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Port Perry Star, 23 Apr 1970, p. 15

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@ Proposed: The R.N.A.S. .» The and taking off on short run- ways of about one thousand feet, and on parks and piers etc. On Friday afternoon veter- ¢ an flyers began to arrive and register for the main event, the Re-Union Dinner, Soon small groups of old buddies and 'former squadron mates got together to reminisce. Ted and Mrs. Jackson met several of the class with whom 'he went overseas in 1917. They also met with three membersof the 28th Squadron in. Itdly, Tom Williams of Woodstock, Ont.,.who is still flying at 84 years of age and two brothers Roy and Don ®Foss of Montreal. Wives of these veteran pilots were included for the first time, at any of the Re-Unions. Thirty-nine ladies, meeting for the first time in most 'cases, had a delightful time getting acquainted = at their dinner and later joined their husbands. The total number of former pilots present was 225. After the. dinner a very interesting program had been arranged. W.M. Thomson, ®chairman of the Re-Union|; Committee proposed the toast to the Queen. He then, presented the Master of Cere- monies for the evening, Major Donald McLaren, D.S.0,, MC, and Bar. D.F.C. Chevalier » of the Legion of Honour, and Craix de Guerre. This disting- uished gentleman was credited with destroying 54 enemy aircraft in 1918, 'a truly Canadian Ace. The following toasts were Proposer - Senator AM. Pearson. Reply G.E. Nash. The R.F.C. -- Proposer - A. V.M, F.8. McGill. Reply A.V, M. AE. Godfrey. The R.A.F. -- Proposer - P.C. Garratt. -- Reply =-W.M. Alexander. The % Qut-of-Town-Guests -- Pro- poser - The Hon. Mr. Justice Irene Whitfield Elected President «Of C. W. L At the regular C.W.L. meeting for April the presi- dent welcomed everyone. The minutes and correspondence was read and treasurer's re- port was given. business left over from last month was. delt with. A motion was made and passed that a boy from Uganda be sponsored. Laura Waters then read two letters from this boy asking for fin- % ancial support. He would like to become a teacher and this will cost the League approx- imately $100. to $180. a year. As Mrs, Waters stated this was a small amount compar- ed to what it will achieve, The president then reminded about the Tea and Bake Sale to be held in May and'the Hospital Spring Fair at the end of May, A motion was also made that the membership fee be 4 increased by 25c. A $10. donation was made to the Hospital. All business on hand fin. ished, the president then tur- ned the meeting over: to _ Father Lee to act as chair- «+ man for the election of the officers, The nominations were made and the new ex- ecutive are as follows: Irene Whitefield, 'president; Doro- thy Naples, vice-president; nd Vi Belanger, secretary; and Vivian' hi Canning, treasur- G.A. McGillivray. Reply - P.M. Wallace, Louisville Ky. P.S. Fisher, Montreal, Que., Many of those present are men who have kept up their interest in Aviation between Wars and were instrumental in the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1926 and when war broke out in 1939 offered their services, and helped to make our R.C.AF. what it is today, one of the best in the World. It was unanimously agreed that the local committee of Toronto did a wonderful job in arranging this re-union, (with assistance from their wives). Our sincere thanks go out to W.M. Thomson, Chairman, C.S. Bolshy, Vice- Chairman, V.S.G. Hawkins, .Local Couple Attend 3-Day Re-Union Treasurer, R.C. Norman, Sec- retary, V.G. Snyder, Assistant secretary. Members came from far and near. LA group of 39 flew in from . Vancouver, Edmonton and Winnipeg. A man and his wife from Bermuda. Others came from Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Cali- fornia and Florida. The committee had arrang- ed a tour for Saturday morn- ing, April 18th to the new Science Centre in Scarbor- ough. Two bus loads availed themselves of this opport- unity. Everyone left with "See you in London, England (?) next year or Ottawa (?). Per Ardua ad Astra. Canoe The Nonguon '70 Scheduled For June 13 Canoe the Nonquon '70 will take place again this year over the same course as in 1969, starting at the 8th concession of Reach and end- ing at the dock in Port Perry. The race will be on Saturday, June 13 to coincide with the Home Show sponsored by the Port Perry Chamber of Com- merce, Like last year, paddlers will be agked to find sponsors who will contribute to the Historical Society's Museum Fund at a rate agreed upon per