41 CHILDREN ESCAPE

WYSOX, PA. -- Forty one chil- dren en route to school in this bus had a miraculous escape (on- ly one was slightly hurt) Tues-

day when the bus drew along side

I loaded lumber truck which had

Trinity United

Has Annual Meeting 0

The Summerside Trinity Unit- ed Church auxiliary installed its officers at the annual meeting of the afternoon auxiliary of the Woman’s Missionary Society in the church parlor on Tuesday,

* January 7.

The following officers were installed: past president, Mrs. A. A. Lockhart; president, Mrs. L.

WESTERN GUARDIAN

CARD PARTY tonight, Legion Home, Kensington, 8.30 o’clock. Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary Usual prizes.

\ CARD PARTY tonight, Legion home, Kensington, 8.30 o'clock. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxil- iary. Usual prizes. ‘-

KENSINGTON RINK, tonight Tuesday, Farmer's League, of Springfield versus Rustico. 8.30 sharp. Skate after. ‘

MR. AND MRS. ARCHIBALD MacMURDO, Kelvin Grove will

be at home to their friends and.

neighbours Wednesday, January 15th, in the afternoon and in the evening, on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

THERE WILL BE a meeting of the Summerside branch of the

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‘P. E. Island Association for re-‘

tarded children in the civic audi- torium on Wednesday, January 15th. At 8 p. m. A film on mental retardation will be shown and Mrs. A.‘ M. Johnston will be the ‘guest speaker. All interested per- sons are urged to attend.

PERSONALS

The many friends of Everett Simmons, -Summerside East will be pleased to know. he is pro-

Efessing favorably following surgery at the Prince County Hospital. ,

Professional Cards

' Chartered Accountants T» Earle Hickey & Co. '

Canadian Bank of Commerce

Building Summerside, P.E.I. Phone 2235

Barrister

George R. MacMahon,

’ LL.B.

155 Water St. Summerside (Also Kensington on Saturdays)

Phone Summerside 3551

INSURANCE

R. E. Ellis & Son Limited Fire —- Auto — Casualty 5 Summer St. Summersidc

Optometrist E. E. Parkman _ opt. D.. R.0. PHONE 3237 OPPOSITE GUARDIAN OFFICE Summer St. Summersidi

B. F. Hunter, R.0. Summerside, P.E.l. Phone 3ll€ SMALLMAN'S BUILDING

A. Raymond Grant, B.Sc., o.D. _ 38 Water Street, Summersid Above Maurice Mill’s Men's Wear. PHONE 3530

Photoqraphers

READ STUDIO D. w. snnns

stopped on the bridge. The com- bined weight of the two vehicles caused collapse sending both into the river bed 30 feet below. Bus landed atop of truck. (AP Wire- photo)

Church

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M. Callbeck, first vice-president, Mrs. Thos. Palmer; second vice- president, Mrs. S. S. Beaton; third v-ice-president, Mrs. H. D. Smith; recording secretary, Mrs. W. A. Allen; treasurer, Mrs. Ro- land Philli-pson; correspondence secretary, Mrs. Hillard Arthur; literature secretary, Mrs. Mel- vin Bridges; community friend- ship secretary, Mrs. Emelyn Mac- Kay; christian stewardship, Mrs. Mrs. William Heckbert _;miss- ionary miontih-ly, Mrs. Walter Lid- stone; supply secretary, Miss Millicent Strong; pianist, Mrs.‘ G. N. Somers. Regret was expressed at the

unavoidable absence of the! retir- ing president, Mrs. Lockhart, and in her place the meeting was conducted by Mrz. C. R. Webber, with Mrs. Harry Cannon pianist. The meeting ‘opened with devo- tion on “H-ow to‘ Build Better in the New Year”. Thes singing of “O God Our Help in Ages Past.” was followed by prayer by Mrs. ?Webber.

The offering was received by Harry Heckbert and Mrs. William’ Heckbent, and dedicated by the leader. The members listened with

all phases of the society’s work.

