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<*- «333%% THE PORT PERRY STAR * Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa. * PORT PERRY, ONT.; THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th, 1967 * T $2.00 per year. Single Copy 5c. HONOUR TWO CITIZENS The above picture shows Harry Peel, Reeve of 1956, presenting an address of appreciation to our senior citizen, H. G. Hutcheson and the low picture shows W, L, Parrish receiving a sim- ilar address in his home. Both Mr. Hutcheson and Mr. Parrish have given many years of active service to the community, Store Hours Controversial Subject Ontario Legislature, at the coming session, is expected to produce some changes in statutes governing retail store hours in this province, . Present laws, dating back more than a half century, permit groups of retailers in any municipality to dictate local by- laws setting hours of sale for all stores in their elassification of trade. Desire of customers for Friday even- ing shopping hours is factor promot- - ing change in provincial store hours legislation, Municipal Councils, under existing laws, are powerless to accede to public demand. In many areas retailers who have provided Friday evening service to consumers have been heavily fined © for "breaches of early closing regula- tions. Since many ot provinces have patterned store hours legislation on that of Ontario change in that province would be of national signific- ance. Evening trend in shopping is nation- wide in scope. Opinion polls have have established that approximately seven of ten Canadians want some evening service from retail outlets. Re- tailers in many cities have recognized trend and have initiated changes in hours by-laws. It has been claimed that organized labour is solidly op- posed to 'evening store hours but evi- dence fails to support claim. When the question was placed on the ballot in recent civic election in Windsor, Ontario, a city where union members , and their families represent a major- ity of those qualified to vote, 28,102 voters endorsed Friday evening store hours and only 7,314 opposed. Consumers and suppliers in Canada think it ig basically unsound to re- strict competition in the retail ipdus- try by forcing some shopkeepers to observe hours of operation dictated by their business competitors, --The Letter-Review," Fort Erie Catholic Women's League The monthly meeting of the C.W.L, was held at the home of Mrs. Schill- ing, Mrs. Ferren read the minutes of the last meeting. The President Mrs. Bell, gave a speech outlining the duties of a president and secretary. Mrs. Amell gave an interesting des- cription of the opening of the new hall at St. Gregory's in Oshawa. Fol- lowing the business a delicious lunch was served by, Mrs. Schilling and a social half hour was enjoyed by all. First Draw in 1957 Series We were very pleased to see a nice crowd gather once more for our Ap- preciation Day Draw, on one of the worst days we have had yet. A 5% coupon was drawn and $9.03 plus $3. for Merchant of the weck, because we had no card up, went to Mel Lansing. The pot is growing again with a few new merchants taking part, Next week there will be $231.82 in the chest, and the draw will be in front of Master Feeds, Next week we expect to have a list of Appreciation Day Mepehants am co-supporters, Student's Sunday Sunday, Jan. 27th is to be a singu- lar day in the life' of the United Churches of this area, in that students from Immanuel College, Toronto will occupy the various pulpits. For in- stance, here at Port Perry, Bill Reid will be our guest preacher. "At Scu- gog Barry Dunbar will occupy the pulpit and at Blackstock Donald Ink- pen., Practically all the pulpits of the Oshawa Presbytery will be supplied in this way. In the evening at 7 p.m. all of the students will gather at Simcoe St, United Church to form a massed choir under the direction of Dr, Kenneth Cousland; principal of Immanuel Col- lege, Toronto. Two of them will speak about their call to the Christian Min- istry. We invite all who are interested to attend, especially young folk, as this is a rare opportunity to hear and sce youth in action. Junior Farmers The new executive for 1957 are: Past-President--Ted Lamb President--Wes, Johnson Vice-President--Bill Stewart Secretary--Jim Aird Treasurer--John Leask Junior Institute Past President--Joan Calberry President--Carol Midgley Vice-President--Maureen Donnelly Director--Mary Lou Robertson Secretary--Muriel Wallade™ Teasurer--Ruby Leask The executive of the Port Perry Jr. Farmers and Jr. Institute Clubs met in Port Perry High School on Wed., Jan, 16th. At this meeting, a very interesting program for each month of the year was planned. From Cansiage fo Cadillacs - Sam McLaughlin Tells of ho Eventful