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13 i Ns AE cana Ly | 0 4 HECHT TRREE 3 | Uy DEI ALA 4 ' | "Kawartha Theatre draws large crowds The Kawartha Summer Theatre reached the half way mark of its 1974 season with a record breaking pro- &duction of the old Joseph "Er Kesslering comedy, "Arsen- ic and Old Lace' starring Araby Lockhart of Toronto and Joan Panton of Winni- peg. Directed by Ron'Ulrich, the production drew 3,400 people into Lindsay's 682 seat Academy Theatre, or just over 90 percent of its capacity. So far the season shows a healthy 78 percent capacity paid attendance, an increase over last year's excellent record. A visit from Ontario's Minister of Industry and Tourism, the Hon. Claude Bennett marked the begin- ning of the Kawartha's Aug- ust productions. Mr. Bennett and ten of his staff, on tour in <¥ Ontario, stopped to see "The [< Sleeping Bag" by Arthnr Murphy of Halifax. The pia, Winners at the Senior Citi- zens' Card Party were Ladies' High-Marga- ret Watson, Second - Eliza-- beth Skelding, third - Belle Werry; Men's high - Meta Read, Second - Ralph Day, Third - Alymer Ploughman, Lucky Draw - Freda Gibson. NEED MUSIC? for WEDDING A DANCE J PARTY etc. call 985-3089 (after 6p.m.) Peter's Platters with Margaret Bard of Cal- gary, Robert Haley of White Rock, British Columbia and Jack Northmore of Toronto, is the second play by a Canadian aathor this season. It received excellent reviews "from local press and radio following its opening night, and Mr. Bennett and his party changed plans to stay over in Lindsay and see the show. Directed by Kawartha Producer, Dennis Sweeting, the play features an out- standing set designed by Chris Adeney, a very well known Toronto Artist. The production this week will be "Prisoner of Second Avenue" starring Jack Northmore and Joan Panton, followed by a melodrama written by William Pender- grast of Thunder Bay, "The Secret of the Sypglass". Final production in the last week of August will be the musiczl, "The Apple Tree". Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mec- Laughlin and Kelly, Marilyn Green enjoyed a few days holiday in the Niagara Dist- rict last week. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray McLaugh- lin at Niagra Falls and also visited the Lion Safari at Rockton. Orr Sunday about 70 mem- ners of the VanCamp family held their annual picnic at the Cartwright. Park. The day began with a delicious picnic pot luck dinner. Mrs. W. W. VanCamp, president welcomed all present and presided for the business. Jim and Margaret Ann Van- Camp conducted some hilar- ious sports after which a baseball game was enjoyed by many. Visiting also was enjoyed by the senior mem- bers of the clan. Supper of THE KAWARTHA SUMMER THEATRE presents Joan Panton and Jack Northmore in "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" by Neil Simon America's greatest comedy writer's best hit! with Robert Haley - Margaret Bard - Karen Hamilton THE ACADEMY THEATRE - tar Conditioned) Curtain ime 8:30 P.M. Adults $3.00 -- -- For Reserved Seats Phone 324-9111 © Previewing Monday next at Haliburton . . . "The Secret of the Spyglass" LINDSAY, ONTARIO Students $1.50 PLUMBING New Work Renovations Repairs FREE ESTIMATES RON RANKIN & SONS Port Perry - 985-7679 Well over 800 persons hotdogs, desserts and tea and coffee brought another picnic to a close. ) Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wright, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McLaughlin and Kelly, Mr. Roy Bradburn and Miss Linda McLaughlin enjoyed a barbecue at Dar- lington Park Sunday even- ing. Misses Vera Johnston and Nancy Harness, Oshawa were Thursday afternoon and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly and family. Mrs. Roy Avery, Tilbury spent a week with her mother Mrs. J.A. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Keith John- ston, Linda and Pearl, Belle- ville were holiday guests of his mother Mrs. J.A. John- ston and enjoyed a visit with his sister. Last Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wall long- time residents of Blackstock and now at the Nursing Home at Beaverton celebra- ted their 69th wedding anni- versary. Mr. and Mrs. John Rahm accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Smallman of Port Perry spent the day with them to celebrate this memorable event. Congra- tulations Mr. and Mrs. Wall. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bryans and Stevie were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ossie Keeler and family of Nestle- ton at their new cottage on Pigeon Lake south of Bob- caygeon. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wan- nan of St. Cathe- rines called on her aunt Mrs. J.A. Johnston on Saturday and visited many other rela- tives in the area. Mr.a nd Mrs. Robert Fra- ser, Agincourt were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mahaffy and boys. crowded the grandstand and race track at the Fair Grounds Sunday, some just to enjoy the races and others to participate in the The first week of play- off has been completed and with it one series has also been concluded. The Port Perry Stone Real Estate and Nestleton - Rohrer and Dor- rell Buslines series ended after only two games. In the first on Tuesday, August 6at.Port Perry the visitors started with a 6 run explosion in the first inning. Ballard wins first round of playoffs Ballard Lumber wins first round of O.A.S.A. compet- tion. They beat Canadian Tire in two straight games bv scores of 12-3and 8-4. On Tuesday last Goreski allowed 7 hits while allowing 3 runs while Hughe's on the mound allowed 12 hits and the team allowed 12 runs. Smith, Williams and Law- rence were the big batters for Ballard.Lumber. On Sunday, Aug. 11, Ballard Lumber came from behind to beat Canadian Tire 8-4 Evan's on the mound for Canadian Tire threw a good game but did not get much support from his team mates. Popowich for Ballard started on the mound with Ron Phinny, followed and Goreski came on to help out after Canadian Tire took the lead. Johnston's hit in the ninth inning clinch the win for Ballard. Ballard's next game is July 19. O0.ASA. '"Caulks" (pronounced corks) are steel pegs in loggers' boots. Beautify Your Home! | with ALCAN ALUMINUM SIDING by Dusome Window Products Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Awning & Patio Doors R.R. No. 5, Sunderland Phone 985-3572 1 races with the winner near the fence. The next races will be held on Labour Day, September 2 in conjunc tion with the Port Perry Fall Fair. Blackstock News 0.C.B.L. conclude one series Two more runs were added before the home town team narrowed the score to 8-5 at the end of the game. On Thursday, August 8, Stone travelled to Nestleton for the second game. The visitors took a 3 run lead in the first inning and built it up to 5 - 0. The Nestleton come - back began slowly with one or two runs an inning and was topped by a 3 run bottom of the seventh with two out that gave the home team a 6 - 5 victory in the Series Win. In the other series only one game has been played to date. In Raglan on Wed- nesday, August 7, the visit- ing : Greenbank Gamblers took an early 1 run lead but Raglan overbauld them with 3 runs of their own. Green- bank closed to within one run but could not regain the lead and lost 3 - 2. The next game will be at Greenbank on Wednesday, August 14 with the third game scheduled for the fol- lowing Thursday, August 15. The finals will begin on Tuesday, August 20 at either Greenbank or Raglan. Jrs. open playoffs this week Van Camp Construction Juniors open their Ontario Amateur Softball Associa- tion play-offs this week when they play Bradford Juniors in a best two out of three series. The first game was sched- uled for Bradford last night (Tuesday) with the return game to be played at the waterfront park on Thursday Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. The local Juniors compet- ing in the "C" classifacation are optomistic of their chan- ces in the playoffs, having good pitching and solid hit- ting, but as all softball players know that anything can happen in a short series. The players would appre- ciate a large turn out of fans to cheer them on to a victory. a ? he ¢ . Ll 1 with delicious | PORTO ? ? ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ SUMMER is more fun here in Port Perry PIZZA $ 4 ! 4 ! ¢ ¢ ¢ | WHEN THE GANG DROPS IN . . . ' M When the Swimming, Boating and [4 ' Fishing are done . . . why not order : ! a delicious "PORTO PIZZA?" ! ' ¢ Phone 985-7151 / ! H = ee ee EE NE SHO AVUAOS S888 3338S TVs