Mrs. Allen read the minutes of annual and regular monthly meet- ing which were approved. Mrs. Phillipson, the treasurer, gave the financial report showing that the society had exceeded its .1956 all- ocation. The following was repor- -ted by the community. friendship secretary, Mrs. Albert .Huestis, for the whole year; home calls, 876; hospital calls 345; get-well‘ cards, 330; sympathy cards, 372; and flowers, 141; which brought happiness to many sick and shut- ins. _

The supply secretary. Miss Strong reported that 350 pounds of clothing had been shipped to to the United Church depot at Toronto for overseas relief, and 15 lbs. of Christmas gifts to Miss Beulah Bourns, missionary in Seoul, Korea, and 5 parcels of children’s clothing and gifts" to the United Church port worker, Miss Aileen Ratz, Halifax, to be used in her work with new Cana- dians._

Two parcels of knitted goods, etc. were given families in conn- ection with Trinity United Church Summerside, during the Christ-

_ mas season. Mrs. Hillard Arthur,

press secretary, reported all me- etings and activities of society to local papers. She expressed her thanks to all members of the press for so graciously receiving her at all times.

Corresponding secretary, Mrs. Robertson, read a letter from Mrs. Stanley Thompson, Presby- terial secretary, and reported that two get-well cards had been sent. Mrs. Webber then briefly addressed the mem-bers, thanking them for another year of happy, worthwhile work, and fellowship’, with the hope that the new year would be even more successful

The dedication of the new slate of officers by Rev. C. R. Webber was followed by the singing of "Lord, in the Strength of Grace.’ The new president then occupied the chair and extended a cordial welcome to all present, opening with a poem entitled, “As We Cross the Threshold of the Fresh Unspotted New Year.” The sing- ing of “Soldier of Christ, Arise,” was followed by the Mispas bene- diction

interest to the various reports’ which showed excellent results in

MAYOR COMES TO DEFENCE

A discussion of the SuInmer-

5 side Police occupied some little

time last night at the regular m0!1t1_11y meeting of the Sum- merside Town Council. Coun- cillor, Leo Wood touched off the debate after he used an un- parliamentarv term in refer- ence to the force.

Councillor Wood further said he believed it was time for a change in the force because the people of Summerside did not re- spect the police “and so it is time he did something about it."-

He admitted, however, there were some good men on the force. Councillor Wood did not elaborate further nor did he state any reasons for his concentrated attack. He did say “There are about $35,000 worth of taxes not collected in the town and that the police should be given orders to go out and collect these and these and they would if they were asked. “However,” he said,” Councillor Jenkins says that everyth1ng’s fine in his depart- ment.”

Referring to the town recorder Councillor Wood said “our re- corder never attends meetings he 15 getting paid to be here, why 1sn’t be here? Things come up at our meetings on which he should be here to advise us.”

Reverting once again to his criticism of the police he said .“They should be given more in- struction in their duties. The Chief of Police is capable of doing it, if he wotlld only get down to it but he has too much on his mind."

MAYOR OBJECTS

Mayor Currie, commenting on the remarks made by Councillor Wood said that the Chief of police White has served the town of Summerside for many years and has given excellent service. He said he wished to voice strenuous objections to the unparliamentary term used by Councillor [Wood and suggested that such re- mark should be withdrawn.

Councillor Wood, however, re- fused to withdraw his statement of his term and contended that his statements were true. ' Councillor J enklns, chairman of the police committee, in reply to the criticisms of Councillor'Wood said that “there are always two sides to any question and Coun- cillor Wood apparently only gets one side.” ‘

“As chairman of this com- mittee,” he said,” I keep in fairly close "touchj with-the police and

4 Duvar Men

Four men from Duvar were rushed to Prince County Hospi- tal ‘in Summerside about 9 o'clock last evening, all suffering multi- ple head and facial injuries.

