5'side Man Wins Feature 5’: Aquatic Day Program

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daughter of Mr. and Mrs: John H. Walker, Cape‘Traverse, is at pre- sent in B.C. on the nursmg staff? "of Shaughnessy D,V.A. Hospital, since retlllll‘flg‘lag to Cauaiclllairosfiaa wor'-oiyspen u - lia lggtgyear where she travelled extensively.

Mr. Alexander MacKay, traf-c tie and sales manager, T.C.A. North Bay, Ont., accompanied by Mrs. MacKay " and daughter, Sandra, arrived yesterday to spend their vacation with the farmer’s mother and sister, Mrs. A. S. MacKay and Miss Effie MacKay. >

Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Scovell, Cornation Avenue, have as their guests the farmer’s parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Scovell of Hamp- shire, England.

ALBERTON

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hardy, Alberton, have as their guests Mrs. Hardy’s mother, Mrs. Keir Hatherly of Wiltshire, and her neice, Miss Anne. Moore of Char-

lottetown. ' .

N. Mrs. Albert DoucethSydney, S., is a guest of her Sister, Mrs. Lemuel Arsenault, Alberton.

Mrs. Ernest Harris. Summer- side. is visiting her sister. Mrs. Vernon England, ‘ Alberton.

“ ) Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Mickey (Bernard and children, Montreal, lare guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Saunders, Alberton.

Passes At KiIcIare Cape

Mrs. Albert Getson of Kildare Capes passed away in the Pruice County Hospital on July 6, 1908 following a brief Illness. A dau- ghter of the late Mr. and Mrsi William Smith. She was born 3 Alma eighty « five years ago. Since her marriage almost 51x.y£ five years ago, she has lived a IKild‘re Capes. She was a life-

a‘ I lican Ilong member of the Ang I (‘liurcli and was actively Interest- ‘ed in its work. She also took part

= ger also won this event two years 5 and forty-one minutes.’

j Borden, last year’s winner, came

Davison Biggar of Summerside won first place in the three-mile swim at the aquatic sports on the Kildare River yesterday at- ternoon. His time was one hour and forty-one minutes. Mr. Big-

ago when his time was one hour

Maurice (Sparky) Lodge of in three minutes after Mr. Big- gar. I

For the fourth time Martha Meyer of Bloomfield led the ladies by stroking the distance in one hour and fifty minutes. Mrs. Henry (Dorothy) Peters, who swam Northumberland Strait in 1956, came second, her time being two hours and ten minutes.

Mrs. .Peters had been in the water only twice this summer before undertaking yesterday’s swim.

Sixteen year old Leona How- ard of Glengarry came in about half an hour after Mrs. Peters. Gloria Arsenault of Bloomfield, the only other contestant, did not complete the distance. .Ac- companied by inexperienced boatmcn, she was unable to fol- low a direct course and the dis- tance she covered was probably

mers.‘ She was very tired when taken from the water about one half mile from the finish line. The Hutt Bros. trophy for boatsmanship was presented to Arthur Love of Charlottetown for his skilful handling‘ of “The Atom.” Judges were Bryden Smith, Wilfred Gaudin and Philip Kinch. The award was presented by William Fraser of Montreal and Alberton, who expressed the hope that winners of this trophy will act as an example to others in improving their boatmanship. Aquatic day continues to grow each year. This year the pro- gram was expanded and there were more entries iln both swim— ming and boating events. The public address system was all that could ,be desired. Parking

space on both sides 6f the river

in community affairs. ‘

She is survived by her bus» baud,lthr‘ee sonsand seven dau- ghters: Arthur of Meose Jaw. Sask.; Mrs. Joseph MacW-illiam Roy of Lemon, Alberta; Mrs. Richard Mosher (Florence) of St. John, N.B.: Mrs. Robert John- ston (Irene) of Springfield, Mass; Mrs. Reginald Bates ’Fay) of Springfield, Mass; Jrs. Percy LeWis (Em-ma) of Saskatoon, Sask.; rs. . JasoeIph Ma-cWilliam (Ruby) of London, Ontario; and Mrs. Eni-c Sorenson- (Ella) of London, Ontario. y

A sister, Mrs. Robert Johnston (Bessie) lives in ’ Wonchester. There are thirty - three grand children and thirty —‘ 51x great grandchildren.

The funeral on July 8, from her home to Christ Church, Kil- dare Capes, was conducted by the rector, Rev. C. J. S. Ryley. Hymns were “My Faith Looks up to Thee," “Safe in the Arms of Jesus.” and “Abide With Me.”

