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h | iA pe Boyd. «335%% THE PORT PERRY STAR rise RAAF $e ' Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. i BE PORT PERRY, ONT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17th, 1957 $ * - $2.00 per year. 1957 Appointments the Chief Business For First Council Meeting The tisuguril meeting of the Coun- cil for 1957 was held in the Mynicipad | Offices at 11 am, on January 14th, Reeve J. J. Gibson and the four Coun- cillors were sworn in by the Clerk- Treasurer, J. F. Raines, The following is the minutes of the first Council meeting for the year 1967: MOTION-- It was moved and seconded and car- ried unanimously "That the following Committees are hereby appointed for the year 1957, and in each case the first mentioned shall be the chairman. Street Maintenance--W. T. Harris and J. J. Gibson: Hydro, Fire and Welfare--A, T, Cox and F. Godley. Waterwork and Police--J. J Gibson and W. T. Harris. ; Property and Parks -- IL #7 Boyd -- and A, T. Cox. Garbage and Dogs--F, Godley and A. T. Cox. Finance--W. T. Harris and I. A, - THE RINK-- "DEPUTA a | + Financial Assistance for the Rink Board was given considerable thought and the following motion was passed. That Councillorss W. T. Haryjs and 1. A. Boyd be appointed as a special committee to bring in a repont on. the financial position of the Port Perry Rink and to make recommendations on future financial management. TENDERS FOR GARBAGE COLLECTOR and DOG CONTROL It was moved, seconded and passed: "That the Clerk be authorized to ad- vertise for tenders, separately or jointly for the position of Garbage Collector and Dog Controller; tenders to be in the hands of the Clerk by 12 o'clock noon, Saturday, January - '26, 1957. Particulars of duties may be obtained at the Clerk's Office. TIONS Dr. D. C. Christie and Mr. Storey Beare appeared before Council on be- half of the Port Perry Rink Board, _ and presented a statement showing their financial position and also stated that some of their creditors are press- ing for payment. Council suggested that a drive be made through some of the village or- ganizations to clear the rink of its in- debtedness but that the Corporation give the Rink Board a loan for the time being. MOTION--It was moved, seconded and passed: "That we loan $1,000 to the Port Perry Rink Board, for the time being to help pay some of their expenses. FIRE DEPARTMENT--- Fire Chief, W. G. Raines and Mr. Leonard Clark of Beare Motors attend- ed council meeting to get instructions with regard to repairing the packing and bearings of the pump on the fire truck. The Chief was instructed to get the necessary parts and to try and have the pump repaired. A meeting of thé Lake Ontario De- velopment Association on January 23 is to be attended by a representative _of the Council along with Chamber of Commerce Chairman Storey Beare, after which it will be decided whether the village should join this organiza- tion, & APPOINTMENTS-- A By-Law was passed confirming the following appiontments: J. C. Whitby a member of the Board of Health for 1967. A. C. Menzies, Sanitary Inspector. Ryerson Beare, Weed Inspector. { Joon F. Raines, Tax Collector. John F. Raines Relief Officer, Mrs. Aleta MacFarlane a member of the Library Board, 1957 to 1960. Chas. Reesor, a member of the Hos- pital Board for 1967. A.T. Cox and F. Godley were ap- pointed to represent the Council on 'the Rink Board. William Beare was appointed to the High School Area Board for 1967-68. John F. Jefford was appointed to the Library Board for 1957-59, to complete the term of Mr. I. A. Boyd. F.E. Courtice Passes at Collingwood An outstanding citizen of Colling- wood, Francis Edward Courtice pass- ed away in the hospital there on Jan. 4th, 19567 after a brief illness. Dean of shipbuilding engineers in Canada Mr. Courtice had been with the firm since 1902. Mr. Courtice attained his degree as Mechanical Engineer at McGill Uni= versity. Upon graduation he was associated with Paxton, Tait and' Co. of Port Perry. After a périod in Tor- onto and Brantford he went to Eng- land in 1901 where he spent some time studying the most advanced methods of engine construction. In 1902 he joined the Collingwood Shipyards as drafstman and in 1906'was made chief engineering