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Port Perry Star, 11 Jun 1980, p. 31

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2 54 10! Eg OE ol FIMOAE THES FS NC A Sie B EB Si eT x - AE Ant" 2 | Yelverton and area news & by Harvey Malcolm Congratulations to Miss Valerie Malcolm who gradu- ated this week in Fashion Design and Techniques from Sheridan College, Oakville and has accepted employ- ment in Fashion Boutique in Toronto. Miss Darlene Malcolm and Mr. Doug Moran arrived home on Friday from Edmonton to spend the week with Mr. Murray Malcolm prior to their wedding next weekend. Yelverton's 2nd annual Pork Barbucue was an unqualified success despite the inclement weather. This year over 500 patrons were served in comparison with 350 last year with a tidy sum being realized for the Church Treasury, approximately $2300.00 or gross. As per usual a number of our guests were from Toronto. Oshawa and other urban centres. One of the celebrities that dropped in were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Goldham, the former professional hockey player and hockey game announcer one sees on Hockey Night in Canada. This year we pay special tribute to those hard working souls behind the scenes, the ~ dirty-dish handlers and dishwashers, the Barbecuers out in the rain and all others who work their buns off all night and don't even get a chance to mget our guests or see litt of the action. Again it was a cooperative effort of Yelverton folk and former Yelvertonians work- ing in harmony and exuber- ance for a community effort. One of our annual visitors included Mr. Lewis McGill of Bethany, a former Manvers Twsp. Council colleague who just observed his 80th Birth- day on June 4th. Lewis keeps in top fitness by main- taining his profession, he is still active clipping sheep as per usual and has another hundred or so to go this season. ¢ Belated Happy birthday Lewis! Belated congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jake- man of Bethany who observ- ed their 73rd wedding anni- versary last week. Quite a marital accomplishment. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Bray of Hairy Hill, Alberta, were visitors this week with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Page. Mrs. Bray was a former colleague of Myra's when going through for the Nurses profession. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harri- son and daughter Catherine of Preston Lancaster, England, are currently visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burton of this community for a 3 week vacation with Josie's sister and family. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Weeden of Paisley were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Malcolm. Keith was a colleague of Howard's having served on the Pork Producers Board of Ontario for 13 years prior to his voluntary retirement this year. The day prior to their Manvers visit, Keith and wife Alice were honoured by the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture in being named Bruce County's first farmer of the Year, an inno- vation that will be carried on annually. A number of Yelvertonians attended the Jack and Jill party (actually it was a Jack and Susan party) held in Nestleton Community Hall on Saturday evening. This enjoyable dance party was held to honour Miss Susan Haines and Mr. Jack Quack- enbush prior to their marriage scheduled for the near future. Those in attend- ance enjoyed the music supplied by D.J. Basil Hirth of B and H Sounds, continu- ous music all night with considegable variety. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Howe hosted a gathering of some 65 adults and their children on Saturday afternoon at their lovely farm home, Lynnpot Farm, on the summit of Bunker Hill. Their guests included fellow management employees of Allan's of Gage Envelopes of Steelcase Road, Markham Township, their son Lynn Howe and girlfriend Janice Gregor home from Edmon- ton on vacation and their Toronto friends, and former neighbours of the Howes from the Scarborough area. The guests were entertained with games, . scavenger hunt, horse shoe pitching contest, a hay ride, a bounti- ful Pork chop barbecue with buffet as well and all that goes with it. In the evening a farmfest hoedown, a barn dance was held in the barn naturally with assorted music piped from the house stereo. A most enjoyable day with the weatherman cooperating from 2 p.m. till prior to midnight. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Robin- son and family of Stroud were weekend guests with Nancy's parents, the Balfour Moores, attending the Nestleton Jack and Jill dance as well. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gray are building a new house on the Gray line to house their growing family. The block laying has been about completed. The Yelverton Sunday School will be holding their annual picnic again this year at the Balfour Moores Spring water Trailer Park on Sunday June 22nd. Special music was supp- lied on Sunday morning Church Service when a quartet comprised of Mrs. Margaret Armstrong, Mrs. Helen Fry, Mr. Jack Gordon of Janetville and Mr. Ray Robinson of Yelverton provided three fine numbers with electric organ accom- paniment by Mrs. Ruth Skuce of Janetville. Rev. Arthur Rodgers provided a thought provoking message- his first since his ordination. The ordination was the =A our insurance a love you climax of the 56th Annual Meeting of Toronto Confer- ence May 25-28 held in Barrie. Some 1400 friends and relatives jammed into St. Marys Roman Catholic Church to see 23 ministers ordained and 5 more commissioned. Rev. Bill Fritz, a former minister on this charge now of Collier St. United Church in Barrie is the new President of the Conference. Mr. and Mrs. Don Partridge of Moonstone hosted a Jack and Jill shower for Miss Darlene Malcolm and Mr. Douglas Moran on Sunday afternoon at which all members of the Murray Malcolm family were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gundry of Barrie were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Malcolm and grand kindren. If we get both names spelled correctly it will be a first. Why couldn't they be named something