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Port Perry Star, 9 Feb 1972, p. 7

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fh AE AL Jan: ti Tg) g " LE A ] 2 IELTS 1 TASER G, ANN i Blackstock News PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1972 - 15 McLaughlin. On Friday evening a fine crowd attended the annual meeting "of the Blackstock Agricultural Society held in the Township Hall. President * Merrill VanCamp was in the Chair for. the meeting. The various reports. showed that | quite a' successful fair was had last vear in spite of the poor wedther. Various . suggestions was voiced for improvements for the fair this year, 'It was suggested that any other further ideas "would be welcomed -- just give them either verbally or in writing: to either the Preident or Secretary, ® Mr. Delton Fisher of 'Scarborough . delighted the audience with his slides and 'his' excellent commentary of some of their experiences when he, his wife and young s son toured Europe last year, His pictures were of the Spain and Mediterranean regions. Merrill VanCamp' was returned for a second term of office 'and | Mrs; Muriel ,Wotten' 'remains * as. Lady Director' with Mrs, = Doug Sleep. to act as Assistant. A Fair Board meeting will be on February 9 at Rec. Centre. Happy Hour for all Public A School aged" children in * Blackstock Town 'Hall on Thursday evenings ' has started with a "'Bang". Over .50 boys and girls met at the 7 o'clock hour last Thursday and" really "enjoyed bright # singing and the 'question box. = "Rosie" the talking doll was in attendance and en- joyed by all; 'A "film was ishown " that™' made the youngest sit up and watch. Prince Albert News Holy Communion was observed at church Sunday, January 23rd. The minister Itev.M. Reeves was assisted by elders Mr. E. Martyn, Mr, "W. Vance and Mr, A. Martyn, «It was pleasing when the minister: Rev. 'M. Reeves announced that Mr. and Mrs. Howard Korder had joined the congregation by transfer from" Brooklin where | they formerly resided. - We welcome them to the membership. Offering gathered by Terry Hodgins and Grant Beacock. Last" Sunday "due to the unavoidable absence of the minister, the U,C.W. took charge of the service. The folks were greeted at the door 'by Mrs. Jewell and Mrs. N. Howey, Everyone enjoyed the guest speaker yet not a stranger to -us, Miss Ruby Wilson, Ux- bridge:, now a retired missionary of Niageria. She related many interesting and fabulous experiences during her field of work. Mrs. T. Hodgins, and Mrs. Roy Hope assisted during the service sitting in the pulpit seat too. The choif shared in the service song wise ac- 'companied by' the. organist Mrs. B. Snelgrove. _ Offering gathered by Mrs. 'Wm, Roy Hope and. Mrs. Pugh which. was' dédicated by Mrs.' F. Harris, Mrs. Newnham voiced a prayer: following last hymn. -- Mr.and Mrs: Allan Martyn opened their home 'for the meeting of the elders on Monday evening. A hot tasty : i lunch was: enjoyed. Sincere sympathy is- ex- Hank's Excavating SEWER INSTALLATION Phone 985-2333 or: Box 439 PORT PERRY | ry & ADVANTAGE OF Lrepresenting Visitors Group." Apparently ended Bb Mr, and Mrs. John Hunter in their bereavement 'the sudden passing of her brother Mr. L. McLeod, Blackstock. « Last Thursday night, Mrs. M. Pugh kindly opened, her home for the' U.C.W. Mrs. B. Snelgrove as president . chaired the meeting by. welcoming those present and read an appropriate piece of poetry pertaining to the forepart of the year. Hymn No. 588 was sung followed by repeating Lord's Prayer. Roll call answered by a 'verse ofl scripture. No. of visits totalled 44. Scee'y Mrs. N. Howey read previous' minutes including appreciative notes from Rev, and Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. S. Heayn, the Vances, Mrs, H. Jewell 'Friendly Lindsay, Mrs. 10 more nylon stockings are to be accumulated and turned in. If "was reported Mrs. G. Hunter has three quilts to be lied-down'! in the future. According to the treasurer's report by Mrs. C. Newham revealed the ladies had not" idled their time: away during the year. It was decided to serve light lunch at' 'the annual church meeting. A discussion arose as to purchasing new carpeting ~ .- for-entrance of the church as a result, Mrs. 'Snelgrove, Mrs. Howey, Mrs. Dorothy Hope with aid of represen- - ~tatives: from board --of stewards to purchase same. A sum was voted to the new « project -*Meals on Wheels". It- was decided to serve treats or similiar at the film to be shown next month. We expect to learn more details regarding ordering sub- scription for the Observer Magazine. Members are to be in charge of the church -service latter --part---of- the - month, therefore, plans are being arranged. Devotion in charge of Mrs. Wm. R. Hope, mrs. M. Pugh hased ona worthwhile paper -- "Charity 'Begins at Home and To -show the love we share', A delicious lunch was served. Mrs. O. Hill, Mrs. E. Venning, Blackstock -- were supper "guests with their Cedar Creek cousins Mr. and Mrs, Les Beacocks recently. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Doupe, Norwood visited their family & friends one day recently, Mrs. Sarjantson, Port Perry was a recent guest with her family Mr. and Mrs. I, Gibson, Mr, and Mrs: F. Grose, Chatham weré¢' visitors with her sister and husband Mr, ang Mrs. H. Holtby and sons. Mr. and Mrs. L. Beacock enjoyed being company with a former. resident of our village Mrs. E. Skelding, Blackstock. Mr. and Mrs. W. Vance recently entertained Mr. and Mrs. Jack Simons and two children, Toronto, also Miss E. Vance. all ay pen Seagrave News Briefly here is what we picked up this week. Unit 1 U.C.W, met at the home of Mrs. Reta Boe on Monday of last week--no re- port. Unit 2 meets at the home of Mrs. Ken Sturman this Thursday evening. "The annual church meet. ing was held on Tuesday. evening - 28 present - lots of reports - everything all cut and dried for the year - some new names 'on com. mittees etc. - rumours of a fellowship dinner sometime soon, On Wed. some faithful members of our U.C.W. group journeyed to Oak. wood for the U.C.W. rally. About 300 ladies were pre- | Anan Off WAIT T0 UPDATE? ¢ KITCHEN ~ CABIN ETS * Custom - Build you Kitchen for the lowest prices .in town. * Inspect the colour range of countertops to suit your decor. DISCOUNT sent from the district and all report an interesting address by Rev. R, C. Plant. The Board of Stewards » probably met on Sunday night. to. During the past week Bill Short with three of his classmates attended a spe- cial school at Audley, where their work dealt: They were supposed (continued on page 18) B List Price Why wait to enjoy the | : : b : 5 : improvement a new set of Kitchen Cabinets can make in your home ? Update and enjoy it Now! 'News Allan Blain who is working near Port Elgin this month spent last weekend with the Jim Blain family, Congratulations to the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Carson, who were married in Toronto .on Wednesday, Mrs. Carson is the former Sandra Green- wood. Mr. and Mrs. John Greenwood held a reception and supper at their home for the bride and groom on Sunday .afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce . Cummings were in Kingston "on Saturday. Bruce raced a horse.in one of the races. It won the race. 3) 1 CHERRY.VALE +1 CAVALIER OAK CHAMBLY. V DARTETEN I OO 11%] of I 0 FS AV) SOY | UILDING SUPT PLIES AT COMPE TATIVE GE NERAL (| ANNING CONTRACTING complete with Types ib C. l. L. 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