draftsman, in 1917 he was appointed Chief Engineer, a po- sition' he héld until his death. Many of the finest ships on the Great Lakes were buils under his direction; and many young men learned the drafting trade ane have gone on to positions of responsibility. In addition to his work Mr. Courtice found time for many community pro- jects. His work in the. church and with young people's groups contribu- ted greatly to the benefit of the town. Another of his interests was in the General and Marine Hospital to which he devote Dye time for over forty years. M for ski-ing, canoeing and amateur photography, and enjoyed many trips cy,q- 'Clark, work at Rink along the smaller rivers of the pro- vince. Inaugural Meeting Of Cartwright Council The Inaugural meeting of Council was held on Jan, Tth at 1 p.m, with all members present. After subscribing to the declaration of Office all made short addresses. Minutes read and adopted on mo- tion of Dep. Reeve Green and Coun- cillor Wright. Mr. Campbell, Fire Marshall was: present and described the Regulations governing Fire Brigades. Caesarea: wanted a 16 man Brigade, All have to be insured, $3000 -- cost $3.00 per man, $4000--$3.756 per man. The Bri- gade will consist of Chief, Dep. Chief, two Captains and 12 Firemen. The Clerk to draw up a By-Law to this effect. Mrs. MacDonald was present want- ing clothes for children. On motion she is to get $23.00 per week for Food and $12.00 clothing now. By-Law No, 1020, a by-law to bor- row money from Bank for current ex- penses up to 35,000.00 read 1st, 2nd and 3rd time, signed and sealed. Appointments made as follows: Relief Administrator--Bruce Ashton Parks Board--Bruce Ashton and Councillor Green Fed. of Agriculture--Ralph Larmer Com. Hospital Board--Bruce Heaslip High School Board--Dr. McArthur, Dalton Dorrell and Ivan Mountjoy Rink Committee--Councillors Wright and Trewin | a Clerk to advertise for Assistant Clerk-Treas.-Collector. = Applications to close at 12 noon Jan. 19th. Accounts paid as follows: Frank Hoskin, servicing St. ourtice also found time p. of Port Perry Fire Mr. Courtice was the son of the rq Roads Association, late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Courtice, and was born in Port Pérry where he at-' Tvan Mountjoy, wood for tended school. In 1908 he married Emma Young, daughter of the late' Reesor's Fuel, Coal for Rev. and Mrs. Thornbury, who survives him. Also surviving are a neice and nephew and a number of gteat neices and nephews. Among those attending the funeral in Collingwood were Mrs. Cyril Jeffery of Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Slenion of Ottawa. SIGN IN A BIG HOTEL "Don't smoke in bed. The ashes that drop anay be your own." What does a wig resemble a lie? Answer: Becausse it's a false hood. oa i Joseph _ Young of Light % year ........ cept tae SE $13.60 | Frank Hoskin, Bulbs , for Street Lights .......... 4.05 H.IE.P.C. Blackstock Street Lights icine 189.00 Agreement iinet 237.75 Seinen 44.50 Counties Treas. Hospitalization 36.75 Registry Office, Records ......... 2.55 Member ship Fee inven 10.00 MacDonalds ..........ciiveveniennne 12.00 MacDonalds ....ccoocevvinieninnn 26.00 Frank Hoskin, Supplies for MacDonalds .........c.c.. EAN 80.00 H. Martyn, Supplies for rink .... 8.20 Geo. Blyth, Supplies for Rink .. 6.49 H. Thompson, Clerk-Treas. ...... 140.00 Ollie Weatherilt, storage for Fire Pump & Hose .... 25.00 Relief ....... iaseassesrany eresarerrees tinasesorss 20.00 Bell Telephone ............ tren tithates 6.85 Owen Stacey, 1 sheep killed .... 10.00 Will Forder, Valuator ............... 2.50 Ollie Weatherilt, Pumping water to Rink ........... RA, 5.00 Council adjourned to special meet- ing on Saturday, Jan. 19th at 2 p.m. Henry Thompson, Clerk. BRUCELLOSIS CONTROL ACT EXPLAINED AT MANCHESTER Members of the Ontario Holstein Club, at their annud¥ meeting in the township hall, Manchester, on Thurs- day, were provided with highlights of the mew Brucellosis Control Act, The speaker was W. P, Watson, live stock commissioner for Ontario, More than 100 Holstein breeders attended 'the méeting. Mr. Watson stated that when the act came into effect in October 19566, 245 townships were made "supervised areas" and he hoped that by the end of 1957 a great many