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CREDIT UNION Convention .lllllL' 20th at Charlottetown Hotel.

SPRING VALLEY CONCERT. iiiii-iiicy ilall June 20th. auspices i).ii-iilcy-Sea View Auxiliary.

s,ti.a or HOMEMADE ice ('i'lH'iiIl in French River Hall. Wed.. Jiiiie 20th. In aid of United Church

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ATTEND BEDEQUE GROUPS- Tiic Bedeque C.G.I.T. Girls and iiii- Sigma-C Boys held their regu- lar weekly meeting on June Hill with a good attendance.

The special guests for the eve- niiiig were Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Srowc. Warden United Church. Glace Bay. formerly of the Bed'!' qiie Pastoral Char8e- They W9” instrumental in startins "I939 youth groups which have been car- rlC(l on during the summer months since their departure. After the regular meetings the groups 55' scmblcd in the Hall where Mr. Crowe showed some of his beauti- ful slides many which were of his work in Glace Bay and scenery of Cape Breton. A vote of thanks was tendered the guests and the meeting closcd with Blest Be The Tie That Binds' and the Bene- diction.

Personals

Friends of Mrs. Emma Gorrlll Si-:iiwoud. will be Kllid I0 WWW the is recovering favorably after intlcrgoing 5ill'B8l'Y In Prlm-9 County Hospital last Tuesday.

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Mrs. Howard Arsenault. Sum- mcrside. is spending a wsek with relatives in Alberton.

Mr. and Mrs. Cr.J. Johnston 8110 their little son. James. left Alber- ton on Monday for Glace Bay. N.S. where Mr. Johnston has been transferred as manager of the Bank 'of Commerce" branch.

Mr. and Mrs. R.D. McKinnon, their children. Patsy and Garth. Mr. and Mrs. John McDougai and Mr. .l.H. Barrett, all of Alberton. motored to Moncton for the week- tnd.

I'side ladies win Softball Game

The Summerside MacDonald's DeSoto ladies softball team do- feated Miscouche ladies at Mis- couche on Sunday in the first game of the Prince County League by the score of 17-4.

The visitors outhit the home team seventeen to two, B. Gaudet and H. Gaudet getting the hits for Miscouche.

For Summerside M Arsenault hit 3 for 4. W. Chappell 3 for 5. iii. Murphy 8 for 6, M. Murphy hit 2 doubles. Jean Arsenault I double and W. Chappell 1 triple.

Carmen Smith. Summerside pit- Cher. struck out 13 and walked 4. H. Gaudet. hurling for Miscouche Iiruck mit 4 and walked 4.

Mlscouche had eight errors as compared to 4 hobbies for Sum- mcrslde. There was one double billing; G. Venn right fielder, caught the bell and tagged a Sum- tnerslde ninner trying to scramble hack to the initial sack.

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RESERVE Wednesday, June 20 for home-made ice cream. Hamil- ton Hall.

REGULAR WEDNESDAY night dance Borden Legion hall 9.30 - 12.30. Lowell Huestis Orchestra.

MONTHLY MEETING Canadian Legion. Kenslngton Branch to- night. 8:30.

REGULAR MONTHLY meeting L a die 51 Auxiliary. Kensington Legion, Tuesday June 19, 8:30.

ALL TAXES due Spring Brook School not paid by June 30 will be handed in for collection. By order of Trustees.

LUNCHES will be served by Malpeque Women's Institute at Robert Simpson's Auction Sale. Tuesday. June 19th.

DANCE MUSIC available for public dances at community halls. Sound system supplied. Appoint- ments contact Norman Mill. Ken- sington.

SUM-HI NOTES

Congratulations are to be ex- tended to Gerald Daley and Roger Chlow who have been awarded the privelege of special training in their Sea Cadet work. They will take a leadership course at HMCS Acadia Sydney, N.S. this sum- mer. ..

