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Port Perry Star (1907-), 11 Apr 1968, p. 6

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Lo "a SFE Ay » Lo ot od a ar SA WN a I AAW RN SOSA Eatin Sc tll * "a Se Cm Ye py To ad NW ES « «oa still unclaimed. i So N 6 - PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, April 11th, 1968 Ph Pd Is $ SS SAAR FL SCUGOG NEWS Seventeen ladies met at the home of Mrs. Helen Red- man on Wed. evening of April 3rd for the "Head" U.C.W. Special welcome was given to the guests, Mrs. Eastwood, Mrs. T. Redman and Mrs. Lucy Welsh. The devotional period in- cluded a hymn, prayer and Scripture © from St... John Chap. 18 & 19 which was read by Mrs. Joyce Heayn. Mrs. Marie Clark had a read- ing in which it was noted that there isjonly 1 record of Jesus singing, and that was a hymn sung on the last night_before His Crucifixion. Mrs. Helen Redman had be- come rather curious about the disciple, John, after con- ducting a tableau and seeing a play in which his life play- ed an arousing part. There- fore she had done some re- search and reported her findings in a study of John. For a roll call Mrs. Reta ~ Rodman had made copies of poems on notes of sunshine, laughter, peace, hope, happi- ness, faith, love, beauty, strength, sniiles, power, si- lence and friendship. This time consuming effort was appreciated. in the messages that were brought before us. - During business discussion the treasurer said there are 3 or 4 membership cards Will the leprosy mission. ladies - concerned please let Bonnie know if they wish to have them. Sixty dollars was voted to the General Fund of Scugog Church as it is very low at this time. Much literature was pre- sented by the Pres. including folders of camp Quin-mo-lac and stamp collecting for the It was de- cided to again collect ALL stamps for this purpose. Mrs. Earl Reader will look after them. The stamps are sold to one buyer. The funds are used to support Leprocy patients. In 1967 $4200.00 was raised thus. Simply tear off corner -of envelope bear- ing the stamp. Leave 1" around stamp so that per- forations are not damaged. Now, don't throw any stamps away. Mrs. Betty Reader has tic- kets for the Lowry Organ program in aid of the area retarded children. There will be a plant sale at the May meeting. Aprons for the hospital Spring Fair are requested. Many 15c¢. & 25c. gifts for the Wishing well have been received. For- a change, the ladies played 3 tables of court whist prior to "a delicious buffet.lunch. On Sunday, it was noted that the thermometer for high school teen-age attend- SMP PLASTER REPAIR SERVICE C lcanliness is our by-word L arge and small repairs E very plastering need Arches, ceilings; etc. eat workmanship CONSTRUCTION F. SHERMAN -- SEAGRAVE -- 985-3111 W. KEARLEY -- UXBRIDGE -- 852-3878 ELECTRICAL phy rb ich abdul det wait ack w pins aida i KEN P. MURRAY CONTRACTOR Domestic and Industrial WIRING FEUER EEE py A 274 Rosa St. CALL US FOR FREE ESTIMATES ON COMPLETE ELECTRICAL HOME HEAT PHONE 985-7005 PORT PERRY ES SN NN XN LN RR Ep Sy IF YOU BOOK NOW ON OUR SPECIAL AIR CANADA CHARTER FLIGHTS TO THE CARIBBEAN, LOWEST FARES EVER... Exampe: 14 days § Barbados including, 2 meals daily, Hotel, trans- fers, tips, etc. $369. Can. Air fare is includeg). "FOUR 57 KING E. CALL SEASONS TRAVEL 976-3131 NOW OSHAWA anee at Grace Church has al: ready begun to rise. Easter Sunday there will be a Sunrise Service at 5.30 am. at Scugog "Head" in Mr. Middleton's field just off TA. This will be followed by breakfast at "Grace" Church