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ang A ra ol . a IN -. "a fol cde A sl eat ahd = RRY © Boycott Violent Toys Many parents abhor war toys -- hut they buy them for their children, simply because they are often the most inter- esting toys available. War toys are not going to make a killer out of a child, but they do instill an acceptance of the inevitability of war, an ac- ceptance which lasts into adult lite. In other words, war tovs are a marvellous propaganda instrument. Ax the Untied States commit- ment im Vietnam has solidified to a state of war during the last three years, much more Imaginative intricate and inter- exting war tovs have been in- troduced. Now there are GI Joe dolls, which can be fitted with Mar- ine, fighter pilot, ski troop and skin diving uniforms. There are combat sets with simulated Christmas By Rev. George Teskey Each year at Christmas many of ns spend hours writing Christmas cards to people whom we contact at no other time during the vear. We do want them to know, however, that we ave still concerned. For our closer friends we shop for just the right gift -- the best we can afford. Some- times we spend more than we can afford. Jesus Christ has offered us the most perfect gift -- the gift of eternal life. Are we going to accept His gift thix Christmas? We have on our church tree various levels of Christians. On Editorial Page hand grenades, helmets, camou- flage nets and bazooka guns which shoot large plastic shells. How can a child resist the in- ventive appeal of playing with toys like this? The GI Joe doll could be turn- ed mito a less military figure by providing airline pilot uni- forms, skin diving equipment, astronaut clothing, skiing togs, or mountain climbing outfits. The combat set could become an astronaut set with three stage rocket, instrument panel, space clothing, similar to the paraphernalia used in moon shots, The only way to counteract war toy propaganda is for the consumer publie to boycott any kind of violent toy and en- courage manufacturers to pro- duce Just as interesting tovs whose emphasis ix not military. Greetings sonal Saviour and committed their life to Him. The star on our church tree is those who have received the baptism of the oly Ghost and are using its power to help others. This Christinas why not plan to give a loving hand to those on your list? Lift them a little closer to the unspeakable joy that comes in knowing Jesus Christ. That ix the greatest gift you or anyone can give. You have to see danger to avoid it, the Ontario Safety League reminds all drivers. Keep windshield and windows free from slush, ice and con- the first level are those who at-gd@nsation. Remember particu- ~ larly that an obscured rear win- dow cuts down your knowledge of what's happening behind; and it makes it more difficult for following traffic to what's happening ahead. tend church and church meet- ings regularly. Up one step are those who are close to Jesns and try to live as he did. On the third level are those who have accepted Jesus as a per- See Do You Remember? 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Dec. 6th, 1917 Mr. Jas. Leask of Sea- grave, again won the Grand Championship at the Guelph Winter Fair with his entry "Black George" He was then sold to a Toronto firm for $1.00 a 1b. His total weight was 1360 lbs. Mr. Fred Turner of Prince Albert died sud- denly of a heart failure when in Minnesota on his honeymoon. He had just been married for about 10 days to Miss Emma Ray mes, before the tragedy. 25 YEARS AGO * Thurs., Dec. 10th, 1942 Congratulations to Pilot Officer Bruce Beare who received his wings last Friday at Uplands. He is spending a few days at home before leaving for Rivers Manitoba to take up further training. Miss Dorothy Graham of Scugog has completed her course at Canada Busi: ness College, Toronto, and has accepted a position with Canadian Fairbanks Morse Ltd. 15 YEARS AGO Thurs., Dec. 11th, 1952 The date has been set for the official opening of the Community Mem: orial Hospital, a member of the board announced to- day. The inaugural cere- monies will commence at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7th, 1953. Veteran garage owner and' car salesman in Port Perry for over 30 years, Murray Williams, of Wil- liams Motor Sales has an- nounced the sale of his Queen St. business to Art and Vern Bryden. Ernest Haves ended six ON RR a Re a 1 vears as Reeve of Port Perry at a special meeting by resigning. His post was taken over by Harry Peel, who was officially declared Reeve at Mon- day's regular meeting. 10 YEARS AGO Thurs., Dec. 12th, 1957 The Ontario County Jr. Farmers, brought praise & honour to the County when they provided the entertainment at the Na- tional 4-H Review, at the Eaton Auditorium, Tor- onto. Mr. and Mrs. I. Haugen, daughter Sharon and son Bruce left last week for Europe. They will travel through England, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Bel gium, Holland and France. Mr. Haugen expects to call on various Lions Clubs & is to be the guest speaker in Oslo, Norway. 7 MG a "-.. and what would YOU like for tomorrow?" BILL SMILEY Sugar and HURRY HOME, HONEY I'm beginning to realize what a widow with children goes through. It's tough be- ing both a momma and a poppa. [Ill -be glad when my wife finishes her college course, gets home, and can fight it out with Kim on the old basis, no holds barred, recriminations aplenty, ferocious threats, and tears enough to wash the kitchen floor. Last weekend | nearly gave my wife a heart attack. After spending most of the weekend screwing up my courage, | gritted my teeth, took a good, stiff pelt of Walker's Special Old nerve tonic, and announced gravely: "Dear, I've got something to tell you about Kim. Now don't get all upset. Everything will probably work out for the best." "She's not!", she shrieked. Oh, my God!" "I'm afraid she is," I said, sombrely. "But you've got to face the facts. You can't keep a kid in the nest forever. These things happen in the best of families. There are some things in this day and age that we may not approve of. But .. ." Well, with hindsight, I'll admit I was pretty stupid. But after my wife had flown three times around the living-room, with- out ever lighting, it emerged that we were talking about different things. > She thought Kim was pregnant. All 1 was trying to do was tell her something even worse, that Kim had, after giving me a real feminine, logicless, charming con job, joined a "group." She's been invited to play the organ and sifig in one of those shouting, belting, deafening groups that are driving every adult over 30 out of his little old square mind. This is just a sample of the troubles T have. My wife thinks that classical music is it, and groups are for the well-known birds. Kim thinks a young person is miss- ing a vital, terribly important experience if she doesn't ever belong to a group. J think -- well, never mind. But my point is that in the good old days, Kim and her mother would nave fought it out, with frequent appeals to me from each Spice side, and both sides ignoring my rational compromise. Now, I have to take the de- cisions, lay down the law, designate '"get- ting-in" hours, and try to force the kid to eat some breakfast. Not to mention cheering her up when she's down, cooling her down when she's all uptight, telling her to pick up her clothes, and roaring at her to put the lid on the jam bottle and put it away, after breakfast. And she'll read this column and say, "You don't like me, do you Dad? I'm just a nuisance to you. I wish Mum was here." And I'll say, "Shop feeling sorry for your- self. Did it ever occur to you to do the dishes? I wish Mum was here too. She'd straighten you out, you little bum. And she'll say, "Oh, you think I'm a little bum, eh? Well, thanks a lot. That cer- tainly makes a person feel wanted." And Ill say, "Bum, schlum. Get the carrots ready for the stew and then get at your homework." (Continued on Page 5) PORT PERRY STAR CO., LIMITED Serving Port Perry, Brooklin end Surrounding Areas P. HVIDSTEN, Publisher ° WM. T. 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