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THE OSHAWA TIMES, Saturday, June 23, 1962 GUESTS AND MEMBERS of the Port Perry Legion Hall opening included the above. 4 Mrs, James Read James Norton Dude Hills, Al Burgess, Mrs. | vincial presdent; Clarence and president | Wood, Michael Hlozan and Back row (I-r) | John L. Sweetman, first presi pro- | dent of the branch | --Oshawa Times Photo front row (I-r): Mrs. McNenley, Warren, Shown are: Mavin, Fred Port Perry Legion Opens New Hall For 150 Members MRS. CHAS, H, REESOR PORT PERRY -- The cul- mination of many years of frus- tration, sacrifice and hardships reached a climax when the Port Perry Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419, held the official opening and dedication of its new building at the cor- ner of Simcoe and Bay streets on Saturday, June 16. A crowd of well over 1,200 congregated at the Town Hail corners to either form up for the parade or be interested bystanders Under the leadership of pa- rade marshall John L. Sweet- man, many members of the local branch along with out-of- town guests from the various branches and auxiliaries marched off at 1.30 p.m., ac- companied by three bands -- Bowmanville Canadian Legion Fife "and Drum Band, Cale- donia Pipe Band of Oshawa and the Port Hope Ganadian Legion Fife and Drum Band-- to the Port Perry Memorial Library. The By was in charge of Sergeant Cedric Smith. Upon arrival, the Words of Rememberance were given by District Commmander A. Burgess and the Last Post and Reveille were played by Comrade E. Foster Mrs. Frank Staple of Port Perry, a Silver Cross mother, accompanied by the guard of honor, Provincial President Clarence Wood, Regiona! Vice- President Dude Hills and Dis- trict Commander A. Burgess, entered the library and placed a wreath at the base of the niche holding the Book of Remembrance HONOR OLD HALL After re-assembling, the pa- rade marched around thegtown paying a last tribute to the old Legion hall and continuing on to the new building. Chairman, Zone Commander A Mavin was in charge of the opening ceremomes Among the guests troduced were J J Reeve of Port Perry: cial President' Clarence Hood, Provincial. Vice-President, Ar- thur "Adams; Provincial] President of the Women's Auxiliary, Mrs. E. Richardson; Hon. Michael Starr, Minister of Labor; Minister of Health, Hon. Mathew B. Dymond; Re- gional. Vice-President, Dude Hills; District Commander A Burgess; Deputy District Com- mander P. Burke; Deputy Zone Commander V. MacCarl: Chairman of the local Building Commi Clarence Nightin- gale: Branch President No. 419. J. W. Norton; the Silver Cross mother, Mrs. Frank Staple; and the Provincial Women's Representative, Miss Isobe! Goddard The dedication ceremony was conducted by the Padre of Branch No. 43, Major the Rev A. Woolcock, COM, CD (Cross of Merit, Ist class with swords, Poland) of St. Mark's Church, Oshawa, who laid the corner- stone of the new Royal Cana- dian Legion Hall in Port Perry The guest speaker was Pro- Provincial President C1 arence Wood, of Toronto. The Reeve of Port Perry, J. J. Gibson thanked the members of the local branch for their generos- ity in presenting the town with the old Legion quarters. DANCE HELD To complete the huge cele- bration, a dance was held in the hall in the evening. The 50- 50 Draw. held during the eve- ning, was' won by Andrew Lawrence of Port Perry The original meeting place of the Legion was in rooms above the Port Perry Post Office, or Queen street and was called The British .Empire Service League and was chartered on July 30, 1946 The: charter members J. L. Sweetman, G. White, H Gatenby. G. McDermott, R Tetlow, S. Gyton, H. Howard, Sr. HA Howard, Jr, L. Col bear, Sr., L. Colbear, Jr. Dr J. B. Landy, P. Lavington, H color. party to be. in- Gibson Provin- ° were Port auxiliary lo local modern kitchen so that they will;before coming and joining the Mrs W. Taylor Shepidan and be able to raise funds by cater- 4. Hammond ing in future This small organization erect Mrs ed a building behind the post