visited Mr. & Mrs. Herman | Clair Chapel of McDougall & Kerry. Brown, 646 St, Clair Ave. W,, Mr, and Mrs, Harry Geer vi-| Toronto, the farmer by the farmer-owned man- ufacturing establishments of U.C.O. Right now, your local Co-operative is fully stocked with every analysis ready for delivery during the quiet winter months, Give them a call. Beat the crowds and the weather this spring. Take delivery of your fertilizer now and save by taking advantage of sub- stantial seasonal discounts. ATTENTION FARMERS SAVE ... WHY PAY MORE on Premium Quality GASOLINE - DIESEL & MOTOR OILS h -. FARM TANKS AVAILABLE. LN i a WR ARS AN TS Ng SERA ha - da & tue Sl RAN == = me - e Be eo I = 8 2 = S &* Out of Oshawa, Whitby and District D X O | L CALL COLLECT 668-3341 I fr avery Of Ontario A (UXBRIDGE BRANCH) Usbridge 852-3321 © Port Perry ZE. 8-4130

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