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Port Perry Star, 3 Jun 1981, p. 6

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5 AEN CATR NTA y rg nl WE ee 0A A AEA ERR aL or A 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, 'Sore 5, 1987 remember '$s when ...2 ; (From page 5) As the result of an explosion from a lantern, fire destroyed the barn of Mr. Clarence Bryant, Ashburn. A new floor is being put in the basement of the Prince Albert Church. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 7, 1956 Scout, Cub and Guide mothers honoured Mrs. Vernon Bryden, a faithful worker and friend, before" she moves away. She was presented with a card table and four chairs. J.W. Lowry, Bell Telephone manager for this region, told the members of the Chamber of Commerce that there would be dial telephones in Port Perry by 1958. Lions Club officers for the new season were Ted Griffen, President; Tom Harris, 1st Vice; Howard Challis, 2nd Vice; and Archie Farmer, 3rd Vice. Cpl. Colin Cresswell of Lindsay was in town briefly to explain the operation of the radar tracker to Warden representatives and demonstrated how it would work to thwart off careless drivers. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 1. 1961 Donna Samells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Samells, received her B.A. Degree at the University of Toronto. - Floyd James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin James graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He also received honourable mention in an essay contest sponsored by the Society of Chemical Industry. Mr. Stan Bruton has just finished re-decorating his store. Brooklin Lions purchased property on which they plan to build a local community centre. 15 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 2, 1966 The Ontario County Junior Farmer Rifle Shooting competition was held at the Uxbridge Secondary School with the Brooklin Junior Farmers taking first place in the competition. Mr. and Mrs. Maschke and family have recently moved into their new home purchased from Mr. J. Douda. The Couples Club-of Utica met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hillis Wilbur. Mr. E.B. Gordon, of Dundurn Camp, Saskat- chewan, spent a few days recently with his sister and. her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Richardson, of Epsom. 10 YEARS AGO Wednesday, June 1, 1971 presenting a theatrical exercise at the school. The Grade 10 band will also be entertaining during the evening. : Elizabeth Thompson, Blackstock, received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree with honours. She is presently finishing her internship at Bruton's Drug Store, Port Perry. Lake Scugog Historical Society, and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, were pleased to honour the winners of the 1971 Historical Writing Contest as they presented prizes totalling $85.00 to winners in the competition. Two of the largest antique auction sales in recent years became history as approximately 1,600 articles went on the auction block recently. Items auctioned included jewellery, furniture and dishes, with the two sales being conducted by auctioneers Reg & Larry Johnson, of Sunderland. SW wr Port Perry Explorers held a banquet and awards night last Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church and three of the girls won their *'E* pins. This award is the highest given in the Explorers and was presented to [left] Natalie Franssen, Susan Williamson, and Lisa St. John. The girls are seen here presenting a cheque Explorers receive pins for $75.00 to Mrs. Connie Jamieson, director of Personnel and staff development at Community Memorial Hospital. The money, raised by the Explorers will be used to purchase a Medical Refer- ence Text and other books for the pediatric ward at the hospital. Co The Theatre Arts class of Port Perry High is For the Best Deals on New G.M. CARS or TRUCKS RICHARD HUNT WILLIAMSON MOTOR SALES Uxbridge 852-3357 Torontn Line 294-9010 Thinking of Leasing? Give us a Try! Be Energy Wise Rent An "Energy Saver" From Ontario Hydro (Bowmanville Hydro Customers Only!) These tanks with 50% keep your water hotter, faster, for less . 40 or 60 Gallon Tanks Available. FROM $2.80 PER MONTH - Free Installation -* Call for more details: Hydro Contract Plumber - BOB GOODMAN - 985-7758 News and views from Utica area by Vera Brown There will be Bible Study on Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at Utica Church. Official Board meet at Goodwood on Thursday, 8 p.m. Church service on Sunday at Utica at 11:30 a.m. The U.C.W. will meet on Tuesday, June 9th at 8 p.m. in Epsom Church. There will be a euchre on Friday at 8 p.m. in Utica Hall. Everyone is cordially invited to a retirement party for Lillian Midgley at Epsom School on Tuesday, June 23rd from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate a gift please leave donations with Dini Page, Gerri Langille or Doris. Armstrong as soon as possible. Tribute to Lewis (From page 5) ment in several provinces, and finally became the New Democratic Party. Mr. Lewis led the party from 1971 until the election of Ed Broadbent in 1974. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau said that David Lewis was a 'formidable political opponent" and "a man of profound compassion and integrity, a man whose life was dominated by an enduring passion for social and economic justice". Conservative leader Joe Clark praised Lewis for "an outstanding contribution to "our country. The strength of his intellect and his commit- ment will be remembered by all of us". David Lewis said, "'I am my brother's keeper". We know he was. We remember him with affection and respect. Yours truly, Jikke Miedema, secretary Durham Northumberland NDP Riding Association Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bailey were Mrs. Laura Tucker of Peterborough, Mrs. Laura .Lakey of Whitby, Mr. Ivan Rogers of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hill of Stouff- ville and their grand- daughters Lisa and Heather Sheehy of Markham. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Carre and family visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. John We will be at the TOWN HALL 1873 Queen & Lilla Streets, Port Perry, Ontario. LICENSED BUYER of Gold, Silver, Platinum and Diamonds regardless of condition. Estate | Jewellery Carre at Bridgenorth on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sutcliffe and family attended the Choo Chili Cook-off at Iroquois Park on Saturday, also the Ronnie Profit Show and took in the Air Show at Oshawa on Sunday. * Mr. and Mrs. George Harper visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jebson at their home in Beaverton on Sunday. Rings, Pins, Earrings, Bracelets, eye glasses, tie pins, charms, cufflinks, and dentures, Gold Coins & Silver Coins JUNE 11-12-13 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Good News: Mrs. Earl Fielding is home from hospi- tal, this time we hope to stay. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Luke attened the Piano Recital at Markham on Saturday even- ing of their grandchildren Christopher and Marie- Claire Luke. Mrs. Vera Taylor visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Bielby at Cedar Grove on Thursday. HOURS: (Diamonds etc. Anything in Gold. - HIGHEST PRICES PAID - R. SHORE This project is in conjunction with the Town Hall and the Church, Royal Daulton |} figurines & china

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