easy to spell like Jhon Smitt. Most of our Yelverton citizens survived a rather arduous weekend (some a little the worse for wear however from their over exertion or whatever). The Janetville Ball tournament (with a number of the games -played at the second site at Yelverton School. ground) providing an opportunity for the avid softball spectator to view some good ball. The Craft Show at Manvers Arena was bigger and better and drew a large attendance. The Yelverton Ball Dance held in Nestleton Hall with Bert Grant D.J. went off on schedule. On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Art Rowan and Mrs. Hazel Gray of Yelver- ton accompanied by Mrs. Audrey Vivian and Mrs. Ruth Skuci of Janetville helped represent the Janet- ville Charge at the Ordi- nation service at which Mr. Arthur Rodgers was among those ordained. Some 1400 attended the service; another 200 were turned away for lack of room. On Sunday the brand new Rev. Arthur Rodgers took his first service as an ordained minister as guest speaker at Little Britain anniversary. Mr. J. Van der Veen of Little Britain was a welcome guest speaker at Janetville and Yelverton on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Henderson and daughter Vi Katy of Havelock provided a lovely vocal trio, 'Each Step I Take' accompanied by Murray's sister, Mrs. Ray Robinson on the organ. Mr. Van der Veen's message expanded on the couplet - "Loving, sharing, caring is what life is all about." Yelverton U.C.W. held their monthly meeting in Port Perry, toured Reach Industrial Park and had dinner at the Town Inn Restaurant. Business included discussing details of the impending Pork Barbecue this weekend and final planning of same. ¢« Mr. and Mrs. Norman Neals of Lakefield were overnight visitors this week and with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson of Janetville and attended several of Manvers Twsp. functions. Mr. and Mrs. Art Rowan were visitors this week at Mr. and Mrs. Keith Bakes and family of Islington. Mrs. Hazel Whittaker hosted a gathering this week of her Yelverton friends at her Lindsay apartment in honour of her son, Donald, on leave from Saudi Arabia where he has been employed the past couple of years. A pleasant social evening was passed in company. On Thursday evening Don left Malton for England on the first leg of his trip. Mrs. Thelma Wright of Toronto was a recent visitor with Miss Audrie Brown and took in the U.C.W. bus tour. On Thursday and Friday of this week Marti Malcolm and the Harvey Malcolm's assisted Mitze and Bob Fick to move all their worldly goods from the 18th floor of their apartment building abode across from Fairview Mall, Toronto to their spank- ing new home in a new subdivision in Pickering adjacent to Dunbarton Public School. Best wishes to them in their new home. Ostomy meet The Oshawa and District Ostomy Association, a self- help, moral-support rehabili- tation program for those having had or are awaiting ostomy surgery, to accept their new way of life. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, June 18, 1980 in Room 1002F of the Oshawa General Hospital at 7:45 p.m. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 11, 1980 -- 31 Graduates Susan Bond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bond of Port Perry, recently gradu- ated with a Bachelor of Arts, Honours Recreation (Psychology Minor) from the University of Waterloo. Neil Taylor, graduated with honours from Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology as a Chemical Technologist - May 1980. Blue Ray hosts Matrons, Patrons special evening The May meeting of Blue Ray Chapter, No. 238, O.E.S. held in the Masonic Temple, Port Perry proved to be a delightful event when a special evening was held for Matrons, Patrons, Associate Matrons and Patrons. Many Chapters were represented among which were Whitby, Sunbeam, Richmond Hill, Birchecliff, Valley Chapter, Durham, Laurel, and the faithful members of Blue Ray. Warm welcomes were ex- tended to invited guests by Worthy Matron Marjorie McCombe, Worthy Patron Sam Cawker, Associate Matron Stella Dennis, and Associate Patron Arnold "Taylor. It was a pleasure to have D.D.G.M. Etoile Hoult of Birchcliff, P.D.D.G.M. Audrey Martin of Durham, and the past Grand Organist Ilda Holder from Valley Chapter, Calendon East, as well as many officers and members from other Chap- ters. During the evening Carol Morrow was presented with her 25 year pin by Elsie Wilbur and Emma Cook 193 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE don't just leave you. received her 25 year pin, presentation made by the Worthy Matron. Mabel Cawker was the recipient of a Life Membership recently, presented by a long time friend Stella Dennis. We welcome into the Chap- ter a new member, Elsa Bongard, and trust she will enjoy the work of the Order and the warm fellowship the Chapter offers. Due to a special evening the business was kept to a minimum. After Chapter closed a most successful penny sale was held, proceeds to be used for Benevolent work. A happy social hour was enjoyed with Matrons, Patrons, Associate Matrons and Patrons seated at a special table. Small momen- toes were given to the honoured guests. Refresh- ments were served by convener Kay Walker and committee, Rebecca Bruton, Laura Carnegie, Irene McKenzie and Stella Dennis, bringing to a close another pleasant, informal evening. The 32nd Birthday Party of Blue Ray Chapter will be held on Thursday. June 12. ERSONI INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED CN family we Trust asm 5 YEAR 12 Annual Interest 11 5/8% Semi-Annually STANDARD TRUST COMPANY 5 YEAR 11/a Annual Interest 11% Semi-Annually the munidpal SAV XS BION (DMXOratonN 5 YEAR 0v- Annual Interest 10%% Semi-Annually VICTORIA AND GREY TRUST Since 1844 5 Year Annual Interest 1Y/a 11% Semi-Annually macdonald cartier trust company # 5 YEAR 11/5 Annual Interest 11%% Semi-Annually ali LL. -~ at -- -. tL - LX p A RB - ' "4 h A Sa TE arn DEW CR I B.S xs WTR, AT Camry Adi 8 PRA ~ EOS \ 2 a nN mn Roy' CUE SOI iy » Gro TAIN AY Rr EA a OREO Mee Died Say PPE LA) oN Se 3 Viel RC) aig Sey Ei ELE { is = rn. li 3 Rad

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