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Port Perry Star (1907-), 1 Jun 1961, p. 1

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=~. NC T Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Deparment, Ottawa PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE + BE Te d Yames Receives Honourable Mention § in Essay Contest Ottawa---F. L. James, of Port Perry, a student at Queen's University, has received an honourable mention in an annual essay contest sponsored by the Society of Chemical Industry (Cana- dian Section), the Society announced last week. SCI essay prizes are awarded in two sections: Ottawa prizes which are available to undergraduate students at Queen's, University of Ottawa and Carleton University; and the Montreal prizes available to undergraduate students at McGill University, Uni- versity of Montreal and Ecole Poly- technique. First prize winners in each section receive $60; second prize winners $36. : Essays must be on a chemical sub- | ject and are marked by a committee of three SCI members or-alternates approved by the SCI Awards Com- |. mittee. & " --000-- Floyd James, son.of Mf. and Mrs. Melvin James, Port Perry graduated recently at Queen's University and received his Bachelor of Science de- gree. Floyd has been an outstanding student and was president of the Student's Council and Literary So-- i ciety dilienp years of his school- ing at Port Perry High. He was active in the Drama Club,and Basket- 'Ball and was the Ofiicer Command- ing of the Strathcona Shield winning Cadet Corps in 1966. He won an 1.0. D.E. Scholarship; Commercial Work Trophy, Science and Mathema- tic Trophy; Dymond Scholarship and Lion's Scholarship as well. Floyd has now taken a position in Goderich. Hilltop Herald On Friday, May 26th, the Annual Cadet Inspection was held on the cam- pus. Major. Painter, Capt. Barnett, Cadet Major Jim Read, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Beare, and Mr. R. Litt made ° the inspection party. After the -- March Past ,the Corps returned to the gymnasium. where. the:boys and girls performed the various exercises. Congratulations' to the following boys is extended from the student body: John Williams--Best shot. Joel Cawker -- Qualified Signaller Bill Diamond--Qualified Signaller @® Ed. McCaig -- Qualified Signaller Robt. Walker--Qualified Signaller and to Cadette Capt. Elaine Medd, and Cadet Capt. John Pickard for the best cadets. "Major Painter gave his favourable remarks, and the long awaited day ended with the dismissal of the troops. Although several of the students fainted during practices, our only casualty was Cadet Sgt. Wayne Beath, a member of . the flag party, arer, when he fainted and cut his chin. We now have the scars of battl¢ on our colours and this should allow us to call it a col- our party-instead of a flag party be- cause his Blood stains were on the flag. We trust that Wayne is well again after his ordeal. Friday evening May 26, the annual "= Cadet-Dance-was_held_in_the gym, and although not very well attended, those present had a very enjoyable time. Monday, May 30, the Cadet Band went over to the Public School and played for our future students. Fa- vourable reports have been passed a- mong the population of the town. Monday, June B, is the day when we "should all think of the Grade twelve "students, as they begin the first of "their final confidential examinations. We'll be thinking of you students, and good luck!! : --Nola Hunter. a -- About Town... Many post office box numbers have been changed due to rearranging of Post Office. ---- Mr. Stan Bruton has recently com- pleted re-decorating and re arranging ®¢ his store. A very attractive looking store has resulted with better facili- ties for servifig his customers. SC Work has cominenced on the former oward Motors Building, It is re- "'ported that the entire front will be rebuilt for Hope's 1.G.A. store, while * the back portion 'will be used for stordge. There will be considerable area reserved for customer parking. Guide and Brownie 'Mothers Auxiliary __The May Mee the Guide and Brownie Se L. "A. was held-on Tuesday the at ZTE Po oss of Mrs. Ralph Taylor, Shanley St.\ The Presi- "dent weléomed old and new members: The repeating of the Guide Promise in unison started the meeting well. Secretary's minutes were read and approved. Mary MacGregor, the treasurer reported finances in good condition. Thanks to all who helped make the bazaar a - success; and to those who supported it, were express- ed. 