more townships would be covered by the act. He also gave an explanation of the health reg- ulations as they affect the movement of Canadian cattle into the U.S. The various projects carried ou during the year were discussed and was decided to sponsor the following projects for 19567: bus trip, twilight meeting, black and white show and the annual banquet. Bob Flett was appointed to Pip ssnt Ontario County on the Peterborough Championship Show Committee. Everett Brown, field man for the east-central distpict, gave a detailed report on his work. He congratulated Ontario County Holstein breeders on their success at the various shows in 1966. / Long-time production certificates were presented to: Smith Bros, Port Perry R.R.2; H. W. Honey, Port Perry R.R. 1; G. R. Valentyne, Pefferlaw; George Stone, Blackwater; Ontario ITospital, Whitby; K. Holliday, Brook- lin; Burnsell Webster, Port Perry R.R. 2; Wm, Stone, Blackwater; Roy Orm- iston, Brooklin; C. I'. Werry and Son, Oshawa; Orvan 'Chambers, Wilfrid; W. J. Davis, Taunton; H. A, Werry, Oshawa. George McLaughlin, national direct- or, reported that the annual Holstein meeting will be held in the Royal York Hotel on Wednesday, January 30. He also reported that the export of Hol- steins were up to the United States and to other countries as well during the past year,' Jps. "T. Brown, Orono, and Roy Barker, Woodbridge, national divector also spoke briefly. The election of directors for 1057 re- sulted as follows: Orvan Chambers, Wilfrid; Fred Leask, Uxbridge; Ross Evans, Ux- bridge; Wm .Stone, Blackwater; Leslie Smith, Port Perry; Cecil Disney, of Brooklin; John Meclsaac, 327 Franklin St., Orillia; Ken Holliday, Brooklin; Harold Werry, Oshawa; Bob Flett, Oshawa. Jiament, Cannington. Ontario County Junior Farmers Hold Annual Meeling Saturday afternoon, January 12th,|* saw Beaverton invaded by the Ontario County Junior Farmers when they lield their Annual Meeting in the Town Hall and their Banquet in the United Church, - Highlighting the afternoon session under the chairmanship of Marilyn Ross, County President, was the group discussion on "The Ontario Farmer" led by Walter Kerry, Uxbridge, Bob Holliday, Columbus, and Eileen Par- . Marilyn Ross, in her remarks, review the year's ac- tivities. Some of the outstanding pro- jects of the past year were the De- bating Competition in which the coun- ty advanced to the semi-finals at Kemptville; the county Formal Dance; the Live Stock Judging €ompetition; the local and district Field Day; the Junior Farmer Exhibit and Chicken Bar-B-Q Booth at the International Plowing Match, which has won such favourable. comments by all; the Church Service in the Foster Mem- orial, Uxbridge; the Picpic and Vesper Service at Lake Simcoe; the Public Speaking Competition; and the Choir events, She congratulated the choir on the fine concerts that they present- ed during the year, and especially the achievements of them at the Inter- national Plowing Match and at the Jr. |» Farmer Conference in Toronto this January-when members of the choir won the Ladies' Trio Competition and placed 2nd' in the Mixed Quartette. In the evening the Annual County Junior Farmer Banquet-was held in the "United Church, Beaverton, The guest speaker, Mr. R. C. Banbury, Agricul- tural Representative, Brighton, North- umberland County, gave a most inter- esting address on his trip to Scotland and England at the time of the World Plowing Match this past fall. He was very much impressed with the crops in general, the high yields of grain and the excellent pastures. He con- gratulated the Juniors and encouraged them fo keep up their fine work in 'agriculture as he felt that the future of agriculture in Ontario was promis- ing. Mr. Arlin Avery welcomed the Jun- iors to Beaverton and stressed how de- pendent the town was on the farming district and how closely they both work together. Mr. H. L. Fair, Agricultural Rep- resentative, assisted by Sidney Mac- Donald, presented the various trophies. Annual Seed Judging Competition "Russell Morrison Trophy"--Junior Championship---Bruce Yake, Uxbridge. Open Championship Trophy---Norm Lyans, Uxbridge 2 Annual Live Stock Judging Competition . Sheep. Trophy -- donated by T. C. Glaspell, Oshawa--Walter Kerry, Port Perry 1. Beef Trophy -- donated by Beath Farms, Oshawa---won by Hugh Baird, Blackwater 2. Dairy Trophy- Farms, Oshawa day, Columbus. "Dunrobin Trophy--donated by Maj.