Cross Mother, was a member of money raising projects office in 1947 and has been of the Oshawa Royal Canadian The winners of active ever since Legion Branch 43 for 24 years draw the were The new building was started in May, 1961, under the leader ship of the building committee| chairman, Clarence Nightin-! gale In 1961 the British Empire Service League name was changed to the Royal Canadian Legion. All the presidents ex-! cept three since the institution of this Branch were on parade for this occasion. The presidents were J. Sweetman, Frank Smith, ceased: Reg Moorehead, Jim Cox, Harry Oyler, John Chris- tie, Frank Godley, Mike Hlozan Clarence Nightingale, Charles Brignall and James Norton. The present officers of the Port Perry Branch of the Can- adian Legion are president, James Norton; vice-president, John Maw; secretary, Brinson Cox; treasurer, Charles Brig- nall; service officer, John Greenwood; executive H Moore, chairman; K. Jackson; M. Woodcock; F. Ray and L. Clark; public relations officer, Walter BE. Mulholland The two oldest members (both life members) Herbert Buck- land, of Port Perry and Percy Lavington, of Toronto took. part in the officia! opening on Satur day. Although not able to at tend, a local boy, Ivan Kerry who now resides in Charlotte town, P. E. I. still retains his membership and interest in the local organization MEMBERSHIP GROWS From the small beginning of some twenty members the Port Perry Branch o fthe Royal Can adian Legion has grown membership to around 150 dur- ing the past sixteen years The Ladies Auxiliary, of the Port. Perry Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419, have worked behind the scenes in an effort to raise funds towards financing of this new building Their projects have draws, baking sales mage sales This organization received it's charter on June 6th., 1960 and held meetings twice a month in the Legion Hall with a mem bership of around 500 The Auxiliary is planning the supervision of equipping the Dobbs, W K. Stewart Beare W the at dance M Come in today--test drive CANADA'S SENSATIONAL NEW INTERNATIONAL T de- Cg TOUGHEST LITTLE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WORKHORSE EVER BUILT! It can go anywhere, do anything! Truck tough compo- nents and 93.4 hp. 4-cylinder truck engine give it power to spare--for highway cruising, for off-the-road trail- blazing or for plowing, and winching, Seats three--and has 34.5 cubic feet of loadspace. The Scout is stylish, comfortable and fun to drive. Ideal for contractors, service stations, farmers, utilities, sportamen and everyone else who wants low-cost, go-anywhere power! CONVERTS 4 WAYS Hard-top pickup Stee! bodied (standard equipment). station wagon. gue. 1 Stripped for action Doors on-- ' indsh neluded windshield up. and rum | See the great new Scout at COWAN EQUIPMENT CO. TO THE ELECTORS OF DURHAM COUNTY and to the many workers and supporters who made my election possible MY SINCERE THANKS ! reaffirm my dedication of service of all the Citizens of Durham in Ottawa RUSSELL C. HONEY Liberal MP for Durham County Durham County Liberal Association Perry ingale; Staple is quite an active! M. Monohan Frank Staple, the Silver member and staunch supporter > Mrs Mrs. A. St or the September meeting '60 Students sen Shown , At Maple Grove Write Grade 'By MRS. HARRY FREEMAN MAPLE GROVE -- Unit 1 of jthe United Church Women met ] E jat the home of Mrs. Cecil Jef- xams fery with 14 present. | The treasurer's report was (Staff) --~ given by Mrs. Hurrie. |Vacations for the majority of The Roll. Call was answered students of the Bowmanville With the number of home, and High School have already be- hospital calls made in the last lgun. Upper school students month. The. general meeting '(Grade 13) finish writing de- Will be held on June 21, Mrs. partmental examinations here R. Barraball, Mrs. Dick Wood 'next Thursday. and Mrs. C. Russell were ap- Leonard Lucas, who has just pointed to look after the July about completed his first term si i pvag lair Mrs W cov iets go Aig ges