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Port Perry Star (1907-), 13 Feb 1969, p. 13

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- (Too late for last week) We extend a "Welcome Home" to our minister and his wife Mr. and Mrs. A. Rice who have returned .from a southern vacation. Rev. Rice presided at the pulpit on Sunday. A de- lightful vocal duet, "Did You Stop to Pray this Morning", rendered by Mrs. G. Hunter and Mrs. F. Harris accom- panied by. organist Mrs. B Snelgrove. Mr, Rice announced the marriage banns between Mr. John Hunter and Miss Jo- ann MacLeod. The floral offering was appreciated placed in the sanctuary in memory of the late Miss E, Brooks. Offer- ing gathered by John Hunter and Grant Beacock. ' We offer our sympathy to the family of the late Rioh- ard Nichols, who at a young age became involved in a car accident which proved fatal. He was enroute to his work in Uxbridge when the trage- dy occured. Rick and his parents moved from our vill- age only a short time ago. Well it hasn't been show- ery outside, but believe it or not we did have a shower Saturday night in:'the com- munity hall which was de- corated in the theme of Prince Albert News relatives and friends, who assembled to do honour for another young man of our midst, Mr. John Hunter and future bride-to-be Miss Jo- ann MacLeod of Blackstock. Mr. Les. Beacock, a near neighbour of the prospective groom - acted as chairman, explained the purpose of the evening and then started the evening by a brief sing-song. A suitable reading, "Advice to the Married" by Mrs. S. Lindsay. A pleasing musical selection when Mr. B. Snel- grove favoured with a couple of violin numbers accomp- anied by his wife at the piano. The last number on the program when Miss De- nise Jeffrey, Mrs. Don Bea- cock and Mrs. Les. Beacock formed a trio relating reali- ties of married life, "Love in a Nut Shell". i Now the chairman request. ed the guests of honour John and Jo-ann to come to the- front and occupy .a ; white covered love - seat. They commeénced unwrapping the many gifts for which they voiced appreciation for the variety from mixing bowls tn pole lamp. Upon request Rev. Rice voiced appropriate greetings to the young coup- le. Lunch was served fol "Valentine for the interestedu)owed by a period of dancing~Bobcaygeon area on Sunday. while others preferred to ad- mire the gift table and chat. The musical talent from Kedron and locally who con. tributed towards the dance music was appreciated, and thank-you too to all who other ways assisted along the line to make the party pos- sible. 4 The report of the last two euchres have not been in print so here it is. Top lady--Linda St. Pierre. Top man -- Mrs. J. Doupe. Low lady -- Mrs. Sherwood. Low gent -- Mr. E. Jewell; Spot prize--Mr. H. Mann, Then last Thursday night the weather again proved un- favourable but a flow of card minded folk assembled in the R. Centre just the same and score cards revealed. High lady--Mrs. Stan Al- dred; High man -- Mr. Jas. Latimer; Low lady -- Mrs. Sherwood; Low man--Mr, P. St. Pierre. Lone hand--Mr. M. Pugh. Please remember next euchre Feb. 13th and make it a Valentine outing. Mr. Leonard Hope, Oak: wood visited his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roy Hope and family on Sunday. Mr. & Mrs, C. Graham and friends Mr. and Mrs. S. Arn- old, Scugog Island, were in Re How much home are you missing through outdated wiring? When this house was built it was hard to imagine all the wonderful ways in which electricity would be serving us today. That's why the wiring in so many older homes just isn't adequate for today's needs. There are many signs. Fuses blowing. Lights dimming. Appli- ances performing sluggishly. Cluttered extension cords. Not enough outlets. The Name of the Game is Electrl/M Living. . Ye on NATIONAL ELECTRICAL WEEK, FEBRUARY STH T0 15TH. So, if you're planning to mod- ernize your home, think first of the wiring. Have a qualified elec- trical contractor check it. You'll be surprised at how easily and inexpensively it can be updated. The Hydro Finance Plan makes it easy to get started right away. Just ask your Hydro. PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, Feb. 13, 1969 ~ 13 UTICA NEWS Church service will be held in Utica United Church on Sunday, February 17 at 11.30 a.m, Sunday School meets at 10 a.m, Mrs. - Jack Raines, Mrs. Fred Olsen and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Geer called on Mrs. Violet Skerratt recently. Mrs. Roy Sutcliffe spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Claire Brockman in Oshawa. Recently the Sut- cliffes attended a family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Sutcliffe in Janetville. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mitchell visited Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Miller on Sunday. Mrs. C. Geer is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Doug McKinley in Willow- Cedar Creek (Too late for last week) Mr. and Mrs. John Farrow and daughter Audrey, of South River spent last week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Nor- ris Doherty and family. Aud- rey is staying with Mr. and Mrs, Richard Larocque, Port Perry for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cum- mings and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Syd Brayley in Oshawa last Saturday even- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kieze- brink of Cannington visited Mr. and Mrs. John den Boer last Tuesday afternoon. George Kilpatrick visited his cousin, Mrs. Robert Hen- stock and family, in Oshawa on Friday. Mr. and) Mrs. Clause Jue- lick of Brampton, Mrs. Helen Cumming of Oshawa & Mrs. June Trick and Linda and Randy of Epsom were Satur- day visitors at the Bruce Cumming home. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Le- veck and Emily of Port Perry were Sunday 'supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vic- tor Larocque, dale. We are sorry that Mrs. Earl Fielding is under the doctors care. Mrs. Charlie Williams and Mr. Walter Mitchell called on Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Mit- chell recently. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Craw- ford of Millbrook visited Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sutcliffe on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crosier and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Beare and Dean spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Scott and family in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs Larry Kendall and Jill were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Park on Sunday. Mrs. Kendall and Jill spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. GG. Hawes of Whitby. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brooks and Diane of Sunderland were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kendall. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Claugh. ton and Elizabeth and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Utting visited Mrs. Joel Claughton and Jim on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rzep- ka and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Taylor of Toronto were vis- itors with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thorndyke during the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Morley Davidson of Uxbrid- ge attended an anniversary party in Oshawa on Satur- day evening. On Sunday Mr. Dennis Thompson called on Mr. Longford Pegg of Sharon and Mr. and Mrs, Thompson visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Miller of Mount Albert, HOMES WANTED A REAL ESTATE LTD REALTOR 985-7373 ~ DX Station COLUMBUS LADY MOTORISTS AND MEN MOTORISTS TOO! WHY PAY MORE? SAVE ON PREMIUM QUALITY GAS FREE Box Of KLEENEX WITH EACH $3.00 Purchase A NEW TO SERVE YOU AT % "a, ¥ E «e3% 5 FORGET THE ONE You GIFTS Pentland Jewellers Lid. ida JANN di Jr ry 193 QUEEN STREET -- 985-7641 -- PORT PERR

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