- Gen. John A. Gunn, Beaverton----won by Bert Pearson, Uxbridge 2 C.N.E. Shield -- (Only contestants who are attending their first County Live Stock Judging Compétitions are eligible) -- won- by Ivan Noble, Ux- bridge 2. Graduate Section Trophy -- Pearson, Uxbridge 2 Junior Trophy----donated by Stouff- ville Sales-- won by Keith Shier, Can- nington 1. (Continued on Back Page) Frank Godley Wins Canada Life Trophy Mr. Frank Godley, District Repre- sentative of The Canada Life Assur- ance Company, was an honored guest at a banquet held in Peterborough, when; he was presented with the "Man-of-the-Year" Award of the Pe- terborough Branch of The Canada Life. Mr. M. C. Ranesbottom, Branch} Manager, presented the trophy on be- half of the Company, and congratu- lated Mr. Godley on his outstanding achievement. The Trophy is emblem- atic of all-round efficiency in sales and service to policyholders. donated by Elmeroft -won' by Bob Holli- Bert Mr. Godley is also a member of the Port Perry. Council for 1957. * i Local Library is Popular Place The annual report of the Librarian of the Port Perry Memorial Library shows that there is no decrease in the reading habits of local folk. (Excerpts from the Librarian's ve- port indicate the popularity of books on our shelvess,) "This is a report of the circulation of hooks, which shows there has been 10,237 books borrowed, an increase in all departments of 1,972. In addition 838 magazines were circulated. There was an increase in most non-fiction subjects, especially noticeable in Tra- vel and Biology. . . The large increase noticeable was in boys and girls de- partment with a total of 4,654 books circulated, an increase of 1.546. . . . Thére are 6756 members on the re- gister. One hundred of this number are non-resident, Several children from Prince Albert have joined the library and are taking books out. We also have children from Scugog and 'adults from Blackstock and Nestleton borrowing books. . . There have heen 82 books purchased during the year." T.B. Committee Meet in Ajax Mr. D. L. Crozier, of Port Perry, attended the January mecting of the Management Committee, Ont. County -Oshawa Tuberculosis Association, held in Ajax. "A number of promin- ent citizens of Ajax were invited guests of the Committee. Mrs. E. A. Collins, of Oshawa, Exe- cutive Secretary of the Association, brought to the meeting a "request from |,' a member of the Oshawa Board of Health that the Association under- take the X-raying of all those in any way engaged in food handling in Osh- awa, The members agreed this would be a desirable protective pro- gram in every community that might possibly be undertaken by the various County T. B. Associations in the pro- vince. Mr. W. Parish, a member of the Ajax Town Council, and the May- or's representative, felt that Ajax would definitely be interested in such a program. Aside from the protec tion offerred the publie, a project of this kind would be a splendid oppor- tunity for the case finding that is a primary coneérn of the Ontario County Association, An excellent: report was presented which had_been sbmitted by Mr. Ken- neth Hawkins, of the Ontario Depart- ment of Rehabilitation, covering the work being done by the Department, in cooperation with Ontario County Association, in placing ex-patie ni in suitable employment. 'Walter (Bud) Sonley, Mr. R. Local merchants have decided to continue with the popular Apprecia- tion Day Draws which are being held cach Tuesday at 3.30 p.m. This event has proved so popular with people of the district that they have turned out 500-strong each week. During the past year more than $5,000 was handed out to lucky win- ners in the area. Local merchants have fully appreciated thé response the public has shown and are happy to continue the practice. This year 23 merchants have indicated a desire to take part and there may be more Join the group as the year progresses. The draws will be a continuation of the 1956 draws, and the coupons which are now in the barrel will be good for a chance in 1957. Don't forget the day, Tuesday, or the time, 3.30. The place will be an- nounced each