Ned Henthorn. Arthur Morri- son and Arthur Arsenault have been chosen because of their abil- ity in the Air Cadet Corps. to re- ceive further training in different camps across Canada. These boys are all from Summerside High school and they certainly deserve a lot of praise for their efforts.

in Hi-Y it has been announced that the following members rcpre- senting the thrce Summerside Hi- Y clubs will travel to Gcneva park, Lake Couchiching in Ontario to attend the 7th annual Hi-Y assem- bly. Thcy are Lorraine Cameron. Gamma Club; James Norton Al- pha Club; Margaret Coffin, Beta Club. The three will spend the days from August 75th to Sept lst at this conference which should prove to be a very important mile- stone ln the Canadian Hi-Y path.

On Friday night a dance was held in the school library. The dance. sponsored by the Junior Red Cross Council was attended by many of the High School stu- dents. This was the last of the school dances for the year.

School will close this Friday for the pupils of Grades 1-9. Grades l0. ll. 12 will begin their Mari- time Board and Provincial exami- nations on June 15 and finish writ- ing them on the 29th. Best of luck to everyone in these crucial pap- ers.

Gives Talk On Racial Problems

Mrs. W. A. Harper gave an in- spiring talk on "The racial prob- lem in Africa. United States and Canada" at the closing meeting of the Laura Baln Missionary Group held at the home of Mrs. C. B. Jelly on June ilth.

Mrs. T. G. Ives of Charlotte- town. provincial secretary. out- lined the work of the U.B.W.M.U.

The group accepted the kind in- vitation to, hold their anunl pic- nic at the cottage of Mr. and Mrs. g.!B.oJelly. The date was set at

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The treasurer reported that 8334.30 was raised durin the year. The evening's o fering amounted to 812.30.

During the devotional period Mrs. Frank Jenkins read the lcri lure. A poem entitled "Hand of " was read by Miss Vera Waugh. The president. Mrs. W. M. Megglson. explained the meanin of the different phrases In the most beloved pnlm. "The is My Shepherd."

After the devotional and busi- ness meetings. a social hour was spent with Mrs. Ted Poole and Mrs. Charles Bclieni hostesses.

REPORT URANIUM FIND

KONG KONG (Reuters)-Uran turn has been found on Halnan island off the southernmost tip of

Communist China. the pro-na- tlonelint Chinese per well Kin Yet P M

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It was learned yesterday from Mr. J. Watson MacNaught. M.P. that the Federal Department of Health and Welfare has approv- ed a grant of 530,050 for the con- struction of a new hospital at 0'Leary.

This will be matched by a sim- ilar grant from the Provincial Government and both grants will equal approximately two-thirds of the estimated cost of the hos- pital.

Mr. MacNaught said that he was advised that the Federal grant would be forthcoming by the Minister of Health and Wei- fare. the lion. Paul Martin. He said he feels that much praise should be given to the Provincial authorities for approving the pro- Ieit and also to the president and be rd of trustees of the pr0pOS"il hospital and to all connected with the project. Mr. Errol Stetson is president of the board.

Announcement that the Provin-

Borden Social Club Holds Closing Meeting

The Ladlcs' Social Cltib of Bor- den Unitcd Church met for the closing meeting of the season with Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Cowper- Smith at the Manse. Bedeque on Wednesday evening. June 13 inst.

The president. Mrs. Heath Gor- don. was in the chair for the busi- ness period. The minutes of last meeting were read by the secre- tary. Mrs. Maurice Lodge and the roll call showed twenty-five mem- bers and five guests present.

The treasure's report. given by Mrs. Reginald Rodgers. showed the finances to be in good condi- tlon, although the mortgage on the church property which had been burned in an appropriate ceremony in the church on the previous Sunday evening, had rec- ently been lifted by the club. was therefore 'eclded to vote 335.00 towards the church organ fund and a commltee was appoint- ed to look into the feaschiity of the purchase of an electric range for the kitchen of the church hall.