and an Easter ser- vice with male choir at 10 a.m. . Communion at "Grace" Church Friday" night. On Thurs. Mrs. Don Ger- row accompanied by her sis- ter-went by train to Melfort, Sask. to celebrate their Mo- ther's 80th birthday on Eas- ter Sunday. Mr. Earl Heayn after spen- ding some time in Port Perry Hospital is now in Oshawa and may undergo surgery early this week. We send our best wishes to him and hopes for an early improve- ment for his ailment. Mrs. Betty Reader is as- signing directions to her group of Island cancer can- vassers and they will soon be calling on you for your assistance. TT ------ SUGAR & SPICE (continued) about school and students? Managing editors? Plumb- ers? Doctors? Hair dress- ers? Again, "You're better as a non-expert." Dear Mr. W., that's exactly what I am, in the field of education, and any other field you can men- tion. And I think that's why '86° many other non-experts {read the column. They're a little disillusioned with the glib solutions of the experts and identify with the ama. teur, like me. Finally, you threaten to cancel unless | comply. Others have tried to lean on me before. politicians, ad- vertisers, preachers, the edu- cational establishment, to name a few. But never be- fore a Managing Editor. 3 Maybe I should be flatter- ed. But I don't flatters, or flatten, that easily. Educa- tion, school, students, teen- agers. . There, I've said "all the dirty words. It's a free country. Cancel if you will. Never mind about my wife and brains. And regards without ran- cour to you, dear Chas. Bill Smiley." Is Mr. Whipp right? I'm often *wrong. Readers are | invited to give their opinions &| to him at the paper, Petrolia, ~&|ont., or me, at 303 Hugel 2| Ave., Midland, Ont., or to 5| their local editor. Let's hear it. ; --Toronto Telegram News Service. VAITAN YE EAR LY EERE | ala pes : ; 3 : . a ; Queen, Princesses Selected By Students Carol Wotten, to the left is princess Val. erie Frew, and to the far right, princess Sheila Sharpe, and placing the crown on - the queen's head is Linda Gray, who was The. four lovely young ladies dressed in their elegant gowns took the most import- ant part of the "At Home" in Blackstock Recreation Centre Friday. Seated centre is the queen chosen by her fellow students, chosen queen last year. Staff Photo 106 Entries Exhibited At Seed and Grain Show The annital Ontario County Seed Fair and Hay Show was held in the Community Hall, Brooklin, on Tuesday, March 26, with an excellent number of entries, and exhi- bitors. 34 exhibitors showed a total of 106 entries. Mr. Cal Holden, Associate Agricultural Representative, Ontario Department of Agri- culture and Food, was the of- ficial judge on the grain classes. Mr. Eugene Lemon, Stouffville, was the official judge of the hay and silage classes. The championship ae on the various classes as fol- lows: 1. Grand Champion Award --donated by Milton Parkin, for the "exhibitor winning the highest points in wheat, oats, barley and corn classes --Russell Morrison, Beaver- ton #2: 2. Hay Championship-- H. H. Goode & Son Trophy-- Leslie Smith, #2, Port Perry. 3. Fall Wheat Champion- ship -- Bill Batty, R.R. #1, Brooklin. 4. Oat Championship--Don Dunkeld, #2, Claremont. 5. Barley Championship-- Bill Batty, #1,.Brooklin 6. Potato: Championship -- Albert Hockley, #1, Clare- mont. Xr 7. Ear Corn Championship --Henry Westney, #1 Pick- ering, The afternoon programme was under the direction of President, Earl Windatt, with 60 Farmers in attend- ance. Dr. J.