mile by the sponsor and the canoeist. Unlike last year there will be five different competitions. (a) A prize will be offered to the fastest canoeist of the day. (b) A special prize will be offered to the fastest canoe whose paddlers reside, work or study in Port Perry, Reach or-Scugog.In-the event that the winners of (a) are residents of the area, (b) will go to the second canoe from Port Perry, Reach or Scugog. (c) A third prize involving a cash award of $50 will be described later in the Port Perry Star. (d) Six paddles will be awarded to the fastest paddlers exclusive of winners of prize (a) and (b). (e) Six paddles will be presented to the canoeists who' through their sponsors, make the _| greatest contribution to the Museum Fund. Like last year, ero will be an opportunity for some lucky. person to win a 16 foot 'fibre-glass canoe to be drawn on the last night of the Home Show at the Hist- orical Society booth. The cash proceeds of this Change In Snowmobile Legislation Transport Minister Irwin Haskett indicated in the legislature that the Ontario government would introduce legislation requiring snow- mobile operators to have a special licence for operating their vehicles on the highways. The minister said his depart- ment has been studying the whole problem of snowmobile regulation and that he con- siders special licences ' for drivers who want to operate their ~~ machines. on' public roads "a proper requirement', At present, - snowmobile operators who want to drive on the higliways are required to. be 16, have a driver's licence and be covered by liability insurahce. year's race will provide development funds for the Scugog~ Shores Historical Museum, the church and the Craft School. An addition, if there is enough money, a' special Development Fund will be created to enable the : purchase of the school build- | ing on Scugog Island whenever it becomes available. The Society is grateful w! all of those who made last' year's race a success and ask | for their support again this! SUNDAY, APRIL 26th-- year. The cash proceeds from 1969 have been set aside and will be used to move the log cabin to a site on Scugog Island as soon as the site has been definitely decided upon. It is expected that this will be in time for the 1971 season. Senior Citizens "Forty members attended the regular twice monthly. meeting at the Hall on Wed- nesday, April 8th. The president, Mr. Healey welcomed all present and the meeting was conducted as usual with the different comi- mittees called on for reports. The good attendance at the euchres and the bridge mar- athons are a big help to the club. On Wednesday, April 15th a Pot Luck suuper was held which was very well atténd- ed 'and much enjoyed. Mr. H. Buckland showed film on the different count- ries he has travelled, inter- esting slides from Norway, England and Florida. Some of the slides of the beautiful flowers taken in Florida were taken by Mrs. N. Cros- ier and Mrs. J. Allen on their trip recently.' Mr. Buckland also does the commentating and does it well. Next meeting April 22 at 2 p.m. Next euchre Saturday, April 26th at 8 p.m. Winners at the last euchre were taken by Mrs. M. Cros- Mrs. H. Bayes, second, Mrs. M. McLeod, low. Gents high, Mr. G. Bright, second, Mr. G. Munroe, low, Mrs. E. Goble. GREENBANK NEWS lome.with their thumbprints as souvenirs. All enjoyed the trip. Many thanks to Mrs. Seeley and the Quaker Hill club for inviting us. Rember Walter Richardson sale this Sautrday. The Junior Farmers trav- elled to Toronto last Wed- nesday to see the . movie Airport. gs Tuck Shop Nets $500 The regular meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary was held Monday, April -20th. The _. president, Mrs. McDermott is home from Florida and opened the mect- | ing Next meeting will be held on May 11th due to the hol iday. Dnoations were recéiv- ed from Nestleton Institute $25.00, Grace U.C.W. $20.00. Thanks to the organizations for their donations. It was approved for each organization to raise rhoney for the hospital however they wished rather than have | a diminishing tea. Seagrave U.C.W. turned in $25.00 from | a pot luck supper. Plans for the Spring aie | are well under way. The Hospital Auxiliary Tag | Day will be held on June 12, Since the opening of the Tuck Shop $500.00 has been realized and appreciation is! extended to all the people: who have donated time and | gifts to make it successful. iii Church Services CHURCH OF ASCENSION ANGLICAN Rev. R. C. Rose, Minister : SUNDAY, APRIL 26th Easter Iv 9:45 a.m.--Morning Prayer Church School ST. JOHN, BLACKSTOCK Easter IV 11:15 a.m.