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Port Perry Star, 2 Aug 1972, p. 2

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ATA SEAL RL ELEY i A 2 18 - PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, July 26,1972 Successful judging day for Ont. Cty. A very successful Judging Day was held on Friday, July 14th, for 4-H and Junior Farmer members in Ontario County. - The fifty participants evaluated a class of dairy cattle, sheep, grain and hay. They completed a beef cow culling exercise, and quizes on swine production, plant identification, and general agricultural knowledge. The competitors visited the farms of Fred Phoenix, Greenbank, and Neil Mec- Leod, of Sunderland, before completing the competition at the Sunderland Fair- grounds. The senior competitor, with the highest overall score was Ted Smith, Sun- derland, No. 4. The top junior competitor was Bob Stone, Sunderland, No. 5. . The highest scoring novice - contestant was Tom Paisley, Uxbridge, No. 2. © The winners in each of the eight sections of the compe- tition were as follows: Dairy Earl Phoenix, Greenbank. Beef - Nancy Brown, Beaverton; Keith Kennedy, Uxbridge tie. > ., Swine - Ted Smith, Grant Mustard, Sunderland, tie. Ji. Farmers Sheep - Keith Phoenix, Greenbank. Hay - John wetheral, Cannington; Ron Thomson, Seagrave; Doug Wilson, Port Perry tie, Grain Murray Stone, Sunderland; Ted Smith,sun- derland tie. Identification quiz - Grant Mustard, Uxbridge. General Agricultural quiz - John Wetheral, Cannington; Grant Mustard, Uxbridge tie. Odd Couple in August The Borelians' Youth Company's production of The Odd Couple, a play by Neil Simon, is coming along extremely well. The mem- bers of the cast have all taken on their roles with keen interest. The rehearsal schedule has been a rigorous one, and everyone is working very hard in order to make this year's offering as suc- . cessful as last summer's production of Black Comedy. The play will be presented at Port Perry High School on two nights, the 18th and 19th of August. The company is hoping for a good turnout, as v 133 at 99th annual picnic Prince Albert News On Saturday, July 15th, 1972, the 99th annual picnic of the Werry-Wright-Philip family was held at the Cartwright Recreational- Centre, Blackstock. 133 peo- ple registered during the day. A pot luck dinner of hot and cold dishes was served . by the Blackstock Women's Institute. President Dave Werry in- troduced his present execu- tive and the three co- chairmen of the Centennial Committee who will amal- gamate along with other volunteers to form the Cen- tennial Committee for our 100th picnic next year. Dr. George Werry gave a brief report outlinging a few special events such as a beef barbeque, dance, church service, etc. planned for our 2-day Centennial Celebration commencing on July 20th, 1973. Peggy Larmer gave a favourable treasurer's re- port. The: Harvey Yellowless family ran a most successful sports programme preceded by the following special prizes: . Person who visited the dentist'most recently - Mar- they feel it will be a most enjoyable evenings enter- tainment. As one cast mem- ber put it -- "This is a very funny play." garet Eldridge. Lady to wash her hair the latest this morning - Beth Ashton. 99th person to register - Wilma VanCamp. Man who most recently took his wife to dinner - Dalton Dorrell. Due to unpredictable weather, races for the boys and girls up to 12 years of age were held inside fol- lowed by competitive. teams comprised of all ages en- rolled in the following activi- ties. Costume decorating, balloon race, nose tipping of Cracker Jack, Back tipping of cup of water, leap frog. Soda cracker gobbling and whistling exercise, scavan- ger hunt etc. Don't forget -- Centennial Celebrations - - July 20th and 21st, 1973, Plan now to attend. Happy to report that Mrs. Percy VanCamp is able to be home following surgery in Oshawa Hospital. A baby should always be held when he is having his bottle, St. John Ambulance advises. Never lay him down in his crib or carriage with the bottle propped to 'feed himself. There is