- W. Tanner, Depart- ment of Crop Science, "UHi- versity of Guelph, was the guest speaker. He spoke on the topic "New Develop: ments in- Crop Production" Mr. Harvey Wright also gave '| an interesting talk on Chem- ical Weed Control in crops. Mr., Gordon Hanna, Reeve of Whitby, extended a wel- come on behalf of Whitby and the County of Ontario. The Seed Fair is sponsored : each year by the Ontario County Soil and Crop Im- provement Association in co- operation with the Ontario Department of Agriculture & Food. " The results of the judging are as follows: Ist 3 placings. only. Fall Wheat--1st: Bill Batty Brooklin, #1; 2nd: Russell Morrison, Beaverton, 2; 3rd: Les Smith, Port Perry, #2. Oats, Late--1st: Don Dun- keld, Claremont #1; 2nd: Russell Morrison. Oats, Any other variety-- 1st: Russell Morrison; 2nd: Les Smith. | Barley, 6 rowed, any vari- ety -- 1st: Russell Morrison; | 2nd: Les Smith. Barley, 2 rowed--1st: Bill Batty; 2nd -- Don Dunkeld; 3rd: Les Smith. Ear Corn, any variety -- 1st: Henry Westney, Picker- ling #1; 2nd: Bob Hunter, Brooklin #1; 3rd: Don Alves Brooklin #1. {Shelled Corn -- 1st Don Dunkeld, Claremont #2; 2nd Frank Brooks, Mount Albert 3rd Don Alves, Brooklin #1. Potatoes, foundation, early --1st Albert Hockley, Clare- mont #1. Potatoes, foundation, late --1st Albert Hockley. Potatoes, table stock--1st Albert Hockley; 2nd Frank Hendy, Claremont #1. Silage - Corn -- 1st Don Dunkeld; 2nd Bill Batty, Brooklin- #1; 3rd Frank Brooks. . Haylage--1st Bill Batty. Ist cut Hay - 759% or more grass--I1st Les Smith, Port Perry #2; 2nd Don Al- ves; 3rd Don Dunkeld. First cut Hay - 759, or more legume--1st Les Smith 2nd Brian Lee, Oshawa #2; 3rd Don Dunkeld. - First cut Hay - mixed -- 1st Les Smith; 2nd Ivan Nor- ton, Goodwood #1; 3rd Har- old Norton, Uxbridge. : Second cut Hay -- 1st Les Smith; 2nd Brian Lee; 3rd Lloyd Smith, Port Perry #2. JUNIOR SECTION Oats, any variety, named-- _| them. | with the Queen. 1st Donovan Smith, Port Perry #2; 2nd Robt Smith, Port Perry #2; 3rd Bruce Morrison, Beaverton #2. -Oats,-Rodney----1st-Doug Dunkeld, Claremont #1; 2nd Bruce Morrison. Barley, any variety, named © -- 1st Doug Dunkeld; 2nd « Bruce Morrison; 3rd Robert Smith. Potatoes, late or early-- 1st Linda Johnson, Uxbridge #4. Ear Corn.-- 1st Douglas * Dunkeld; 2nd Dallas King, Brooklin. Shelled Corn--1st Douglas Dunkeld; 2nd Dalas King; 3rd Richard Roe, Brooklin 1. Hay, 1st cut-- 1st Bruce | Smith; 2nd Donovan. Smith; 3rd Rober Smith. Senior Citizens . There was a good attend- ance at the regular twice monthly meeting on Wed., March 27th. = Weather was good and over sixty members answered the roll call. Mr. E. Healy, vice- Presi- dent conducted the meeting in the absence of Mrs. M.~ Cullen. Different Committees gave their reports. member Mrs. H. Hayes was welcomed, bringing the membership up to 108. Plans are being 'made for a bus trip in the near future. The buchres are: very suc- cessful, swelling the funds & now 'summer is coming we hope these funds will enable members to enjoy more out- ings. So many from other vicinities patronize the eu- chres and all seem to enjoy The meeting closed, Lunch ser- ved and cards enjoyed. Euchre, March 30th Sat., was well attended, 18 tables were set up. Lucky winners were: Ladies first--Mrs. G. Suggitt; Second--Mrs, Batty. Gent's high--Mr. C. Watson; Second -- Mr. F. Middleton. Consolation=--Mr. R. St. John. Next Euchre on Sat. (at the Hall) April 13th., 8.30 p.m. Next Meeting, Wed, 10th, April 2 p.m, at the Hall, Another new _ | J . L KE 3 f & [ + » Ne»

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