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= * - Public Speaking AtR. fn Cornish P. S. Written by Janet Watson and Sandra Scott, Pupils of the R. H. Cornish Public School On February 5th we held a public speaking contest at R. H. Cornish Public School. There were eleven contest- ants in this competition. Aft- er a difficult decision by the judges, three people were FREE SEAGRAVE, ONT. BOB'S CARPENTRY SPECIALIZING IN Recreation Rooms, Kitchens, Built-ins, etc. Courtesy, Imagination & Estimates BOB BERO chosen -to represent our school. These three were, Cheryl Rahm, Carol Anne Sharpe and Allan Faux. The contest for Zone B was held at Whitby Senior Pub- lic School on February 12th, postponed ~because of bad weather. There were four- teen competitors at this con- '985-7027 United Co-O p.m. in De Office, Uxb United Uxbridge 852-3321 CO-OP TOPICS BY GRANT HANCOCK UNITED CO-OPERATIVES OF ONTARIO Co-Op Patron Co-Op Meeting Topic -- Hog Production The -guest speakers will be Tanner from the EJ. Lily Company ~ and James Ranta, swine specialist with to attend February 24th, 1970 at 8 icaop! of Ontario (UXBRIDGE BRANCH) Dr. S. peratives of Ontario. Plan partment of Agriculture ridge. Co-operatives Port Perry IE. 8-4130 from The speeches ranged "Our Generation" to "Adolf Hitler". Everyone was declared a winner and given a silver 'dollar. The chair- man for the evening was Mr. Stachow. 3 test. Since the judges could not come to a complete decicion there was no. definate first, second or third. However, the three students chosen were Philip Kerr, Ruth Treck and Derrianne Thompson. The young man spoke on the famous author, Jack London. It was spoken with sincerity and was very descriptive, Ruth Treck delivered an un- usual speech on "Etiquette. She relayed the manners and strange customs of different countries. An hilarious speech was presented by Derrianne Thompson on "How To Make A Speech, She was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. This one told the humorous situation of writing a speech. Our representatives gave three, well delivered speech- es. Chryl Rahm "Our Generation." She told about hippies, love beads and drugs. "Pollution" was the topic of Carol Anne Sharpe's speech. She told mainly how | it affects our waters. Allan Faux's topic was 'Chinchillas' He spoke on the life of this fascinating fur bearing crea- ture. Even though our speak- ers were not placed in' the top three, they all spoke very well. The three winners went on to the Ontario County finals at Dennis O'Connor school on Tuesday, February 17th, OVERSEAS You'll Need A PASSPORT _ PHOTO Contact Peter Hvidsten 985-7383 PORT PERRY STAR | structive spoke on PORT PERRY STAR -- Thurs, February 19,1970 -- 9 Prince Albert News A week ago Sunday our minister omitted the regular sermon but instead the con- gregation gathered in the church parlors where an in- and worthwhile film based on "Drug Addict- ion" was shown. Offering gathered by two young men, 'Harvey Dearborn and Bryan Beacock. Last Sunday at worship our ministers sermon was entitl- ed "Treasure in the Garbage Can," a most interestin: subject. Jean Snelgrove and Denise Jeffrey sang a duet accom- panied by the organist, Mrs. B. Snelgrove. Offering gathered by Mr. H. Hodgins and Mr. L. Bea- cock. Keep in mind all ladies are welcome to attend the U.C.W. this Thursday night at the home of Mrs. N. How- ey. The folk from our midst who were = attending the Heayn-Howlett wedding in Valentia United Church on Saturday included the moth- er of the grooms, Mrs. Esther Heayn and family, William, David and Melodie also Mr. and Mrs. T. Buxcey and near relatives, Mr. Milton Heayn, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunter, Mr, and Mrs. L. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. C. Willis, Miss D. Laroque, Mr. G. Beacock and Mr. and Mrs. W. Norton. Mrs. T. Hodgins, Mrs. B. Snelgrove, Mrs. N. Howey & Mrs G. Cherrie were the del- egates who attended the 8th annual meeting of the Unit- ed Church Women of the Oshawa Presbyterial held in Harmony United Ciiizeh | in Oshawa. You'll Tuesday evening, February 10th, Mrs. Don Beacock ably acted as co-hostess in 'the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Les Beacock where they planned a variety shower in honour of her only neice and bride-to-be, Miss Barbara Devitt of Oshawa. To the tune of the wedding march, Miss Judy Allison pinned a corsage on the dress of the future bride seated in a white chair with pink um- brella overhead. Miss Deb. Laroque assisted the bride- elect during the pleasant procedure of unwrapping and admiring the gifts after which 'Barbara expressed her gratefulness for the lovely and essential gifts and the evening in general. The nearly twenty relativ- es and friends enjoyed the "bridish" program provided by Mrs. L. Hunter, Mrs. Ron Wanamaker and Mrs. D. Bea- cock Birthday greetings were sung for Mrs. H. Jeffery. As usual the serving:-of lunch and chatting ended the hrid- al party. One: Saturday night recent- ly about twenty immediate relatives and near friends assembled as a surprise par- ty at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Newnham to offer special greetings to Cecil on the occasion of his birthday. The pleasant hours of the evening were climaxed by serving the customary delic- ious food, gifts and best wishes for the guest of hon- our. The rest of us extend to you Cecil the same greet- ings for future years. Recent Sunday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Ross Alsops in- cluded her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Max Hartin, Sonya, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henderson of Blackwater, Mr. and Mrs. Dorak, Port Bolster, Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnston, Whitby & Mr. Terry Burns, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. Tenkink, Oshawa were Sunday dinner Continued on page 13 Burketon News Sorry to report Mr, Gary 'Miss Sharon Glennie are both patients in Bowmanville Memorial Hos- pital and we hope they will soon be able to be home Holroyd and again. Mrs. guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. Beech and family. Mr. Kelly Stephenson spent Sunday at Leaskdale. - Mrs. M. Brown, Scugog Island visited Sunday with Mrs. W. Bryan. -- Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Stephen- son held a Birthday party on to celebrate the | Birthday of their daughter- Saturday Take DOLLARS HOME WHEN ; YOU SHOP DURING THE Renovation Sale at UXBRIDGE PAINT and WALLPAPER PRG Art Rahm, Black- stock was a recent supper in-law Evelyn (Mrs. foe Steph- enson) and Miss Vicky Fowl- er. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gatchell, Osh- awa, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gatchell, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Corrie, Mr. Leslie Argue, Mr: and Mrs. John Stephenson, Orono, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley . McCough, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Vickery, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stephenson, Mr. and Mos. 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