As this was the Monthly Mis- sionary Session the meeting was then turned over to the n'IlSSl0IIBI'y vice-president, Mrs. Kenneth Mac- Innis, who conducted the worship service.

Two mlsslonay hymns wen- sung with Mrs. Ralph Toombs at the piano. appropriate scripture readings were given by Mrs. George Sharpe and Mrs. Robert Dalziel. Mrs. Lorne Cousins led in prayer.

The uest speaker. Miss Louise Callbec was then introduced Miss Callbeck. who spent nineteen years as a missionary in Japan. gave an interesting and challeng- ing address ln which she stressed the importance of missions to the church. related incidents from her work in Japan and made an appeal for sympathetic understanding of the problems of the many "New Canadians" who are coming into our country at present.

At the close of the meeting re- freshments were served by the hostess. assisted by Mrs. Reg. Rodgers. Mrs. Alfred Chappell. Mrs. Hamid Coggins. Mrs. J. S Moore. Mrs. Herbert MacKen1.ie and Mrs. Maurice Lodge. Mrs. Kenneth Maclnnis poured tea.

PIUSVILLE

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gallant and family also Mr. Gellant's mother Mrs. Agnes Gallant. Halifax. are visiting relatives and friends in Piusville and vicinity.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Blanchard and children. Summerside. spent the weekend of June 9th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Gallant.

A large crowd from Piusville and vicinity attended the weekly dance held in Bloomfoild Hall. Music was supplied by Leonard Barnett and Alton Hardy.

The poor. damp weather makes it hard for the farmers to get their crop in. The recent frost did a considerable ' of d in the gardens that were planted and coming up, particularly straw- berry plants.

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Corroran.

Aline and Donnie. East Royalty.

Iii visiting relatives in Pliisville Innda

C y. Mr. Albert Gallant returned

Annouhce Federal Grant is Voted For O'I.eary Hospital

ciai Government had approved the project was made about two weeks ago by the Provincial Min- isier of Ilcallh the Hon. M. L. Bonnell.

Thc institution will be known as the Community Hospital. O'Leary. and will consist of 27 beds and 6 basinettes..

TYNE VALLEY

The many friends of Mrs. Russel Birch regret her illness in the Health Centre and hope for her a speedy recovery to health.

Mr. E.S. Burleigh, Ellcrslie has had to enter the Health Centre for treatment. His many friends hope to se him well and out again real soon.

The lobster tea which was held in Ellcrslie in aid of the Health Centre was a great success, and a tidy sum was realized.

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Allison Ramsay on Thursday evening , June 7th with a good attendance;- next meeting at the home of Miss Emily MacLean and Mrs. Andrew Brown on June 21st.

Mr. Elmer Baker spent a few days recently in Halifax. N.S. on business.

The friends of Mrs. Edward Ram- say are- pleased rto know she is somewhat improved in health, af- ter being confined to her bed for some time.

Miss Margaret MacLean. R.N. Charlottetown. has returned to her home after doing duty for some time in the Health Centre.

The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Agnes Walker on Tuesday evening. June 5th with a good attendance. Six dozen cups were bought for the hall. each member to pay for one. Plans were made for the convention. It who also decided to go and clean the hall. Next meeting is at the home of Mrs. Leigh Maynard. Drinks are to be bought for school closing; also parents to bring lunch

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Allen and family Halifax. were weekend vis- itora of Mrs. Allen's mother. Mrs. Angus Walker.

Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson. New York. spent a few days re- cently visiting with Mrs. Nichol- son's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nisbet.

A board meeting of the Stewart Memorial Health Centre was held in the Health Centre was held in Health Centre on Friday evening. June 8th.

