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ah Xr AU ARRRE SE AL abe" > LY » PORT PERRY, ONT, THURSDAY, J | IANUARY 5th, 1961 ue Port Perry Inforestod In | Ont. County 4H $2.00 Per Year, Single Copy 5¢ Blue Ray Chapter Holds Port Minutes of Regular owncil News [AU S Onunotion the cer 10th meeting, 1968 were adopted typed. Carried. | of the Port { ered by $5, § 2. Rescue J oF thin ice 1 as atteriuiug ire. RESOLUTION ~ the Fire Department. Mr. Mervin DeNure explained that some buildings were in good condi- tion, adequately supplied with fire - extinguishers; while others - were in a very serious condition in case of Council requested that a written re- "port be submitted by the Fire Chief and that this matter would be dealt with at that time. SPECIAL Work Projects--Resolu-. 'tion--That all Special Work Projects 1960 be ended as at 5 p.m. Dec. i, 1960. Carried, | PASSING ACCOUNTS--Resolul - --that the following statement of ac- Harris, Couneil- 'a DeNure, of the Port rtment appeared be- clarify certain mat- irk such as in the case h could not be termed t all Rescue Operations be considered as part of | Commission, the Port Perry Fire Dept. duties as called upon. Carried. i 8. Fire Inspection by Members of "| __Resolufion--Moved that the Corp. "| CARETAKER for Municipal Offi- . | ces--Council decided that Mr. James 18 MEMO -- Request by Mr. C. Tum- -|'monds for the use of the Court Room a8 | soil pollution", . Council felt that consideration provided that the cost is justified, : of Council be formed to investigate the posibility of Sewerage Disposal in Por Perry, and to bring in a Re- Port by April 1st, 1961, and that the said smmittee be appointed by the "| Reeve Carried. LEITER from Mr. C. E. Crease, of the Oario Hydro, 84 Collier St. Bartig. Ontario dated December 16, [ 1960, re "information regarding the or Business Tax by your It was decided that no change should be made until, a more definite decision is reached, = Ps : LETTER from Mrs. Josephine Dowson, Secretary of Port Perry Pub- cently passed legislation providing financial aggistance to aid and en- On e 'courage Municipalities to build sewer- "showing keen interest, not alone be- Age systems to eliminate stream and cause this 'has - | this Government plan to aid and en- fation of Joel Aldred, a "hometown courage Municipalities is worthy of boy". RESOLUTION--That a Committee. particular interest to Port Perryites, On every side one has heard remarks t 'meant new program interest, but also because of the assoc- + Folk of Port Perry have followed i Joel's cdreer with great interest from [ the time he left school here, through his days with the R,C.A.F. and as he progressed from radio announcer in Toronto to become one of Canada's leading announcers, and now is pres- This latest achievement has met with much favourable comment among the local folk. For many, Channel 9 was the only station to watch during those first eighteen hours, They have been particularly happy that station CFTO chose to support the Retarded Children Fund as this has been a pro- ject dear to the heart of our Dr. M. B. Dymond Minister of Health for Ont." In fact Port Perry Folk are just as proud as if they had done it all them- selves, BE Port Perry Junior Farmers Elect 1961 Officers At the December Meeting of the Port. Perry Junior Farmers' Associ- ation' held in the Port Perry High School,- on Tuesday, December 27th, 1060, the election of the 1961 officers lic Library Board dated December 19, 1960--"to inquire _ whether Town 'Council would consider absorbing the cost of audit and insurance for 'the Library as a grant to 'be used for library improvements including the establishing of a children's library, | We understand that the Council is interested in the Purchase of addi-! rary. We have 23 chairs available at the previous purchase price of $4.96 each. : a new desk and. chair for the library is greatly appreciated by the Board. of- Port Perry absorb the cost of Au- dit and insurgnce for the Port Perry Public Library for the year 1960. Carried. 2 Wyatt carry on as caretaker for the each Tuesday evening for band prac. "The Clerk was instructed to advise tonal stacking chairs from the lib. | Your-assistance in the purchase of |. complimented the retiring President 1960. iatién met in the Department of Agrie- was held. The election was 'conducted. by Alvin Blades, Assistant Agricultural Representative for Ontario County, and resulted as follows: Past President- John Somerville President. Keith Bacon : Vice-President- Bruce Leask - Sec~Treasurer- Morley Davidson Press Reporter- Robert Barlow County Directors- Keith Bacon Morley Davidson : Local Directors- Neil Raines, Ted Lamb, John Leask, Alex. Mr. Blades congratulated the new executive and- directors on their ap- pointment and wished