aH. Brown, Mrs. MacNeil and with about 60 writing upper ischool examinations | Students will be able to pick up their final report at the jschool Friday June 29, accord- jing to Mr. Lucas. Those' that 'arne't picked up will be mailed, he said, Andrew Thompson, supervis- ing principal of Bowmanville's four public schools, reports that the 1473 «students from Grades 1 to 8 will have to stay in ACAND until June 29 ket. held. | BOWMANVILLE farm and purchased: a home and moved there week. Mr. Mrs and Sam cher, Peterborough were Sv»- Snowden and Bob. day and family, Courtright, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wal- lace Munday and other rela- tives on Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Ellis McGrath, Miss Campbell, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. John Rekker, Osh- awa were supper guests with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John MacClean. Dr. George Truscott and At Mosport |sons and Mrs. Kobitich, Ottawa were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hagerman. MOSPORT (Staff) -- An In- Mr. and Mrs Walter Doyle i , 'sy p,q dianapolis atmosphere will be and family, Richvale spent These boys and girls will find in the air today as late-model\Sunday with his brother and out on the last day of school'4,¢. drivers battle for the Wife Mr. and Mrs. Steve Doyle j whether or not they passed into peterborough - Internationa land family the next grade Mr. and Mrs. John MacClean of were called to Antigonish, N.S serious illness of his fa- DANCE TONIGHT Old Time -- Modern RED BARN ADMISSION -- $1.00 Indianapolis Stars Race championship It will be an afternoon Oshawa: thrills as 30 Indianapolis driv- by the Cochrane, Port ors battle it out around the two: Cecil Ptolemy, and-a-half mile track at Mos- . port Park Included in the line-up is Rod- past' ger Ward, winner of the famed president, Mrs. Clarence Night-'Indianapolis 500' this year ingale, president, Mrs. Fred and also in 1959. Also top Warren; Ist vice-president, Mrs.'grivers like A. J. Foyt, Jim |Kenneth Jackson; 2nd vice-pre- Rathman, Eddie Sachs, Paul sident, Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin; Goldsmith «and Troy Ruttman treasurer, Mrs. Clarence Night- wij} be on hand secretary, Mrs. David) This program is presented by sergeant at arms, Mrs. The Sports Car Club in. co-op- eration with The United States Auto Club Proctor, Mary street Mrs. Donald Perry and Mrs Port Perry. The officers of the Women's Auxiliary are as follows Enge; Executive 'Committee: Mrs Wm. Evans; Mrs. H. Howard;| Yesterday the drivers went Pierre were ap- pointed to look after a pane! |Mrs. J. Hurrie had a number i\¢ aprons on display and _ these were priced ready for the bas- The members were then di- vided into two groups and a question and answer period was| Mrs. Edna McGrath sold her/also visited her sister, Mrs. oe Carpenter, Toronto. this Castle, Roger Castle, and Arnold Bee- day visitors with Mrs, 'L. C, Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Mun- and |ther. James MacClean who has! since passed away. | Mrs. Wilt Hockin, Newcastle, pent the weekend with her sis- ter-in-law, Mrs. §. Tyler. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Foley, who onp June 12 were married 25 years. 0 Mr. and Mrs. E. Dobbs cal ed on a friend who is sick i 'Toronto General Hospital DEATHS By THE CANADIAN PRESS Vancouver ~-- Robert Paul rown, 86, one of the founders f west coast baseball who re- l-\tired eight years ago after a N 53-vear career as player, coach ne and official. ob Glendale Calif--Royal :Leon- é ard, 57, author and former per- s Mrs. Olive Leetoose Was ajsonal pilot for Nationalist Prag hag jonas with China's Chiang Kai-shek Mr. Charles Hone and Mrs : ie Stella Beech, Bowmanville, and Pa i 'lavesior ae jon Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. birt the Peerless riot' _ Clarence Stainton, Enniskillen piney it incl a and Monday evening with Mrs. ina ow ga luding the alue R. R. 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