Years An enterprising from the studios, equipped with only a reporter set out tape recorder and a tersely-worded as- signment, He came back a. day or two later with a gem of Canadiana-- the personal story of a famous man, permanently preserved and yet in a form allowing all the fresh intimacy of a father telling his son about the family's history. It's the sort of a job radio is doing more and more these days--using the latest electronic devices to capture personally-voiced, first-person stories, and shooting off into the air for every one to hear. CBC Dominign's aptly-named "As- | signment" show has scored the Jatest "scoop" in this headlong rush to let radio be as vital and personal as it knows how by visiting the office in Oshawa of R. S. McLaughlin and en- abling him to record his personal rem- inistences which span several genera- tions. Tha reporter was Dave Price and the recording which lasts an-hour altogether will be presented in five sections each evening the week of Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 on "Assignment". The McLaughlin business in horse, and horseless, carriages started in a driving shed at Tyrone in Durham County and 'Brew into the immense industry called General Motors of Canada, of which R. S. McLaughlin is board chairman. The reminiscences zo back 80 years and each section of the program recounts colorful events in the speaker's life and in the affairs of the family that built? carriages for 40 years before the name Me- laughlin was proudly displayed in 1907 on the radiator of its first automobile. Twenty years before that time R.'S. had been persuaded to enter the fam- ily business and, although (or perhaps because) he was the boss's son, he started by sweeping floors and doing other menial chores, working a b59- hour week. As time went on he learn- ed 'to stitch and sew, to make wax ends, to prepare cushions for the car- riages; and in 1890 while in his teens he became a full-fledged journeyman. When he reached the age of 21 his father returned the room-and-board money he had been required to pay all along out of his modest wages, and made him a partner in the busingss, along with his older brother, Gears The first McLaughlin vehicle, a cutter, was built in Tyrone in 1867, the year of Confederation, As the McLaughlin Carrfage Company began to prosper it was moved to a larger community, Enniskillen, and then Oshawa. It was burned out j 99 but was soon Sangin Ba, at Gananoque, while a new plant was be- ing erectéd in Oshawa, fi Sam McLaughlin was the prime mover in his company's decision to be- gin_ making Abjaroliles, The firm company of Flint, Michie, to obtain tht Buick engine and other parts. In the first year 193 McLaughlin cars with Buick engines were turned out in Oshawa. Not long after, the Buick company was absorbed by General Motors in the U.S. and.Sam McLaugh. lin was made a director of this firm. McLaughlin-Buicks were produced un- til General Motors of Oshawa came into being and the McLaughlin Motor Car Company was sold to the larger firm, R. S. McLauglin has for many years been chairman of the board of General Motors of Canada, as well as vice- president and a director of the parent company, His experience with motors began with the converted carriages in which a single cylinder delivered the power to an exposed chain which, in turn, drove wheels with solid rubber tires; it has now exfended into the age of mainly-automatic automobile. But horses are still his main hobby and in his five daughters he has had a capable team of riders for his hunt- ers, jumpers and saddle horses, Show horses dnd racers alike have brought him many prizes. Today, the Me- Laughlins still live in Oshawa--in the midst of a beautiful Italian garden with illuminated fountains, R. S. is still active--at work among his life- long partners and at home, where he tests his angling «kill in pools well stocked with trout. High School Board Report CENTRAL ONTARIO COUNTY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL BOARD Annual Financial Report, 1956 Trustees--W, H. Gilfillan, Chair- man; John McIntyre, vice-chairman; J. S. MacFarlane; S. Chandler; Wm. Beare; H. Holtby; Lorne Tindall, Ed- gar Johnson; Bert Lockie; A. C. Rich- ardson; Norman Alexander, Sceretary- Treasurer. Uxbridge and Port Perry High Schools RECEIPTS Balance ovine, Tp-- $ 2,018.71 Levy-- ' Town of Uxbridge ............ 16,687.16 Port Perry cumin 15,222.88 Reach Township ................ 31,643.54 Scugog Township ........... 6,082.84 Scott Township... 20,865.82 Uxbridge Township .......... 21,010.40 Georgina Township .......... 1,366.47 Port Perry Sup. Ass. .......... 107.91 Uxbridge Sup. Ass. 108.26 Other Boards-- East Whitby H. S. Board East Whitby H. S. Board Cartwright H. S. Board 4,000.00 3,128.73 142.74 Grants-- . Province of Ontario ........ 