The annual convention of the Women's Institute was held in the Tyne Valley tail on Monday after- noon and evening with a good at- tbndnncc. Mrs. Hart Lldstono pre- sided with Mrs. Eldon MacArthur acting as secretary. The address of welcome was given by Mrs, Lloyd Darrach. responded to by Mrs. Allison Raynor. Bideford sup- plied the fun and nonsense which was enjoyed by all present. Next year the convention will be held in Victoria West with Mrs. Burns MacArthur Prcsidcnt. Mrs. Ed- ward Mncl.cnnan. lst vice and Mrs. Allison Raynor. secretary.

The annual meeting of the Presbyterian W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. Edward Mac- Arthur on Monday afternoon. June ilth. B.H.

home Friday, after being employ- ed in Pictou. N.S. for a few months.

Friends of Mrs. Edmund Kelley. Brocton. are pleased to see her home after being a patient In the Western Hospital. Alberton.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hardy. Summerside. spent Sunday with Mr. Hardy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hardy. Rosebnnir.

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Gallant and family. Albany. spent the past weekend with relatives in Plus- ville and vicinity. D

IMALL POX KILLS

JAKARTA. Indonesia (Reu- ters)-One hundred persons have died in I smallpox epidemic sweeping Mncassar. the major city of the Oelebol islands. sc-

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The W::..:ns Institute District convention for Albc ton area rn:t In the W.I. Hall at Alberton yes- terday nfternoon and evening. The presiding officer was Mrs. Edwin Ellsworth and the secretary Mrs. Clarence Murphy of St. Lawrenct Institute.

Mrs. Leslie Remz..y of Indian River. cnirablv represented the Provincial executive. She was ac- companied by Mlss Virginia Math- 1950!! 0! Dllndaa. I student at Acad- la. and Miss Jessie Bingham of Summersdle. 1 student at Mount Allison. These young ladies are employed with the W1. Branch of the Dept. of Agriculture during the summer months.

The front of the hall was at- tractive with an arrangement of seasonal flowers. water safety post .s, and a display of beaut. iful handicraft provided by Alber- ton. Mill River and Dock Instit- utes.

When minutes of the last diat- rict convention had been read. presidents of all branches institu- tees were invited to the platform. They represented Alberton, Alma Brooklyn, Dock, Elmsdale. For- tune Cove. Mill River. Montrose. O'Brien Road. Rosebank and St, Lawrence.

ANNUAL REPORTS

Annual reports showed a year of good fellowship. of beneficial programs and of worthwhile work "for home and country." Several institutes had dinners during the year. and others attended the theatre in a body. Programs in- cluded speakers. papers, discus. sions. films. etc. Activities inclu- ded providing of supplies to the local school, cleaning the class- room. providing tish oil capsules for the pupils. shipment of clothing to Korea.

Perhaps the outstanding accom- plishment of three institutes, in co-operation with the school boards of their district, was the arrange. ment for music to be taught in

strument was obtained and the services of a teacher secured. Money was raised in anumber of ways and donations were made to

BURTON

The sympathy of the commun- ity is extended to the bereaved relafives of the late Mrs. Alex Collcutt, Reserve Road. whose death occurred. following a linger- ing illness. on Thursday. May 7. at Western Hospital. Alberton.

Mr. Lloyd Burke. who was via- iting at the home of his mother, Mrs. Fred S. 0'Holleran and Mr. 0'Holleran. Glengariy, has return- ed to his employment in Toronto.

Louis Dalton who is employed in Charlottetown spent the past weekend at the home of his par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dalton. Burton.

Mr. Hutt McArthur, West Devon. was is recent visitor to Burton.

A large number of children at- tended the Immunization clinic held recently in Bloomfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wedge and family of Summerside were week- and guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ber- nard Reilly, Cape Wolfe.

Friends of Mr. Alex Collicutt, Reserve Road. are sorry to learn of his continued illness and wish for him a speedy recovery.

The symp;'.hy of the commun- ity is extended to the bereaved re- latlves of the late Mrs. John Mc- Innis of Tignish and formerly of Burton.

