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8 9 Year Old Boy Hit aan ' CAMERON REFUSES TO RESIGN Te Ch Debbie Griffen, daughter osen Queon At Dance of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Griffen was "crowned" Queen at the dance held by 'r Place in the #arena Friday. By being chosen queen, Miss Griffen will be. the main attrac- tion in 'r Place participation in the Centennial parade. The secretary of the Centennial Committee presented Debbie with a trophy, Mrs. G. Mactavish placed the tiara @n her head, and Mrs. H. Hall made a presentation of a bouquet of roses, compliments of Eleanor Flowers. It was the final dance during the summer season and everyone appeared to enjoy themselves. Condition Still Critical Constable Rob Roy kept|was backing his 1960 Dodge busy investigating a number &f car accidents last week. The first one to occur was on June 9th when Donald Myers, R.R. 2, Blackwater out of the Brewer's Retail Store parking lot. At the same time a Peterborough car driven by Maurice Frank Wells parked behind him, Lions Hold Last Meeting Of Season and a collision was unavoid- able. Damage to the Well's car was $100.00. : On June 10th three cars were involved in rear end collisions. A 1965 Mustang Members of the Lions Clubldriven 'by Marvin Ripley met at Club Annrene on Mon- day night for the last meet ipg of the summer. This meeting was desig- nated to be more of a social affair than what is normally the case. However, one important item was discussed and ap- nroved of, namely, to hold the Annual Umbrella Draw, and that the net proceeds will be awarded Port Perry skating stars Anna Forder & Richard Stephens to help pay for skating time. Moore of R.C.A.F. Station La Macaza La Belle- when stop- ped to make a left hand turn from Queen Street to Caleb Street, was hit from hehind by a 1966 Ford Station Wag- on driven by Lawrence J. Hurst of Unionville. The third car, a 1965 Me- teor Station Wagon driven by Carl McLeod, Toronto was also unable to stop and slam- med into the car ahead. The drivers of the first and the third cars were char- (Continued on Page 10) Council Wants 0.P.P. To Police Town Mr. R. J. Cameron, will not resign his position as police chief of Port Perry. He stated this to council at a meeting held Thursday of last week. During the discussion, council reminded him of his remarks at an earlier meet- ing on June 8th, when he stated: "I am leaving on my own accord as I fear that there may be animosity in the Po- " lice Department, but I hold no grudge against the Port Perry Council." He was also asked why he | * gave his age as 48 years |! when hired which after be- ing here 8 years would make him 56 years instead of 64 years as he now claims to be. |g Following Mr. Cameron's appearance the council pass- ed the two following resolu- tions: "That in the opinion of Council Mr. R. J. Cameron |. was negligent in his duties in not reporting the loss of a fine paid to him and not H|investigating the loss imme- diately; under these circum- stances, Council believe that Mr. Cameron cannot effect- ively carry on as a police- man in this Community and it is therefore resolved that he be discharged from his duties, effective as of now, June 13th, 1967. A written resignation sign- ed by Mr. Cameron is the only alternative." * * 4 "That the Clerk-Treasurer §| be authorized to write to Magistrate Graham of the Ontario Police Commission, 8th Floor Professional Build- ing, 123 Edward Street, Tor- onto and inform him that Mr. R. J. Cameron has been discharged by Council, June Two orchestras with rather unusual names "Bed Time 13 007 rd ye dy nave Storey" and "The Last Words" provided the music. only one police constable, who is presently being as- sisted by the OPP. The Clerk- Treasurer will further in- form Magistrate Graham that it is the desire of this Coun- cil that the OPP should take over entirely the policing of the Village of Port Perry, and that we trust arrange- ments can be made to do this at an early date." : El A 4 y 4 JG ' x ' - . » A S pdntiehinstisindtiadliokndadistibiral adastin phil dah dels ab TAG A dad 80 . PeRT PERRY TAR Volume 102 PORT PERRY, ONT., THURSDAY, TO oho 6 es than the day they joined in marriage are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henningsen of Sea. grave. The chair he is sitting in, is and old owned. Spent Seven Years Among Philippine Natives Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hen- ningsen, Seagrave, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniver- sary on Thursday, June 15th. Both born in 1880, the cou- ple enjoys good health, and. their spirit and sense of humour at the age of 87 is remarkable. Hospital Report Week Ending June 17th Admissions Operations Emergency Treatment .... 11 Births ...........icoiiniivinnernss 3 Deaths ..............ccccccveeenn. Nil Discharges .......0............ 12 Remaining ............cccccceen. 33 Visiting Hours-2.00-to-8 p.m. Maternity Hours 3.00 - 8 p.m. Mr. Henningsen, son of a Danish seaman, who sailed the Atlantic Ocean for many years, was born in the town of Grumstein, Schleswig-Hol- stein. In 1888, his father quit sailing and settled in New York City. Mr. Hen- .| ningsen grew up here, re- ceived his education, and be- came- an- ordained Anglican minister. Mrs. Henningsen, was born on the parents farm, the late Mr. and Mrs. George and An- nie Brown, on concession 14 in Reach Township, not very far from where the couple is now living. It was here they also were married on June 15, 1905 by Rev. H. Stint of -Saintfield. The marriage took place out- JUNE 22nd, 1967 bs Married 62 years, but as happy today, barber's chair given to him, and he says it is the most comfortable chair he ever Statf Photo Mr., Mrs. Henningsen Married 62 Years doors in an apple orchard, and even a brass brand was in attendance to entertain the guests. (Continued on page 11) "Old Bills" In Uxbridge "The annual "Old Bill's Night", an evening staged in honour of veterans of the First World War, and co- sponsored by the Legion Branches of Port Perry and Uxbridge will take place on Sat., June 24th. This year, the night is held - in the Legion Hall, Uxbridge, and veterans of both World Wars are invited for this function. By Car -------------------- Py YI Pn AT ' . VIC STOUFFER AT THE RESTORED "MELODIAN" pew mmey a a Tr TORRE RNR ELE LER TRNS hae Wy AK et 23 Pa Se) * £ fo, 88 ES Centennial Project Restore Old Instrument Restoration of a musical instrument, well over a hun- dred years in age, was re- cently accomplished after twenty man hours of labour. V. P. Stouffer with the col- laboratiomr of Mr. S. Causely, pooled knowledge and re- sources. Some parts had to the melodian pictured above temporarily in the Stouffer home, now gives forth its antique and very sweet tone again. Melodians were the forerunners of the reed pump organ .and are a great rarity to-day. This instru- ment has R. S. Williams, Tor- onto, stencilled on its panel. Mr. Glen Taylor was the go-between for friends of his" in bringing this instrument to Port Perry to be repaired. Before the melodian was de- livered to the owners, Mr. Stouffer made tape record- ings of its antique organ tone for a lasting souvenir. STAY, be hand made. The result-- FELL a EE 3 EEN IRIN SAR ry