S'side Council To": Ask

Estimates Orl

Repairs To

old Post Office Building

Mayor Henry W.

H” wonmm the con-

told the pres! It

2 Es

gcessary 1'91?

i, decided to rebuild the old post

cam for permanent use, one of

are recommendations put forward architects G. K. Pickard and

y E, Toombs previous to the last

wuncll meeting February 15th.

Resolutions passed at last sights meetinl included the pur- eh 7 of a standard Interna- uonal half-ton truck for the use 0; an Electric Light Department .4 s cost of 81,825.00. This tender was submitted by Mr. P. G. Clark.

11 was moved by Councillor Jenkins. seconded by Councillor clerk that W. A. Gaudet and Gporge Muttart be appointed mvn assessors for 1955 at I week- ), wage of 350.00 each.

Councillor Clerk in his report "id be is making arrangements M s public meeting at which we pros and cons of fluorida- uon will be discussed. He said the meeting would possibly be held April 4th. He also suggest- ed that firemen be instructed in are proper use of the shutting on of fire hydrants, mentioning two that had been damaged due to improper handling in closing them off.

Councillor Perry reported that expenditures had been very light in regard to maintenance of the meets up to this time and sug- gested removing the top storey of the old town hall and roofing h the bottom section with I view to using the building as a meeting place for the firemen. Otherwise he said the firemen will be located one block away from the fire station. Councillor perry also suggested fixing up the old post office which he said could be made into a satisfac-

K. H. 8. Wins Spelling Match

-The Kensngton High School. last year's winners in the four and over classroom divisions spelling contest on Schurman'e School Par- sde emerged victorious in their first appearance last Friday night by defeating Summerside High School team by a score of 27 to 17 in five rounds of play. The Ken- iington team led all the way through the contest by I small margin and came up with two per- fect rounds.

The Kensington High School team lud three students with perfect scores for the evening. They were Elaine Watson. Margaret Murray and Patricia Watson. Other mem- here of the team were Ivor Cot- ton and Jean Murray.

The Summerside team had one student with a perfect score. She was Carla Macxlnnon and her team males were Nancy Morrison Albert Stordy. Hester MacPhee, and Barbara Vaughan.

Students from the Wellington English school. Wilmot Valley School and Marian Academy in Miscouche put on I varied and in- teresting program an the talent part of the broadcast.

Schurman's School Parade is a weekly presentation of the M. F. Schurman Co.. Iotd.. and in open to all school children on Prince Ed- ward Island. -S.

Greenmount

tory town hall, with little repair necessary. He said the roof was in bad condition. which condi- tion is aggravated by the buffet- e Iuggee

hlghdwihl: Hm" cmlied. tearing

the old clock, as be said most people now own I wrist watch and don't consult the clock

anyway. . Coun.uPerry": Jluggestlons were passed ong e building com- mittee. - Correspondence read included three applications for the posi- tion of assessor. one for town constable and one for the posi- tion of reading light meters. Four councillors were present. with Councillors Steele and Mac- Dougall unable to attend because of other business. I

Kensington

Council Meeting

-The regular monthly meeting of the Kensington Town Council was held last night with Mayor Darrach presiding and all coun- cillors present with the exception of Councillor Boyle.

Outstanding bills were ordered paid and it was decided to con- tinue the servlces' of Policeman Scott Moase on a month to month basis. The matter of addition street lighting was discussed and left to the light committee to bring in I report It the next regular meeting of the Council.

6151 Wedding Anniversary

--Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. Pal- mer of Summerside were "at home" yesterday afternoon and evening when their many friends called to congratulate and ten- der best wishes on this notable occasion-the Gist anniversary of their wedding. Receiving with the "bride and groom" were Mrs. Moody Lockhart, sister-in-law oi the bride and Mrs. Robert Pal- mer. daughter-in-law cf the bri dull couple.

The rooms were a profusion of floral gifts. The ten table. with its artistic arrangement of gol- den tapers and I low bowl of bronze and yellow lmums, was presided over by Mrs. Gordon MacQuarrie and Mrs. Wilfred lnman in the afternoon and Mrs. J. F. MacNelll and Mrs. A. W. Leard in the evening.

Others assisting were Miss Ferne Coughlln. Mrs. Preston Maccaull. Mrs. A. A. Lockhart. Mrs. Bruce Johnston. Miss Geor- gie Lockhart. Rev. K. R. Hob- son. inister of the Stunmerside Baptist Church read an address while Mr. Reuben Large. on be- half of congregation. made a presents of I tri-lite floor

p.

