Epgtggavw 17. 1953 ,, ,, , THE WESTERN GUARDAIAN

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PRINCE COUNTY OFFICE 3 summer street. sommenlde. riptionl. Advertising Representatives GLOW and GEORGE WOTTON

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Alberton: Frank Weeks, Representative, Phone: as-2 Office and 33-: House.

JANCE in Malpeque hall, Wednesday 18th in aid of Eur-

opean Flood Relief.

.(,'ROKINOLl: PARTY Margate school Wednesday at 8.00 pm. sponsored by Y. RU.

JEAR C. C. F. LEADER Cold- well over C BA Tuesday evening at 845.

DFIREMEN CALLED - Sum- merside firemen responded yes- terday afternoon to an alarm sent in from the MacQuurrie dry rleaning plant on Water Street. 11 ans extinguished before the dc. partnient arrived narl apparently mm-p was little or no damage as ,1 result.-S.

Personals -Mr and Mrs, John Folland. clharlottetown, recently visited

Mrs. Folland's father, Mr. John R. Mm-ks. Long River. -Bur.

.-Mrs. Halscy Profitl. Biutlingttm. spent. the past week at the home of her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Cole, Spring Valley. -Bur.

--lhe many friends of Mrs. J. Harold Goodwin. Summersldc. will regret to learn that she underwent. an operation on Saturday morning in the Prince County Hospital.

--Mr and Mrs. Hamid Profitt and family. Moncton, N. B.. spent the February 8th week end at Long River and Mai-gate, guests or their respective parents. Mr, and Mrs. W. .1. Pi-ofitt, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Howard -Bur

--Mrs, Eva B. Pickering returned txi her duties at Sea View on Thur- day. February 12th. after spending I few days with her daughter, Mrs. James Evans and family, Burling- ton. -Bur"

-menus will be pleased to knowt

-BEDEQUE RINK, Junior Hoe. key League, tonight, Tuesday, Al- bany and Bedeque. Playoff for first place. Game starts at 7:30. Skate after. Admission 5 cents.

--HOCKEY Bedeque Rink Wed- nesday, Feb. League semi-fianl, Summerside High School vs. Freetown Roy- als. Admission 35.

-SENTENCED FOR THEFT - Betfore Magistrate R, B. Hinton, Q.C., last evening, two young men, both of Summerstde, charged with the theft of a tire and wheel from the car of a Cape Traverse man, were each given three months in the Prince County Jail. The case against another party also charged in connection with this theft was dismissed for lack of evidence.-S

Discuss Waiting Room On Pier Al Tormeniine

Inland Motor Transport water street; Vince's Grocery, 120 iluuell street; Enmanu Self-

l8th, South Shore

-Stnandlng committees were Ip- pointed. several resolutions were dealt with, and the ppointment

acted in the clplcity of town clerk for several months. was officially ctmnrmed at the met regular meeting of the new Town Council in Summerside last evening.

In opening the meeting which was attended by a full slate of councillors. Mayor Wedge welcom- ed the three new members: Coun- cillors Donaid Lldstone. Dr. H. E. Clark. and Andrew Perry.

He said they were all favorably known and community-minded cit- izens. and he expressed the hope that 1960 would be a successful year for the town of Summerside.

The following committees were named for the year:-

Ftnance: Councillor W. E. Jenk- ins tchnlrmanl, T. D. Morrison. and D. E. Lidstone.

Property and Fire: councillor D. E. Lidatone chairman). H. E. Clark. and A. Perry.

Electric Light: Councillor T. D. Morrison (chairmanl, D. E. Lid- stone. and A. Perry.

Police and Abattoir: Councillor C. Steele tchairmant, H. E. Clark, and W. E. Jenkins.

Assessment. schools. and Parks: Councillor H. E. Clark tchairmant, T. D. Morrison. and C. Steele.

Streets: Councillor A. ferry (chairman), W. E Jenkins. and C. Steele.

Fire Dept. Letter

A letter from the Fire Depart- ment stated that the following of- ficers were recommended for ap- pointment by the Department:

--Yesterday morning Mr, Alan Heath Warren. chief; Ensor Bow- Holman, President of the Sum- "BS8. Militant Chief: End G6-OYE9 mcrsitic Board of Trade took up H088. 59Cl'Bi8T)'- fmlhl mi”-mb91l5 0i

the matter of the waiting room at Tormentine being closed at mid- night with Mr. C. T. Montgomery. Superintendent of the Island Div- Holman

is and satisfactory ar-

lslon of the statrd that investigating the hopes that some ranlszcmcnt can be worked.

C.N.R. Mr. Mr. Montgomery

matter

The action of the president of the board in bringing this matter attention followed complaints received that the waiting rooms waiting for a late boat. they were asked to leave at

to Mr. Montgomery's

when travellers were using

midnight.-S.

the Department had been released by the previous Town Council,and this letter requested that all eight members be reinstated.

