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em Followjng the blessing of the exterior of the new Catholic Church on Highway 7A, Archbishop Pocock and his altar boys and church dignitaries moved inside to continue the service. --Photo by Peter Hvidsten, Jr. Archbishop Pocock Conducls Colonizhy Last Sunday, September 21st, under clear skies his Grace Philip - Pocock, Co- Adjutor Archbishop of Tor- onto conducted the solemn blessing of the new Catholic Church at Hwy. 7A, and sub- sequently offered Mass in honour "of the Immaculate Conception. were several ministers of other Christian Churches and their families. Others taking part in the soleminities were Rt. Rev- érend Monsignor P.M. Dwyer, pastor of St. Gregory's Church Oshawa, Very Reverend W. Dewitte SCJ. Vice Provincial of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, Messrs. Wm. Saccoccio | - Architect and C. Sorichetti, Among the many guests Extend Evening Program - led so hard in providing for the For Adut Night Classes Port Perry High School is again this year offering an extended programme in adult evening classes. Grouped into four categor- ies about 40 different subjects will be taught, if the public shows sufficient interest. Before a class can be started, - 15 persons must register. - General Interest Courses offer such topics as art, ceramic, instrumental music, |is wood refinishing, upholstery, physical fitness, sewing, basic French and Spanish, ete. Academic courses, XIII Biology, Mathematics, English, Science etc. Technical subjects are also well covered with auto mechanics, lawn mower, outboard and snowmobile '| service, basic drafting, elect- ronics," basic machine shop and welding etc. Basic bookkeepiy g, short hand, typing, business machines are part of the subjects of business and com- mercial classes. Fee for a 10 week course $10.00. Registration is on Tuesday, October 10th from 7 to 10 p.m. at the High School office and c)asses com- mence October 14th. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue of the Star. Display 1970 Cars In Arena Oct. 2, 3,4 Following two previous and successful Auto Shows, the local dealers have decided to again this year stage a display 'of the 1970 models. This is the third such show, ~ and some 25 units from three manufacturers and five dealers will fill the floor in the Arena, Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday, October 2,3,4.- The public interest at the previous two-shows has been great, with well over 2,000 Hospital Report Week Ending September 20th Admissions . 84 Operations . 14 Emergency Treatments . . 83 Births . . . . . W.. 2 Deaths . . . . . . 1 Discharges . 32 Remaining . 37 Visiting Hours -- 2 -- 8 p.m. Maternity Hours -- 3 -- 8 p.m. viewing the gleaming new cars on both occasions. One of the main attract- ions (in addition to the cars will be the presence of General Motors Male Choir under the direction of Ralph Coupland, Thursday and Friday evenings. The popular musical enter- tainment provided by Thomas House of Music, Oshawa, at earlier - shows, will also be repeated this year. The com- pany will have selections of organs on display, and some of their feature artists will entertain the public. The following car dealers will have cars on display: Beare Motors Ltd.; Majcher Pontiac-Buick Ltd.; Sweetman Motors Ltd.; Cy Wilson Ford and G.M. Williams Motors Ltd. Admittance is free and public school children are permitted, to the show but must he accompanied by adults, Many Attend Blessing Of New Church General Contractor, Lynview Constryction, Whitby, and numerous clerics and lay people. In his sermon, 'the Arch- bishop explained the Roman Catholicteachingregardingthe Immaculate Conception of the Lord's mother. : A youth choir of the Parish sang accompanied by guitars. In a short address the Pastor of the church, Rev. Adrian Lee SCJ, expressed appreciation to all who work- new church. After the service the guests moved to the old church, now Catholic Community Centre at John's Street for a reception and refreshments, '| nial in 1971, PPRTQ PERRY ---- Volume 104--PORT PERRY ONT. THURSDAY, SEPT. 25, 1969-- Number 48 C Of C Starts Plans For Centennial Port Perry Chamber of Commerce this week started the initial plans for the cele- bration of Port Perry Centen- 1871 was the year this community was given the official status of Village, and C of C is taking the steps to celebrate the year in a proper manner. However, C of C wants all organizations in the commun- ity to participate and this week letters from the secre- tary, Mrs. Norma Cornish have been sent to 34 church, service and other types of organiz- ations throughout the village. $65. Extra Fee For Longer Haul Due to a considerable increase in the distance of hauling garbage to the dump site at the Hammond property near Seagrave, council allowed an extra payment of $656 per month from 1st of Sept- ember until the contract expires on October 31. Mr. Slute met with council due to longer hours'and the greater distance. Tenders for a new contract will be called for to run for one year from November 1, 1969 to Nov- ember 1, 1970. May Install Sewer Mains, Natural Gas The long awaited start on the sewage system in Port Perry now appears to be closer to reality. At the regular meeting of Port Perry council, it was stated equipment has been ordered and construction will start in the near future. This information came following a telephone con- versation with Mr. Kretch off" Canadian Mitchell Associates arid promoted by the fact that Consumers Gas has applied for a franchise to lay gas lines in Port Perry. It was suggested that the sewer pipes be installed ahead of the "gas lines since the sewers require more depth than the gas lines, If the construction of the two lines were done at the same time it would save a second digging ie and disruption of Queen Street while the work is in progress. By-law no. 1561 to auth- orize a franchise agreement Same Time between the Corporation of Port Perry and the Consumers Gas Co. was given the first and second reading. The third reading will take place follow- ing the approval of the Ont- ario Energy Board. it is with this in mind the|" and stated le"was 10singmoney |: Birth Place Stil Home~ F. Vickery 90 Years Old Mr. Frank Vickery was joined by relatives and friends on Sunday, September 21st, who came to extend their congratulations on the occas- ion of his 90th - birthday. The celebration of this memorable event took place on the same farm south of Prince Albert, where Mr. Vick- ery was born 90 years ago, now operated by his son-in- {law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. |) " "4 Leslie Beacock. Mr. Vickery is in good health and enjoyed the com- pany - of the many visitors arriving at the farm during the day. - Ne He has two daughters, (Grace) Mrs. Leslie Beacock, and (Mary) Mrs. Lavern Dew- itt, Oshawa and five grand- children, Barbara and Neil Dewitt, Don, Grant and Bry- an Beacock. Receives Award G.M. Williams Motors Ltd, authorized dealer for Ford of Canada products, this week was honoured with the Merc- ury Dealer Distinguished Achievemént Award. It was presented in recog: nition of outstanding service, progressive management, high quality standards to the Ford Company and owners of the Ford products. Mr. Williams has been an authorized dealer for the company for 25 years. enter this mud hole.to attach a hose to the broken pipe. The men of the Port Perry W Works Department not always get the most pleasant jobs to perform. Last week a watermain broke on Queen Street and one of the men had to --Photo by Joe Jordan A ; i CEES PRINS SL PT en