Missionaries Wrecks On Release By Chinese Reds

3, DAVID J. ROADS HONG KONG (AP) - Dr. and M" . 3aIdliIIW, Amer- .w,',,,.d1cal missinnariu in China ,0, 5 years. hobbled across the border to -redeom in Hong Kong Tmdaynravaged by disease and shockingly aged by five years as prisoners of the Communists.

Mrs. Bradshaw clearly could not comprehend what was happening. she stared blankly at police and Red Cross and U. S. consular of- gmls who met her and her hus- band. Her speech was incoherent. He, only apparent emotion was

,, . feiiarsdshaw said they had been re- united only two days ago. His wife recognized him, he said, but "she dm:sn't realize even now that she is in free territory . . . I we can get this fear out of her, she will mrt to eat again and slowly get gm physical strength back.

He told reporters that he had been subjected to slow starvation, but Red Cross food parcels he be- gan receiving after a complete physical breakdown last May had started him toward recovery.

Bradshaw is 54 and his wife"

about the same age. They came to China in 1928. In March, 1951. they were arrested at their hospital

home is Kwantunl Pi'ovi"t-e and sent to separate prlsr acused of Invinc-

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Later they were sent to prisons in Canton. Mrs. Bradshaw S ill in 1053 and was transferred to house arrest. She now weighs only about no pounds. Both she and Bradshaw. a preliminary physical examination showed, are suffering acute malnutrition and the effects of beri berl.

On Wednesday they will be flown to Manila aboard a U. 8. Air Force hospital plane for more thorough examination before returning to the United States. '

Even border police hardened by such sights were moved when Dr. and Mrs. Bradshaw came to the frontier post in the regular daily brain from Canton and pain- fully struggled across the line of freedom. '

Neither the Chinese Red Cross people nor the Communist border guards gave them so much as a glance or offered to help them. But several employees of the Chinese travel agency took both Bradshaws by their arms to help them walk to the British border post.

Bradshaw smiled and reached

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for s pollcesuaifs hand. saying, "it's good to'hreai.ha tree British air again." i

won: OLD COAT

He wore an old U. 8. Army coat, a knitted cap, earmuffs and pink slacks. His wife were a thin black coat, a faded blue Chinese dress and coarse brown cotton stockings.

Bradshaw said he was not told until last October that he and his wife were acused of espionage.

In 1952, he said. the Communists hintd h could b releasd if he admitted he was a spy posing as a mlsslonaryx He refused.

"I took quite a number of rolls of movie film during my 1) years in China," he said. "This was sup- posed to be espionage."

MISCOUCHE

Friends of Mrs. William Des- Roches of Miscouche, will be sorry to learn that she has entered the Prince County Hospital where she underwent an operation. Ev- eryone wishes her a speedy re- covery.

Miss Cathy Gilis of Miscouche, left on Thursday, December 15th, for California, where she will re- side with her mother. Mrs. Urban Glllis. and sister, Margaret.

Sympathy is extended to D. H. Gallant of Miscouche, on the death of his brother, Vital. Mr. Gallant passed away at his home in Rustico on Saturday, Decem- ber 10. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning, December 14, in Augustine Church where Requiem High Mass was cele- brated by Reverend Father Pitre.

Congratulations are extended to Mrs. P. C. Martin of Mlsoouche on being the winner of a sum of money at a Bingo recently held aitdthe R.C.A.F. Station. Summer- s e.

Friends of Mrs. Emmanuel Duguay of Miscouche will be sorry to learn that she has entered the Prince County Hospital, Summer- side, for treatment.

- John Dsltocbas who is attend- ing St. Francis Xavier Univer- sity in Antigonish. N.S.. is spend- ing the Christmas holidays in Mis- couch at the home of his par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Des- Roches.

on Sunday evening, December 11. eighteen girls of Marian A- cademy were received into the Sodality of the Children of Mary. A very impressive candle-light procession took place in the church. in which all the members of the Sodality took part. A status of the Blessed Virgin was ear-

Deslioches. Marguerite Leclair, Elaine Gallant and Bernadette Gaudet. Appropriate hymns were sung for the occasion. This was followed by Benediction d be Blessed Sacrament.

