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keured S'side t.-.un Celebrates 3;.-.-i Birthday

-Mr. George Sudslfury. in el- tcenied citizen of Summerside celebrated his 01st birthday on suiiday, February 6th and on this hzspy occasion he was the recipi- en. of best wishes for many happy n-iiniis of the day from a host of frinlifls in the town.

my retired. Mr. sudsbnry is in town's oldest blacksmith. He ti .. employed for some years Mi, the firm of James A. Mac- xs-ill and Sons, later be operated h.. own shop and in recent years, pr or to his retirement he was al rained employee of the Hall Man- ufacturing Company. Limited H0 was one of the plan employees of the Summerside Light and Power Department when the plant was situated on Fitzroy Street. with Mr. John Taylor. then plant manager. Mr. Sudsb y is one of the best living authorities on the early history of the town and can ten many an interesting anecdote about the town and its inhabitants of many years ago-

In his retirement he lives with his nephew. Mr. Earl Arsenault on Notre Dame Street and despite his gdvanclng years still enjoys ex- cellcnt health and the use of all his faculties. S

RELDEQUE UNITED W. M. S.

-llic February meeting of the Aliklliiify of the W. M. S. of Bede- qnc baited Church was held on Wednesday afternoon, February 2nd at the home of Mrs. Ernest Jiiiinson. Opening hymn :"Take Time To Be Holy" prayer by Miss Louisa Cailbeck. and Lords Prayer in unison. 17 members answered roll call and one visi- tor. 3 hospital 45 house calls and 16 cards were reported during the month.

It was decided to hold the world day of prayer service February 25th in the Baptist Church. A report on the recent Presbyterial held in Summerside. was given by the delegate. Mrs. Orville Johnson. Collection :- mounted to 523.75 and was dedi- cated by singing hymn: "We Give Em Thine Own". Miss Mildred Callbeck and Mrs. Edna Jenkins had charge of the program, which consisted of a description of the different religions in India. who are a very religious nation in their own faith. Gandi was a great admirer of the teachings of Jesus, although he was a Hindu. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Pearl Alflaclt and meeting closed with Mlzpsth Benediction.

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in the orders for an operation that will take at lust g wggk to complete.

FLEET ON ALERT The 7th Fleet was on the al- ert. Rear Admiral Alonzo Sher- wood Sabin . t S -n amphibious force which has just arrived Lnl t. ...ua....- .. dochinese to Saigon, decl ed; 'If I am fired upon 1 ck."

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Two Red mines were swept up 55 "19 IIBVY moved into Tscbens' waters. Frog men ... nude;-Wu... demolitlon teams-probed the we-

ters for mines and other obs. tones and completed . such snriey.

A be h it .a".':'--::r'..".:.: ii ow because of ill-foot tide; ma Door beaches on the Tjchgng, .Under the withdrawal plans Plvillans will be-taken off first: Most of them are on Lower Ts- ghfil. the southern island. The Tgachegif uxiautigon uldim Upper withdraw last. . '0 .n Wm

Natio lit ... ...'l.'i..'....li".2i .f:"'ii'l' s'i.'i;'I l1518l'l1ds. 35 miles northeast of the niailcesenslduthltlvd tpuimn Hunt 32 also M" karma the Tachens. "NOT NEGATIVE ITAND"

Nationalist sources said lhgrg were more than 41000 troo . errillss and civilldns in 0:. T2. Chggl. Yu Shans and Plshan.

E "Rulers are scheduled to have Vggghl to Formosa. There Hem" '1 reports the Tschenr , as would be taken by Ng. mvnllst ships to Matsu and Que-

-- two main Nationalist

the P (is. resident Chlang Kuhn. g gala flliyptehople in a written re- nmsm: Tschen withdrawals were 0 Preparations for the ff:g'”:;;'"ck Illlnst the main- Chisng '..”"”"' mid-" ,5... ensure vic-

Summerside pg Gagetown

tracts let for construction of the huge new military camp at Gagetown. N.B.. it was learned here Monday. The Summerside firm of M. F. Schurman was awarded a contract for 3452.000 for construction of a sewage treatment plant. and that of Mor- rison and Macltae. also of Sum- merside. an award of 300,685 for grubbing and clearing a section of the-campsite. The Morrison and Macltae firm also received a small award of 8300 for con- struction of a flrebreah at the camp. .