grave danger of his choking, drowning or swallowing a great deal of air if he is left with a propped bottle. [er Maxtol/ od NGHAM ESTATE o A M Fans Lenest able. now available from Pp ort Perry Star C. . Lid. P.0. BOX 90 PORT PERRY CRESTS of Petroleum and car com- panies, farm animals, constr- uction equipment etc. also avail- "Printed in 'Q your choice of type and colors of ink. Belated birthday wishes to Mrs. Edith Mulvey, another year young. Mr. Derek Hamilton, Ux- bridge, spent a weekend camping at Riverwood Park with the McIntyres. Get well wishes to Mr. Frank Gibson home from hospital. Christine Hallett, Sunder- land, was camping one weekend with Grandpa and Grandma, the R. Sweet- mans. Miss - Shelley McIntyre spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hamilton, Uxbridge. Congratulations to Mike and, Dorothy Pilkey on the arrival of a baby boy. Mr. and' Mrs. Russ Chettleburgh of Ladd Lake, Michigan were recent week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith, They also called on other old friends. Others calling at the Smith home recently were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashton, Ashburn; Roy Brown and Howard Brown, Raglan; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heaven, Mr. Neil Devitt and friend Miss Gwen Skitch, Oshawa were recent guests at the Beacock household, Miss Jean Snelgrove and friend, Toronto with her, ® parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Snelgrove. Mr, and Mrs. E, Martyn ' enjoyed having Ralph Lake of Oakwood all last week. Mr. Harry Zering, of Zering Pontiac-Buick Ltd., ¢ Port Perry, has generously decided to sponsor the Prince Albert baseball team for the remainder of the season. To date, they have 3 wins and 3 losses, putting them in 3rd place, behind 4 Greenbank and Raglan, The team deserve support and like to see fans out for the games. The next games will be played: Wednesday, July 26, in Greenbank; Wednes- day, August 2 in Raglan; Monday, August 7 in Prince Albert (School Grounds); Wednesday, August 9, Prince Albert; and Monday, August 14, Prince Albert. 4 days of pageantry Youllnever The Scottish World Festival 'Aug 17-20 at the CNE This year, the Canadian National Exhibition is staging the greatest Highland happening in North American history with a four-day event that gathers pipers, drummers, dancers and clan members from around the world. Festival highlights will include: Aug. 17--a rousing Parade of Massed Bands through Toronto, with over 2,000 pipers taking part. - Aug. 18--Trooping of the Colours by the Toronto Scottish Regiment at the CNE Grandstand. Aug. 19 & 20--The Inter-Continental Pipe Band and Drum "* Major Championships (first time held outside the U.K.) when 600 of Scotland's best pipers and drummers will compete with bandsmen from North America and countries such as New Zealand and Australia. Aug. 19 & 20--~The Inter-Continental Highland Dancing Championships featuring over 700 international dancers - in 11 classes of competition. Aug. 17 through 20--A Giant Military Tattoo every evening at the.CNE Grandstand, bringing each fantastic day to a fitting climax. Taking the salute will be: Thur. Aug. 17--His Grace the Duke of Argyll, Clan Campbell Chief: Fri. Aug. 18--General Sir Gordon H. A. MacMillan, KCB, KCVO, Clan MacMillan Chief; Sat. Aug. 19--William MacPherson of Cluny, Clan MacPherson Chief; Sun. Aug. 20--Rt. Hon. Lord Macdonald. Clan Macdonald Chief. Also, free on the Bandshell. the world-famous Band of the Scots Guards and a Scottish Variety Show. Just one more attraction of the world's largest annual exhibition, visited by over 3 million people every year. Here's excitement, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Start planning now to be a part of the Scottish World Festival. Where else can you see and do so much in one place for so little...including free admission to Ontario Place! Canadian National Exhibition Aug 16-Sept 4 Toronto:Open Sundays Admission to Grounds: Adults $1.50, Students $1.00, Children .50 -------- eT ie

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