Two of the injured, Adrian Pineau and Syl Perry, were re- ported in serious condition, while Oscar Gallant, owner-driver of the vehicle, and Desmond Gallant were reported to be in less ser- ious condition.

a 1955 Chev sedan which failed to make the sharp turn on a pav- ed highway at Margate Corner about four miles from-Kensing- ton.

The car, which was proceeding towards Kensington, left the high- way and apparently skidded side- ways, striking a frozen clay em- bankment; The front windshield was thrown about 30 feet further into a field, and the right side of the vehicle was badlydemolished.

The four injured occupants were taken to hospital in the am- bulance of Joe Daviison of Ken- sington, and the car of Dr. L.K. Zielinski who was called to the scene. ,

Constables James Cox and James Maloney of the Summer- side Detachment of the R.C.M.P., and Cnst. Dick Pooles of the R.C. M.P. highway patrol conducted police investigation into the acci- dent.

The four injured men were re- portedly returning to their homes

OTTAWA (CP)—The Commons Monday P 8 5 S 9 ‘I ‘m3ni'm°“‘5,1y after an hour's discussion a blll providing 8 $30»0°°v°00. federal loan to New Brunswick to enable the province to pay off bank loans used to finance the Beechwood power project on the St. John River.

It then swept on to considera- IZIJOKI. of legislation to provide fed- eral financial assistance to the;At- lantic provinces for industrial power ‘developments.

These in c I u d e specifically steam power plants, interconnect- ing transmission systems and subventions on Marit1_me~ 0931 used to produce electricity for in- dustrial purposes In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

The $30,000,000 loan to New Brunswick would be repayable "3 eight annual instalments at a maximum interest of 43/3 per cent.

SAYS MORE NEEDED

There were only three speak- ers in the debate as the Com- mons gave the legislation second reading—-approval in principle- and a few moments later third and final reading. The bill now goes to the Senate. About 30 of the 265 Commons members were present at the time.

J. W. Pickersgill (L — Bona-

that '

I do not think there have been any unnecessary arrests made. It is not my duty to interfere with the police in the performance of their duties, that should be left to a higher authority.”

He commended the Chief of Police for the excellent common sense that he had always used while he had been in charge of the force and said that this same common sense had prabably save- ed the town of Summerside many thousands of dollars in seeing that no false arrests were made.

Councillor Cannon, speaking on the remarks levelled at the police force by Councillor Wood said that while there may be some laxity in the force, asked what town is there that has a perfect police force.

He said he had heard that some member or,.members of the coun- cil had interfered with the police in the performance of their duties and that this should not be it confuses the police, he con"3nd- ed.

RAILWAY CROSSINGS

The Town Clerk read a letter from the Board of Transport Commissioners of Canada, Ot- tawa, regarding the installation of safety devices at the various railway crossings in Summer- side. The letter set forth the cost of such installations and how much their upkeep would mean to the town. On a sugges- tion of Mayor Currie the matter was tabled for further investiga- tion and study.

The council on motion, voted the sum of $1,000 to the Summer- side Amateur Athletic Associa- tion to assist them in carrying out the sports program in Sum- merside. .

Councillor ‘Clark, reporting for the electric light committee, said that all temporary help at the plant had been laid off. He said that there had been an ad- dition to the regular staff in the person of Mr. Donald Baker, who he said, has had considerable ex- perlence in both diesel and elec- trical work. Councillor Clark said that this experience would be of assistance to the plant engineer, Mr. Hacker. -

Councillor.Clark said that the people of Summerside had

cooperated well in the saving of electrical energy during the holi- day season and as a result the peak load had not been exceed- ed. He said the collection of light accounts was coming along successfully. There were a few ac-

The four were all occupants of '

Are Injured

In Margate Corner Accident

in Duvar after having travelled to Charlottetown earlier-I In the day.