Tbe bride and poem of 61 years were the recipients of many congratulatory letters. cards. telegrams and checks. A much appreciated gift was received from the Grand Lodge. A.F. and A.M. of Prince Edward Island as well as presentations tom the Hiram and Lebanon number I A.F. and AM. and the Albert Edward Lodge of Perfection. I

LONDON (CP) - Bus-loving Gojrdon Pomfrlet. 2. elad only in pylmaq. was ound waiting for "I big red bus" at 1 I. m. A po- liceman tended him at the local

police station until his father claimed him.

Man Killed

When Thrown From Sleigh

-Russell Ahearn. age 40. of

Greenmount who killed yesterday Louis

afternoon when he was thrown from I horse drawn sleigh h which he was driving over I winter road near St. Innis. Mn. Thomas Mokler was the first to become aware of the ac- cident when she saw I horse rac- lns around I field near their

"rm -hortl.v after seeing in-. allfarn drive past standing on I

bottom wood sleigh drawn 53' I high spirited horse. Neigh- bours were notified and the body 0' Mr. Ahearn was found about liiieen feet from the road which

led Hrough In Nelda to It.

Dr. Hailmich was summoned from Alba-ton and considered that death was caused by I skull frac- ture and internal injuries. Mem- bers of the n.C.M.P. and acting coroner Howard Clark, J. P. visitai the scene and following investigation it was decided that an inquest would be held.

Besides his wife. the former Jean Gaudet of Tignlsh. the de- ceased is survived by two child- ren. Howard 12. and Eleanor

age . ' The funeral arrangements wen not completed last night.

Western Guardian

W-CARI) PARTY Sea View hall edmday. March 15th. 1: not fine. Thursday.

-com PARTY. n....1.. hell "d'"'dHy. March ldth sponsored

Women's Institute.

.411 . mud E.Nt':'lfgN. lshermen. Guar-

for Chevrolet

. Consolation. Mr.

-INDIAN RIVER PLAYERS present their play in King George Hall, lfensington. March 10th. 5.15 p. in. Matinee Wednesday after-

noon. l.l5 p. In.

-PRIZE WINNER! - win- nere It the Card Party hold at West Royalty Community Hall

last evening. Ladies first. Mrs. 1:. Ford; . Mrs. Fred Youn- . E. Cross-

beli; second. Mr. Joseph Curley; Gerry MacDon- Freese-out. Mrs. Alex Ford. George Lartar .

Ild. Mrs.

-. Personals

--FrlsndsdIr.l'rankWeelu hconfined

--Miss Ifarieggurrey of W erside span 0 .'i'.....-.... Wu.

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ort Echoes From

, Prince county

The lads taking all use bows in .'..'l""3”'”'...y .H'”'.'.'. 1.7." ”.i'S' e 'I e . w won e Town's first Island hockey crown Saturday night after I nlp-Ind- tuck struggle with the Charlotte- town aggregation. All through the -off trail our local Midgets ve shown a disposition to keep on fighting when things were go- sgainst them. 0'I.eary Mid- go came down to Raceway Stad- imlnd tied our boys 2-all. Things '1 look too rosy as the boys had to beat what looked like a pretty able club right in their own bailiwick. But they did just that to the tune of 5-1. Then in Charlotte- town, the boys were behind three goals in the third period. but they kept slugging and the game ended 6-all. Saturday night the boys fought another uphill battle. They were down 2-1 until midway in the final frame when they came up with two quick goals. only to find their lead disappear when Charlottetown notched another to knot the score. But the boys kept on a-rolling and were finally re- warded with the game and title- winning-goal. . . '

Ulric Gallant was the biggest

in

hero of the night. He was in on every goal. getting -three count- ers. including the 4 i ., one.

himself. and assisting in the other. But the boys were all giving their last ounce of energy to the cause. and fully deserved the grand and glorious feeling that made them look and sound like a band of yell- ing Comanches in the dressing room after the game. it is expect- ed they will be playing either Fairview, N. B. or Windsor. N.S. or some Cape Breton team for the Maritime crown. I I O

The Bantam team, coached by Pinkie Peters. lost a heartbreaker to the Charlottetown outfit. It was I glorious game to win. and only one team can share that glory. so the Summerslde boys who had put up such a fine battle. some of the boys skating themselves into exhaustion. were slated to be the disappointed ones. and they ac- cepted this unenviable role like good sports. A gallant little band of visitors. though on foreign ice. fought it right down to the wire, and it was good to see their happy smiles when the game was over. Congratulations to them all. and especially to Derrick Buntain. who slapped in the pay-off tally and Archie MacFadyen who got the other one.

