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The Era (Newmarket, Ontario), June 21, 1967, p. 14

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Mr and Mrs- Fred of enter tained about 250 friends and neighbors at their home on Jane when they marked the anni versary of their marriage The anniversary cake was a highlight of the occasion Photo by Gillcraft Annual Sing For Yon Depicts Canadas Provinces s join supper SUTTON A Joint supper meeting was held in Kasx Church auditorium on Wed nesday June in which ladies from the local Angli can Presbyterian and United Church participated Mrs E Morton of UnHK- presented the worship using the theme Goodness and Faithfulness Mrs D Kilpat- rick concluded the service with a solo Great is Faithfulness accompanM by Mrs Grieve at the piano Speaker for the evening was Dr Mary Douglas of Jack sons Point Dr Douglas re cently spent some time on the staff of the United Church outpost hospital in Hazeltoo BC and brought an enter taining account of her were is a small c In a fairly remote area inland from Prince Ru pert The hospital there serve In a radius of 50 miles popu- Newmarket trio dressed up Saturday evening for the Legion Centen nial Dance in garb that ranged from the 1910 of Julie Ron man about town of the early to Alice Harpers costume of the late Despite the variance in the years nobody seemed to mind Photo Phil Jones May Ask Province For Relief V AURORA Requests for payment of flood damage which were referred to the towns insurance company for consideration gave rise to a suggestion In council that the town apply to the provincial authorities for some means of food relief Councillors agreed that reports indicat ed that many other municipalities appeared to obtain some help from the province in this situation and the number of damage claims were mounting from the flooding situation of a week or so ago During the meeting letters were read from ratepayers concerning damage prop erty and equipment caused by the inability of storm sewers to carry the water away All were referred to the insurance com pany for Investigation and further considera tion of claims In this connection Councillor Peter Mil ler reported to council that the service com mittee were authorized to spend up to for flood cleanup in the Regency Acres area and council also agreed to allow the committee leeway in this matter to make sure there would be no health hazard Questioned regarding the paying of claims McPherson Town Solicitor told council that If the town accepts any respon sibility then the Insurance company would not recognize the claim It would have to be proved that the storm take normal flow This would not include abnormal or flood conditions Councillor Evelyn Buck thought this might cost the town considerable money if any test case proved the town might incur responsibility Residents Of Floods EG HEIGHTS The Gen eral Purpose Room of Maple Leaf Public School was gaily decked out with Centennial decorations for the annual Sing for You concerts on June 13 and The decora tions included black and white sketches of the Prime Minis- mounted on black mats with a brief biography of each provincial flags and crests and Centennial flags Master of Ceremonies for the evening was principal Mr Beckett who appeared In Centennial dress to Introduce the voice choir and also Mr and Mr Proc tor who conducted the choir and accompanist Miss The entire evening was on a Centennial theme and the choir presented the cantata Proudly We Praise which was written by Don Wright to honor Canada on its birth day and gives praise to each province and the territories in turn Newfoundland was represent ed by Gr 1 students doing a vocal tableau about fisher men their wives and chil dren Nova Scotia was rep resented by three girls doing a Highland Dance PEI fea tured a gardening duo plant ing and harvesting potatoes New Brunswick featured a mural of the countryside drawn by Grade 5 pupils de picting spruce stands cover ed bridges lobsters and fish ing Quebec Province was represented by a Grade 7 pu pil reciting a Cana dian poem entitled Leslie Ontario was enacted as a hive of industry and progress by a university student far mer miner etc and by cheer leaders giving the Ontario cheer with audience partici pation Manitoba was labelled as The Gateway to the West on a huge banner held aloft by farmers and their wives Saskatchewan by means of posters and representatives showed how proud they were of being a Grey Cup winner of their Mountles potash trea sures and their farmers Al berta had a square dance the Dip and Dive performed by Grade 8 students British Col umbia was symbolized by Pa cific Coast Indians complete with totem pole by Grade students The Ladles Auxiliary of the East Gwiliimbury Cubs and Scouts held a Pot Luck Sup per at the home of their Past President on Tuesday June The mothers enjoyed buffet supper to bring their years activities to a close mainly by Indians Dr Douglas brought along some mementos including a film she took while there and she gave an absorbing commen tary on the various aspects