Rev. W.D. MacDonald. accom- panied by his sister Emily of East Point. were recent guests of Rev. J.N. Trainor. St. Marks.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Dalton had as their guests recently their son- ln-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stewart also Mr. and Mrs. John Pomeroy of the R.C.A.F. Stat- nin. Trenton, 0nt.. also Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neil of the R.C.A.F. Station, Summerside.

Mrs. Alvin Palmer. 0Leary. en- umerator for Lot 7. recently vis- ited the various school districts.

Cape Wolfe. star of hope divis- ion. presenfed their 3 act comedy, "Abegail Goes Haywire" in St. Mark's hall on Monday evening. to a large and appreciative aud- ience. Specialities between acts were solos by Miss Mary Forsyth Springfield and Frankie MacGreg- or of Burton. A substantial sum was realized.

NORTHAM

A large crowd attended the flow- er show and lobster supper in Ellerslie Hall on Wednesday eve- ning. June 6th. A nice sum was realized. It was sponsored by La- dies' Aid Society. Stewart Mem- orinl Health Centre.

Farmers and gardeners of our district are ” ', busy. early and late. preparing for an- other crop. The sounds of tractors prevail. Fields of potatoes are planted. gardening is being attend- ed to and large field: of straw- heries, beans and grain are be- ing sowed with hopes uplifted for an abundant harvest.

The annual Institute Convention was held in the Tyne Valley Hall on Monday afternoon. June ilth. A largonnumber of Institutes were represented and reports from var- ious Institutes were encouraging.

An ice cream scocial was held in the Northam Hall on Friday evening. June nth. with a large gtegidance sponsored by the Calf

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The many friends and relatives of Miss Gertude McNevin regret

the Prince County Hosp tnl. join in wishing her a speedY re- covory.

Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Maynard and daughter were the guests of Mr. nnd.Mrn. Kenneth Maoxay. Stegiley Bridge on Sunday. June

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Women's Institute DISIf'lu Convention Held At Alberton

many worthy causes such as Red Cross. Salvation Army, T.B. Lea- gue, sewing machine project for Ceylon. etc. Assistance was given families who had suffered loss by fire, sick and shut-ins were re- membe ed. treats given to school children etc.

To the resolutions and courtesy committee were elected Mrs. Fred Leard. Mrs. Russell Leard. and Mrs. Frank Dunn. In a paper oi educational value. Mrs. Russell Leard of Fortune Co discussed some of the problems of the ed- ucational system. She was foll- owed by Mrs. J. Peters. also of Fortune Cove. who spoke of some of the yIODIElI'I5 found in the rural school.

Mrs. Leslie Ramsay congratul- ated the instltutes on their very fine reports a n d excellant display of handicraft. She poke briefly and informatively on a var- iety of Institute projects. Miss Bingham. assisted by Miss Math- eson. gave a demonstration of aprons. The ladies of the audience were delighted with the novelty, attractiveness, simplicity and low cost of the samples shown.

A brief talk on Red Cross. deal- ing with loan cupboards. disaster services and water safety. was given by Mrs. A.C. Green.

A sing-song, with Mrs. Ronald McKenna as accompanist. and a humorous monologue by Mrs. Ar- chibald provided a period of re- creation before the meeting ad- iourned until 8 p.m.

Pigeon Survives Ocean Adventure

their schools. In each case an in- 1'

MONTREAL (CP) - If Homer the homing pigeon was looking for shipboard romance. his strange Atlantic adventure was all in vain. But at least he's alive to coo about

Homer arrived here Monday aboard the liner Ascania. on which he landed near mid-Atlantic Thursday. after flying many hun- dreds of miles over the sea.

There was gossip that Homer had pursued his lady love, a Fin- nish female pigeon that was trav- elling with her owner to Canada aboard the Ascania. But the Finn fluttered in a cold, stand-off man- ner when the birds were brought together. and Homer went back to his barley and corn.