'Small size Brownie uniforms are 'greatly needed; please contact leaders. On Wed.; May 31 at the Public School at 7.30 p.m. a Gold Cord .cere- mony for Guide Margaret Terrett will take place. Arrangements were made for lunch. On June 10, Sat., the L.A. will cater to a Hockey Banquet for-100- or more in the Scout Hall. The June meeting will take the form of a potluck supper on Tuesday, June 27th at the home of Mrs. Bruce Snel- grove, Simcoe St. Let us hope for Jovely . weather, so that the supper may be énjoyed outdoors on the spa- cious lawn. Group III are responsible for planning games, contest, enter- tainment, TTT TTT me The" discussion of a new monetary plan of fees to cover many inclusive expenses was unanimously "decided. This plan will be tried out fanatily in the new autumn term. There were 20 members present with a collection of $4.35. We regret the retirement of our Group III leader Margaret Holtby. Two new telephone volunteers, Mrs. Jefford and Miss Jarrett, will now fulfil her duties. Mrs. Leonard Beadle will be a Brownie (Tawny Owl leader I Port | Perry Fack) in place of Lucille Mark whom we shall miss when she moves to their new home in London, Ont. Gratitude was voiced to the hostess' and Group IV for such a delicious lunch. The Benediction closed this splendid meeting. Congratulations To Mr. Wellington Somerville who will attain the grand old age, of 100 years on June 5th, 1961, Mr. Somer- ville, who at dhe time resided in Port Perry, now lives with his daughter, Mrs, Geo. Rosser, 118 Ranleigh Ave,, Toronto 12. mark he remains in good healt and enjoys long walks. PORT PERRY COUNCIL NEWS Minutes of 'a Regular Meeting of Council of the Village of Port Perry held in 'the Munieipal Office, Monday, May 29th at 7.30 p.m. PRESENT--Reeve J. J. Gibson in| the Chair, Councillors Arthur T. Cox, Irving Boyd, Robert Kenny, Deputy- Reeve W. T. Harris. - MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of May 13th, 1961 were adopted as typed on Motion. TENDERS for St. Signs (Beaded) (Prices shown are on Stop, Yield, Maximum Speed, No Parking this Side) St. Thomas Metal Signs-- $4.95 $6.50 $5.30 $1.76 Donovan Sales-- : $6.16 $7.00 $6.95 $1.90 Rosco Metal & Roofing Products (Scotchlite)-- ©9820 $10.10 $10.70 $1.85 _RESOLUTION-- (On Motion) That the new street signs be purchased from St. Thomas Metal Signs, at the prices quoted as of letter dated April 17th,-1961. REPORT by Reeve J. Gibson that after talking to the County Road En- gineer he would strongly recommend liquidow as a dust layer for our gravel roads. REPORTS on Progress of "Winter - Works Programmes -- Councillors R. Kenny and I. Boyd reported that their projects of New Sidewalks and Work in Parks have nearly reached com- pletion. Deputy-Reeve W. T. Harris, speaking for the Waterworks Depart- ment, stated that good progress is being made in the laying of a 6" wa- termain on Scugog Street and that -he-expeets_ the project to be finished by the end of the month. = PAYMENT to members of Plan- ning Board- -Section 407 is repealed and re-enacted. RESOLUTION--That the members of the Port Perry Planning Board, be paid at the rate of, Chairman, $10.00 per meeting, Sec'y, $10.00 per meet- ing, and the 'other members $5. 00 per meeting. Carried. DEPUTATIONS-- Messrs. Dr. John Price and. Ted Griffen on behalf of the Port Perry Chamber of Commerce appeared before Council and the main topic was the installation of a sub- mersible launching ramp for boats. . Dr. Frice stated that the Chamber of Commerce would like to see the lakefront developed so that the per- sons using the park will pay for its 'maintenance instead of it all coming from the taxpayers. Mr. Ted Griffen added to these remarks by stating that the lakefront is probably our most valuable asset and that there are wonderful possibilities in the way of making the park a paying proposition and felt that the installing of a sub- mersible launching ramp and charging 'the boat owners for its use would be a step in the right direction. "~"Mr: Philip-Orde was present and ex- plained the installation of what he| 7 considered as a suitable launching ramp together with the following esti- mated price for its construction: The Launching ramp ..c..... $500.00 DOCKS cris siioizrnrresresssrens ... 