Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 27 May 1976, p. 8

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RV a 10) By Mrs. Earl Reader The auction sale on Scugog Island by the Women's Insti- tute has been set for July 17. This gives you six weeks to round up the things for which you no longer have any use. *. but someone else may enjoy or be glad to use these items. The list could include toys, furniture, appliances, cloth- ing, plants, fruit, dishes and miscellaneous itéms, too numerous to name. Two weeks prior to the above date there will be a pick-up at your driveway, Saturday morning, July 3rd. If there are any questions, phone Mrs. Fedyk. Mrs. Beryl Pearce, Sandra and Jennifer have returned from a three week holiday in OFFICE SUPPLIES? | call 985-7383 Port Perry Star . family. . "wor suey Avy arg serv Scugog Island and area news England visiting relatives and exploring the country- side. 'Mrs. Madeline Cawker will likely have returned from Ireland by today. She had a hurried visit three weeks ago because of a death in the At this time we extend sympathy to her and her family. We are pleased to report that Stewart Sweetman was able to leave hospital last Friday and is feeling much better. Mrs. Arnold, still in Oshawa hospital is feeling much better with therapy. However, it was necessary for Mr. Arnold to go to the Port Perry Hospital on Saturday as he suffers much with his back. Orval Heayn came up from Kingston for the week- end to visit his mother and the Arnolds. His wife, Ruth, 'has been staying with her parents, the 'Arnolds, for some time. On Friday, Mrs. Earl Reader attended a dinner at Sunderland for the retired women teachers of North Durham. It was quite inter- esting to note that there are three sisters able to attend each time, At "Grace" Church on Sunday, attendance was slightly low, probably on . account of the Roliday. week- end. We were pleased tos see Mr. and Mrs. Kane who had come to their cottage for the weekend. - Rev. Pogue announced that in three weeks there will be adult confirmation and summer communion, Any- one wishing to transfer membership or join the Church, please let him know as soon as possible. Mrs. Murray: Jackson and Lynette were ready to help with baby care but no babies _arrived.- Mr. Pogue got the child: ren's interest by showing a puzzler involving a magnet and an explanation of it. The magnet was compared to the strong power of love that holds people iogether: : In his sermon, Rev. Pogue referred to the holiday week- end falling on the traditional ' 24th and just what it former- ly meant and involved. He | went back to a study of the Bible when a king was first "requested as a ruler, also to the time when the people hoped to trick Jesus in their questions about loyalty to God or the country. In our day, when many people mis- trust hurhan rulers, we must realize Christians have many responsibilities in: following a human institut- _ion and in demanding certain qualifications'in our leaders. Mr, and Mrs. 'Geo. Samells and children spent the week- end at their northern cottage. It is to be noted that some -of "the Island ladies have done some landscaping around the wa of planting little trees. It looks very nice too. The Census of Canada will provide important benefits for all Canadians, but the farming community Kas special needs. That's why you are asked to complete the agricultural questionnaire, in addition to the general questionnaire. How is the information used? Farming is so complex that we need all the information we can get lo develop policies and programs to meet agricul tures rapidly changing needs. The facts only you can provide are used to help agricultural associations and yovernment agencies plan and develop new and existing prograns. Our lips are sealed. The information you pro- vide on Census Day is so vital to the future of Canada that there is a law requiring you to count yourself in. This law also ensures that none of your an- swers shall be passed on to any other government depart- ment Only Statistics Canada personnel, who are sworn to secrecy, see your question- naire and they are subject to legal penalties if they disclose your answers lo anyone else. to do if dont Know vies todo. If you have problems with the Census of Agriculture (questionnaire, fill in all the (questions you are able lo an- swer and leave the rest until the census representative comes around to pick up your completed documents. If you didn't receive either questionnaire by May 31st, or the questionnaires in the official language of your choice, call the long tlistance operator and ask for ZENTTH 0-1976. There is no charge. We're counting on you. The 1976 Census of Agricul- lure isimportant to everyone who fans. [t's something we can'tdo without and we can't doit right without you.So -. please help us make the 1976 Cerlsus of Agriculture a com- plete success. LI Ne "Grace" Church in - -- The local Big Brother organization got a financial boost to get their: operation underway 'from the Durham Region Sociables, a citizens band radio club. Seen here passing a cheque to Dr. John Stewart (right) is Jack Beeton, of the radio club. Eric- Fletcher of Blackstock (left), a Big Brother for about five years, with the Oshawa branch, looks on. Manchester By Mrs. Ruby Fielding Church, Sunday, May 30th - at 11:15 a.m. Rev. B. R._ Pogue in charge. Thanks to the ladies who helped at the sale on Monday. Mrs. Lillian Wilson visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Walt Locke at Smith Falls over the weekend. : Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Proctor of Toronto, dinner ts with Mr. and Mrs. on Monday. Mr. Mrs. Os. Croxall dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Walgh at Ennis- more on Sunday. Mrs. M. Battae and Dorothy of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cooling and Christopher of Willowdale, weekend guests of Mr. and ~ Mrs. L. B. Roberts. = Mr. and Mrs, Bud Ross area news and family of Oshawa, and Miss Darlene Wood of Stata- cona, Nova Scotia,-and Miss "Brenda 'Wood of Kingston, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Lawler. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hurst of Midland spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Art Field- ing last week. ' Mr. and Mrs. Harley John- son, Gregory and baby Julie .Lynn of Fenwick visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Wesley over the weekend. PASSPORT PHOTOS oH ROMACOLOR - qt - = UXBRIDGE ELECTRONICS 75 Brock Street W. Uxbridge Ontario Phone 852 985-8025 y port pore ant ra W ors ron ay $17 A Wallpaper DEN'S PAPER HOUSE. | 227 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY NEXT TO TOWN INN RESTAURANT, "Benjamin Moore Paints LIE 4

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