Friends of Mrs. Frank D. An- senault will be glad to know that she has improved, after having been confined is her home Isrough illness.

on Wednesday evening. Decom-

ber 14. the monthly meeting of the Miscouohe sub-division of he

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u."N"w hr .. WW”... home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Po.” g, 500,, Bay glght

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Summers!-is, LAC Green had to leave his wife and mild in Albany due to a temper shortatt 01 housing at Goose .

While at home, cmn hopes to visit with many former, Hands although he states, "many of my closest buddies have also joined

Mrs. Calvin Leard. left on Sat- urday. Dec. 17th, its visit with her friend. Mrs. Alice Harrison. Moncion, N.B.

Mr. and Mrs. George Ellis and their sons, Edgar and Burton and daughter, Muriel. Tyne Valley, were guests of Mr. Ellls' mother, Mrs. Ernest Weeks and Mr. Weeks. on Sunday, Dec. 18th.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur MacFar- lane, Lower Bedeque, left on the 17th. to spend some time with their daughter, in Toronto.

Mr. John Montgomery, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Montgomery. and Mr. Ronald Dawson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Dawson, Cen- tral Bedeque, student at Mt. Al- lison. are spending their holidays at their respective homes. Mr. Robert Montgomery. also a son of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, is home from P.W.C.. for the Christ- mas holidays.

Consolation prizes

Lunch was served by the hostess. assisted by committee in charge.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickey, Mr. Junior Hickey, Darnley and Mrs. Horace Paynter, Kelvin Grove. were visitors to Charlotte- town on Dec. 15th.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson, and Mrs. Kenneth Owen, Mal- peque. were visitors to Char- lottetown on Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Croxiar, Baltic, were visitors to Northam and Tyne Valley on Monday where they visited Mrs. Crozier's father. Mr. Dyment who is a patient in the Tyne Valley Memorial Hospi- tal with pneumonia. His many friends in this vicinity will hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. Dy- ment is ninety-four years old.

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He manag to keep in contact; with many of them. however, through his father, Mr. in- C. Green. posirnasur at Albany who notices the changes of ad- dresses from time to time. Although his nickname of

W. I. Gilchrist, Angola, Africa to help in his work. Following the service the gathering repaired to the Church hall where is Christ- mas tree was set up, and a treat of candy and fruit was handed out to the children.

There was a large congregation at the United Church Bedeque on Sunday evening. Dec. 18th. when a Christmas pageant was presented by the Sunday School. The pageant was entitled, "The Message of Christmas.' The as- sistant superintendent of the Sun- day School, Mr. Arthur Murray presided. The Christmas story was dramatized in an interesting manner. Several of the young peo- ple read the Scripture portions based on the story and these were intermingled with Christmas car- ols sung by the church choir with Mrs. Walter Craig as organiBst.Q

On Saturday evening, December 17th, a "White Gift" service, sponso ed by the Sunday School. was held in the Bedeque United Church. The Superintendent of the School, Mr. Ralph Callbeck pre- sided. Mrs. Edna Jenklns was or- ganist and several of the pupils assisted in the service. A large number of gifts were presented by the junior members of the school. These gifts go to the Port Worker at Halifax, and the offering by senior members of the school and the regular congregation go to Dr.

Mr. Bruce Paynter, Kenning- ton. is a patient in the Prince County Hospital, Summ aidw.

Her many friends will ruret to learn Miss MacDonald. Grade D( teacher of Kensington High School is ill. All hope for her speedy recovery.

C.V.

Catholic Women's League was held at the home of Mrs. Eddie G. Das- Roches. Mrs. Phil H. Desltoches presided.

Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Arsenault and family recently left for the United States where they will spend the holidays.

Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Anthony Arsanault of Mis- couche on being the winner of a sum of money at a bingo held on Thursday evening, December 15, in the Sumrnerside Legion Home.

Friends of Mrs. Emmanuel Ar- senault of St. Nicholas will be sorry to learn that she recently had the misfortune to fall and

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break her hip. She is now in the Prince County Hospital, Surn- mersidc.

Mr. and Ike. John C. Poiriar of Miscoucho. ncontb natural to Charlottetown.

Charlies Veno who is in the Royal Canadian Army and sta- tioned in Kansingtoa. Ontario, ar- rived at bk horns h Miaooucha

' t 1,, December 17. to spend the holidays with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. George V316.

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