A resolution was passed by thv Council stating that officers of the Fire Department for year 1958 as nominated by the Department in their letter of February 4th be re- ferred to the new tire committee, and that the new committee make a complete survey of the Fire De- partment set-up.

A letter was read from a Sum- merside lawyer who had a client interested in the purchase of a considerable section of the town- owned rifle range property. A reso- lution was passed by the Council to the effect that no sale of this

Muchwldushiness At Town Council Meeting

of Mr. John E. come:-on, who bu.

rue GJJARDIAN. -Ci-IARLOTTETOWN

Let's.Tallt It Over

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A wave of dieting has swept into this Prince County capital which seems larger than usual. if you can gauge such things by the pre- valent topics ot conversation. of course, there is always some diet- ing going on in prosperous count- ries. The practice is in sign of un- limited supplies of the good things that garnish the festive board. In austerity-plagued countries. such as England. where strict rationing has imposed a stcmious living. dieting. with the evceptiori of spec- ial cases prescribed by physicians. would not be widespread.

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We have been wondering what would happen if the dieting craze grew to unprecedented proport- ions. as such practices sometimes do, Would the decreasing consump- tion of food upset our present bal- ance of supply and demand? Would farmers who' produce a great many of our staple food products ultim- ately suffer? People in the age brackets where dict becomes .1 matter of concern must constitute approximately half our total popu- lation. If the "diet blitz" hit half of those waist-line worricrs. almost one-quarter of our present normal, food supply would be looking for-' mouths to feed.

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At present: this is only food for conjecture. and certainly not some- thing to worry much about. If peo- ple will be careful to consult physicians before embarking on these caloric adventures. thcv will be on the safe side of the right track. If they don't dig down quite as far in the world's bread basket. they will, to compensate for this, live. and be regular customers. longer.

age Commission the town recorder will be requested to prepare an act of procedure to be carried out in order for the council to take over this commission.

It was further resolved that this act be presented at the next ses- sion of the Legislature, and be proclaimed by governor-in-council. if and when the citizens show by such,plebiscitc that they wish the Town Council to take over the af- fairs of the Water and Sewerage Commission.

This resolution was moved by

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ceedcd. "Mothers in materniivy and young children may be saved by your coriu-ibu'tion which is made without pain to the blood donors". Our work with crippled children, polio and heart conditions of the young is only lirnitecl by the money we have to expend. The need is greet indeed", concluded the speak- Mr. Funk A.rne'tt or Summ '- said "I-bring you the regrets of Poet President Judge Lewis who is unavoidably absent. He has missed it great deal by not being here to hear the reports". We,, in summer- side", continued Mr. Aimebt. had a never-to-be-forgovmen experience recen” when a men; his wife. and nine children entered Prime Coun- ty Hospital suffering from burns. It was a sorry .slgih't to see them all wrapped in bandages, and suf- fering intensely. I made an appeal for these poor unfortunate people and I never saw such a rmaonse. not only in our own province but from other parts of Canada and the United States”, "I am sure". Mr. A-rnett continued, "they have enough clothing and other essen- tials for many years to come he- side 32,500. in iihe bank which we hold to their credit." This was a Red Cros job right at our door". he concluded. "which we handled successfully through co-operation". Mr. and Mrs, John Stenvers. two young Dutch guests were introduc-

ed by the chairman, the latter spoke briefly on behalf of the Dutch residents here, exprcsiing I

appreciation for what has been done on behalf of hheir compat- riots in their former homeland.

Bishop Boyle 1

His Excellency Bishop Boyle said. "I wish to add my word of con- gratulation to those who have re- ported activities in a very wide field. I am glad of the opportunity to be present and find out so much that I did not know about this; splendid organization." : "It is a great thing for this com-l munity". continued His Excellency. "that we have so many workers in such a great cause as tlhis human- itarian Society. "We are all great- ly distressed at tzhis disaster which has overtaken our brothers and sisters in Holland. Belgium and, England". the speaker continued.' "Not since the middle ages has such a catastrophe overtaken these countries and we in tthls province must be deeply grateful that we are not called upon to undergo anything like it." I have been greatly impressed". His Excellency concluded, "not only with the re- ports but also with this mag-nifi-t cent Y.M.C. A. building, for which-i I offer my congratulations", Mayor J.D. Stewart commended the reports as submitted and con-

ceas. Furthermore, and perhaps because of all this, it may well go down. from the standpoint of uni- versality, as one of the greatest international conferences in the history of the Red Cross.