Pall bearers were Messrs. Wil- liam Getson, James Getson, Er- nest Getson, Ross Getson, Frank Ross and Reginald Thomas.

Flower bearers were Messrs. Albert Getson, Leigh Betson, Keith Getson, Kenneth Smith, Chester Smith and James J effrey.‘

Interment was in the church cemetery.

Funeral AT Wheatley River

The funeral of Mr. Harry Ling was held from his late residence on Friday afternoon, July 25th. and was very largely attended. Rev. L. M. Murray assisted by Rev. W. E. Dindial and Rev. Bryer Jones conducted the ser- vice at the home. Rev. L. M. Murray officiated at the grave.

The Pall bearers were: Philip Matheson, Preston Rackham, Leith Easter, Frank M-acLean, Wallace Dover and Keith Rack- ham.

The Interment was in the Por- tage cemetery.

The index of Canadian govern- ment publications runs to more

equal to that of the other swim- A

.was provided by several per-

" Girls breast stroke: 1. Heather I Muriel St. John. ' 1. Kevin Ranaghan, 2.

added much to the convenience of motorists. A canteen, located right on the bridge, was well pat- ronized.

Large numbers of people, both old and young. enjoyed boat rides with Mont Hutt at the helm.

WELCOME GUESTS

Earle Atkinson, president of Alberton and West Prince Board of Trade, was chairman for the

guests and gave an outline of the beginning of this day of water sports which originated in 1955 and which has been» sponsored by the Board of Trade since 1956.

It. was Mr. Atkinson. who or- ganized the first long swim in 1955 and for two years he serv- ed as chairman of the board of trade‘ committee in charge of aquatic day arrangements. He extended congratulations to this year s chairman, Roy Leard, and commended C. R. Leard. secret- ary of the Board of Trade, for his part in so successfully ar- ranging this year’s program. Ap- preciation was also expressed to Mrs. Reginald Travers. who acted as secretary for the after- noon. —- Special thanks were extended to Mrs. Harry Cudmore, director of Red Cross swimming and water safety, who so enthusiasti- cally cooperated with the com- mittee. '

L. G. Desbrisa of president of the )Maritirxomlt’ggz vm-ces Board of Trade perform- ed the official opening and con- gratulated the West Prince Board.of Trade on its active par- tICIpratIlgn lin community affairs. . . ar es, secrete - a of the Maritime Bo::1rtliyorfn Tli'ifil.’ introduced contestants for the logg distance swim. " -

.re‘mier A. W. Matheson ok griefly and extended congrzltulzf- ons.

Through arrangements In by Mrs. Cudmore, a charteigg bus brought thirty-eight passeng- ers from Georgetown, Keppoch, Charlottetown, Borden and Sum-- merside, to participate in the day’s events. Among them were Forbes'Kennedy (of the Detroit Red Wings), lifeguard in Char- lottetown; Don Matthews. life- guard in the National Park: as sistant director Douglas Cud- more; and field supervisors Mal— colm Lodge, Joan~Murphy, and Sinclair Cutcliffe. During the afternoon these Red Cross repre— sentatives gave demonstrations of rescue methods and artificial respiration. .

A very pleasing event Was the

am! swimming enthusiast. Some thrilling entertainment

formers of water skis. Unfortun- ately their..names ‘could not be learned. ‘

THE nusvnrs ’

Men’s open ,10 yards. free style: 1. Don Mathews, 2. Paul Nichol- son" 3. Barry Cudmore.

Men’s 100 yards, breast stroke: 1. Richard Simpson, 2. Don Mat- thews. ‘ ‘

Ladies free style 100 yards: 1. Imelda Kelly, 2... Norma Diner, 3. Jean Ingramfi - ,

BOys.14-16 100 yards, breast stroke: 1. Herb Murphy, 2, Regan Mitchell, 3. Jerry Mitchell.

Boys free style, 100 yards: 1. Jerry Mitchell, 2. Herb Murphy, it. David Bernard. F ' Girls “as free style: 1. Eliza- beth Soaunell, 2.~ Patsy Mac- Donald, 3. Betty Campbell.

Sanderson, 2.! Helen Sannell, 3.

Boys 13 and under, free style: Howell Murphy. 3. Blalr Drummend.

Boys 13 and under, breast stroke: 1. Robert Ness, 2. Kevin Ranaghan, 3. Howell Murphy.

Girls 13and under free style: 1. Nancy White, 2. Eleanor John- ston. 3,. Mona Coughlin.

