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_>_.3,Ac-r COMEDY "The Fem- nine Touch", May 19 and 20 In ‘ D. MacKenzie Hall. M°’“3R|-|L'- mmission 50c and 25c. Sponsored _s_v Trinity 1'0"“? P'°P1°' .

_.goums SCHOOL DISTBIC xii; 111. All Taxu due to Sourls school District No. .141 are to be ‘.14 on or before May 25th, rim. gtherwise action will be taken to ,nmc, pgyxnenl. Trustees Sourls School District No. 111.

__e|IE'l'URNS T0 DUTIES-Miss Vers Elisabeth Dewar, nurse-in- training at the P. E. I. ospii-ll. Charlottetown. ‘returned her duties after spending her vacation ,.y, the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs, Beecher Dewar. Bruden- ell.

,_-anannan CONVOCATION—- Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Dewar and family. Abner, Vera and Preston. nf Brudenell. attended the convo- cation exercises at Dalhousie Uni- versity. Halifax. N. 5.. where the former”! son and brother, Charles McNeill Dewar received the de- grees of MD.. CM-

-LODGE MEETING -— Miss Sue Hemphill. P.N.G.. presided at ma regular meeting of ACME Re- heksh Lodge. Montague Thursday night. There were fifteen members present. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secret- ary, Mrs. Lillian MacDonald, and were approved as read. The cor- respondence wasread and discus- sed. It was decided to sponsor the Walter Csllow tag day again this year. An invitation from the Odd- fellows to attend a crokinole party on the lodge rooms next week was accepted. Arrangements were final- ised for attending in a body the annual church service Sunday morning. At the close of the meet- ing a social hour was enjoyed. The prop-un featured a white elephant sale with Mrs. Florrle White pre- siding. Mrs. Lillian MacDonald was pianist for a. delightful sing-song.

JGEOIIGETOWN W. A. MEETS —The monthly meeting of St. David‘: W. A. took place in the Church hall on May 13, with the president. Mrs. S. Walker in the :hair. The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. H. Parker gave the treasurer'a report showing sub- stantial proceeds from the sun- shine social. the past season of Men's Association suppers, and the apron donations. It was moved that the annual fee to the Film Council be paid. Arrangements were made for some necessary improvements to be done at the mansc. It was agreed that a antry sale be held next month. Mrs. C. Lelachcur re- ported three sick calls, and Mrs. P. Allen volunteered to serve on the sick committe for the ensuing month. Members donated bread- and-butter plates for the hall kit- chen at this meeting. Business clos- ed with the Niizpnli benediction. and an enjoyable lunch was served by Mrs. Lelacheur and Mrs. P. Mc- Donald.

Personals

‘Miss Barbara Rice. Cardigan. is visiting in Poplar Point. guest of its sister. Mrs. Wilfred Campbell.

‘Able Seaman Wallace Burke. of the H.M.C.S. Portage, arrived at his home in Montague this week on a seventeen days leave.

‘Mr. James 3:. Rice and Mr. Clarence Roche. are presently em- played at the Dominion hatchery in Cardigan.

‘Mr. Maurice McGiIlivra_v and Mr. Merlin Quinn. Cardigan. have arrived home from abrador where

my had been e-mp yed for the winter months. ‘Mr. Archibold Mccormsc.

Primrose. who had been spending the winter months with his sister, Mrs. Philip Morrison. Georgetown. has returned to his home.

.‘Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thomp- son, Tlmberlea, N. s., were week- end visitors to Montague aim springton. While in Montagiir they

were the guests of Mrs. Thompsoiis A

Death or Mr.“ Heath Viciterson

..'A well known and loved res- ident of Montague, Mr .Hcath Vick-‘ arson. passed away at Beach Grove On Saturday after a lengthy ill- ness. He was in his 89th year. All will recall his friendliness and kindness. his daily walks for the mail when he would stop to chat with his many friends both old and young. He was a true follow- er of Isaac Walton, and could be “Hind. up until his laicr years, sitting peacefully and patiently in his boat on the Montague River waiting for the trout to take his bait. Ami no better fisherman or finer sportsint-n ever fished the Montague River.