S'side C.W.L. Monthly Meeting

-The regular monthly meeting of the Summerside Catholic Wo- men's League was held on Wed- nesday. Feb. I in the Knights of Columbus home. with the presi- dent. Mrs. Thomas Linkletter in the chair. The minutes of the last. meeting were read and ap- proved.

The tollowing letters were read oy the corresponding secretary. airs. George Uiscamp; l.'i'Ulll A1158 Theresa durge on Canadian League magazine III. was decided t0 place an an in this magagine); from Mrs. inomas Linkieiter. diocesan convener oi Girl Guides; irom LIIICLIIII Dewar re march or dimes campaign and it was de- cided to send a donation to this proiect; from Miss I. Arsenault concerning the lied Cross annual meeting and Mrs. Toussant Poir- ier anti Mrs. lvan Clow were ap- pointed as delegates to attend; irom Miss Estelle Bowness re child education; from Our Ladies Missionaries; and one from Mar- garet Macllonald, diocesan pres- ident.

The treasurer reported a sub- stantial balance on hand. The following conveners reported: Sick. Mrs. Toussant Perry; social service. Mrs. Arras Arsenault; program. Mrs. Abdon Arsenault; ways and means. Mrs. Clifford MacGuigan; magazine, Mrs. Laurier P e t e r I; membership. Mrs. Ulric Drapeau; Red Cross, Mrs. lvan Clow.

A -discussion followed on pay- ment of the Musical Festival scholarship and. it was decided to hold this over until the next meeting.

After the meeting adjourned lunch was served by the com- mittee in charge.

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One lniured In Accident

-10-year-old Melvin DesRoches. Tignish. is a patient in the West- ern Hospital at Alberton and John Doyle. also from Tignish. escaped uninjured following I collision between their horse and sleigh and a light truck dri- van by Wendell Oliver of Al- berton.

The accident occurred Sunday night in a cutting on the hill near Bloomfield Corner as the two men were proceeding toward Alberton. The truck was goin in the opposite direction. Bot Doyle and DesRochcs were thrown from the sleigh which was wreck- ed. The horse suffered a broken leg and was later destroyed. Fol- lowing treatment by Dr. Hell- mlcb of Alberton. Desltoches was removed to the hospital where his injuries were describ- ed last evening as not serious.

The accident was investigated by the Alberton detachment of the R.C.M.P.

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High Seas

of the Paris magazine France-Dt manche which printed the Italians' picture.

PROTEST FORMALITY

Sunday night also. correspond- ents protested to Dawnay about the "too formal" arrangements for the princess' tour of the West In-

dies. And similar criticism came from I local businessman. F. J. Archi- bald. who wrote in a letter to a newspaper that arrangements for the prlncesr visit here give "the impression that it is n rivate visit to the governor and a w selected friends. with some officials thrown in to prevent awkw 5 questions." Before she was due for her swim. Margaret was caught in a tropical shower as she rode in an open car fortbefirsttimeonbertour. Ker bare t ' - were ' ” ed. The rain started Just as she be- an to drive around Queen's Park eretoroviawarallyofmoo chil- dren. An umbrella was hastily hoisted over her. but not before or 01111111. lavender blue dress wintg

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Polalo Bea rs Great Resemblance To Duck Perhaps confused by the present struggle for control of the potato ind ustry, a P. E. I. Sebago potato has assumed 8. disguise and is seen above trying to join "Ducks Unlimited." This potato, which.bears a remark able resemblance to the profile of a duckpwas discovered last. week by Cecil Cameron while grading potatoes in Don Baker's cellar at Kensin gton.