Girls. breast stroke: -1. Mary Cullen. 2. Elaine MacMillan, 3. Malta Coughliu. .

Boys and girls relay: 1. Hea- ther Sanderson, Mary' Cullen, Malcolm Lodge, Morgan Mitchell. BOAT RACES I _ I

16 HF. and under: 1. Henni Peters. Charlottetown. 2. William 'Margee. ,

25 HT. and under: 1. Doug Saunders. Montague, 2. Gussie Gallant. Summerside, 3. Heunie Peters, Charlottetown.

Over 25 and under 40 H.P.: 1. Doug Coffin, Mentague, 2. Dr, Ings, Montague, 3. Arthur Love. Charlottetown.

Free for all: 1. Robin Houston, Charlottetown, 2. Alan MacDon- gall, Charlottetown, 3, Tie, Doug Coffin and Dr. Bud Ings.

Novelty race - 20 free style: 1. Jean Ingram, Boston, 2. Mary McInnis. Charlottetown.

Girls Leave Camp Keir Concluding ten days of Bible

Study, handcraft, sports. times of happy fellowship the

Senior Girls Camp witnessed the , . general exodus on Friday the 18th ~

The programme included Bible Study under the direct'bn‘ of Miss Roberta Shaw, Lorne ‘ alley who was also the Director of the Camp The handcraft instructor was Mrs. E.H. Bean of Kensington, also Camp Registrar Miss Bar- bara Jay of Kcnsington was the Red Cross trained Swimming In- structor. Miss Fay Hickox of Charlottetown was in charge of music. ‘

Camp Keir, located at the mouth of the New London Har- bour at French River is sponsor- ed by the Presbytery of PE. Is~ land and generally supported by the Presbyterian Congregations of the Island. _ V

Campers this year came from Western Prince to Eastern Kings and points in between. They in- cluded Lillian Somers, Mary So— mers. Sadie MacDonald, and. Marlene Lewis of Charlottetown. Margaret Balderston of Winsloe, Claudia Small of Grand Manan, N.B.. Elaine Kemp RR no. 4 Montague: Brenda Llewellyn, R. R. no. 4 Montague; Annie King,I R.R. no. 4 Montague, Doreen Gra- ton, and Carol MacLennan New ham, Gasperaux; Marion Bryan- Wiltshire. Flora MacLean, Hun- ter River; Marv Bishop, Victoria

musical swim, something never ..

before seen on Prince Edward Is- . land. Its instigator Was Martha ' ‘Meyer, a Red Cross instructor

OTTAWA. —- (Special) -— The Federal Government has award- ed a contract for $108,273 to Mor- rison and McRae Limited, Sum- merside, for improvement of the runway areas of the RCAF Sta- tion at Summerside, it was an- nounced Wednesday. The con- tract calls for the construction of overshoot areas for runways at the station. The contract was

Contract let For New Post Office AtBorden *

OTTAWA, — (Special) - A contract totalling $19,327 h as been awarded by the Federal Public Works Department to Robert H. Rankin, general con- tractor of Summerside, for con- struction of a new post office building. at Borden, P.E.I. An- nouncement was made Wednes- day by Dr. 0. H. Phillips, Con- servative MP or Prince. Speci- tied completion date for the pro- ject is February, 1959.

The new one-storey building will be located on the south side

$108,273 Co‘n rac For WorkOnRCAFRunways

official opening. He welcomed all .

Condition ls Unchanged

Maurice Connolly of Borden was still unconscious in Hospital at Halifax at a late hour last night and his condition remains serious as a result of head in- juries received in a car accident last Sunday.

The 35-year-old CNR employee was flown to Halifax on Sunday night by R.C.A.F. from Summer- side.

Cook Howah‘s Are Honored '

The mentbers of King Hiram Royal Black Preceptory accom- panied by their wives held a re- ception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Cook Howatt, Carleton Siding, at the home of Mr. and Ms. TJ. Inman, Central Bedequc on ’Ilues~ day evening, July 22nd.

After the bnide and groom were seated in the decorated set- tee trimmed with pink and white streamers, Mr. Cymil,MaIcFarlane acted as master of ceremonies and called on Mr. Peter Mac- Caull of Ellenslie who read a pre- pared address.

After a toast was drunk to the the health of the honored couple a presentation. was made of a kitchen :tflity set; and all sang “For They Are Jolly Good Fel- lows” Mr. Howatt thanked the members of the Preceptory for remembering him and his bride at this time. He expressed their appreciation to the host and hos-' toss for opening their house for the occasion.

let by Defense (1951) Limited.