I "I wish again to express my sin- cere gratitude for the opportunity you gave me to attend a week of

A wonderful experience. Meetings

"The eight meetings of the Ex- ecutive and the two of the Coun- cil werc quite well attended and we were particularly pleased with the numb present at the fall meeting of the Council held in summer-side under the auspices of the summerside Branch. Meetings of the different standing commit- tees were also held during the year when plans for the activities of the various departments were for- mulated. Judge Lewis has given splendid direction to our Division during his two year term as preli- dent. and I know that you will all join with me in expressing thanks to him for a job well done at con- siderable personal sacrifice. The chairman of our standing commit- tees have also given due leader- ship and to them and their com- mittees we say a hearty "Thank ,vou.i" We regretted having to ac- cept the resignations of Dr. W.H. Super. Mr. W. K. Sharpe, Mr. Ed- win Johnstonc. Miss Dorothy Stew- art and Major Lawson Jenkins as chairmen of standing committees

"The Divisidn suffered a major loss in the death early in the year

been the honorary. treasurer thirty eight consecutive years. and

Province. To their families, and us who were bereaved during the year we extend sincere sympathy.

Junior Red Cross And Crippled Children

ferent chairmen have told you of how each of the departments has expanded during 1952, but perhaps you will allow me to summarize: "The Junior Red Cross now stands at 15,600 members in 630 Branches.-an increase in size and strength. It is pleasing to state that High School Councils have become active in Charlottetown and summerside. The members of these Councils have already con- tributed valuable servjces. They have assisted admirably at Blood Donor Clinics. headed up the Cal- endar sales in their own schools. and at the present time are spon- soring a drive for funds for the relief of children in the Far East.

the sessions as an observer-it was

of Mr. D. A. MacKinnon who had ford

recently in the sudden passing of.

the families of all associated withi

"Generous contributions from the

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our women and shipped for distri- bution by the League of Red Cross Societies to the Md Cross in the countries where there is the great- est need. During the year 5,306 articles of clothing were made up in this province. our women have been more active in this held of endeavour in the past year than at any time since the last war. They are realizing more fully that A great med exists in the coun- tries that have been so rnvwged by war. The recentifloods in Europe. which did so much damage espec- ially in Holland, have shown the value of having made-up supplies ready to be shipped in an emerg- ency of this kind.

Home Nnring And Biokroocn Loans

'".'I:'ho 760 articles of sickroom supplies loaned into almost as many homes throughout the prov- lnce have made the nursing care of patients requiring them much easier. Thesei loan cupboards are situated in 17 different centres throughout the province where they are looked after by volun- teers. Those who have made use of the equipment available through this service fully appreciate the value of it. To mention just one item--100 pairs of crutches were ,in use at one time during the yearl H56 women have been taught the luse of this equipment. in 11 Home :Nurshu; Classes given by volunteer inurses. A course of this kind is a .definitc asset to any woman and .equips her to handle simple nurs- ing care in her own home. A larger number of women should take ad- ivantage of this course which will make them more efficient home-

Mrs. C. Gavin Duffy. Both of these members were towers of , make” strength to the Red Cross in t-hist Fl”. Aid

"Never since Red Cross First Aid iservices were organized in this province has there been so much iactivity in this department as dur- iing the past four months. Valu- iahle publicity over a period of

--The reports Ewen by me djf. ,'years. and the realization that the,

iaccident rate could be lowered by having more of our people trained Fin First Aid, have made many twnnt to receive instruction onthis isuoject. The M First Aid Posts lestablishcd throughout the prov- -lince are serving a useful purpose las 300 accidents have bcen treated by the volunteers who mann them.

Swimming And water Safety

”2,tl3 candidates were enrolled in classes conducted in 33 centres Dari all time high. The original idea behind the Swimming and

Water Safety programme was to train instructors to go out and teach safe swimming under the

auspices of other organizations in- How-

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Red Cross Corps continued to ren- der valuable services to the Divis- ion by visiting the veterans in hospital. every second week when they took them cigarettes, current magazines and games as well no special gifts at Christmas. The Corps members also assisted with the Blood Donor Clinics held in Charlottetown and in the making of dressing: for the Blood Trans- fusion service.

"Weekly movies, especially: for the veterans, were continued inthe hospitals under the joint sponsor- ship of D.V.A. and the C nadien Red Cram in Charlottetown, end in co-operation with the gY's Men's Club. of summerei”. The Red Cross Arts 4: Crafts program was carried on for veterans in the hos- pital: in Charlottetown by Miss Jean Maclean. the efficient super- visor of this service.

"We wish to thank Miss Dorothy Stewart for having no eepebly headed the Corps during the past five years, and to express appreci- ation for the co-operation the members of the Corps have given in the different phases of the Red Cross activities.

