NEW TOWN TRANSFORMS MILITARY APPEARANCE OF GANDER AIRPORT GARDNER, Nlld.. (CP)-Near this 1...; international airport an ultra- iiodcrn town is springing up where wartime scrviccmcn A 'iew years ;.;o hunted moose and caribou in dense bush. Gander airport is iinaliy shaking off its military look. Long barracks which housed Canadian, American and British alrmcn during the war still shelter most of the 4.700 pcople who directly or indirectly derive their living from 62 trans- ntlantlc aircraft stopovers daily. But one by one families are mov- ing to the modern townsite, being built five miles from the airport by the department or transport and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. winding streets have been buil- iosed through the practically level iorest land, and water mains and sewerage pipes are available to no building lots. Fire plugs, many iblll hidden by trees, pop up all hrough the area. Already 130 houses have been completed by Central Mortgage, which rents hem to transport department em- iloyees, and another 65 are being iuilt by private contractors. With- iii a raw years between 700 and 1,000 houses are expected to be -4-ady. SYSTEMATIC PLANNING Although some work was carried out in l952. the program actually started late last year when the department and Central Mortgage Look over the development arc. with systematic planning. They are hoping for more private con- itructioh by individuals and air- lines. All buildings must be up to (lie standards of the National Housing Act. The airport still has much the :.-uiie appearance as it did during the war, apart from its gradual growth. Barrack buildings serve as motels, stores. churches and houses. As the new town springs up, these buildings will be torn down. Per- riianent structures will all be built in the new Elizabeth drive. other streets will br nziined ni- 'c-r ianiousievlators. including Al- rock, Brown;-. Fraser and Balbo. YEW SCHOOLS. CHURCHES The federal government will as- :ist the provincial governnicnt in FSLADIISHDICDO of new schools. Money has already been raised for the construction of three new churches. When the town is minplctrd it ulll probably be incorporated to run its own aifairs. In the mean- time the transport departhiciit which owns the area looks after all services. including writcr, sewer- age; lights and streets. A paving program will start early next year. About hall of the airport employ- ment. Others belong to individual ecs work tor the transport depart- airlines or allied aviation. Most of the airlines have ther own social clubs which will eventually move to the townsite. The new town is two miles from the nearest runway and five miles from the main terminal. On the other side is the trans-Canada highway. Officials say there is room for 5,000 houses in the mug area without a change in plans. Murrayharbour North Miss Mabel Auld, Charlotte- town spent the week-end of Oct- ober 9, at Murray Harbor North, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I-Iazen McLure. Mrs. Willard Moclure has re- turned home after spending the past two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Chester Reynolds and Mr. Reynolds, Murray River. Mrs. Percy Johnston. Peters Road, is spending some time at the home of her son, Mr. Roy Johnston, Sumnierside. Miss Catherine Millar. teacher at Uigg is spending a two weeks vacation at tho home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Millar. Mrs. Elmer Millar spent the wcck-end of October 9. in Rose- neath, the guest of her niece, Mrs. Don MacQuarrle and Mr. MacQuarrie. Mrs. Robert Proctor and young son Robert, Charlottetown, zirt: spending some time with her sis- ter, Mrs. Carl Graham and Mr. Graham. At a special service of Dedica- tion held in the Murray Harbor North Presbyterian Church. Sun- day evening, October 8, the new organ was dedicated to the Glory and Praise of God. The service. which was largely attended was conducted by Rev M. C. Currie who brought an inspliing message from the text, Psalm 100 verse 4 "Enter into his courts with praise." Spec- iiil selections included a quartet "Sunrise" by Mrs. Nettie Millar. Mrs. Weston Joiinswn. Mrs. John Ciow and Rev. M. C. Currie. a duet "When I Kneel Down To Pray," by Mrs. Weston Johnston and Rev. M. C. Currie and a male chorus "The Church In The Wildwood." Otlici hymns were "The Lord's My Shepherd," "Guide Me, 0 Thou Great Jehovah,” "Glory Be To God The Father", "Pleasant Are Thy Courts Above". and the .choir sang as their anthem "Ben- Uttn Sands ...'Mrs. W. D. caylor and son Wald: of Wood Islands, attend- ed Thanksgiving service at Little sands Church on Sunday. They also visited at the home of Mrs. Nestor R. Beck, Little Sands. Mrs. Bock left this week on return to Boston. after spending the suin- mer at her home here. We are very glad to report that Mr. Robert White of Wood Is- lands East who has been a patient MMMjH..::MM.j..j.... utifui Words of Jesus”. Mrs. Annie Kennedy presided at the organ. Mrs. Francis Fisher had as her gucsts on October 10, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell. Mr. Dan Bell and Mrs. Belle Machon, Murray Har- bor. Mr. Alvin M.-icswain. Charlotte- town was the guest of his broth- er-in-law and sister on October I0. Mr. and Mrs Wilbert Senca- bough and Mrs. Francis Fisher re- cently spent some time at. Murray Harbour the guests of Mrs. Belle Machon. Mrs. Gavin Hiclien was hostess to the Ladies Aid Society at her home on September 21. Nineteen members responded to the Roll- call with a verse of scripture and seven visitors were present. Sev- eral donations were received for the bazaar which is to be held in the near future. The program for the evening consisted of readings by Mrs. C. J. McLure, Mrs. Gavin Hickcn, Mrs. Alice Hicken and can- test by Mrs. John Clow. At the close of the devotional period, delicious refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Alice Hicken. The Guardian Page 11 Thursday, Oct. 21, 1954 in the P. E. Island Hospital, has recovered sufficiently to return to his home. Good work Robert and we all hope you will continue to improve until you regain your usual good health. - Mrs. Heath L.-irter and daughter of Hampshire were visitors this week at the home of her sister, Mrs. George M Blue, Little Sands. Mr. and Mrs. Heath Ellis of Mass.. who came home to attend the funeral of Mr. Elli.-.' mother, were visiting at the home of Mrs. Ellis' father in Little Sands, Mr. John MacDonald. Mrs. Carrie Blue, School St. Charlottetown, spent the week-end visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. NIEICLCEII, Little sands. Mr. Peter 0. Richards who is employed on one of the Govern- ment drcdges was at his home in Little Sands over the week-end of Oct. 17. 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