--Morning Prayer Church School PORT PERRY PASTORAL CHARGE The United Church of Canada Rev. W. Mark Reeves, B.A, .» Minister ~ SUNDAY, APRIL 26th-- Port Perry United Church will celebrate its Anniver- sary at the 11 a.m. service. Rev. A. Gardiner, M.A, B.D., Ryerson United Church, Hamilton will be the guest preacher. subject will be, "Don't Get Tired." The Senior Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Grace Hastings, will render special music. A cordial invitation is extended to those of other Churches to observe this happy occasion with us. There will be no service at Prince. Albert this Sunday. PORT PERRY-- 11 am.--Primary Church School 10 a.m.--Junior and Inter- mediate Church School PRINCE ALBERT-- 1 p.m.--Church School ST. JOHN'S . PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. William Black, F.R.G.S. SUNDAY, APRIL 26th-- 10 a.m --Morning Worship 11 a.m.--Sunday School PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH . Pastor A. Hern SUNDAY, APRIL 26th-- 9:50 a.m.--Bible School for all ages 7:00 .p.m.--Evening Service United Church of Canada Rev. George Teskey SUNDAY, APRIL 26th-- SCUGOG--10:00 a.m. PROSPECT--12:80 p.m. MANCHESTER 11:16 a.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH _ Rev. R. Batten, Rev. I. MacLean 10 a,in.--Family Bible Hour 11 a.m.--Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.--Morning Worship | $CUGOG Pastoral CHARGE PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, April 23,1970 - 19 Children To .'At Mclaug Area residents will soon be i able to take a trip where psy- chedelic colours and patterns abound, not through the use of drugs, but rather by at- tending the display of child- ren's art, to be he held at the Robert McLaughlin Gal- lery from April 28 through May 6. This rare opportun- ity to visit a wonderland of young, creative imaginations should be a rewarding experi- ence for those who drop in | and browse. The display, sponsored by the arts and crafts depart- ment, Zone C, Ontario County passes t he creative artistic output of students from Kin- dergarten to Grade 13. pases of Education, encom- Display Art hlin Gallery: A committee of teachers, interested in educating child- ren through the medium of art, has been selecting a re- presentative sampling of work from the thirty-two ele- mentary and six secondary schools that have offered work for exhibition. It is the committee's intention that the final hanging will pro- 'vide a true picture of the art done in the schools and not a display of the best. " As the public views the students' reaction to experi- ence, it will be realized that art is a way of seeing, think. ing and expressing one's in- sights, and, as an education tool it is of paramount im- portance in the student's de- velopment. 90 4-H Girls Home Safety On Wednesday, April 8th the Prince Albert Pals play- ed hostesses to the Manches- ter, Port Perry and Raglan Junior Homemaking Clubs for the benefit of a "First Aid Seminar". About 50 girls and their mothers at tended. In the latest project "Focus on Fitness', first aid is cover- ed extensively. The girls were fortunate in having a person well qualified in this field, Mr. John Visser, a member of the Whitby pranch 'of the St. John Am- bulance. Mr. Visser is also a full time ambulance driver, a volunteer fireman and also works with other service Priced from $299.00 "Sg $599.00 AR SPORTS PHONE 985-2581 HOWARD VICE, Prop. BROADLOOM Draperies by the Yard Venetian & Cloth Blinds Custom Made Drapes > Drapery Rods & Tracks Interior Decorating Service Custom Made Slip Covers 7 p.m.--Evang. Service Howard's Draperies Learn About groups. Safety in the home was cov- ered by Mr. Visser in his own wit and charm. A film on artificial respira- tion was also shown. This film made all realize how im- portant it is-to know the proper method and when to use it. The girls were given a~chance to ask questions. Mrs. Martyn thanked the guest speaker for his infor- mative talk. The meeting then closed wit hthe 4-H pledge. Going Camping? A book in Port Perry Public Library, entitled Going Camping, is a complete guide for the un- certain beginner. * Camping Trailers * Fiberglass Canoes * Sale & Rentals Hard Tops -- Soft Tops MORLEY BRUCE TRAILER SALES 6 miles North Port Perry, Telephone 985-2528 PLUMBING -- HEATING T'S -- SALES Fox & Woods Mini-Bikes CAMPERS -- TRAILERS ETC. ART PETROZZI "re, COE Se $ Fs , LH The subject First Aid and . 725-3143 OSHAWA 926 Simcoe St. N/E RE RIN v " i PR) a 35 i a TE Tat te Nw et » =~

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