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'LOWER FREETOWN W. I.

-The January meeting of the Lower Freetown W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. Walter. Bernard with twenty three mem- bers and one visitor present. Min- utes of the last meeting were read, approved and signed. . responden was read and dis- cussed. It was moved and second- ed that we send 35.00 to the March of Dimes.

The Red Cross convener dis- tributed knitting. sewing etc. to the members. Cod liver capsules were distributed. It was moved and seconded that we have a grab

bag at next meeting. Collection amounted to 31.26. Mrs. Walter Burns kindly in-

vited the members to meet at her home for the February meeting. with Mrs. Robert Burns and Mrs. Jesse Burns on lunch committee. Program commilee o be Mrs. Wil- liam Rogers and Mrs. Henry Reeves.

The meeting closed with the Queen after which contests were enjoyed by all, and a delicious in

assisted by the committee

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Personals

-Friends of Miss Irene Profitl. Burlington. will regret to learn of her illness and wish her a rapid recovery. -Bur.

-Miss Margaret Hardy. RN.. of the Prince Edward island Hos- pital staff, visited her home at Alberto: during the weekend.

-Mr. Frank McAlduff. Alber- ton. left Monday morning lnr Fredericton. N. B., where he will be in charge of the Stiles stables during the coming year.

-Friends will be glad to learn that Miss Joyce Staverl. daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Stav- ert. Burlington. is making a good recovery from her recent ill- ness. -Bur.

-Mrs. Austin Rogers, Freetown, Mrs. John Moose and Mr. Elmer Paynter, Kensington. attended the funeral of the late Mrs. J. T. God- frey at North Wiltshire on Janu- ary 29. -Bur.

-Mrs. Fred Burke left on Feb- ruary 1. to return to her home in Swampscott. Mass.. after .at- tending the funeral of her moth- er. the late Mrs. Ella Campbell

Park Corner. Bur

--The many friends of Mrs. John R. Stavcrt. Kelvin Grove. will be glad to know that her condition is good following an operation on January 31. at the Prince County Hospital. -Bur.

-The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sudsbuxy will be glad to know that their small daughter, Coreen. is now making a good recovery from her recent illness induced by a throat ln- fcctlon. -Bur.

-Mrs. Elmer Paynter was hos- tess to the memhe u of St. Mark's W. A. at her home at Kenning- ton for the regular meeting on February 1. Mrs. John Cameron gave an interesting talk on a chapter from the Study Boot;

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-Her many friends will regret to learn that Mrs. Lorne Crozier is a patient in the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, following a

' illness at her home in Kelvin Grove. and wish her an early recovery of her usual good health. ' Bill'-

-Tho funeral of the late Mrs. Ella Campbell. Park Corner. was at the Geddle Memorial Church. New Iondon. on January 80. 101- lowing a short service at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Bruce Maclaod. Keosington. and was largely. attended by friends from Kcnsington. Park Corner, Long River and other localities. -Bur.

u'l'I'AWA (CP)-sales of electric storage batteries and parts rose to t3l.7N.'l71 last year from sao.9is.- us in ms. the bureau of statistics Monday.

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Abegweit Chapter I.O.D.E.' Annual Meeting At S'sicIe i,,

---The annual meeting of the Abegweit Chapter of the l.O.D.E.. Summerside, was held at the home of Mrs. J. W. Lecky on Friday evening last with the vice regent, Mrs. R. S. Hinton. presiding.

The election of officers result- ed as follows: honorary regent, Miss Mary Hunt; regent. Miss Wanda Wyatt; first vice. Mrs. Leslie Simmons; second vice. Mrs. R. S. Hinton; secretary, Mrs. W. A. Allen; treasurer. Mrs. W. E. Smallman; Echoes secretary. Mrs. C. H. Stewart; standard bearer. Mrs. E. M. Smith: Convener for services home and abroad. Mrs. Eric Mac- Kay; empire and world affairs. Mrs. E. T. Tanton; publicity. Mrs. J. 5. Wright; film. Miss Jessie Fraser.