them. every success for the new year, He also John . Somerville, and his 1960 exec- utive and directors for the fine pro & Lumber, will have white letters grammes and, projects carried out in The executive and directors of the Port Perry Junior Farmers' Assoe- ulture Office, Uxbridge on Wednesday | Worthy of {short holiday week we overlooked an =| ¢ellent designs - which covered the Special Note During the rush of trying to get the STAR out on time during the item which- we felt was worthy of a special note, Many folks saw the beautiful col- oured windows of the High School, perhaps not so many. saw the ex- front doors of the High School, The designs were made in the style of stained glass windows and presented a very colourful appearance when lit up at night. The work was done by students under the direction of Miss C. Christis Art Instructor of-the-High School." Motor Vehicle Licenses ~~" Now on Sale The 1061 vehicle Hoence plates which are now on sale at Reesor Fuel and nulnerals on a black background. tively, the Ontario County 4-H Home- making Clubs completed their fall project "Dressing Up Home Grown Vegetables", . Assisting Miss Lois Smith, County Home Economist, were Mrs. Marion Smith, Northumberland and Prince Edward County, and Miss Julie Lane, Lennox and Addington and Hastings Counties on December 8rd. On De- cember 10th, Miss Jean Irvine, North Simcoe, and Miss June Lillyerop, Durham, Victoria and Peterborough Counties, assisted Miss Smith. The 4-H Homemaking Clubs pre- senting exhibits and demonstrations on December 3rd were Atherley, Bea- verton, Udney South and Sunderland B; and Gamebridge, Rathburn, Sun- derland. A and Udney North. On December 10th, Brougham, Mt. Zion, Quaker Hill and Scugog pre- septed exhibits and Altona, Brooklin, Claremont and Prince Albert present- ed demonstrations, County Honours were presented to 4-H Homemaking Club members com- pleting six units. Recipients were Cecelia McCarthy, Udney; Lillian Ste- wart, Sunderland; Cathy Lightfoot, Rathburn; Grace Jackson, Brougham; and Gloria Cooper, Brooklin. On thie completion of twelve units, members are presented Provincial Honours. = Recipients were Roberta McElroy, Beaverton, and Evelyn Dun- keld, Altona. TL Ontario 4-H Homemaking ~ Clubs will be taking the unit, "Separates for Summer", for their spring project. Leaders' Training Schools will be held January 24th and 26th in the Beaver- ton Town Hall, and January 26th and 27th in the Uxbridge Legion Hall, ». Any persons interested in the 4-H asked to please get in touch with the Ontario Department of Agriculture office, in Uxbridge. ------ Driver Course Is ed ay Homemaking ht, 1 rogramme ave} the Masonic Temple, Queen Street, with a splendid attendance of mem- bers. The Worthy Matron, Adelia White and her Staff of officers carried out opening exercises in fine fashion and all officers were in their respective positions with the exception of two. These officers were capably filled by Past Patron James Sandison and Her- vey Painter, "The minutes were read by the sec- retary, Margaret Carnegie, P.M. and approved. The Benevolent Committee Report was presented by the conven- or Mrs. Jessie Robertson, and stated that sixteen baskets "of Christmas Cheer was sent out to Shut-Ins and four families were assisted with clo- thing, ete.. A special thank-you was extended to the merchants of the com- munity who so generously donated articles to this worthy project. The Associate Matron Doris Nott- ingham and Past Matron Margaret Hood had rather a lengthy report for the Sick and Sunshine, ~ We extend best wishes to our members who are ill and hope that their stay in hospi- tal will be short. Sympathy was ex- tended to Past Matron James San- dison and his sister, Sarah Kight, in the loss of their brother. The finan. cial report was. given by the treas- urer, Alma. Reesor, and all 'accounts authorized paid. Several invitations were received from various chapters and held over until the first meeting in January. - 2 The 'Worthy Matron, Adelia White, Kight, Olive Painter and a gentle- man from Oshawa. 