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Tho oo-operation of tin National Polio rbiindation with tho local rolio Chapter was
emp H yesterday when, three hours ter 0'
an urgent call had been sent from the Department of Health and Welfare, an iron lung was loaded on a plane at Montreal and was on it: way to this city. Tho R.C.A.F. plans bearing the lung set down at Bumm ” last evening and was met by an Army transport which took it to Charlottetown. This is the first time that an iron lung has been urgently need- sd in the last 45 days and al- though three new ones have been ordered from an American firm it is expected that at least two weeks will have elapsed before their arrival here. The ordering of these three iron lungs has been made possible through the gener- ous response made by the citizens of this Province to the appeal for iunds through the recent polio Luspaign.
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of our dear sister, who departed from this life September llth, 1953.
In the graveyard quietly sleeping Where the pretty flowers grow. p There we laid our darling sistor. Just one year ago today.
sadly Missed by her Slater and Brother-In-law. Mr. and Mrs. William Shea. Lake Verde.
BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. DEATHS 5Dc Per Insertion
HOWARD MclNNlS
FI'1'I'ED FOOTWEAR 115 Queen St. - Currie Bidl
BIRTHS
mmj-f MORRISON - At the Kings County Hospital on September 11. to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mor- rison, Launching. A son, 9 lbs. 2
o . CZCDULOMBE-At Misericorde Hos- pital. Montreal, on Saturday. Sep- tember 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. Jac- quea Coulomb-5. ined Lorna Nonn- an) a, daughter.
man-at the P. E. I. Hospital on Sept 13. 1954. to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lord. Tryon (nee Mildred MacLean) a son. Sheldon Stewart. weight '7 lbs. 55 ozs. BBAMMEB-At Prince County Hospital Sunday! morning. SEPI- 12th. 1954. to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brammer (nee Jane Champion) a daughter. 8 lbs. 9 ozs. MMMJLIAN-At the P. E. I. Hos- pital on Sept. 13. 1954. to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest MacMlllan (nee Ina Bell) a son. Lewis Paul, weight 3 lbs. 3 ins.
KEEFE-At the Prince County Hospital on Thursday. September
2. 1954. to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Keefe, (nee Mary Gallant). of Middleton. a daughter. Linda Maris. weight 6 lbs. 4 ozs.
. DEATHS MocI)0NALI)-Suddenly at Char- lottetown. Sept. 12. 1954. Miss Matilda MacDonald of Boston.
Mass., sister of the late Aeneas MacDonald of Chepstow. P. E. 1.. in her 76th year. Remains were forwarded Monday afternoon from the Cutciiffe Funeral Home to the Dingweii Funeral Home. Souria where funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning to St. Mary's Church. Souris. for funeral Mass. Interment in the church cemetery.
MMLELLAN - At Kenslngton. Sept. 11th, 1954. Aeneas MacI.oI- ion in his 41st year. Remains will be forwarded from Dsvison's Funeral Home to his late resi- dence this evening where funeral will be held Wednesday. leaving the home at 9 a.m. Standard Time to St. Mary's Church. Indian River for equiem Mass. Inter- ment in the church cemetery.
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PIIZI WINNIE!--Prise win- ner yesterday in tho Gene Autry coloring contest rwaa Maryln Gray. Parkdaie. A special award went to Donnie Smith. Alberton.
HIGHWAY ACCIDENT - In I report of an accident occurred at the junction of the York and St. Peters Roads it was stated that the truck involved pulled out to go round a fallen tree. This should have read, the automobile pulled out to go round the tree.
ENGAGEMENT. - Mr. and Mrs. David MacDonald. Union Road. announce the engagement of their daughter Gertrude Olive to Leith Herbert son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Watts, Grand Tracadie. Mar-
West Covehead United Church.
POLICE COURT - Seven men charged with being drunk and in- capable appeared before Magistrate K. M. Martin in City Police Cour: yesterday morning. Three were each fined 510 and costs or 10 days in jail while two others were eacn fined 520 and costs or 10 days while the 7th was fined S15. and costs or 10 days imprisonment.
VALUABLE ASSISTANCE - Mr James Yeo of Meadow Bank has for the past five years been ar--I flinging for the school Czilldren to attend the annual Legion Mem- orial Day at Cornwall. The splen did turn-out of children last Sun- day speaks well oi Mr. Yeas very commendable efforts in this dir- ection.
FIJNERAL Sl'NI)AY--The fune- ral oi the late Frank Waits. Plen- sant Grove, was held on Sundiy afternoon from the Cutcliffe Funeral Home to York United Church, where service was con- ducted by the Rev. J. M. spi-uule The pail bearers were: Parnell Curran, James Raltray. John Cas- well. Arthur Wyatt. Wesley Mat- thews. Frank Doyle. Interment took place in York Cemetery.