The secretary. Mrs. W. A. Allen read a letter from Miss Estelle Bowness secretary of the educa- tional committee. on education week. referring particularly to the shortage of teachers in the province. A letter was also read irom Mr. Jelly of Kensington re-, questing that the chapter pro- vide pictures of the royal fam- ily to be displayed in the Ken- singtnn schools.

lllrs. Eric itiariiay. convener for services at home and abroad announced that material had been ordered for nursery bags to be ma(le up by members and also asked that books he collect- ed in be sent to Canadian forces in Germany.

A letter from the reorganized Historical Society of P. E. I. was read by Miss Wanda Wyatt. The society is most interested in setting up historical museums throughout the province and is appealing for membership to en- able it to carry out this aim.

SECRETARY'8 REPORT

The report of the secretary showed that during the past year the chapter had held nine re-I gular meetings with an sveragei attendance of ill. Early in thej year. Miss Wanda Wyatt. then touring Europe. had sent in her resignation as regent. It was ac- cepted with regret and she was succeeded by Mrs. A. S. Hop-i kins. The members were sorry indeed when her departure from

'the province in October forcedi

her resignation. The first vicel regent. Mrs. Leslie Simmnns.l carried on in a very efficienti manner until the end of the year.i In June the Misses Wyatt werey welcomed from their tour of. Europe. -

it was regretted that the edu-I cntional secretary. Mrs. C. I-I3 Stewart, also was forced to re-; sign her office early in the yesny

Her successor was Mrs. W. A. Currie. The passing of Miss Agnes

Ramsay was mourned by all. For many years she taught the children and children's children of Summerside. Before the time of the Carnegy Foundation in the town she apt the library which was admi istered and financed by the Abegweit Chapter.

She was also provincial ed- ucational sscretary for many years. Her memory will not soon be forgotten by the many people whose lives she touched.

In May Mrs. Hopkins was dele- gate to the national convention in Saint John. She was accom-

panied by Mrs. Lecky. Mrs. Simmons. Mrs. MacKay and Mrs. Smallman. They returned

bringing new enthusiasm to the chapter. At a very enjoyable meeting at the summer home of Mrs. R. S. Hinton in Stanley. Mrs. Hopkins gave a hill report of the convention.

NEW DEVELOPMENT

A new development during the year was the incorporation under the Provincial Government of the flower show. The annual show lstoheheldinsumm ” un- der the managunent of a com- mlttee chosen him the Abegwelt

Chapter and the Community

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Planning Association. Al the pre- sent time Dr. Henry illoyse is president and Mrs. Leslie Sim- mons is convener of the show.

The important office of educa- tional secretary is satisfactorily filled by Mrs. W. A. Currie, At the request of the lndian River school Mrs. Curris purchased and presented a flag which was grate- fully received. At the request of Mr. Mercer a flag was pur- chased by the chapter for the Summerside High School and this flag will be pi seated on Empire Day.

The chapter bursery or 350.00 was awarded to Miss Elizabeth Anne Maclnnis now a student at Prince County Hospital. A schol. arship of 52500 was voted to the Musical Festival also 91.5.00 to the Drama Festival. 325.00 was voted to a fund for Miss Gailenc Craig now studying voice in Lon- don. England. A pirture of the royal children. donated to the chapter by Mrs. A. S. Hopkins was presented to the children's ward of the Prince County Hos- pital.

Four shipments of clothing were sent for overseas relief. two of which were good used-clothing for adults. one of new knitted goods for children and one for infants wear with a total value of 5303.40.

Tlianks were due in the many members who donated their i....ies to he used for meetings. And the chapter expressed its gratitude to the people of the town who contributed to any or all of the projects and also to the press and radio for the pub- licity gi t

MARGATE W. M. S.