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In January

The January meeting of Cath- olic Women’s League sub-divis- ion, Summerside, was held in the Knights of Columbus Home on January 8th. with the president, Mrs. Wilfred Perry presiding Rev F-r. Clare MacDonald opened the meeting with the League Prayer.

The minutes of the last meet- ing and the 1:reasur.er’s report were rea and approved. Corres- pondence consisted of the follow- ing “Thank You” letters:- Sisters and children of St. Vincents Or- phanage for a donation at Christ- mas, Sisters of St. Martha for gifts received, Precious Blood Nuns? for a donation at Christmas and for the purchase of cards from them.

Prince County Hospital for don- a-toin of $50.00, St. Mary's Acad- emy for donation at Christmas and assistance -to needy children and for hymn books supplied to the children of the convent.

A report from Mrs. B. W. Des- Roches on the National Conven- tion held recently in Saskatoon was read. The following conveners gave reports:- Membership, Mar- garet Wedge reported a total

vista - Twillingate) said much more must be done to bring the econom of the Atlantic provinces into pr imity with those of the other provinces.

The govern-ment claimed the principle of the bill applied across Canada and that the legislation was the first stage of a national development program.

But the administration had not informed the Commons what the next step would he, apparently because it was ashamed of its national development program.

Thomas M. Bell (PC—St. John- Albert) interjected that Liberal Premier Matheson of Prince Ed- ward Island has been quoted in the press as saying he will ask the national Liberal convention here this week for a better deal for the Maritimes and that the- Liberals should be able to provide as much as the Progressive Con- servatives.

Mr. Pickersgill said Mr. Mathe- son’s request would be fully met The Liberal program would far o u ts 11 in e the Conservatives’ “shabby” national development policy.

ASK NATIONAL POLICY

Mr. Pickersgill, former immi- gration minister, said the govern- ment should give a precise state- ment on how other provinces

Sharp Criticism Levelled At S'side Police Force

counts yet to be dealt with but many delinquent accounts were cooperating in getting fixed up. POLICE REPORT

In presenting his report of the Police Department, Councillor Jenkins said that the Chief of

may have to go to hospital. he expressed the hope that this would not be necessary and that the Chief would have a speedy recovery.

Councillor Clark submitted an interim report on the increase in electric power rates and said that a meeting was scheduled for this evening between his’ com- mittee and the various groups af- fected by the increase at which the increased charges and the reasons for them would be.gone into and explained fully.

His remarks were in reply.to a query from Councillor Wood, who said that a number of citi-' zens had spoken to him regard- ing the new rates. »

Councillor Clark said, “These rates have not just come out of our own heads and were done at a moment’s notice. Much study has gone into them and the fact that they are now V higher does_ not mean that they are wrong. This is not a change in policy, it merely means putting a policy in force. I ,

Councillor Clark went on “for many years the service charges have been ridiculously low in Summerside”. .

He contended that these charges should be high enough to take care of necessary overhead. .

Councillor Cannon said that the installation of the pump at the west end was now, complete and pumping at the rate of ‘250 gal- lons a minute. For the first time in many years, he said, the main pump on Harvard Street could be turned off when neces- sary with no loss of.water in the stand pipe. ' .

Regarding the criticisms of some citizens about the purchase ‘of a new five-ton truck, which he had heard, ' Councillor Newson said that it was a good invest- ment. The truck had very use- ful attachments which can be used for many purposes. It was to be .used for snow removal, for hauling sand and gravel in the spring and all with consider- savings to the town.

All councillors were present at last night’s meeting except Councillor Maccausland, who is at present in Toronto.

of 205 paid up members.

Red Cross Mrs. Cecil Clow re- ported a total of 17 articles made in the mohth of December. Social Service, Mrs.‘ Earl, Peirry report: ed that groceries to -the value of $8.00 had been given to a needy family, 400 Cod Liver Oil Capsul- es were given -to needy families, 8 visits made and 2 chickens giv- en to Social welfare Sisters at Christmas.

