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«nr i rT ~ cr mhoacn + First President £9 The Ontario Department of Education has confirmed the Port Perry High School's Ontario Scholarships. An Ontario Scholar is one who achieves an average of eighty percent on seven. AL RL « a hei ret i y subjects of the Grade Thirteen year. Six students of the Port Perry High School have been awarded the Seholiisips: Brian Donnelly, Port Perry, Herbert Hooey, Hail And Hearty At 95 At the age of 95, most people don't get around too conveniently. Not so, Mr. Herbert Hooey. Last Saturday he attended the Blackstock Fair, walked around, enjoyed exhibits, contests and other events of interest. Mr. Hooey celebrated hi » 95th birthday, Wednesday August 27th and he and his| wife are at present residents of Adam's Nursing Home in Port Perry: A native of Burketon, first concession of Cartwright Township, he has lived and farmed there. all his life. A "remarkable man for his age, Mr. Hooey is in good health and looks more like a man Elect John Scott Of Tennis Club Following the tennis pract- ice at the High School Tues: day, August 19th, members of 'the Tennis. Club met to gelect thé executive for the first year. Elected president was John gie; treasurer, Fred Harris; Coaches, Mrs. Georgia Bren- dan and Jeremy Whatney. Posts - and nels are now "installed, and in order Lo accommodate. all interested it: would: be. preferable that those who are :able to, play during the day. Mémbership will be accept- ed by any member of the eecxecutive and dues may be paid to Janet Carnogic.-at Crest Hardware during busin- Scott; vice pres, Janel Carnes] ess hours. - around 70 years old. Mr, Hooey has two daught- ers, Mrs. George Wolfe and Mrs. Harry-McLaughlin; three well "wishers ren, Lynn and Brent McLaugh- lin. The Star joins his many "and "extends grandchildren, Brian and John | hearty congratulationsito-this Wolfe and Laurence McLaugh-| fine old gentleman. lin, and two great grand child- Photo by Peter Hvidsten Jr. Large Crowd Enjoy Blackstock Fall Fair "The 108th annual Black- stock Fair Saturday, August 23, will go down in history as one of the best attended, and most interesting during more than a century of Fairs held by Cartwright Agricult- ural Society. The weather was excellent during the entire day, the parade, one of the largest and most colourful, and led by the Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band. The day started out well and event after event Quick Sale! Advertising does, not. always pay, even in the large Toronto daily news- papers. A resident of Port Perry told the Star he had spent $26.00 in one of the large dailies advertising a small island for sale. When it didn't" bring results, he purchased two "For Sale" signs at the Star, placed one at each- end of the island, and: had it sold within two days. went over big to make. the day exciting to the Fair committee as well as the many spectators. Mr. Henry Shannon, traffic announcer with C.F.R.B. officially opened the Fair. His arrival in the station's helicop- ter did not materialize due to a break-down of the craft. The auction sale of the Champion chocolate cake caused a great deal of merri- ment and was sold to Mr. Fred Trewin for $21.00. The milking contest bet- ween the present reeve of Cartwright Township, Law- rence Malcolm and former "Feeves ol the Township dréw| a lot of spectators. Mr, Malcolm proved to be the most qualified hand milker and won first prize. See prize list elsewhere in this issue. The hard working members of the Historical Society will be selling hasty notes at the Port Perry Fair, Labour Day. They are the creation of Mrs. Marion Boyd and depict scenes from Samuel Farmer's book "On the: Shores of with 88.1%; Bonnie Malcolm, R.R._1, Nestleton, J refreshments will £3. vr at LS EE Filipe? sal a ars he A \ ant whe 8 Eiama L Vaid aided die bites Aah abi diss hnisindiioinsdyabatibotdderibolasiovatindainibnbd. 1 3k Six Port Perry Ontario Scholars YE ai? ATEN end aint with 88.0%; James Gerrow, R.R. 3, Port Perry, with 86.0%; William Taylor, Port Perry with 83.0%; Rick Ballard, Port Perry, with 81.1%; and --Robert Smith, R:R. 2, Port Perry with 80.3%. Volume 104--PORT PERRY ONT THURSDAY, AUG. 28, 1969--Number 44 New Minister September 4 A special induction service | will be held in the Port Perry United Church on Thursday, | September 4th, at 8:00 p.m., when Reverend Mark W. Reeves will be inducted to serve the Port Perry Pastoral charge. Following the service in the Sanctuary, with special music by the choir, = light t be served by the United Church Women inthe new Christian Educat- ion wing, when the new minister and his family may be met personally by all members of the congregation. The Oshawa Presbytery representative conducting the induction service will be Rev. Basil E. Long, of Orono Pastoral charge. All members of the cong- regation and other members of the community who: may welcomed to attend and greet Induction Of | Last year, attendance at the Port Perry Fair was down 'some due to inclement weather. However, the year before a record attendance of 8,000 attended, if only the weather co-operates, nodoubt this figure will be exceeded. Several new attractions will be added to the 1969 Port Perry "Fair. - The Uxbridge Legion Pipe Band in their colourful uniforms will be present, western music will be played by Ron Myers orch- |estra in front of the grand- stand. The popular commercial steer class, introduced a couple of years ago will again be shown, "judged, followed by an auction of the steers. 4-H Grain and Dairy Clubs will have an Achievement Day, and the Tractor and Engineering Club will hold a project display as a comple- the new leader. ~ tion of the club year. Everything In Readiness For Port Perry Fall Fair The usual cattle and horse classes will be shown, and in the exhibit building ladies will display their work, such as flowers, vegetables, bakingetc. A Midway will be present to add the extra bit of fest- ivity to the fair. Refresh. ments will be provided by booths 'in various locations throughout the fair grounds, and added excitement is the ever popular harness races on the track. Hospital Report WEEK ENDING AUGUST 23 Admissions . ° 39 Operations ei Emergency Treatments . 106 Births . . . . | | 1 Deaths . . . . . . 1 Discharges . 41 Remaining . 24 Visiting Hours -- 2 to 8 p.m. Maternity Hours 3 to 8 p.m. Scugog'. picture on page 12. Damage In Two-Car Collision $2, 700 The estimated damage: to the two cars following a collision Thursday on County Road 2, about two miles north of Port Perry was $2,700. Driving south in a 1968 Dodge were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hill, R.R. Little Britain, and heading north in a 1969 Chevelle was Mrs. Reta Boe. At "Honey's Corner" the two cars met head on. Occupants of both cars were taken to the Community Memorial Hospital, Port Perry for 'treatment. Mrs. Boe sufferéd a broken ankle and Mr. and Mrs. Hill were treated for minor injuries. Mrs, Boe is still in hospital, but Mr. and Mrs.: Hill were released the next day. Mr. Hill was charged with improper passing. O.P.P. Constable Don Timleck investigaged. See second -Photo by P. Hvidsten Jr. ,