-The February meeting of Mar- gate W. M. S.. was held at the home of Mrs. Heath Mayhew on Tuesday evening. February 1st at 8

.m. Mrs. Andrew Johnston was in charge of the Worship Service. as- sisted by Mrs. Arthur Profitt, Mrs. Charles Dennis. Mrs. Health May- hew. and Mrs. Reggie Dennis There were 14 members and one visitor present.

Temperance was read by Mrs. Chester Howard. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. John John- slon. Worship Service will he tak- en by Mrs. Chester Howard and Study Book by Mrs. Wilbur Dennis. Mrs. Arthur Profitt will visit the Mission Band for the March meet- in

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Service for the World Day of Prayer on February 25 in Kensing- ton Presbyterian Church was spoken of. and it was decided that Mrs, Heath Mayhew lake the lead- eris part for our W. M. S. and Mrs. John Johnston the prayer.

A fiili report of the Presbyterial W.M,S. in Summerside was given at this meeting. Mrs. Keith War- ren then took charge of the Stumi Book theme - The Growing To- gether ol the Church in India-Pro- gram five. assisted by Mrs. Ches- ler Howard and Mrs. Stanley Sharpe. Meeting closed with silent. prayer for our missionary. Miss Grace King and prayer by the president.

Lunch was served by Mrs. May- hew.

EVERYONE) A cor

BRANTFORI) ICPI -- Branlfnrd city council will be asked next Mon- day by lls traffic committee to in- stitute a "T-man" system in which public-spirited citizens would report

partment as a means of helping to

promote safely on the city's streets.

t:raffic infractions to the police de-

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hEgypi Threatens

ference here Sunday night without persuading Iraq to call off her projected alliance with Turkey. some of the others seemed in- clined to join up with Turkey.

FORM WESTERN TIES Since Turkey is a NATO mem-

ber, Arabs allylng themselves with that country would indirectly

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Fan Heads "Not Guilty"

BOSTON 4APl-A hockey fan charged with assault and battery on Ted Lindsay of Detroit Red Wings pleaded not guilty and was released on :50 ball.

James T. Muiloy. M. of Brook- llne, Msss.. was arrested during last 8 a t u rd a y night's National Hockey League game between the Wings and Boston Bruins at Bus- ton Garden. Police said Mulloy whacked Lindsay on the head as the Detroit team went to the dress- ing room after the second period.

Judge Frank W. Tnmasellii or- dered the case continued until Fri-

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Lindsay said he would press charges personally if the case could be continued until March 16 during the next Red Wings' visit here. But the police and the court agreed that adequate witnesses were available and that Lindsay's appearance wouldnlt be necessary.

Sllllfdays Slime. won by Bos- ton 84, marked Lindsay's return from a 10-day suspension growing out of .an altercation be had with. a fan in Toronto.

Louis Expects To Become Second

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TIGNISH 7

-The many friends of Mr. cin- ence Morrissey are sorry to lean n! his serious illness in the H11 County Hospital. Summerside.

Friends throughout this district were saddened when they learned of the death of Mrs. Michal Ready which occurred recently I Charlottetown. Mrs. Ready wll favorably known in this area. To the members of the bereaved family sincerest sympathy is C- tended. Her funeral services were held in the Church of St. Ginsu and St. Jude. Tignish.

Mitts Alfreida Clnhossey WM ramp to Tigni.-ih to attend the fun- eral of her aunt. Mrs. Michnd Ready has returned to her home in Charlottetown.

Mr. Jerry Gaudel. Toronto. H

visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Gaudet. Tignish.

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FROM PAIN OF

CHICAGO. lAPl- Joe I..oui.s.l former heavyweight champion; said Monday that he has applied: for a second's licence to work Ini the corner of his protege, Pauli Andrews. at New York Frldayl night. 5

Andrews will meet Harold Jnhn-F son. Louis wired his application' tnythe New York athletic com- mission.