120.00 Concrete base 200.00 Total Price oii $820.00 Mr. Orde also reported on a sunken pier at the waterfront which he felt should be marked for the safety of boats and offered to look after this work if the Corporation would buy the markers. Council seriously considered this launching ramp as recommended by a deputation of the Chamber of Com- merce but not having budgeted for this expense they were hesitant as to how it would Work out, also the blocking of an unclosed street at the waterfront appeared to be another problem _in the way of immediate detion, MR. HOBS of Lescon Limited, Con- sulting Engineers, was present to fol- low up a very preliminary survey which his firm had made in order to 1 explain a sewerage system for the Village of Port Perry. He offeréd to give what he thought would be an intelligent estimate of the cost of a lagoon sewerage system which would service the business sec- tioil and the most populated area of Although reaching for the century the town. The matter was left for further con- sideration at a later date. --the Ontario-Municipal Association for { Schools and Port Pir High School. PASSING of ACCOUNTS - RESOLUTION--That, the following statement of accdunts, be hereby au- thorized for payment: General Department ............ $ 087.13 , Property & Parks .... o. 146.86 Relief wiv imision Nie .. 48.80 Street Maintenance ........... 405.10 Laying Watermain ......... 149.94 (Project Ont. 7109) Tree Pruning, Clearing Hedging & Ditching ........ 762.58 (Project Ont. 7108) Sidewalks aussie 838.92 Construction of new Sidewalks ....coiviinieninnnn 1335.87 (Project Ont. 7107) Liquor Vote iin. 501.70 Waterworks oor oo. 2484.49 Hydro ..ooooveevnieniiniiinsnennen (636.02 $8207.41 | Carried MEMO -- Copies of the Revined | (1960) National Building Code ave now available. Bound (Hard cover) $4.00. Loose-leaf (16 pamphlets in binder) $4.00. "The Clerk was instructed to pur- chase two loose-leaf copies of the Re- vised 1960 National Building Code. STATEMENT of Fines for April, 1961--$65.00, municipal share $26.64. Filed. STATEMENT of "Account from Composers, Authors & Publishers Assoc. of Canada Ltd. dated Jan. 31st, 1961--and in the amount of $61.19 re Community Memorial Recreational Centre. The right to charge the SYS 2 ac- count was quéstioned so the Clerk was instructed to write the Depart- ment of Municipal Affairs and also information regarding their authority to make a charge, (continued on back page) LINDSAY PRESBYTERIAL Summer Rally Married at Columbus United Church 1st, 1961 $2.00 Per Year, Single Copy 5¢ DONNA BRAY - WALTER SANDISON EXCHANGE VOWS The Reverend R. I. Love officiated at the marriage in Columbus United -Chureh-recently-when--Donna-- Marie | "and Mrs. Geo. | Bray, daughter of Mr. Bray- was--united--in--- marriage with Walter Edgar Sandison, son of Mrs. Ross Sandison of Utica. The Wedding music was played by Miss Elizabeth Hayes who accompan- ied Mr. Kenneth Skerratt who sang, "I'll Walk Beside Thee" and "O Per- feet Love". Given in "Mariage po her father, The Summer Rally. ,of- thé Findsay Presbyterial, Women's Migsionary So- ciety, Presbyterian Church will be held in Gamebridge on June 8th with, ses- sions starting at 2 p.m. Miss Ruby Walker, Regional Sec- retary will be in charge of discussion groups at this session. Those taking part will be Miss Luzetta McClelland, Evening Department Secretary on Council Executive and Mrs. G. Waldie, Glad Tidings Secretary on Synodical "Executive. ] The evening meeting, which will start at 7.30 p.m. will have a guest "white silk organza over taffeta, with appliqued motifs. The gathered torso line bodice featured a scalloped neck- line of sequins and pearls with long lily point sleeves. A Jewelled tiara, held her sion. The bride carried a Bible on which rested a mauve orchid and white rose buds. Mrs. Robert Holliday, sister of the bride was Matron of Honour and the Bridesmaids were Mrs. Gary monds and Mrs. Donald Free all wear- speaker, Mrs. G. Waldie. ing identical street length gowns -of Donna Samells Receives BA Degree Donna Gertrude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Saniells of Port Perry, will receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto on Thursday, June 1. Donna receives this