He was a‘faithful member of his church. and endeared himself to all. His passing will be mourned with deep regret. ‘

His wife predeceased him in

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| .-.'MlD-SEASON BALE. John- ston made-to-measure clothes now on. The entire line. Save $15.00 on suit or extra pants free A0. A. F. Campbell's, Montague. Sale starts May 20. ends May 29.

....'STlVEDORE INJURED - Mr. Louis rbuchere. Georgetown, sustained painful injuries to his hand yesterday while engaged as a atevedore loading pulpwood aboard the Bus. Guy Bartholomew at the railway wharf at Georgetown.

...’l’Al.‘Ni'ULLY lUR.NlD—Msl- tar Jerry Martell. son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martell, Georgetown. had the misfortune yesterday In his home of upsetting a pan of boiling grease on his foot. thereby sustain- ing severe burns necessitating treatment in the King's County Hospital.

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. ‘GIRL GUIDES MEETING — The regular weekly meeting of the First Montague Girl Guides was held in the Legion hall last even- ing under the direction of Ouiders Anna Power and Anna Mcuren. The Guides continued their study of the second class work and the semaphore. After a period of games the meeting closed with Taps.

. ‘PLAN FIELD DAY — A joint meeting of the Sourls Canadian Legion and the Legion Auxiliary took place at souris last night. There was is large attendance at the meeting which was presided over by Comrade President Fosh MacDonald and Mrs. George Web- ster, president of the Auxiliary. It is hoped by the Branch to be able to build a new Legion Home in the near future and in connection with this enterprise 3 field day is to be held on the 24th of May at which school children's sports will be run off in the afternoon: a lobster sup- per is to be held in the evening and dancing in the parish hall will con- clude the day's activities.

..’LODGE MEMBERS ATTEND SEllVlCE—Members of ACME Re- bekah Lodge, Hillside Lodge. 10-0- F‘.,and a number of visiting Odd- fcllows including the Grand Mas- fer, Clifford Keenan, Charlottetown, attended tre divine service in the Baptist Church, Montague, Sunday morning. The service was conduct- ed by the minister, Rcv. Rowland G. Hill, who also preached an iii- spiring sermon basing his message on the parable of the good samu- itan. The offertory hymn was “Grace That Is Greater Than All Our Sin". and the congngationtal hymns were “Jesus Saves". “Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone" and ‘'0 Master Let Me Walk With Thee". Mm Clemmle MacLean pre- sided at the organ.

fiieo’townFilinllouncil Hold Annual Meeting

..'The annual meeting of the Georgetown Film Council took place in the Legion Hall on May 12. The treasurer‘s report was given by Mrs. S. Walker and adopted.

The president. Rev. Mr. Paterson reported a good year for the Film Council. He thanked Mr. Stan Mc- Innia for his patience and perse- verance ln establishing this film council. and mentioned the extens- ive use of the projector on behalf of the school. some organizations have made frequent use of the projector and films, but other mem- bers organizations could benefit more often from the use of this community asset. some shut-ins have benefltted in this new source of entertainment.

Mr. Mclnnis suggested that mem- ber organizations would find much inspiration in their own special fields of action. if films were used to tally with the special subject of their meetings. Many of the films are intended for helps In local problems besides being of high entertainment value.

A Way: and Means committee

was appointed to arrange an even- ing's entertainment to raise the amount remaining due on the pro- jector. They are: Convenor. Mrs. Arsenault. assistants, Mrs. s. Walker and Mrs. E. Easton. A vote uf thanks was tendered to Mr. Ted Easton for hLs voluntary services in the transportation of the pro- jector and delivery of films. Three new films were shown. one of them being the beautiful nature film "The seasons" which was named the film of the year in Can- ada for 1958.