Citizenship, Mrs. Joseph Link- letter gave a report of a meeting for retarded children she attend- ed. Mrs. Linkletter also welcom- ed a new Canadian who received his Citizenship papers recently.

Sick Mrs. Ivan Clow reported 20 hospital visits made and 4 get well cmds sent out.

Guest speaker at the meeting was Rev. Gerald Steele, Seminar- ian who is to be ordained in May. Rev. Steele gave a very in- terestng and instructive talk. A

,vote of -thanks was moved by Mrs.

Cecil Clow for his talk.

Meeting adjourned with the Act of Consecration by Rev. Fr. Clare MacDonald. Social hour followed.

CZECH STATESMAN DIES

LONDON (Reuters) — Dr. Hu- bert‘ Ripka, 62, exiled Czechoslo- vak statesman, died in hospital. Tuesday. A former Czechoslovak minister 0?‘ foreign trade and a leading member of the Czech war- time provisional government in London, he returned home after the war and was a member of all Czech post-war governments until 1948 when the communists took

could apply for loans for develop-

OVCI‘.

Commons Gives Approval To Beechwood Project

ment projects.

Hazen Argue (CCF——Assiniboia) said New Brunswick deserves the loan. But the government should make a statement on national policy. 2 ‘

The present "hit-or-miss” and “catch-as-catch-can” policy over- looked the legitimate needs of other provinces.

New Brunswick might find it burdensome to repay the loan in eight years. A 30-year term would be more appropriate.

Gage W. Montgomery (PG- Victoria‘-Carleton) said if New Brunswick had said it could re- pay the loan in eight years there was no point in stretching out the term. New Brunswick would only have to pay more interest.

Mr. Montgomery said the Lib- erals had originally questioned the economic soundness of the Beechwood project but now had changed their minds.

New Brunswick wasn't broke. Beechwood was a sound proposi- tion in the national interest. The federal government would get its money back with interest.

Mr. Montgomery s aid New Brunswick apparently was the first province to submit such a proposition to the federal govern- ment. lt was up to other prov- inces to make submissions if they wanted help.

Police Peter White was ill and‘

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by Nadine Rogers

Minister Of Fisheries Will Speak At S’Side

Hon. J. Anguis MacLean, Min- ister of Fisheries, will speak to a meeting of the Young Progress- ive Conservatives in Summerside on Thursday evening according to an announcement last even- ing by an official of the organiz- ation.

Hon. Mr. MacLean will be ac- companied by his executive as- sistant, Mr. Lowell Allen, for- merly of Summerside. The dinner‘ meeting at which Mr. MacLean will speak is being held at Sum- merlea Restaurant, and will fol- _low a meeting the previous even- ing in Charlottetown when Hon. Mr. MacLean will speak to Young Conservatives in that city.

Only Routine Business At Council Meeting

Routine business was tran- sacted at the reg‘ r meeting of Alberton Town ouncil la t night. Mayor Matthews preside over the meeting, which was

~held at the Mayor’s home, and

all Councillors were present with the exception of Councillor ardv.

Bills amounting to $556.00 were approved and ordered paid.

On motion the resignation of D. B. Nicholson from the position :5 Town Magistrate was accept- Thepolice report, read by Councillor Jeffery. showed ar- rests 8, drunk 1, breaking, en- tering and theft 5. theft of coal 1, Highway Tr fic Act 1.

The Mayor c mmended the Fire Department for excellent work in controlling a recent fire at the home of his mother, Mrs. Jesse Matthews, and also expressed appreciation to the O’Leary and Tignish Brigades for their prom-pt assistance.

Burton School Has Concert

The closing exercises of Burton School were held Friday after- noon Dec. 20. A well prepared programme was presented by the pupils. ,

Chorus “The Merry Christmas Time."

Welcome James Dalton, Dolor- es Dalton, Alton Cooke, Joan Dalton, Louise Dalton, Orville Rogers, Helen Dalton.