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Port Perry Star, 17 Jul 1984, p. 6

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6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 17, 1984 Levinsons honored | by merchants After 46 years of business in Port Perry, the time has come for Sam and Ann Levinson to move onto another phase of their life. Mr. Levinson was emotional when he said '"'we will miss our many friends and will always consider Port Perry our home', as he spoke to a crowd of about 65 mer- chants and friends who had gathered at a Scugog Chamber of Commerce dinner in his honour last Tuesday night. Among those attend- ing the dinner was many friends and former businessmen who were part of the business community for many years when Sam and Ann first came to Port Perry. : Mayor Jerry Taylor, ng on behalf of the council and resi- dents of the Township of Scugog, wished the Lev- insons well and said that they would be missed by their many friends and customers. He also wished them a very long and happy retirement. Mr. Andy Lawrence, representing the "old- core business commun- ity' recalled September 1938 when Sam and Ann came to town and set up business in the Long Block. He said the Levinsons were both good citizens and supporters of Port Perry and very active in Lodge work and other organizations. "The Levinsons' 46 years in business in Port Perry is an enviable record, and with the exception of Art Brock has not been surpassed by any other business in my time", Mr. Law- rence said. In closing, Mr. Law- rence said he hoped that Sam and Ann would carry many fond memories of their years here. letters (From page 5) back our country just as we are having to do today with the oil industry. Short term gain for long term pain, to quote Conservative John Crosbie. Yes Mr. Davidson, I am absolutely certain that a New Democratic Government would help you and all independent operators in the oil business. Yours very truly, Roy Grierson, Candidate, NDP, Brooklyn. satin and lace purse. groom. Jackson. SILVERMAN -- FAGAN Columbus United Church was the setting for the marriage of Terry Silverman and Stephen Fagan, on June 9, 1984. They were joined in marriage by Rev. John Hill. The bride i$ the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Silverman of Port Perry. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fagan of The bride wore a gown of satin and lace, an all lace bodice with high neck and leg of mutton sleeves made of lace. The gown had a dropped waist trimmed with seed pearls and a full length satin train. The bride also carried a matching The bridesmaids' dresses were of double knit silk with printed organza overblouses. On their heads they wore a halo of silk spring flowers. Tammy Silverman, sister of the bride, was maid-of-honor. Bridesmaids were Kelly Silver- man, sister of the bride; Sharon Fagan and Leslie Fagan, both of whom are sisters of the groom. Colin Moon, uncle of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Perry Mason, Carter Lloyde and Mike Catton, all of whom are friends of the The reception was held at the Scout Hall, Port Pérry and catered by Sylvia Parker and Hennie The couple went to Picton for two weeks for their honeymoon. They now reside in Whitby. - wished Scugog Chamber of 'Commerce president, Bill Barr told the Levin- sons that there was a good cross-section of both young and old merchants present in the room who all re- spected them. He also them many years of happiness in their new home in Toronto. Mr. Barr presented Sam with a plaque on behalf of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and Miriam Price pre- sented Ann with a bouquet of flowers. In his closing re- marks, Sam thanked everyone for the honour 'given them and said they will remember the kindness throughout the coming years. Obituary Wm. Howard McMillan Wm. Howard Mec- Millan passed away June 5, 1984 in his 85th year from the Commun- ity Nursing Home. He was born Dec- ember 10, 1899 in Reach Township and was the eldest son of George A. McMillan and Mary Etta Smith. On June 8th, 1921 he married Olive Kerry, and farmed on the 12th Concession of Reach until they retired in Greenbank in 1954. They enjoyed a long and happy life, celebrating their 50th wedding ann- iversary in 1971, and their 60th in 1981. In Mr. McMillan's younger years, he play- ed hockey. He served the community in many ways, being on council in Reach Township and later reeve. He was active on the school board, Greenbank United Church, and the Cemetery Board. He was a member of Port Perry Masonic Lodge No. 428 and was Wor- shipful Master in 1961. He is survived by his wife, Olive, two daughters Helene and Norine, both of Little Britain, 7 Grandchild- ren, one predeceased and three great grand- children. He is survived by three brothers and three sisters, Armour, Wallace and Bob, Mable Stevens, Bessie Acton and Nora Bishop. Pre- deceased by Harry and Rev. Keith McMillan and Florence Turner. Funeral service was held from McDermott, Panabaker Chapel in Port Perry. Pallbearers were Neil Hunter, Ross Cookman, Neil McMillan, Ray- mond Kerry, George Hood and Lee Snodden. Interment at Greenbank United Cemetery. Last Tuesday night was an emotional one for Sam and Ann Levinson as the Scugog Chamber of Commerce honoured the couple for 46 years of business in Port Perry. The Bi happy couple are seen here with the beautiful plaque which was presented to them, and their daughters Norma (right) and Sheila (left). O00 ARV AL EE WUUAATX AA) i ANOOON TRA RETO I s PASO IM a XX) U ' () A RX i -- Rattan. . AA (Lie (Y) aii . Just a whisper of wicker can add fashionable flair to any room in your home. Beautiful Hj ROCKE ven Back White Wicker - +. .In Stock Reg. $275.00 -- Available by order, 2 day delivery -- 4 Pc. Wicker SETTEE SET ..... Reg s1a9800 1198. 4 Pc. Wicker SETTEE SET ..... *898. Reg. $1098.00 (All items listed above have chair pads included.) 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