104,429.27 Prov. of Ontarlo Special 2,868.72 | Night Classes-- Uxbridge H.S. Projects ...... "812,26 Port Perry H.8. Projects... 190.91 Rebates-- Zurich Ins., burglary 83.86 Barnett & Rieder 69.62 L. C. Scott Const. 69.66 Bernhardt, desk 60.00 Premium, Uxb. H.S. 278.45 Fire Ins. revised Cr. from Cadet Fund 73.12 Bank:Loans 166,000.00 . $385,695.08 Teacher Superannuation 3,025.40 Totals ..iiiveeieceneeen, $388,720.48 DISBURSEMENTS 19566 Cost of Instruction $107,700.03 Superannuation 6,874.47 Night Classes 660.00 Cost of Instructional supplies Texts 853.51 Library 850,63 Other Inst. Supplies .......... . 8,640,97 Administration Costs Liability Insurance.. 245.65 Other ......... SO a 5,806.63 Plant operation Fuel and Electricity............ 5,624.49 Other 9,684.41 Plant Maintenance Plant maintenance .............. 6,101.77 Fire Insurance ...... 1,417.99 Auxiliary agencies .. 1,664.78 Other School Boards ... 140.68 Transportation ....,.............. 36,648.01 Capital Outlay 11,381.68 Debentures .........ccoouevvvennnn, 27,818.60 Sundry ............. RT EEA 5.25 Temp. Loan & Interest...... 157,011.43 TOTAL ...ccvcivviiiviircrnenn, $388,720.48 Scugoy | Homemakers The homemakérs met for their fifth meeting at the home of Mrs. Stan. Ploughman, on Saturday, Jan. 12th with seven members present, The meeting was opened with sing- ing Bless be the Tie that Binds, fol- lowed by the Lord's Prayer. The Roll call was taken after which Ruby Strong was elected as new Sec- retary. The minutes were read and approved. An interesting talk was given by Mrs. Geo. Samells on letter writing and general etiqdette. Mrs. Stan. Ploughman demonstrated how to pack a week-end bag correctly. After the closing.prayer, "The Queen" was sung, Ruby Strong thanked the hostess. The next meeting will be held at home of Mrs. Geo. Samells on Sat., Jan. 19, A deli¢ious lunch was served and en- joyed by all. Roll call--One duty of a Pleasant house guest, Community Hospital Activities The following is a summary of the activities at the Community Memorial Hospital, Port Perry, which has now been operating in its present location for the past four years. . There were 107 admissions for Dec., including 16 births; making a total of 931, admissions and 138 births for the year. There were 5 deaths at the hospital during December, making a total of 41 for the year. A total of 123 Major Operations and 263 Minor Operations, in all 386 Operations were performed at the Hos- pital during 1956; and 195 patients were treated in our Out-patients Dept. Our staff is comprised of nine full- time nurses, and 12 part-time nurses: plus eight other full-time personnel. May we at this time thank all per- sons and organizations who have so kindly sent donations to the hospital. These donations are greatly appre- ciated. Especially may we say thank you to Mr. Jack Hope for his génerous gift of several cases of fruit to the Hospital at Christmas. We would like to express our sincere wish to all for happiness and prosper- ity in 1957, and your continued help and co-operation will be an inspiration to those concerned with pr oviding ser- vices to our town and the sur rounding communities at all times, SUPERINTENDENT TO TAKE COURSE A six-week course is being held at the School of Nursing, University of Toronto, beginning on January 28th. All expenses of candidates attending this course are assumed by the De- partment of Health. This course will deal with the care of the Mother, the Newborn, and Pre- mature babies as concerns Hospitals. Since our Hospital Board is desirous of having the best possible service available a all times, sending a can- didate to this course will provide an opportunity to improve our services in all phases of Obstetrical care, Mrs, Kathleen M. Hook, Superinten- dent, will attend this course, January 28th to March 8th, H Minor Hockey News MIDGETS 6.30--Goal, P.P.-- Carnochan, Carnegie, Jimmy 14,10--goal, P.P.--- Edgar 29.10--goal, P.P.-- ~Parry,(Carnochan) | L.10--goal, Ux.--Todd (G. Barton) f 2.05--goal, P.P.