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Co-op growing local business

By STAN BOWLES

Few, if any, publicly owned usinesses can boast year-after- ‘year of continued successess as ‘the Central Farmers Co-opera-

tive since. its. organization._.in4

‘May 1949. The first few years proved to

“he difficult. trying ties for the

nriginal board of directors, who ‘eventually realized that to carry on a progressive business expert ‘assistance would be needed.

‘ Eventually the directors were .able to obtain the services ‘of <.M. (Cam) MacLean as mana- ger of the retail grocery thisin-

#88. This proved to be a wise |

‘move, as with his vast know- Jedge of the food retail business

the venture started to take on

‘added strength.

. Under Mr. MacLean any defi- ‘cits were saon wiped out and the business began to show pro- fits: which have grown from year ‘to yenr. Under his managemént athe business grew to such pro-

«portions that it become neces- |

‘sary to enlarge the Queen Street establishment from 2,700 square

feet of fioor space to 7,800

square feet. jon space was increased to 564

«and a lunch counter was installed.

. Under these expanded condi- ttions by Jan. 1957 the volume of iretail business reached over $1,- 500,000 . for the previous twelve ‘months.

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(DISASTER HITS Then in April

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1957 disaster

istruck when the building was

At the same time refrigerat- |

square feet from 144 square feet | also |

‘Clergy ‘blamed

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professor from ~ Me- University blames the of Quebec for a de-

| damaged by fire, However the |

newly erected section facing Richmond Street, was soon re- paired so that limited operations could be carried on until the Queen Street section was re- built.

As @ result of the fire business for that twelve month period dropped to $1,270,000. Since that +year_the volume of business has continually shown increases un- |til by the end of 1964 sales

reached an all-time high of $1,-|

890,000 and membership had reached a peak of 1,850 share- holders, with more and more jurban residents becoming parti- | cipants.

At the end of the 1961 year of operations Mr. MacLean de- cided to go into business for himself and to take his place the board of directors obtained the services of William ‘Bi!}) Ball a former Downsview, On- tario grocery merchandizer, who took up his duties April 1, 1962.

Managed by a nine man board under a president, -tions of the enterprise are con- tinually being reviewed with an eye to improvement and possible expansion. The first president was Guy Rodd of Brackley. he in turn was succeeded by Mal- colm Reeves of Southport and the current president is Mal- -eolm. MacKenzie of _Charlotte- town FIRST EXPANSION

In the first expansion move the association on Dec. 1 of last year purchased the assets of the Brighton Dairy, making the first venture into the . dairying | industry.

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With a few minor changes in policy this business is operated along the same lines as it was under the ownership of Allie Maclinnis, whose services as plant manager have been re- tained along with all his origin- al staff.

Toward the middle of Decem- ber last, Mr. MacKenzie and Mr. Ball jointly announced that further expansion of the associa- tion’s food retail business will take place in 1965

With the aid of the MF. Sch- urman Development Company, a@ huge shopping mall is to be rerected on .Upper Queen Street, and construction is expected to

-get underway early this spring.

The section of the mall to be occupied by the co-op will cover a floor space pf close to 5,000 square feet and will be the most modern in the province. The new branch is expected to be opened to the public this com- ing fall

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'Christian education +} centre is underway

Except for pne major project

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started in August construc- | tion in Kensington was virtually | at a standstill during the 1964

Centennial Year

The project. a Christian Edu cation Centre.« being erected by the United Church of Kensinz ton, had been contemplated for a number of years before a de cision was finally made to yo ahead with it

Rev. L. M. Murray. who has been United Church min ister here for more than 20 said a committee had working on this project years and it wasn't until a sur- vey of hte congregation regar ‘ding the need for such a struc- ture had been made. that the “green light’ was given to pro

years heen for

ceed with the erection of the | building

The centre. which is situated adjacent to the United Church is 4 feet by mM feet and

from the church into the building

access directly can be made

without having to step out side

The building contractor is Gerald MacLean of Kensington

and a number of sub - contra tors were called in to install the electrical wiring, plumbing and other work

Included in the centre is an

jauditorium and spacious kit chen on the second floor which will eventually be completely equipped. Situated on = another level, a few steps higher than the second floor is the church parlour

On the first floor there are some eleven classrooms and washrooms

Mr Murray said the build- ing will serve primarily as a centre for Christian Education work, and for church work such as Sunday School and church vocational scheot

Its services will also be avail- able to midweek groups which

nclude CGIT Tuxis. Explor- ers. Tvros. Junior and Interme- diate Choirs. Men's Association, ® United Chureh Women and Board Meetings

Mr Murray indicated also that the auditorium might be made available for sch ool plavs. concerts and other pro- grams

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ROME Reuters Italian movie producers are stealing More and more movie com- western was Buffalo Bill, Hero complete with English names Hollvwocd's thunder by turning Pamles are riding the crest of of the Far West, an Italo- over the bank. saloon and sher- out “made, in Italy" westerns What'is proving to be a*éuccess- Franco-Spanish production ff's office. This village has also complete with cowboys In- ful new wave of Italian films— It was filmed 2'2 miles from been used by other companies dians. sheriffs and outlaws westerns Rome. near the ancient Cassian Making westerns

The countryside around One of the first to be released Way and,’ a movie company ~ Rome. steeped in classical his- was Per un Pugno di Dollari spokesman said, ‘you’ cannot TO TALK SAFETY tery, now resounds to shouts of (for a fistful of dollars), an tell whether it is Italy or “prendetel! get ‘em?!\ as the Italo German - Spanish co- Arizona.” OTTAWA ‘cPY - The Cana- good guys chase the bad guys production, starring Clint 'Raw- For the interiors and town dian Highway Safet) Council's during location work for |the hide) Eastwood scenes, a western village was llth annual conference will bé

‘ Another recently released built at a Rome film studio, held in Winnipeg May 3-5

homegrown horse operas

there's two sides to every Store-y

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One side of the story is easily and quickly told by the cheerful young lady on the right. She is one of the many cashiers you'll meet at Gaudet's Save-Easy in’ Summerside. With her.constant appealing smile, courteous manner and speedy efficiency, she has become one of the principal .""starts"’ in our story. Through her and others like her, our close personal contact with you is maintained, for as our "ambassador of goodwill", she is tang- ible proof of our service and satisfaction, . .

Now, your side of the story is enacted on the left of the picture, and once more our check-out counter sets the scene. Besides the service and courtesy you know you'll receive here, our check- out counter is the one spot where you can really watch your weekly food savings adding up.

Together, your side of the story, and our side of the story make for a mighty pretty picture. And, best of all, it's a story that al- ways has a happy ending.... at our friendly check-out counter.

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