NOTICEABLE CHANGE - The quick change in the leaf structure of trees following the recent storm is attributed to rapid dehydration due to the high wind. Mr. Lorne C. Callbeck of the Science Service Laboratory said last avening.,”A similar -condition is frequently found in certain plants under like circumstances, but in this parti- cular instance the result is so far reaching that it is generally ob- served."
Is CONVALESCING -- Mr. Wil- liam Davey an employment and claims officer in the National Em- ployment Office in Charlottetown was able to leave the Charlotte- town Hospital yesterday after a long siege of illness. Late in June "Bill" broke an ankle. and after entering hospital developed pneu- monia. in one lung. Later the in- fection entered the other lung and he was seriously ill for some days. It is expected that after several weeks of convalescence he will be fit to resume his duties at the local Employment Office. In World War II Mr. Davey served with an in- fantry unit during the heavy fighting in France and Holland.
Personals
Mr. Clarence Murray. guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Coady, North bridge. Mass. after an enjoyable holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Andrew. New Glasgow, and Mr. John H. Burgoyne. North Granville visit- ed Mrs. John I-I. Burgoyne. who is a patient in the PEI. Hospital on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gillespie and son Wayne spent the holiday week end in Saint John. N. 13.. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Mills.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dennis and Mrs. Chas. Malone returned Satur- day night from a trip to Montreal Toronto. Niagara Falls and New York. While in Montreal they were guests of Mrs. Betty MacMillan and Mrs. Nora Johnson.
Mrs. James l-Iartin. accompan- ied by her daughter, Mrs. Robe;-.
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hope and we are endeavoring to foster this hope in the Canadian Cancer Socitey." declared Dr. W. J. P. MacMillan. O.B.E., President. speaking at the opening meeting of the General City Cancer Cam- paign last night. ......
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Following the trickle of news which reached the city on Sun- day in the wake of the devastat- ing storm Saturday night. the gradual restoration of wire ser- i'lCPS yesterday brought further in- formation 0! the damage suffered Lliroughoul. the Province.
At damage had been done during the last heavy storm, the fishing fleet was able to ride out the gale at anchor in the stream. with only one boat dragging anchor and Lieacliiiig. One fishing shanty was blowii down and one had the roof blown off. Three barns were also blciin down. The relative light
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Hickman and two graiidchllilreii. have returned to Brighton. Mass. after spending their holidays with Mrs. Hartin's brother and sister- in-law. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Coady. North Wiltshire.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Trainer and family of Halifax, returned to their home this week after spend- ing their holidays with Mr. Trainer's sisters. Mrs. W. T. Coady. North Wiltshire. and Mrs. J, E. Gorman. South Melville. They also spent some time with Mr. Trainor's nephews. Mr. Damien Trainor of Lot 65.
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The family of the late Mrs. Ruth MacLaren wish to thank Dr.
Seaman, Dr. Laidlaw. Dr. Bre- haut. the nurses and staff of the P. E. I. Hospital for the
great kindness and care given her. Also all those who sent flowers and letters of sympathy.
The Bell Family.
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years and of all the organizations. of my professional life I find none! more comforting than the Canceri Society. Looking back I can recall. many who have died from caricerl who could be cured today, things; have advanced so. i
"The patient who goes to the. doctor early is saving his 'or her own life. That is why we have a cancer educational program in or- der that everyons who can read. or hear. may read or hear some- thing that may save lives. All the cobalt bombs and all the radium in the world are no good unless the patient gets to the doctor in time. If our people respond to our educational program (and they are responding! we have the facilities. for effective treatment in this Province. We have an adequate supply of radium. we have a good ir-ray man and we have good sur- geons. I am proud of our Cancer Education Program and I know it is saving lives. We are trying
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Gene Auiry is Welcomed To New Brunswick
SAINT JOHN. N. 8.. (C13) .- Cowboy singing star Gene Autry loped into town Monday on his 900-horsepower plane and was met by Lieutenant-Governor D. L. MacLaren. His honor said the visitor is a pretty big man in the hearts of thousands of New Brunswick youngsters and if that didnt rate official welcome noth- ing much else did.
Before opening a New Bruns- wick tour at Fredericton, Auiry was also greeted here by Mayors E. W. Patterson and Thomas B. Horsler of Saint John and Lan- caster. At an orphanage. Mayor, -Horsler offered best wishes to! "Roy Rogers and all his troupe." Autry looked at the mayor, boih had a good laugh and the kids thought it the funniest thing they'd ever heard.
An uprooted tree is suspended across power wires corner Pownal and Fitzroy Streets. The K4 of St. James is in background.-(Photo by Margaret Maiiett).
