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PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, March 3, 1976 -- 27 " News of interest from Blackstock area By Mrs. Joyce Kelly Sorry to report. that Mrs. Gladys Suggitt fell on Satur- day and broke her hip. She is in shawa Hospital receiving treatment. Mrs. Wm. Forder is a patient in Port Perry Hospital suffer- ing from a very heavy cold. Mrs. Oscar Graham return- ed home from a stay in Port Perry Hospital. On Monday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Tennyson Samells received the delightful sur- prise of a telegram from Queen Elizabeth giving her congratulations on their 60th wedding anniversary which they celebrated in January. Linda Parsons entertained six little friends for her fifth birthday on Saturday. Happy birthday, Linda. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mairs and Stephen were. Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Werry and Joy to celebrate, belat- edly, Carol's birthday. Several from here attend- ed the retirement party for Dr. D. C. MacMaster at the Oddfellow's Hall, Port Perry. Dr. MacMaster had carried out most faithfully his veterinary practice in this area for many years. The Scouters Dance held on Saturday evening at the Blackstock Rec. Centre was a decided success. Winners at the Senior Cit- izens Card party were: 1. Myrtle Alsop 99; 2. Lorna Richards 94; 3. Percy Van Camp 90; 4. Meta Read 84; 5. Bessie McCullough 82; 6. Susie Harris 82; Low - Belle Werry. Mr. and Mrs. George Wolfe returned last week "by Mr. from an enjoyable holiday in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly and girls spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. « William Kelly at Bobcaygeon. While there, they attended the Reunion of the Junior Farmers Club held in connection with Bob- caygeon's Centennial year. Several from Blackstock enjoyed the annual Brooklin Concrete Invitational Mixed Bonspiel at the Port Perry Curling Club over the week- end. Three couples attended from Copper Cliff. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Noonan, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. George Mac- Master were guests of the weekend of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kyte, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bailey. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Marlow of Duridas came and joined all for supper on Friday even- ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bailey. The entire group were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thomp- son at their home after curl- ing on Saturday evening and and Mrs. Harold Kyte for Sunday brunch. One team from the group won top honours at the Bonspiel. They were George MacMaster, Jan Noonan, Neil Bailey and Gwenyth Thompson. Heartiest Con- gratulations. Another team also placed among the prize winners - that of Ivan Thompson, Maureen Brown, Jack Noonan and Jean Kyte. This annual gathering is full of real fun and fellowship. } "4H On February 24, 4H MAR-LAINE HAND CRAFT BOUTIQUE 160 Queen Street - Port Perry, Ont. 985-8011 Weaving yarns and classes groups 1 and 2 met at the United Church for our 5th meeting. We started off the meeting with the 4H Pledge. This week we reviewed the items that we are required to have in our books. . Then we went into our groups and were shown how to put on elastic and how to make our own casing. Marlene Parsons Secretary U.C.W. The February U.C.W. general afternoon meeting was first enjoyed by a lovely pot-luck dinner. President Jean Adams opened the business meeting with a poem, "The Eternal Good- ness' in memory of Mrs. Olga Hill. A reading, "Quiet Me Down, Lord" was given by Jean Adams. Peggy Larmer gave the Devotional from Matthew 8. Hymn 394, 'Happy the Home When God is There" was sung. A very interesting programme on Family Life was conduct- ed by Mrs. Audrey Wright. Following the secretary's report and correspondence, Edith McLaughlin gave the treasurer's report, It was decided to increase the Bursary Fund and to budget for the Conference U.C.W. Fund. The President relay- ed Mrs. Evelyn Redpath's plea for individuals to write letters to our own M.P.'s and church headquarters on our feelings about the rais- ing of the legal age for drinking be raised again to 21, and also the matter of capital punishment. The newly purchased kitchen needs were display- ed and suggestions for a few more items were made. Discussion and plans were made for the World Day of Prayer on March 5 at 2 p.m. hosted by Blackstock United Church. Approval was given to cater to the Shorthorn Banquet and a wedding. The annual Presbyterial will be held at Harmony United Church on March 31, all day. If interested, contact Jean Adams. A reminder to any- hte dy Woods, Gordon and Cole of Toronto say 265,000 jobs must be made available by the turn of the century in order for the Region of Durham to maintain its present "live and work" opportunities. The firm, in an economic base study presented to the - planning and development study last week, states that 85 per cent of the labour force in Durham today are one wishing to donate old glasses, Dominion Cash Register tapes, used Stamps and used clothes. Wool is available for anyone wishing to knit for Save the Children Fund. Meeting closed with Benediction. 265,000 jobs needed able to find work in the region. The calculations made by the consultants are based on the figures regional plan- ners have come up with in population forecasts for the Region. The report states that the rate of housing demand will grow faster than the region's population with non-family households making up an increasingly important component. Women now have equal credit opportunity. This is what Ontario has done to ensure it. hold men and women to the same standards of credit worthiness refrain from refusing to extend credit to a woman because of a change in her marital status refrain from requesting or using information about family planning in evaluating credit applications Province of oof Ontario William Davis, Premier ON CUSTOM FRAMING Sale commences Feb. 26th - March 6th CTT EEE EEE EEE EEE TET i od MACRAME SUPPLIES and BEADS consider a spouse's income, it Crochet classes starting February 26, necessary, when a couple applies 3 lessons for $5.00 for credit . consider alimony and child support Yarns, Needlecraft & Knits a5 8 SOLTCe of nace not alter a person's credit rating ES Here in Ontario, any woman, married solely on the basis of the credit rating EB h £ or not, should be granted credit in her on i dwieioh 2 T e £ own name if her credit qualifications, allow husband ana wile 10 have ® g = property or earnings are such that a separate files with credit reporting ( otta e ( a e I Z man with the same qualifications agencies. a. £ g would receive credit. For a free booklet giving the Guidelines £ a 5 ; io' i i i he entire £ 9 William St. East - Oshawa, Ont. = That is the essence of Ontario's new in detail, and covering t ES Phone 728-4111 £ Equal Credit Opportunity Guidelines. subject of women's access to credit, E g All major credit grantors in the write: £ E Province have endorsed these Ontario Consumer E i guidelines, on the basis that equality Queen's Park g i of access to credit is aright, even ~~ Toronto, Ontario g ; g though credit itself is a privilege. Ministry of Consumer £ In practice, the Guidelines outline and Commercial Relations E 1 0% 03 0 OFF gE the following principles: Sidney Handleman, Minister z : = % Framed Original Oils £ g E = Water Colours E , . £ : * Reproductions : E : : FREE LABOUR : E v 3 NNN | ANAL A so eA Lav, INA 1 DR oN Pg. ----