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While the Bantam and Midget games were as close as you could wish to see, the Pee-wee and Pap- erweight bsttles were very one- slded. Round scores of 10-1 and 18-1 can only mean that our youngsters do not get proper practice, and we suspect that having them play through the season on these cross-section rinks is the villain in the situa- tion. When ten players are slug- ging it out in such I small space. they do not get a chance to de- velop thelr stick-handling. nor do they get enough-skating to give

them "legs" for the playoff games which take place on the full-ice surface. . .

O

I We know the problem of those whose job it is to give these little fellows practice during the winter. They have a very crowded sched- ule. and if they did not divide the ice up into thirds, they would not be able to accommodate all the boys who want to play. In the last analysis it is better to give all the kids I chance to participate in this program even if we can't develop good teams. But we think some ...angenlent might be worked out whereby the best of the Paper- weights and Pee-wees could have I practice at least once a week on the full-ice.Iu.rfa.co.

our Summerside Juveniles sprang quite I surprise when they held the fast P.W.C. Juves to I 2-all draw at Raceway stadium Friday night. The Welshmen were expected to win under wraps. but they had to fight like fury to make it- I draw. As this is printed the other game of the series will have been played. and we think the odds are pretty definitely against our team. But win or lose. they have made an encouraging show- ing. and we hope Charlie Hogan will consent to take the boys again next year.

DOCK W. I. -The Dock W. I. met at the home of Mrs. Howard Clark for

its March meeting. The president. Mrs. C. W. Hayes presided.

The meeting opened with.the creed. followed by lnutes of the last meeting and roll call was answered by donations to the March of Dimes. some Red Cross sewing and knitting was return- ed by the members.

A reading "An Institute Garden" was given by Mrs. Erskine Clark. The next meeting will be held in the school and films will be shown. Hostesses will be Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Lloyd Wilkie.

Miss Gloria Reed was introduc- ed by the p. ” and 'comed as quest speaker for the evening. Miss Read. who was in England It the time of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. gave a most in- teresting description of her travels and experiences. She taught school in London for I time and

Carlyle Macllaehern. son of Mr. and Mrs. Elinor Macillschu-n of

of breaking his wrist and I bone in his arm while playing hockey fnthexen Rlnkonsatun

--Mra. h P i boat- on to st.Lfl2phenA'lmcel1ru1:cvN'W. A. arch meeting. Mrs. W. J.

-The repeal of the section of the P. E.1. Evidence Act under which several witnesses have de- cllned to answer 1 grounds of self-incriminatlou dur- ing recent hearings of three charges against the summerslde firm of Simmons and MIcFIr-

the Magistrate 3. I. Hinton.

in making this forecast. Mr. J. 0. C. Campbell, Q.C.. counsel for the accused, noted that the legis- lature now in session had appar- ently taken note of the events at these hearings. and has already given first reading to a bill re- pealing section ii of the Evidence Act, and substituting a section similar to the wording of the Criminal Code. thus bringing the act in line with legislation in the other Provinces.

While the amendment does not apply to cases already in pro- gress. Mr.-Campbell noted that the repeal of this former loop hole in the Evidence Act means that this principle of the Ameri- can fifth amendment is at an end so far as future case under

the P.E.l. Evidence Act is con- cerned.

During the hearings last eve- ning two ” declined to

answer questions of Mr. J. Johns- ton, Counsel for the Potato Mar- keting Board. on grounds of self- incrimination. The first of these. Mr. Clifford Frances. an employee of Simmons and MacFai-lane. when sworn was asked, "What are your duties?" but declined to answer on the grounds that "my answer might incriminate me or the corporation accussed." When Mr. Johnston asked if the refusal was on the grounds that it "might incriminate yourself. or is it that it might cause you to lose your job?" Mr. Frances replied. "it might be either." After the wit- ness had been ruled ”Compell able," requiring him to answer. Mr. Frances again refused to tell the court if he had worked in Simmons and MacFarlane's ware- house at Freetown between Dec. 1. 1954. and Jan. 6. 1955. Magis- trate Hinton in ordering him stood down subject to recall. said "and if he continues to refuse to an- swer. I request that be be charg- ed with contempt."

The next wituess. Mr. Everett Frances, foreman on Simmons and MacFarlane's farm at, Free- town. on the same grounds as the former declined to answer the question, "Did Sim- mons and MacFarlane grow any potatoes in 1954?" After refusing to answer other questions he was also ruled I compellable witness by Magistrate Hinton. but con- tinued to refuse to answer Mr. Johnston's question, "Do you take your ordersifrom Simmons and MacFa1-lane?"

Magistrate Hinton then made the same ruling to this witness in regard to possible contempt charges.

The taking of evidence in the cases was completed last night.

The first of three other wit- nesses called last evening to con- clude case two. in which Simmons and MncFarlsne are charged with not having I producer's licence. was Mr. Merlin Maclnnis. of Freetown. an inspector of seed potatoes. who gave records of

tags issued for potato ' spectiou between 1st of Decembe and 6th of January.