of the lives of the Indians in that area Mrs ShiUinglaw Pres ident of the Presbytery a guest for the evening and expressed her pleasure at being part of this evening of fellowship President Mrs Harris clos ed the meeting with the Bene diction The next general A bearded Alex Kolenoff la holding a mouse that judges dislodged as they checked art at Auroras Beard Growing Contest Thursday evening Another hazard to the growth was the clouds of smoke from the Kolenoff cigar Despite the risks the King township resident took the top Lt hi T Tie Gag Man Two Steal 50 NEWMARKET East Township Police are still Investigating last weeks armed holdup at the Hilltop Service Station on the Third Concession north of Davis Drive when the manager Casper Schmidt was tied and threatened Mr Schmidt told the police that two men In their walked Into the garage af- ier midnight and asked to look at tires When Inside the one of the men drew a gun and demanded money Almost was taken from the cash register The operator was tied with electric tape and a pot was placed over his head He was told he would be shot if the police were con tacted Five minutes after the men had left Mr Schmidt managed to free himself and phoned East Police Mr Schmidt bad taken over the operation of the service station and the watch dog belonging to the former owner had been taken away morning of the robbery sewers were either defective or unable to AURORA Recent heavy rains and flood prompted a series of large and small complaints to Aurora Town Coun cil meeting Monday night including a dele gation from the Kemano Road area re questing relief or suggestions to alleviate blockage of water and subsequent flooding and foul odors The Town Engineer will be advised to make a study and report back to council as soon as possible with suggestions regarding the installation of catch basins and the re sponsibility of costs Speaking for the delegation Mr P Grainger urged the matter be clarified as soon as possible He suggested Installation of catch basins In the northwest area of Kemano Road as during the recent heavy rains water had been almost coming In the windows of some of the houses It was explained to the delegation that In order to Install any system of drainage in the area easement would be required from the property owners concerned Some members of council felt that subdividing contractor for the homes should have a degree of responsibility written Into his agreement The lots in question are adjacent to land owned by Consolidated Building Corporation and some previous attempts to remedy the situation had received opposition from prop erty owners who had objected to machinery travelling over their lots Questioned regarding the problem the Wurks Superintendent told council that he considered It would require at least two catch basins to take care of the seepage but It would still require easement which had been lacking when the situation had been before council some lime ago i DIXIE LEE FRIED CHICKEN Blue Dolphin Fish and Chips IF YOU LIKE CHICKEN YOULL LOVE DIXIE LEE DIXIE LEE Take Out Service PHONE DIXIE of anoup DIXIE TO chirk for gnat DIXIE SNACKS placet chip Mr DIXIE DINNERS 3plieei delicious roll celt claw ours J- 1 Now that the weather la hoi the Bargains at Seymours arc holier than ever With Volume buying Seymour has every thing just every ihing you need for Summer Fun They now carry a complete stock of Camping Equipment as well as clothing to outfit the entire family for your Hurry to Seymours and Save You can use all that extra money while youre in the Summer Sum PURCHASE ho in GIRLS PIECE BATHING SUITS to 14 and CHIPS SHRIMPS and OYSTERS v DELICIOUS DIXIE LEE COLE SLAW Pint Pint V LADIES PERMAPREST BOYS SUITS Nylon MR BRIEF UNDERWEAR Reg 100 NOW MENS WORK PINTS Cram Guy Rig V MEMS KORATRON SLACKS I Slut to CalefR Now Only I LADIES NYLON SQUALL JACKETS Reg j BOYS DENIM to Reg Limited MENS AND SNORT srotTs shuts FOR ONLY I J A V w ti sir you really know how to park your car There Is a it eliminates buck and forth turning in tUht one car space ami puts your car the curb In naif the time how stop your car parallel to the parked In the spare ahead he bumpers even and the cart about two feet apart on your turn I Now turn your fully toward the curb hack tin slowly until your stterlim wheel comes parallel with trio rear hum per of the parked car At this point the wheels and continue maer is even with the ears rear bumper Then the wheels hint until year front bumper Is even with the A cars rear bumper Then turn the wheels in the opposite direction to the curb as you op when the front wheels touch he wheels and move slowly forward jlttoii In- the space Your tire only from the curn but very few do It correctly may help you to fender and i i i I I I l i i CAMPING I I 1 SAVE MONEY ON THE ERA Subscribe today and enjoy he that go with a mail subscription and get all the news of northern York County lAr- I Air THE ERA 30 St Newmarket i i x lie Till BRA for VcitrvJf I Year Fully ADULT SIZE SLEEPING BAGS fcsn 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