'The Grocery Haniper was won by the Worthy Patron Leonard Colbear. Other lucky winners were Roy Cornish, Margaret Carnegie, Alice Barthau and fancy shortbread for their prize, Proceeds from the cake draw amount- ed to $20.00 and the other draw a- mdunted to $10.65 which was spon- sored by the Entertainment Com. mittee. Proceeds will be used for the welfare of the Chapter Work. The banquet table was laden down with goodies and 'was delightfully arranged in the Christmas theme with the emblematic star of our Or- der making a striking centrepiece. The refreshment committee, under the convenorship of Associate Conduct- ress Beryl Miller are tof be congra- tulated on the attractive setting. BEN New Library for Children In spite of the lure of television to children the circulation of juvenile literature in the Port Perry Memorial Public 'Library has increased to such an extent that the Library Board, after due consideration, have. decided clusive use of young: people. - This is being done to give better service in both departments. J 75 Igy had the pleasure of welcoming s6Ye these were, Mabel Chapman; ig, Espie; Margaret Co SOTA Jeffrey; Marion Sandi; Carnegie; Margaret B Sandison and Leonard A special welcome was given our only fished lower room. The entrance nor, This is the room that the L.0.D.E, James Sandison who all Feceived to equip the lower floor for the ex- - vhich' will be from John Street NL - Lieences must be obtained between Jan. 3 and March 16. ; This year, (1961), if you carry: lia- Opposed hy visitor, Alice Barthau, who is a mem- ber of Laurel Chapter, Toronto, and a wonderful worker in our local have called home since the erection of the building and they have very gra- ciously consented to leave it for the bility insurance on your niotor vehicle, you must complete the insurance statement on your application, (back Teachers The Ontario Secondary School Tea- chapter. _ areal "Plans were discussed for a Burns' sole use of the library and "they will henceforth hold their meetings inthe Municipal Building. The Library Meeting of | $760.00 with municipal share as G Tel th : 3 H makers oh S sstul x arly _ Uguncil of Wednesday, December 28, $379.42. het : 2 age reat : ie on : PUSH aad i ome ; ucce : P lo ; Eh J 60 held 'in the Muincipal Office at "LETTER trom Fre MeArthur| The 'great Telethon which marked | ident and general manager of this| On Saturday, December 8rd & 10th] he regular meeting of Blue Ray| Ways and Means committee. was held ; 30 pan, Haylee | Associsies Ltd, dated December 16, the first programs of the new CFTO- | great new entérprise, | Cannington and Brooklin, respee-| Chapter, No. 288, O.E.S. was held in| with the following winners, Sarah PRESENT" -- Re ve J. J. Gibson, 1960 Th. Federal Government re- TV station at Toronto has been of i "counts be hereby authorized for pay- ment:--. RR ~ Generdl Department ........$68,109.06 Supper by the Benevolent Committee and thé Refreshment Committee are trying to arrange a Variety Night January 4, 1961 at 8:00 p.m. to plan the programmes for the new year, of 1960 licence) before obtaining your 'new plates. An insurance certificate is also required in order to obtain Board is grateful to them for their Mr. Ganry Tumnionds that the Corp. co-operation. "In this regard the chers Federation on Friday unani- .oration wish to encourage a band in mously opposed the idea of driver pn, So Ei ; Village council have lent their sup- ' education as part of the norma igh| for some evening in the near future. vort in various ways and it is a lea. hy 3 the Community and you 1 have the' The next regular Meeting of the your 1961 plates without paying $5 school program except in pertinent op Se eg I y i plea. i Truck & Tractor Acc. .... 22.17 use of th C Port Perry Junior Farmers® Associ- p 8 Insp sure to be working in harmony with Ey Property & Parks Si 204.54 evening ¥ oi Room each Tuesday i i will oH held in. the To rt Periy into. the Unsatistied Judgment Fund, courses in technical or vocational | tion for the Chapter would be held | them. ay 7 Street Maintenance .......... 83.00 | it is net ve Lo Role snd in hii Jn Tussday, Jan hk g Li schools. carly in January -- special practise | y Public Welfare .....coiines 10.00 LETTER from Greer and Kelly ro 24th, 1961, at 8:80 p,m, A ti ey ad The resolution, proposed from the | will be held for this preparation. The Library hours were published : Special Projects--Project William Tripp sub-division dated Dr. | rural young men and women 1 dn the i i dames Sivaietom, ~ORSTH Th ti losed in regular in the Star, Das, 231d and again this . | 0 No. Ont. 598-Ditehing, cr islon, Port Perry aren are cordially invited 0 Burr vh DA dice Bh dizs e Ties oe was 2 De of Sa week, we recommend that you clip it § - Cleaning Shoulders & "Would vou kindly forward to our | © attend and to take part in the pro- | oo oo viet Ar : Ri an % 8.8 A nm for future reference and which will rn : Ditches, ete, sensi 137.34 Port Perry office a letter stating your grammes and projects of the Port | NY. Club Dr aw - Fed \ : a 5S TW become effective January Sth 1961. g - ny 5° Special Projects--Project requirements in connection with the, PTY Junior Farmers Association. | ; FE 3 Phil] ih Pot ints . ted, They] 10 } " id ff Ds; Ont. 2108, Tree 81 | sub-division agreement and Bond and/ | : | (Draw was made on Dec. 22nd) : vs pected, They Pics dil pnt & 187.81 > | ---------- [ 1st prize to Mrs. H. 0'Grad said it represented the opinion of al- | guests dropped fove : ) eT 148.03 ly to be arranged by Mr. i Toronto Faced ¥). most all Ontario high school teachers, | tivities, Christmas Carols, contests Tove : Be 3 el VBC IR lm i | ". d old Santa himself nded out | particular in the Senio section is . 