--H. Parry (Edgar) Score--4-1, Port Perry over Uxbridge. | BANTAMS Port Perry and Uxbridge tie, 4-4, 10 minutes overtime. | Miss Brock, Mr, United Church WMS. The Afternoon Auxiliary of the United Church Woman's Missionary Society met in the Sunday School room Wednesday, January Oth, with 31 ladies present. The president, Mrs. Leask, presided. Annual reports were given and it was gratifying to hear the splendid financial report, Officers elected for year-- -Honorary President, Mrs, Wylie; Past President, Mrs. W. Thompson; President, Mrs. Edgar Ldask; Vice-President, Mrs. R, A. Peel; Ree. -Secretary, Mrs. Stanley Ploughman; Treasurer, Mrs. W. Mark; Christian Stewardship, Mrs. I, Col. bear; Missionary Monthly, Mrs. G. Me- Donald; Literature Secretary, Miss R. Woon, Community Friendship, Mrs. L. G. Hall; Christign Citizenship and Temperance, Mrs, W. Thompson; Birthday See., Mrs. L. Colbear; Supply See, Mrs. Ww. Walker; Asst. Supply See., Miss McDermott; Press, Mrs. L. Myers; Pianist, Mrs. C. Jeffrey; Asst, Pianist, Mrs, S. Cawker., Mrs. Michell conducted the devotion- al period, assisted by Mrs, J, Taylor who vead the Seripture lesson. Mus. Michell gave an interesting reading from the Study Book 'East of Burma.' Meeting closed with mizpah bene- diction, = "4 Tea was served by Mrs. Michell's group and a social time enjoyed. Hilltop Herald The morale of the teams must cer- tainly have been kept high these past two weeks. For the teams have been doing quite a bit of gum chewing, and if that's what is doing it, lets keep the Jaws rolling. The scores for the last two games are as follows: ['riday, January 11, Whitby --Boys-- Bantams--1W. 18, p.p. 19 Juniors, W. 27, P.I'. 34 Seniors--\W, 14, P.P, 4b Whitby. vs. Port Perry--Girls Juniors, P.P. 31, W. 20 Seniors, PP. 21, W. 40 I'riday, January 18, Uxbridge vs, Port Perry--Boys Bantams, Ux. 16, P.P. 45 Juniors, Ux. 32, P.P. 21 Seniors, Ux| 38, P.P. 46 Port Perry vs. Uxbridge--Girls Juniors, P.P. 36, Ux. 17 Seniors, PP. 17, Ux. 43 Port Perry vs. A general salute is sent out to the coaches and teachers of these teams: Parkinson, and Mr. Cole, not to forget the spirit and good sportsmanship of the players which was necessary in order to obtain these victories. Let's keep the ball rolling and the scores going higher (for our side, that is)... The next games w ily be Friday, February 1. Mary Lynn Hodgins. . Federation of Agriculture The regular monthly m ting of the South Ontario County Federation of Agriculture was held at the home of the newly elected president, Mr. Rus- sell Rodd. Mr. Rodd has been an active worker in the Federation for five years, his vice- president is Larry Doble also of Uxbridge, and second vice-president, Mr. Donald Kennedy, of Stouffville. It was decided at this meeting that immediate steps would be taken to get revised lists of South Ontario County farmers for the Rural Co-Operator subscription list. Due to 'Scott Township being served by the Uxbridge Co-Operative that township would also be included. The sub- seriptions had been cancelled in Dee. pending new lists and better financial arrangements, It was decided on motion by Mr. Doble, seconded by Mr, Smith'that the Ontario Federation of Agriculture dues, usually paid quarterly should be paid in full at this time, Preparations are under way for an important meeting of the County Federation to be held shortly in Man- chester hall. Two speakers, the pro- vineial president and general secretary will be in attendance, as well, Twelve Ontario County farmers will be giving their opinions regarding problems on the farm and secondly, financing of their organization. It was moved and found approval that all directors of the Federation who. attended three-quarters of the meetings would this year be paid for the time given to the meetings. Mrs. Hamer reported that a new hospitalization group had been started through the IFederation in Green River. The members voted that Mrs. Hamer receive mileage to help in her expenses in starting this group. Mrs. Rodd added a finishing touch to this meeting on-an extremely. cold night by serving a hearty lunch. Ontario Farmers' Union A Board meeting of the Ontario Farmers' Union was held on January 16th at the L'Europé Restaurant on Bloor St. Toronto,. There was a wide- spread Provincial attendance, includ- ing delegates from as far north as Sudbury and New Liskard and from Quebec border to Michigan border. Representing Ontario county were Jim Moore, county director; Mrs. Cecil Moore, lady director; Cecil Moore, director of Beaverton local and Ross Found president of the Cannington local. a During the afternoon, the annual annual brief was presented to the pro- vincial government and was well re- ceived, Premier Frost assured the delegates that each item of sthe brief would be considered ME Mle on to the different departments whose duty it was to look into them further. James Dean, left, producer of the} Playcraftmen's presentation of On Borrowed Time, receives the Calvert Trophy for the best play at the Cent.- ral Ontario Regional Drama Festival. Susanne -MaeLaren, a member of the production crew, also admires the trophy. The trophy and a cheque for ¥ $100: were presented to the Playerafts- men by William Rees of Calvert's, right. The festival was held at Hart House in Toronto. Game Time HOCKEY - Saturday, Jan. 26, Aurora vs. Brooklin, tx™ / R ~ % Na Rn 5 3 x ¥ ; i ; } Se WAP < a A HE a A on AN of be JA of I 4 a a WN a Lr es EE an ai BR Eo