Jen ins-Regus Wedding

A quiet. pretty wedding took place in Waterford. Oiit., on April 14 when Rev. Mr. Elliott united in marriage in the United Church Manse, Lena Regus. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Regus. Melville,

1952. He is siirvlvetl by a daugh- ter. Bernice. Mrs. Bertram wright, Porasset. Man. - The funeral will be held uxlgy at 2 o'clock from Trinity United Church, Montague. Interment will be in the Lower Montague ceme- tery. '

CHURCHILL: A_Msn.an

Lobster Fisherman

....'A near fatality occurred on

the lobster fishing grounds yester- day morning when Albert King of Georgetown. while engaged in haul- ing his lobster t.raps off Boughton Island. had his left arm caught in the rilggar head of his gasoline engine-operated trap hauler. Mr. King. who fishes alone, sustained very severe injuries to his arm as he was thrown about, being unable to turn off the engine which was located some six feet back from the bow of the boat. The engine finally stalled. stopping the machinery. A near-by fisherman. Mr. Stan- ley Gallant, of Georgetown, seeing Mr. King's plight, came to his as- sistance and rushed him to George- town. From there he was taken to the King's County Hospital at Montague. Despite the extensive injuries and breaks, it was moshi- ered the arm would not have to in amputated. i

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rice granary.

Gen. Paul Ely. chief of the French general staff, is en route here later to check on how many reinforcements are needed follow- ing the loss of Dlen Bier: Phu. one report said the French high com- mand will request an additional 30,000 men.

Meanwhile, the 11 soldiers evac- uated Friday from Dlen Bien Phu Monday gave fresh news of the survivors, and in particular of the heroine of the siege, Nurse Gene- vieve de Galard.

They told reporters the rebels are giving prisoners daily three- hour indoctrination lectures on "the futility of the French colonial- ist war."

Genevieve, 29, the only woman in the fortress for the last five weeks of the siege. was seen "fit and smiling" in the fortress last Friday.

Private Marcel Champougny. who lost a leg in the battle, said she was “absolutely magnificent" as she worked among the wounded.

Champougriy said Vietminh troops entered Gen. de Castrlm’ command post in an orderly fash- ion. De Castries moved to hand over his revolver, but a Vietminli officer refused to take it.

“You can leave with your arms,’ he said.

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Local 0. ii._T.

1006 until March st, 1012. and under the Western Union Company be- came day operator April 1, 1912 un- til I. further change was made in management when the Canadian National Tclegraphs acquiring the lines of the Western Union Com- pany in the Maritime Provinces. when Mr. Fraser was made testing and regulating attendant.

In October 1941. following at- tendance at a school of instruct- ion at saint John, N.B. on oper_af.— ing and maintaining of the auto- matic telegraph system, he was made repeater attendant. On the retirement of manager J. M. Murlcy on February I, 1948. Mr. Fraser succeeded to that position from which he is about to retire.

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Move To cut an opportunity to debate the topic under a Progressive Conservative motion during the budget debate earlier this session and the motion had been defeated.

The delay in his ruling, how- ever, sllowed I. number of oppo- sition members ,lncluding CCF leader Caldwell and Social Credit Leader Low. to express support for Mr. Drew's proposal.

Mr. Drew said municipalities are caught between the mlllstones of fast-mounting costs and limited tax resources. Many could not make ends meet.

ONLY PROPER

Provincial governments received exemptions from sales and excise taxes on their purchases and it was only proper that similar relief should be given to municipalities, which were the legal creations of the provincial governments.

Mr. Caldwell said Parliament should make it as easy as possible for municipalities and school boards to carry out their duties. Local government was the basis of democracy and the public was more interested in its activities than in parliament.

Mr. Low said federal excise anti

Bask., to Lloyd E. Jenkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Earle Jenkins. Dundee. P. E. I.

The bride chose a navy suit with accessories to mHI.CI‘I,‘lllld a corsage of white carnations and red roses. The bride was attended by Miss Hill of , Waterford. who wore a wine suit with yellow car- nations and red roses.

Miss Bhirley Jenkins. the groom‘.- sisier, and some friends motored over from Toronto to attend the reception and shower.'also Ptn Robert E. Jenkins. I. RC. Reg, London. Ont. ~

The couple will reside in Cale- dnnll. Ont... when the groom is employed.