An official explained that the project will entail imrovement‘ of the areas beyond the ' regular runways at Summerside. It is all part of the development pro- gram the government has plan- ned for the RCAF Station at Summerside.

Construction

of Borden Ave.,' and the Trans- Canada highway, and west of the existing RCMP barracks. It will be without basement, brick faced with about 32 feet fron- tage on Borden Ave., and a depth of 32 feet. Interior finish 'of the walls and ceiling will be of paint- ed plaster, with a plyWood dado lining the walls. Floors are to be covered with linoleum.

A laneway of Borden ‘Ave., on the west side of the building will be the service entrance to the large trucking yard at the rear.

Waite of Kenslngton.

The Camp area will not rest in stillness very long as the Junior Girls Camp soons begins and with a registration of 40 girls be-

tween ages 9-12 there is certain to be active time. ‘

The host extended a welcome ‘ to all present, and was followed with bmnorous remarks by Mr. Allison Profitt, Rev. Samuel B.

ULCER REMOVED

BELFAST (Reutens) —- Lord Brookeborough, 70 - year - old prime minister of Northern Ire- land, underwent an operation in a Belfast clinic Tuesday for the removal of a duodenal ulcer.

Mrs. Samuel Profitt, and Mrs. Rena MacCaull, Grand Mistress of L.0.B.A. .

Games were then indulged in

Pictured above on his first of- fical visit to R.C.A.F. Station Summerside is Air Commodore Clements, Air Officer Command- ing Maritime Air Command. Dur-

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followed by the dancing of the Highland Fling and Sword Dance by lovely little Judy Dawson, , (dressed in a Scottish Kilt). Re- freshments and ice cream was then served, by the hostess, assis- . ted by the ladies presentiAIs the

[all wished Cook and Frances Lmany happy yeans of wedded 'lfe. _

Returning To , Air Station I l

_ Warrant Officer J.C. Butler of the R.C.A.F., St. John’s, Quebec, , with Mrs. - ' children, Barry and Coleen, who chave' been spending a vacation with Mrs, Butler’s father, Mr. J. V J. Enman and Mrs. Eamon, Sum- - merside left yesterday via Wood 5 Islands - Cariboo en route back to St. John’s.

They spent a pleasant time vis- ting Charlottetown and other . places on the Island, during their visit, and also enjoyed some nice, fishing trips. On their way back to their home they will wait fri-‘ ends in Nova Scotia.

LAW’S LONG ARM

Canada has signed treaties of extradition for return of suspec- ted criminals wlth 37 non-Com- " monwealth nations.

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. death accidentally by falling from

Profitt, Mr. Peter M. MacCaull,, .

crowd dispersed at a late hour ’ '

Butler and their two .

Decide Death

A coroner’s jury empannelled by Dr. Charles Dewar to inquire into the cause of death of Francis Marne Gallant, aged 5 of Pius- ville, brought in their verdict at an inquest in Alberton last night. that the deceased came to his

the cab of a moving truck driven by Joseph Allan Gallant. No blame was attached to the driver or owner of the vehicle.

The first witness, Joseph Allan

of the accident victim and driv- er of the truck involved in the ac- cident which occurred on July .13th. He stated that his brother fell out of the truck when the right door. flew open as-he was making a left turn onto the high: way in front of their house en4 route to a neighbor’s to get gaso- line for the vehicle. Witness also stated that the door catch was faulty and the brakes on the 1955 gravel truck were found to be in poor condition that morning when

Gallant, fifteen-year-old brother ‘

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Child Accidental In Fall

Joseph L. Gallant, father of the deceased and an older sister, Lin- da Mary, corroborated the evi- dence of the first witness, ‘

Cst. S.J. Tibbo, of the Alberton Detachment of the R.C.M.P., de- scribed the scene of the accident and presented photos. He said he considered the brakes on the truck very poor and also found the right door difficult to close normally and unless closed with considerable force,- apt to fly open with light pressure.

The final witness, Dr. Charles

Dewar, stated that the victim”s skull had been crushed open when the rear dual wheels had passed over his head and that death had been instantaneous. An autopsy had not been held as the cause of death was self evident.

. Members of the. jury were: Ers- kine P. Gavin, Foreman, Thomas Fitzgerald, Alberton, James Vic-, tor Gavin, Greenmount, Garald Joseph MacNeill, Alberton, Doug; las Rix, Alberton, Elmer Arthur.

the family were driving‘to church

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ing his visit the Commanding 0f- ficer, Group Captain W.H. Swet- man, conducted the new AOC on a familiarization tour of the air

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