3 50.00 : : 3 2 During recent months there hag | and o rounded out | p nior section. {is 4 ro-Electric Dept. ....... 9,806.66 ae Instructed 2 py Obituary- ii) et en Marie 5 Pian, been increasing agitation for driver [ the program with the distribution of | the new issue of the Encyclopedia - : : nowle r reer and | : ; education in high schools. A driving force for such a course has been the Ontario Safety League. gifts, Music was -supplied- by Gord-- SToriol 3rd prize to Mrs, P, Kuzyk, Oshawa, 'on Thomas, Guest artists were Judy Manns and Lloyd Mahaffy who de lighted everyone with their jolly num- bers. : : Carried Kelly and to state that it will be ne- | MR. WALTER HOWSAM cessary to have a Subdivision Agree: | : : ment similar to the one made for Mr.| The sudden 'passing of Mr. Walter Clarence Graham, and a Band in the | [lowsam of Manchester on Tuesday, amount of $2,000.00 for ished | Dec. 27th in Toronto came as a shock services and a Deed for Lot Numbef | to his family and the community, 20_leaving . the number of the- Plan Mr. Howsam; son of the late George blank. The Agreement to also state | Howsam and Ida Cutting was born that the water main be put under | at Utica, Ont., Feb, 18th, 1902, where Queen Street to connect to the exist- lived i Bia to his arm = ing ma "side oi ipsom in . Sixteen years later iy fn onthe; north fills ot. the he moved to Wanehomer where he : built 'and operated his service station. Y J & Ti nig Pa Ta ale Ho served on the school board and re Provinelally spo .| was.a councillor for Reach Township. sistance Training Co He was also a member of Fidelity Britannia, and a very-wonderfal sét of the World Book of Knowledge for = the Juniors. If you are stuck for a correct word sometime consult the new dictionary, . Obituary MISS ELLEN MARTIN LETTER from Dr. A. E. Berry, dated Nov. 17, 1960, re Amended Plumbing Regulations. This matter ~ was held over until the next Regular Meeting. MEM}O--Swings in Parks need re- pairsiand a new hopper required for Muni¢fpal Building. Held over. MEKO -- More 'application forins for elitric lighting service required and it felt that the application form ~ should be revised. It was left with 'the Clerk to check with the Hydro Auditas to see if our Application for The Christmas Cake Draw, in The library staff and board extend charge of Marion Sandison and her to you the compliments of the season. Ellen Martin, Youngest daughter of the late. Jane MacMillan and William Martin, passed away at Windsor on Dec. 27 from a heart seizure. She |. was in her 86th year, / Miss Martin was a _dress-maker by trade and spent most of her life in Toronto before returning to Sonya to \ Speakers Available OS Lio dg e, No. Mr. H care for her aged mother, She wag of Scottish decent, High Bingle-- Doug Foster--279, 1 leaves his wife, the Her | hei dula 25 High Triple-- ; light! te former Meta E. Miller whom he mar. | grandfather, Jas. MacMillan - came Shai 1s rime te that sed by do ors thier ne son Robert of Port from Cambellton, -Argyleshire, Seat. Ruth Short--oos ir- | perry, Louise (Mrs Over 200 Singles-- Jim Cookson--228; Bruce Millen-- | 236; Bob Crozier--236;. Bob-Snelgrove ~--228; Ruth: Short -- 208, 271, 216; Marion MeKinnon--209; Donald - Me- Kinnon--218, three daug land in 1885, He took up land in Municipalities. dn ar Jans what is now called Sonya. His near. Fo Ta | est neighbour was' six miles away at 140 L Manilla, : 3 She was a Presbyterian and when health permitted was an active mem- ber in St. Andréw's Church, : She will long be remembered by a host of 'friends for her kindness and d | loving disposition, - She. will be sadly missed by het many nephews and AE Skates Wanted WN n, | nieces, © "I\King Whyte, CBO telecaster is 'col: n| Funeral service was held at Me- | lecting/ ice skatés for Indian children tlie | Dermott - Panabaker Funeral Home, | in the far north. If you have skates | Port Perry, on Saturday, Dee. 81st, |to donate to this worthy cause please ery, | 1060. Interment in McNeil Cemetery, | contact Jimmy Taylor or drop them ; Brock. : into Taylor's Be. to $1.00 Store. bobeaygenn, St, __TomH. Procter ~~ "Mrs. Mary Sim In response to invitations from clubs and business ussaciations ~~ > : ~~ for speakers, the Canadian Association of Stamp Companies CEN : has appointed Mrs, Mary Sim, housewife, and Tem Mais i Proctor, sales promotion expert, to address groups who send 'quests to the association's offices af 20 College Street, Taronte, Both will ex lain: the purpose and operation of ~ discount stamps in Canada, NE 2 ES CANE E aw SO i ont --