Veteran Docior Reporls Hope In Cancer Fighl; Ciiy Campaign Opens
”In this cancer fight there isI "I've been fighting cancer for 46
Describes Experience As Service Hostess
"Because of our boys in the Services we still breathe the pure and invigorating air of liberty and the flag of freedom is still unfurled," Miss Lena McLure told Rotarians in addressing the week- ly luncheon assembly of the club
at the Charlottetown Hotel yes- terday. Miss McLure was speaking of
her experience with the troops in London where she was hostess at the Nuffield Centre for more than two years.
After describing the origin of the Centre and the pleasure the Canadian men of the forces de- rive in meeting other Canadians there. Miss McLure dwelt on her personal satisfaction at being associated with the splendid work being done in this Service Club
.for the forces of the Crown. She
also expressed her appreciation of the kindness shown her by visit- ing Islanders.
"My work was chiefly with the Canadian troops who were on leave in Lonrlon from Germany," Miss McLure said. "I always watched from my desk as troops came in the door, for the red flash on the arm. which identi- fled the Canadians."
Among those who visited the Centre were Lieutenant Governor T. W. L. Prowse and Mrs. Prowse. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Parent, Mr. and Mrs. Arnett. Miss Ruth Vin- nicombe and her sister Mrs. Davies. Mrs. Clare Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon White. Mr. and Mrs. Raynor. Mr. and Mrs. VVm. Cullen. Wing Commander Maur- ice MacKlnnon, Dr. Stewart Woolner of Paris and Ottawa, Mr and Mrs. Gander of Brackle: Point. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacDonald.
Miss Mt-Lure was introduced by the chairman, P. W. Turner and thanked for her delightful and informative address -by the ('0-chairman Jim Montgomery. Waiter Hyndman was sung leader and Albert Blanchard pianist.
Guests present were: L. H. Poole, Montague. Chester McLure City. Hugh Boyle. Mimico. 0nt.. Major Alfred Wilbur and F. D. Mitton of Moncion and Roland E.
Brock, Charlottetown.
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luv. 1 llelvillo arisen. bn..m:'r out. will In among this llinistoriai
General council oi the United church which meets this Wednes- day at aackville. N3.
Rev. Dr. Altkon is a native of Charlottetown and hold pastorstaa on Prince lkiward Island at Caven- dish and Cornwall before going to St. And.nw's Church in Sydniy. N3. from Sydney he went to cai- rgary and from Western Canada to his prasant. pulpit which is ans of tho largest in Canada.
Dr. aitksn Just roturiiod from a summer tour of Great Britain. dur- ing which time be occupied the pulpit of some of the foremost churches in tho United Kinadom. At the present time he is chair- man of the important board of everseas missions and will giva' the report of the board at the Friday evening session of the F "
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4 The attendance at (1.. members representing tn. "nu . of three mentally mg,-d.. chug- i-en marked the opening mun of the fail activities for the P: eiits' Council for Mentally u tarded Children which y” 1,.” at the Y.M.C.A. last nigm, "1" Ruth Ross. P-KN. from 1.1:. D, partmont of Health and wgum was present and offered 5, zegpful. suggestions to than 9,,
The meeting was k informal basis and IV:ry”on:-11:: an opportunity of oxprogglnl ml or her views.
Refreshments served by M" Jack Lelghtlur and Mrs. Elmei Dunsford brought the evening 1. a close.
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which will be held in Powcett Memorial Hsll.. Mount Allison University.
Acc0l'nDInyAu; Dr. Altken from the Hamilton Conference will be Mr. O. B. Inman. a prominent bu- sl n from Hamilton and n former Islander. Mr. Inrnan is an official in Dr. Aitkeri's church and made a notable contribution to the hospitality srrangemenlo of the 15th General Council when they met at Hamilton two years ago. Maritimers attending the Council at that time found him especially kind and obliging. He is an effec- tive lay member of the Board of
Home Missions of the United Chruch of Canada. Rev. Arthur 0 r g a n. formerly
minister at Bedaque. P.E.I., and now occupying the pulpit at Ryer- son United Church. Hamilton, is chairman of the Church's Board of Evangelism and Social service whose report on social and inter- national issues will constitute some of the most important findings of the Council.
SQU'I'I-IAMP'ION, (England, (GP) Miss Annie Polion. who recently celebrated her looth birthday. learned the Morse code in the last
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L Royal Canadian Armiosy ranks R.H.Q., 114 Bty, sours, Tuesday. 14 Sept. 54, 204 Bty., Montague Arrh- ouries at 1930 hours Thursday 16 Sept. 54. All bush clothing to be turned in to Q. M. Stores
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ROOF SHINGLES TORN FROM ROOFS
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