week. inaugural Meeting of Port Perry Public School Board The inaugural meeting of the 1957 Port Perry Tublic School Board was held on the evening of January 14th, Mr. S. I. Beare was elected chair- man of the Board for 1957, sudéeding Dr. D.C. MacMaster, who has held this position for the past two years. The newly elected chairman ap- pointed the committees of the Board as follows; the first named to be chair man of the committee: Finance Mr. R. A. Kenny, Mr. S. R. Bruton, Dr. D. CC. MacMaster. Management-- Mr. John Ballard, Mr. A. Kenny -Dr. D. C. MacMaster, Mr. Walter fat og . Mr. John Ballard. Mr. RAL Kenny was named Vice- Chairman of the Board Property- Service Club Announced Slate of Officers The December meeting opened with the reading of the minutes and roll call was answered by 22 members. The Treas. gave a report. A report Appreciation Day To Continue - * fit --r------------ * in the booth at thie rink occasionally. Myrtle Prentice offered her phone and said she would 'contact girls for the evenings. . Margaret Edinborough announced the executive for 1957: President---Marie Taylor " Vice-Pres.--Marj. Honey See. & Press--ARuth Short Treasurer--Zula Hall Hospital Aux.--Marjorie Honey Sec.--Iazel Crawford Auditors for hooks---Audrey Lee and Margaret Edinborough Correspond. Moved by Margaret Burnett, secon- ded by Addrey Lee we adopt this as the officers for the:-coming year, Betty Beare thanked the executive of 1956 for their co-operation and help for the past year and very gra- ciously turned the chair over to the new President Marie Taylor. Reta Saunders then opened the wor- ship service with Xmas as the theme and read a poem. Hymn 51 was sung and Prayer: given by Ruth Mark. Scripture reading by Audrey Geer; A story of a fir tree was read by Aud- rey Walsh and the story "Hope of Xmas" was read by Margaret Podres. After some games lunch was served and gifts were exchanged around the Xmas tree and everyone enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The committee for the January meeting which will be held in the church next Tuesday, Jan. 22 evening will be Margaret Burnett, Marjorie Honey, Clara Martyn and Myrtle Prentice. Painful Accident To Member of Star Office Staff Our Bill Harrison, on whom we de- pend so much on publishing day, suf- fered a painful accident on Tuesday night. Bill, who is a hockey enthu- siast, has been doing considerable re- ferceing and while he officiated at a game in Woodville of the Tri-County League, he caught his skate in a crack in the ice, swinging around and falling. The leg was so badly twisted that it was broken in three places be- on Xmas demonstration was given by Mazel Crawford. The correspondence cards were read. Jusiness was then discussed. A donation was given to the W.M.S, for which a life membership was present- ¢d to Miss Gladys Joblin. A card and handkerchief were given to the girls who helped in the nurs- ery on Sundays. | The Rink: Committee asked for help tween the knee and the ankle. Fortunately Harold Jeffery was with Bill and able to attend to the ne- cessary details. An X-ray was taken at Woodville and then Charlie Brig- nal made the trip to bring him back to the LRort Perry spent the night. It is undersood that he will be moved to Oshawa where' he will have a pin put in the leg. Prans-Canada Air Links took another step forward in its re-equipment program recently when it ordered 20 Vickers Vangnard propeller-turbine airliners and took an option on four more. ne large st single commercial dollar export purchase ever placed in postwar Britain. Built by the same company whieh produced the popular Viscount, the Vanguard will have a normal cruising speed of 420 miles per hour and will accommodate cither 82 first class or 102 tourist PASECNEOTS, fuselage will provide space for some 10 tons of freight. bubble" The lower section of the Vanguard's The big planes will be powered by Rolls-Royee The $67,100,000 order represents "donble- Cyne engines and will be delivered and in service towards the end of 1960. By the following year TCAs fleet i be all turbine-powcered-consisting of DC-8 jets for long-range routes, the Vanguard for mediuni- "range routes and the Viscount for short-haul service. 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