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n Accident Off Boughion Island

Aifehdani iii Service Siaiion Has Hands Burned

. ‘Quick action by three souri: residents with extlnauilhen yea- terday quelled a. fire in a. service station before it could make much headway.

The blue started about 10 a.m when a pan ‘of gasoline became ignited as an attendant, Michael Dunphy. climbed out of the grease pit at the Bruce Service Station in the heart of the town. His hand: were painfully burned. After receiv- ing treatment at the Sourls Hospit- al he was released.

An alarm was turned in for the souris Fire Department but in the meantime help arrived from three nearby establishments. Dlngwell's Funeral Home. Richards Theatre and the Leard dry goods store. so efficient were their efforts that by the time the firemen arrived the blaze was out.

There was very little damage. Since the floor of the garage was concrete.

First Molasses C_urgo Arrives In Halifax

HALIFAX. (CP)}—'I‘he tanker Lind started to discharge 85,000 gallons of Barbados molasses here yesterday, the nrst shipment to arrive in bulk from that colony.

Molasses previously was shipped in giant puncheons which cost about $16 each. Bulk shipment will probably save importers as much as 14 cents a gallon.

Cherry_ Valley W. I. Hold Variety concert

Cherry Valley Women's In- stitute sponsored a variety con- cert in Cherry Valley Hall on May 12. to a capacity audience. The program was capably ‘pre- sented by local talent, assisted by numbers; from Pownal. Mill- view. and ernon. Before inter- mission ihere were choruses. solos. duels. reading, short nursery rhyme, skits put on by juniors from Earnscliffe and Cherry Valley Schools. Instru- mental music was also supplied and the last number before inter- mission was an interesting read- ing given by Mr. George Irving.

During intermission soft drinks and sandwiches were said. after which the audience was favored by selection: rendered by Mi. Herbert Choral Group. A one-act comedy “Squaring It With The Boss" was presented. It was re- ceived by much laughter and rotis- ing applause. Those taking part were Mrs. Lloyd Martin and Mr. Everett Murphy as the young couple who got Miss Verna Irv- ing to pose as their baby. Mrs. Gordon MacDonald and Mrs. Ivan Dochcriy were the two old maid ________M._____j___

sales taxes collected on municipal purchases amount to a substantial sum. Rural municipalities had the most difficult problem because they did not have the taxes on iii- dustrial plants collected by the cit- ies.

He said the government should have lifted the sales tax on mu- nicipaily-purchased trucks. as well as road equipment and fire eng- ines. The trucks were not for re- sale but were meant to give serv- ice.

WELFARE SUFFERS

J. M. Macdonhell (PC-Toronto Greenwood) said real estate rar- ries 85 per cent of the municipal tax load. Increasing municipal re- sponsibilities meant less money spent on welfare work and this was shown -in the increase of ju- venile delinquency.

Btanley Knowles (CCl"—Winnipt-g North Centre) said federal taxes on municipal purchases are vic- ious. They resulied in collection of a real estate tax to pay the sales tax. Neither tax was levied on the proper basis of ability to pay.

Card Of Thanks

We wish to lixl'?l'f'S! our sincere licartfeit thanks to all the gontl people who by their united ef- forts and labour saved our store huildings from ricstructinn dur- ing the Murray River fire.

Fred and Annie Johnston.

WANTED

Clerk for General Store in Montague WRITE BOX 2 Guardian

Montague

Vemon Iliver C. W. L Meeting

The annual meeting of Vernon River C. W. L. sub-division was held May 2 in st. Anne's Church with an attendance of 11 members.

Retiring president Mrs. Alphon- sus O'Donnell presided. The meet- ing opened with recitation of the League prayer by the Rev. Director Father Urban Glllis.

An encouraging financial report was read by the treasurer, Mrs. Leo MacDonald, who gave a full report of the year's activities as follows. Total funds realized were $1,788.68, expenses $900.98. Amount passed to Fr. Gillls for church funds was $809, with balance on hand 819.10.

