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Port Perry Star, 1 Mar 1972, p. 23

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4 Blackstock News Another winter storm struck over the weekend causing much inconvenience The Port Perry Kinsmen held their Ladies Night in the Rec. Centre with the O.N.O. catering to the Banquet. . Unfortunately the roads were blocked "and many couples had 'to remain. in Blackstock - until: Sunday evening when the road was finally opened to Port Perry. Irony "slipped into the sit- uation too! The delegates to the Good Roads Convention in Toronto had difficulties due to all things poor roads. Church and Sunday School was cancelled in both churc hes. The Senior Citizens' Card Party was held on Tuesday evening with the following winners -Ladies High - Isabel Wright, Second - Wilma VanCamp , Men's High - Carl Wright, Second - Tie - Reid Cook and Vernon Asselstine, Next Sr. Citizens' party is to "be Tuesday, February 29. Many local residents who will remember Mrs. Hill who -moved from here to Rich- mond Hill about 5 years ago will be sorry to know that she passed away last week and was buried at the Union Cemetery here, Many of our local univer- sitystudents are enjoying a week's holiday at home this week. On Thursday evening, the Durham County . Junior Farmers held their annual curling night 'at our rink, Approximately thirty young people attended and enjoyed refreshments later at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Larmer and boys. Mrs. Allan Beacock spent several days in Toronto last week with her daughter, Miss Lucille Beacock. " Several ladies from here attended the Women's 'Insti- tute Tea held in Brampton on Thursday. This event was in connection with the 75th anniversary of the forming of the Ontario W.I. Donald Bradburn and BY THE PIECE FREEZER BUY Rib Steak LEAN . QUEEN ST. - some friends spent an enjoy- able weekend skiing at Huntsville. He reports that there was no storm there, Congratulations are in or- der for several young people ho have done well in their recent music 'exams Abe 'Keuning passed Grade III with honours, She is a pupil of Mrs. Thompson. Debbie McLaughlin, passed Grade VI with honours, Cheryl 'Wright Grade "VII with a pass and Marie Van- Camp passed Grade VIII with honours. These girls are pupils of Mrs. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. John Ham- ilton spent several days last week with their daughter, Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Warne and family of King- ston, Mrs. McQuade and Mrs. Ruth Wilson accompanied Mr. and Mrs, Wilson of Yelverton on Wednesday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson and Valerie at Scarborough. 'The One Act Plays pre- sented by the Cartwright High School Students attrac- ted fine crowds on Thursday and Friday evenings. The three plays entitled, "Happy Ending", "Ah.Sweet My- stery'"' and "Along . The Bridal Path" 'were all well done. On Friday the three judges, Mrs. Lackie of Port" Perry, Miss Ashton of Hey- den and Mrs. Colby of Oshawa chose the following winners. Best Actresses, L. Heather Dorrell, 2.. 'Janis Dorrell: 3. Susan: Thompson ~Honourable mentions; Shir--- - ley Smith, Kathy Sloan and Debbie Swain. Best Actors, 1. Doug Tangney, 2.Stephen Tomchishin, 3. Lloyd Jamie- son, Honourable Mention - Bob Swain. 'Along. the - "Bridal Path" was selected as best play. Norman Cooked Ham = $1.19 Bologna - 2 Ibs. Weiners 10 Ibs. Weiners $4.50 Ground Beef MIDDLETON'S MEATS PORT PERRY ~ 39 99¢ w. $1.19 bac 985-2562 Prince Due to the storm that hit our area the congregation was very limited in number at worship last Sunday. In spite of this our minister related a very informative Kevin Hodgins gathered the offering. Sorry to learn Mr. C. Newnham is hospitalized. Hope improvement follows. Mrs. Dorothy Hope opened her hoime for the U.C.W. - President Mrs. Snelgrove welcomedthose present and tabled the meeting by: first singing a number from the new hymnary, Secretary Mrs. Howey read the minutes and also a thank you note and donation from Mrs. Beacock. Also an invitation to attend special pictures at Scugog Island on March 8 was extended. The members accepted an- opportunity to cater to a local wedding reception in April. Mr. Ron Deeth has taken the responsibility of, purchasing carpeting for church entrance, With no further business , devotion was in charge of Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Howey. A lovely lunch was provi-. ded by Mrs. Vance, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Snelgrove. May I remind you if you wish to order the "Observer" at the reduced rate, please contact Mrs. Snelgrove prior to March 7. The Community Centre again provided adequate spare for a splendid atten- dance of euchre fans. The following are results after score cards were tallied - 1st lady - Doris Watson, 2nd lady - Mrs, Reid Cook. Low count to Christina Prentice. High gent score to Richard Manns, 2nd gent - Doris Manns. Tied 'low - Andy Munro, Stan Manns, Last Tuesday afternoon the "Friendly Visitors - Group were graciously entertained in Whitby by the White Cross. The theme of the afternoon was a well planned "Valentine Party' with no trimmings ommitted and naturally the luncheon was good. The leaders indicated a need for more volunteer workers or leaders, and also drivers, If interested, please dial Mrs.. Wm. R. Mildred Hope, 7744 or Mrs. T. Hartney 852 - 7131 of Uxbridge. Mrs. B. Snelgrove, Mrs. Dorothy Hope, Mrs. GF. Hunter delegates. attending the U.C.W. Presbyterial meeting in Simcoe Street Church, Mrs. J. Davidson, Mrs. H. Jeffrey, Mrs. L. Beacock accompanied Mrs. M. Chris- tie as they enjoyed a delicious luncheon in Pres- byterian Church on Friday. PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1972 - 972 - 3 Mrs. Bruce Snelgrove on the arrival of another grand- daughter, Weekend guests with Mr. | and Mrs, N. Howey included her sister Mr."and Mrs. Ted Kirkland of Brockville, Some of the family called from Whitby as well. : Miss Joanne Middleton of Oakville Colleg e spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ron Middleton. The Board of Session held its meeting at the Les Beacock home Monday "evening, Mr. and Mrs. Don Brown of Bradford spent the week- end with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Norisse Howey. OVERSEAS You'll Need A PASSPORT PHOTO Contact Peter Hvidsten 985-7383 ° : PORT PERRY STAR it's IN to eat out "EMIELS Take Out - Congratulations toMr.and § _ "CONTOUR . DIMENSIONAL WALLFASHIONS BY SUNWORTHY VINYL COATED READY PASTED "Contour" is a collection of dimensional wall fashions to add that unique carved, sculp- tural look to your interior wall surfaces. 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