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BE J Ballard -- Williamson A pretty weddng was solemnized in Port Perry United Church on August 25, 1973, when Lea-Anne Marie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard, Port Perry, became the bride of Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williamson, Prince Albert. Rev. Preston Brown officiated. Mr. Glen Taylor, organist, accompanied Miss Barbara Taylor as she sang Hawaiian Wedding ' Song, prior to the ceremony, and Let It Be Me, and The Twelfth of Never, during the signing of the register. Given in marriage by her $1,000 award for student writers English teachers at the high school level across Canada don't anticipate much trouble getting stu- dents to submit composi- tions on time this year. The Canada Permanent $1,000 Award for creative writing is being offered again, for the 7th consecutive year, for the best 1,200-word short story in English or French. The Canada Permanent Award is believed to be the highest cash award avail- able to students for creative writing and is on a par with amounts earned by many professional writers. The company gives a total of over $6,000 in prize monies to the top three submissions in each province. Special certificate awards are also Rao SB " 4 father, the bride was be: coming in an A-Line wed: ding gown with a long train in satin saille, victorian neckline of alencon lace and camelot sleeves with lace inserts, and a long silk illusion veil with the alencon lace applique. The matron-of-honour, Miss Donna Ballard, sister of the bride, and the bridesmaids, Miss Denna Ballard, sister of the bride, Miss Christine Williamson, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Brenda Armstrong, friend of the bride, wore identical gowns of blue made to other outstanding entries. 'The contest, which is now part of the English , curriculum to many schools, began as a centennial pro- ject," said M.D. Sinclair, Manager, Public Relations. "But when it was over we received letters from dozens of students and teachers asking us if we would con- sider making it a permanent project. Nothing like it had been done before and we understand that students and teachers both appear to prefer the open subject idea of our contest rather than the set essay-type theme that other companies have sponsored from time to time." Rules and regula- tions have been sent to the Heads of English Depart- Prince I trust you folk will please exercise your francaise by voting for the candidate of your choice next Monday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. -- 8 o'clock. It would be more encour- aging to notice more church pews occupied. Attendance rather low last Sunday. Per- haps the rainny morning. Anyway our minister Rev. R. Brawn was on deck preaching "A Game of Naughts and Crosses." He would "appreciate parents contacting the minister if there be any baptisms for next Sunday. Offering gathered by Ron Deeth and Les Beacock. The church steps sure look cleaner after the fresh paint-do. Belated birthday greet- ings to Miss Kim Harris who became sixteen with all the trimmings. A speedy recovery is wished Mrs. E. Thompson who had the misfortune to break her wrist. She accid- entally fell while coming out from Kedron church. We hope all the rest of the sick folks such as Mrs. K. Elsen hospitalized improve too. Last Wednesday evening Unit 1 of U.C.W. commenced its meeting for the fall term therefore, assembled in the home of the president Mrs. Roy "Dorothy" Hope. We were pleased to have an average attendance including our new minister's wife Mrs. Brawn to whom a sincere welcome was extended. Mrs. Ben Smith read the minutes. Fiancial reports were heard from wedding anni- versaries and fair booth proved rewarding money- wise. Majority appeared in- terested when Mrs. L. Beacock produced and ex- plained contents of a folder concerning a future lunch- Albert eon of which you will hear more at a later date. Mrs. K. Elson announced cards mailed during the summer. An unusual but appro- priate devotion period was provided by Mrs. C. Love and Mrs. F. Harris, Mrs. Mildred Hope. Following last hymn all repeated Mizpah benediction. Lunch served by Mrs. S. Lindsay and Mrs. T. Hodgins. Mrs. Wozney kindly offered her home for the next Rising) J Saturday evening Mrs. S Heayn, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Heayn, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Rensink, Mr. and Mrs. Les Beacock were at the wedding anniversary party honouring Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beacock, Port Perry. .- On Friday Mr. and Mrs. E. Martyn boarded a plane for Chicago, Illinois where they stayed during the week- end and visited his aged aunt Mrs. N. Rattenbury and her aunt Mrs. Lennan. . Mr. and Mrs. S. Feasby and Lisa in Goodwood Sat- urday night and attended the large annual corn roast and dance on their farm premises. : Mr. and Mrs. A. Martyn attended a wedding in Niagara on Saturday. Last Wednesday Mrs. R. Robertson, Mrs. H. Jeffrey, Mrs. A. Martyn, Mrs. L. Beacock accompanied Mrs. E. Martyn when all enjoyed attending the delicious noon luncheon in Seagrave church parlors. On election day, October 1, don't forget to mark your choice for the name of the new region. Choose from; Durham, McLaughlin, Pic- kering or Oshawa. floral polyester with white floppy-brimmed hats. The groom was attended by Mr. Barry Prentice. The ushers were Mr. Bob Grills, Mr. Dan Wilson, friends of the groom, and Mr. Danny Laing, cousin of the bride. A reception was held at the Port Perry Curling Club with the bride's uncle, Mr. Elmer Lee, acting as master of ceremonies. Following an evening of entertainment at the Legion Hall, the happy couple left for a honeymoon trip to Eastern Canada and United States. ments of all English speak- ing high schools (and to the equivalent department heads of French schools). Copies are also available from Canada Permanent branch offices across the county. Final date for sub- mission of entries is Dec- ember 31, 1973. Winners are advised by letter two months later. Canada Per- manent publishes provincial first prize winners in book form, which is made avail- able to high school libraries and is also used by teachers in classroom instruction on creative writing. N i _(* REAL Ry tell A nt Lenest -- of ink. now available from Port Perry Star C. . Lid. P.O. BOX 90 PORT PERRY CRESTS of Petroleum and car com- panies, farm animals, constr- uction equipment etc. also avail- able. Printed in your choice of type and colors