Donations were to the Catholic Girls‘ Scholarship; National Schol- arships; Catholic Welfare Bureau;

Precious Blood Sisters; Sacred Heart Radio Program; sixteen Masses; National and Diocesan

fees; boxes of fruit to the sick and shutlns at Christmas, and I. re- membrance to those who were ill during the year.

The convenera repori.ed on their different convenerships: Social Welfare. Mrs. J. W. Macvarlsh; new membership, Mu. Aneu Curran; scholarship. Mrs. Joseph Maclsaac; lay retreats. Mrs. Al- phonaus 0'DonneU; League maga- zine, Mrs. Clarence Redmond.

Fr. Glllis thanked the C. W. L. cordially for their remembrance and Masses which were offered for himself and Fr. Gallant during their recent illness. He also thank- ed the members for their fine co- operation and charitable work done during the year.

Election of officers for 1954-55 resulted as follows:

President. Mrs. Harold Dunn; lst vice president, Mrs. Harry Kelly; 2nd vice president, Mrs

Vernon Macfntyre; 3rd vice presi- dent, Mrs. Gerald MacQuaid; sec- retary, Mrs. Arthur Cain; treasur- er, Mrs. Bernard MacPherson; councillors, Mrs. Everett Morris- sey, Mrs. Joseph Ryan, Mrs. J. J. Curley.

The Rev. Director congratulated the newly elected officers and councillors who were appointed in office and thanked the retiring ulcers for the splendid work they had accomplished during the pre- vious two years. An act of consec- ration to the Blessed Virgin Mary was recited by the newly elected officers. A vote of thanks to the retiring officers was moved by Mrs. Catherine Praught. seconded by Mrs. Joseph Ryan. aunt: who came to visit them. Mr. Ronnie Maclnnis was “The Boss" who also invited himself on the couple.

Mrs. Jack Macflae was accom- panyist throughout the evening.

King's Coiiniy Meniiier suppons Vlorit

Of P. E. I. Poiaio

Mr. T. J. Klckham. M.P., strong- ly supported the Prince Edward Island Potato Marketing Board. speaking at a largely attended meeting of the P. E.I. Federation of Agriculture at Sourls last night, called to consider matters pertain- ing to the coming plebiscite when Island growers will vote upon whether they wish to have the Po- tato Marketing Board continue in operation, as in the past.

Mr. Klckham highly praised the work of Messrs. Donald A. Mac- Donald, Roland MacDonald and Lincoln Dewar of whose efforts at Ottawa. he was well aware. He considered the farmers of this Province fortunate in having such men to represent their affairs.

He paid special tribute to Mr. Donald A. MacDonald, chairman of the Board for his "splendid work in arranging the Potato Pool agreement" which was in elect with the Dominion Government last season. He concluded his re- marks by saying that he, as a farmer, would certainly support the continuance of the Board at this coming plebiscite.

The meeting was presided over by the president of the P.E.I. Fed- eration of Agriculture, Mr. Roland MacDonald of Southport. Mr. J Lincoln Dewar. secretary of the Federation spoke briefly on the merits of the Federation and urg- ed farmers to take advantage of the low premium rates being of- ferrd through the Federation for accident insurance.

The meeting was largely attend ed and the general tenor would indicate that the growers were mostly in favor of the work done by the Potato Board in the past and were willing to see it direct their affairs for another season.

Mr. Donald A. MacKInnon spoke along much the same lines as he did at similar meetings held at other Island points. There were no outside speakers clear of Mr. Kickham, but a good number of those present took the opportunity of asking questions of Mr. Mae. Donald at the conclusion of his remarks.

Mr. William Howlett of Sourls River asked “what action could be taken to prevent a grower from selling outside the pool?" Mr MacDonald replied that the Board had power to prevent a recurrence of such action. Mr. George Camp- bell of Rollo Bay asked the ques- tion: "lf a man became s. member of the Board at the beginning of the season was it possible for him to get out of it before the end of the season " To this question Mr. Campbell was unable to secure a satisfactory answer. .

The only dealer to take part in the discussion was Mr. Ronald

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