Mr. Earl Leard. tablestoclr in- spector for Travellers Rest and New Annau area. said he had in- spected potatoes at Simmons and MacFarlIne's warehouse in New Annau but couldn't swear whose

Break At S'side Bowling Alleys

-A break at the Capitol Bowl- ing Alleys mada sometime Satur- day night or early on Sunday morning netted the intruders about 3100.00 in cash. Gaining entrance through I window on the south of the building. the thieves opened I cigarette vending machine and took what cash there was in it but did not bother to loot the machine, which was well stocked with cigarettes. Employees of the alleys discovered the break on Sunday and police are investigat- ing.

S'side Curling Club Schedule

-Hera is the drhw for the Sum- nrerside Curling Rink for this evening: -

7.00 p.m.-T. L. Linkletter vs. J. MIcGregor: A. Brooks vs. A. Clark: H. Dickie vs. L. lnman.

9.00 p.m.-W. Morrison vs. 1. Hayes.

during holidays visited many places in the British Isles and on the Continent.

Mrs. Howard Clark expressed the sincere appreciation of the members to Road. Mrs. El- don Miller. who was also I guest. rendered several pleasing piano selections.

The hostess was assisted in serving by Miss Bhirlgy McArthur and Min Margaret orsyth.

Cards of Thanks

temeduripl

Evidence Completed In Potato Cases

At S'side potatoes they were. Questioned on

who had requested inspection he said in most cases it had been

on Walter Simmons who to his know-

ledge had been in charge of the warehouse. Mr. Waidron Morrison took the stand briefly but gave no evid- ence when it was found his em- ployment with the firm did not cover the-period concerned in the information. This concluded case two, and only three witnesses were called to give brief evidence in conclud- ing case three in which Simmons and MacFarlane Ltd. are charged with purchasing potatoes from un- licenced producers. These wit- nesses were: Albert Stetson, Free- town; Ralph Sherry. Indian Riv- er: and Frank Jardine. Wilmot Valley. All three are farmers and all said that they had not sold potatoes to Simmons and MacFar- lane during the period December 1st. 1954, to January 6th. 1955. Mr. Campbell. over the object- ion of Mr. Johnson. told: the court that since the previous adjourn- ment he had been informed that Mr. Donald A. MacDonald. chair- man of the Marketing Board had visited several homes in this area, and said Mr. MacDonald had is- sued in verbal subpoena to Mr. Ly- man Huestis to attend court last evening, and wanted to know why he had not been called as I wit-

ness. The evidence in all three charges has now been concluded

and the case was adjourned until Tuesday. March 29th. at 11 an

Alberton Town Council Meets

-Alberion Town Council held its regular monthly meeting in the court house last evening. Mayor H. E. Barbour presided. Also present were Councillors Atkinson, Bonyman. urke. Hardy. Nicholson and Matt ews. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Bills amounting to 52.37.09 were resented and ordered paid.

Following the reading of cor- respondence from the Public Utilities Commission re rates for electricity for the town. it was on motion. decided unanimously to apply for the interim electric energy rate in become effective immediately and to continue un- til such time as the general rural rates effective in the other used of the province served by Mari- time Electric Company become available to this area.

The resignation of Leslie Dou- glas. town policeman. was- re- ceived and accepted with regret. The town clerk was instructed to advertise for applications for this position.

On motion it was decided that as of March 1.5. weight restrict- ions on light pavement in the

cordance with those of the Dept. of Highways.

It was moved by Councillor Matthews. seconded by Council- lor Bonyman and carried. that Councillors Nicholson. Atkinson and Burke. and the town magis- trate be I committe to revise the town by-laws and bring their findings to the council for ap-

proval. Rates. licenses and fees were set for the coming year. The

town clerk was reappointed.

Expelled Priest Gives Views On Russia

WASHINGTON (AP)-A Roman Catholic priest recently expelled from Russia said today the Soviet people are " very much” aware of the horrors an atomic war world bring.

Rev. Georges Bissonnette said the "horror of it is stressed" continually in the Russian press. He added the opinion that the Russian people are "very much afraid of war." but are "resigned to the fact that they are being 'encircled by bloodthirsty capital- lsts' and that they might have to 'fight for their existence.' "

The 33-year-old priest discussed his experiences in I copyrighted interview published by the mega- zine News and World Report.

Father Bissonnetie was ordered out of Russia early this month

4- after more than two years Is the

spiritual leader of foreign Roman Catholics living in Moscow. The Soviet government indicated later his ,ulsion was in retaliation for the refusal of the U.S. gov- ernment to extend the visa of I visiting official of the Russian Orthodox Church.