Blood Donor Service

"2383 blood transfusions were given to patients in the hospitals in this province with blood pro- vided by 2.616 donors who attend- ed the 19 clinics held in the year. (A credit balance from 1951 pro vided the extra transfusions.) Al who have been donors at the clin- ics had the great satisfaction of knowing that they helped to saw the lives of those at home as wel as those of the nzhtiniz forces OV- erseas. However. there lS still only a small proportion of those cap- able of being donors who are tak- ing an active part. How to zeii 8 larger enrollment of our ablc-bod- ied citizens to volunteer as donors still requires a great deal of thought and action.

Homemaker Service

"The Homemakcr service which was discontinued at the end of the year was provided by 14 Home- makers who HBVE 469V: days 01 service to 5'7 families in Summer- side and Charlottetown. Miss Mil- licent Strong, the supervisor 01 this service in summerside vdld 8 magnificent piece of work in this capacity and is deserving 01 01” heartfelt thanks.

"In expressing thanks where they are due it would be impos- sible to include everyone without making a very long list. so suffice, it to say let all who have had 8. share in keeping the Red Cross strong in this province feel re- warded to the extent to which they have participated.'

llewlyw-ed couple

Junior Red Cross Branches, the terested in youth training.

that Norman. infant son of Mr.l land be made at the present time. Councmor Steele and seconded bv mm.” Wm, me various Speakersg Rot , Club r Charlottetown me ever in this province were was no and M11 Chimes 0019. Sprlhsli A 15”” W” lead ”?mMBC”'1lie Cvlmclllor , Lldstone. and the H9 W33 Dani?-ii5"lY1lFll3T3559d Mm Magda of Mtintaguc and the'1m- other means but to inaugurate this . V9193"-mia5x:lgielinl:18":m8:l0d aiziltlellsfg-o5Bg5;'8E::'1zsmflmiir: original resolution called for the the 90-OPGNNVG Spirit Which had perial Oil Company have financed as a Red Cross programme. We

brought no people from all parts of the province. He referred es- pecinll,v' to the Water satiety Branch which was working so of- fectively and lightening the bur- den of parents with young child- ren." It was encoura.g1'ng". he said. with whom she is now employed. "that Canada was right on the as '- over an activities spot and assisting in Holland and C""P"'3" And Budnt ,,,;1t.',r,::,Chrid1s R,),,,.i. promo;-mg wtm. E1W13nd''- "1 am Cmmdent that W". "While we made a slight gain lnlout additional assistance from City Wm ”5W"d End 5"ppm'L-5”” our campaign receipts in 1952 those who are partaking of the in every Way.” 1-us Worshltp con- when just am. 325,000 was collect. benema As no charge C3,. be eluded. ed, an even greater effort must belmaue, other means must be de. put forth to raise in excess of this visgd to su plement the cost of C”'''''''"'”''"”' R”””" in 1953. Since it cost 337.135.361.115. ,,,.,j..cg,p Follcvwing is the text of the re-

tthe budget allowed was 538.0001 A d 90,-; of the connnjgiungn M155 to maintain the Red Cross scr- Canadian; and ?';;”E:sVDs n lphlgenie Arsenault: 9 ""'”

vices in this province in 1952. it is "1" presemmg ithi” repcm U” "The members of the Charlotte-

only fair ttgat mtor; pelorple h I: the year 1952. I cannot help but Breiief Wm 9? 0 isl-TC 5 5 0” m at refer first to what was the out- em of 9 Cam In

havega share in financing theseiivwn Dwichm standing event for the Canadian activities. Along with the other Red Cross Society, and in fact

holding of a plebiscite at the next civic election; however. an amend. merit. a rare procedure at past council meetings. was moved by Councillor Clark, seconded 'ov Councillor Morrison. and approved lmanamitlllsly by the councillors which called for the holding of the plebiscite at the discretion of the Town Council. In moving the amendment Councillor Clark said that, while the plebiscite wouldyin all probability not be held until the next civic election. it was well for the council not to be held to this definite committment of time if unforseen circumstances should require otherwise. . -

treatment of various kinds for 369 handicapped children. We were iortunate to be able to re-engage Miss Kathleen Jackson, a physio- therapist. on a part-time basis in co-operation with the Polyclinic

are glad to be able to state that? gradually other organizations and. communities are assuming part of' the; responsibility for this very worthwhile instructional program- in their own localities. The Red Cross dollar just cannot be

side. requesting permission to open a service station at the corner of Notre Dame Street and Green's Road.

A resolution was passed by the Council stating that Mr. Thomp- son's request -will be given consid- eration after he obtains the neces- sary licence from the Public Utili- ties Board.

Favor Daylight Time

A letter from Walthen Gaudet. secretary of the Charlottetown Board of Trade. requesting support. for a. change in the Provincial Time Act during summer mont.hs. ruulted in a resolution favoring an amendment to the Provincial Time Act. coins to permit daylight saving time in P. E. I. g