degree after three years of study at Victoria Col- lege in Toronto. She attended Scu- gog 8.8. No. 2 and Port Perry Public Donna also received the degree of Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, as teacher of piano, at its annual Convocation exercises last November. Mr. and Mrs. Samells, Miss Jean Samells, Miss Mary Louise Pickard, and Mr. Bruce Mackey will attend the Convocation Ceremony and the Gar- den Party given in Honour of the graduating classes. the bride wore a full length gown of | finger-tip veil of tulle illu-' "Tum- i mauve silk organza with square neck- line, short sleeves and a pleated panel down the entire front of dress. Wear- ing matching accessories and carried a white nosegay of white mums. ties of best man and the ushers were Mr. Douglas Aird and Mr. Ross Houghland. The Reception was held in' the Church Basement where the bride's mother received wearing a sheath dress of paisley crepe with shades of mauve, pink and turquoise with a 'matching "jacket and beige accessories and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses. Assiting was the bridegroom's "mother who chose a light mauve em- broidered organza dress over taffeta with mauve accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. For the honeymoon trip to points Fast the bride chose a beige sheath dress with Mauve and white sories and a corsage consisting of a 'Mauve Oorchid. are residing in Port Perry. Out of town guests were prese nt from Raglan, 'Columbus, 'Oshawa, Utica, Whitby, Brighton, Ux- bridge and Ashburn. acees- Port Perry Rod aitd Gun Club CARP _DERBY. The first day of the Carp Derby got off to a painfully slow start when the adverse weather conditions set the carp off their feed and into deeper water. The high winds and cold wea- ther also discouraged, unfortunately, many fishermen, but bettér weathe and better fishing is looked forward to on Sunday, June 4th. a Shake- The prize for the most, speare casting -reelwent to Bill Me- Leod of Port Perryy with three fish. Roger Stephens also of Port Ferry, won a casting rod for his largest fish, a five pounder. Wayne Saunders, also a Port Perry youth, took the consola- tion prize, a minnow bucket, for his three Carp. Club members catching fish, but in- eligible for these prizes, were James Read with three, and Brian Simpson, with one. The club. was pleased to welcome Mr. Ralph Locke from the Depart- ment of Lands and Forests to. the first day of the derby. Mr. Locke helped club president O. O. Hamilton in stressing the importance of re- moving carp from the same waters as game fish. The last regular monthly meeting of the. summer season will be on Tuesday, June 13th, 8 p.m, in the club room. Here all members will get in- formation regarding the completed Derby. Lo . "Mr. Donald Free "performed "the du- | On return the couple! Port Perry, | * -- Census Enumerators for This District Mrs. 'M. Sweetman REACH TWP.-- Mrs. I. Moore . Mrs. M. Crosier i Mr. C. Veitch Mrs. N. Cook Mr. G. Swanick UXBRIDGE TWP.-- Mrs. E. Todd Mr. R. Ellis Mr. R. Faulkner Mrs. J. Pickett SCOTT TWP.-- Mr. D. Kerr Mr. E. Hewlett ~ Mr. H. Shier Mr. R. Meek UXBRIDGE TOWN-- Mrs. F. Sheehy Mrs. R. Masson PORT PERRY -- Mr. C. Heayn Mrs. E. Terrett 'To Conduct Music Exams FE BH mY : AL EXANDER FLORUK Alexander Floruk, received his mu- sical education in Europe, first at the State Conservatory of Kiev where he studied later in Hanover and Berlin, Germany. Prior _to his arrival .in Canada, Mr. Floruk made several German concert appearances and was also an active music journalist. A member of the Piano Faculty of the Royal Conser- vatory of Music since 1954, Mr. Floruk is now one of the most popular teach- ers on the staff. Hospital Avdiiny X-Ray Fund Previous Total ........ccooeieerrnne $5,257.41 Myrtle WA. ies 10.00 Mrs. McClintock's Recital .... 23.00 Fidelity Lodge (Masonic) ... 50.00 Bary Baird's Bowling Team 4.60 Missionary Council Pentecostal Church ....... 10.00 Shirley W.l. .... 10.00 Nestleton W.A. 13.76 : RR "$6,378.66 $16,000- $12.000- - $9,000 $£6,000-- --$6,378.66 $3,000-- [Ml BASEBALL at SONYA on Saturday, June 3, Game Time 7 (Ria £! . \ 351 Xz WA Gh J oh id Ire I Pe piano and musicology, and wit SE ae PE Nr Rows SR NS ~ nT iy Ch -- a a NS fee aN TH ¥ Lan it Aa 0 20a SN { pt Ls \ 0

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