Page 10 the Guardian Monday. June 21, 1954 Freetown and O O O Vicinity Mrs-. Rena Burt is visiting in Charlottetown guest at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Almon Burt. Friends of Mr. John Prolfitt are glad to welcome him back from his visit to Beaverton. 0nt.. where he spent the past. year at the home of his son.‘ Rev. Samuel B. Proffitt and Mrs. Proffitt. Mrs. George Jardine left recent- ly for Amherst. N. 5.. where she will spend several weeks visiting with her son. Mr. Gerald Jsrdine and family. While Mrs. Jardine is on a visit to her former home in England. Mrs. Feiiton siinmniis has re- csived word of the illness of her sister. Mrs. Robert T. Copeland of Taunton, Mass. Mrs. Copeland is a patient in Truesdale Hospital. Fall River. Mass. I-ler many friends in Freetown and vicinity wish for her complete restoration to health. Friends in Freetown end Bede- que were saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. James Wade of North Adams. Mass. formerly Helen Schurmri of Bedeque. Her death, occurre on June 10. after a very short illness. Sincere sympathy is Prpressed to the relatives in their bereavement. —-AB. The death of Dr Willard Taylor of Yarmouth. N. S. was heard \\li.h l'i‘,;'l‘el. by many old-time friends in Freetown. Dr. Taylor was born in Lower Freetown. 5 son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tay- lor, (Margaret Walker), and his early years were lived in this com- munity. Mr. and Mrs Walter Burns left recently on a trip to Saskatchewan where they will spend several months visiting their twin daugh- ters, .\lrs. Cal Johnston (Joan). of Weyburn, Sask.. and Mrs. Vic- tor Sinnimoii tJuiiei of Semens, Saslc. All wish them an enjoyable vacation. -—A meeting of the Freetown Branch of the W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Alvin Stet- son on May 18, with a large num- ber of members present. also sev- eral visitors. The president. Mrs. Wallace Reeves opened the meet- ing with Scripture reading and prayer followed by the singing of “Will Your Anchor Hold." The .~.ccreti1i'_v. Mrs. Albert Stetson called the roll. which was respond- ed to with a temperance selection. Readings were given by several members. A discussion took place as to suitable prizes to be awarded to the children writing the Tem- perance Course. These were decid- rd on, and will be presented at a «-hurch meeting in the near future. The treasurer, Mrs. John I-leffel, gave the financial report. After the business period the meeting closed with the hymn. "Blest Be The Tie Tliat. Binds". Lunch was served by the liosteu assisted by her daughter. Janet and Miss Ruth Reeves. The rate payers of l"i'eetown School district. including a num- ber of women, from Birch Grove Institute. gathered for their an- nual meeting in the school house on June 1. Mr. Austin A. scales was appointed chairman. The re- port of the sec'y treasurer. Mr. Robert Jardinc. showed that all of last years taxes, were not collect- ed as yet, but he was confident that shortly the deficit would be “'1l>ed out. Mr. Jardine also read the supervisor's report. and the ap- pilcations that had been received ' for teaching positions in the school. Supplements of $600 for the teacher in the senior room. and $500 for the teacher in the junior room were again voted. as well as $1000 for gneral purposes. includ- Professional ‘scan; E. E. Parkman Opt.D.,ll.0. rnoms szii-i XIEGENT THEATRE BLDG. Summer St. Sulngnmlglglg Chartered Accounienis T. Earle Hickey Canadian Bank of Commerce Building Summerslde. P.E.I. — Phone 2888 W. Albert Robertson I. E. L MUTUAL BUILDING Granville at Water street Summerslde I’. 0. BOX 881 ‘DIAL 3344 INSURANCE R. E. Ellis 62 Son Limited Fire — Auto - Casualty I Summer St. Summerslde Opiomeirisis B. F. Hunter, R.0. Summerslde. P.E.I. — Phone em §MALLl\IAN'! BUILDING A. Raymond Grant, nsc.-., 0.1). III Water Street 8 Above Maurice Mill’: Men's Wen PHONE am Dentists . Dr. J. A. Doiron Dental X-Ian BMALLIIAII IITILDINO Dial 2800 Summerslde L. K. ZIELINSKI. MD. Oonall Preetitlonc llhipeqno load lendlgfim. P. I. I. Ilene; lndngton I VETERINARIAN lieu Aiiiian late: —Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Raynor and Mrs. Richard Wall motored to Charlottetown on Thursday. Miss Marion Crozier of Halifax. spent the week-end visiting her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. John Mclnnis and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Charles Waugh, Mrs. Ro- bert Moase. Mrs. Lewis Moue. Mrs. Delbert Raynor. Mn. Har- old Manderson. Mrs. Rlchsrd Wall and Mrs. Don Schurman at- tended the Cooking School in Sum- merslde on May 1'! and ill. Mrs. Edison Dalzell returned home after spending the past two weeks visiting relatives and friends in Montreal and Ontario. A large number of people at- tended the ordination of Rev. Gardiner Daizell which took place in the Presbyterian Church on May 17. ' Mr. and Mrs. William Moasc and Miss Pauline Manse motored to Halifax on Saturday and re- turned on May 24. Many friends of Mrs. Parmenus Mill are sorry to hear of her be- ing ill at her home. All hope she will be feeling much better in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Lambc and three children. also Mr. Ed- gar Lambe of Springfield. and Mrs Edmund Gallant and two children of Summerslde. were vis- iiors in New Annan on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Mill and son. lvsn. were visitors in Sum- merside on Saturday. Mr. Lee Hogg and Mr. Arthur Wright motored to Charlottetown on Thursday.. Miss Georgie Mclnnls spent a few days with her sister. Mrs. Edmtind Gallant during the past week. The Women's Institute of Cler- mont held a successful card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mill on May 13. Eleven tables of auction forty-five were played. Prize winners were: ladies high. Mrs. Russell McKay; gents‘ high. Mr. Daniel Gillie: consolation. ladies. Miss Jean Curley; gents. Mr. Edgar Hickey. A bazaar and auction of cakes took place with Mr. John Pillman as auctioneer. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. assisted by other la- dies. A nice sum of money was raised to help swell lnstliuie funds. Mrs. Robert Moase is spending a few days with her daughter. Mrs. George Taylor, Travellers Rest. Mr. and Mrs. William Waite have left by motor to visit with friends and relatives in U. S. A. While there they will attend the 50th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Waite's parents. Sympathy goes out in Mrs. James Champion in the death of her husband which occurred sud- denily on May 20. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Moase were visitors to Charlottetown on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mclnnls and family of Bedford. visited in New Annan on Sunday. Mrs. Richard Wall and daugh- ter Marjorie were in Summei-side on Friday. -AV. ing sundry repairs. and no to- wards the salary of the music teacher. The meeting. through I vote. expressed its appreciation for the good work done by the re- tiring teachers. Mrs. Brewer Auld and Miss Laura smith. On mo- tion Mr. Waldon Mouse was ap- pointed trustee to replace the re- tiring trultee. Mr. Cecil Reeves. Mr. Lee Campbell wu re--,point- ed auditor. Alma and Vicinity —Mr. and Mrs. George Wilkin- son of Sprin field W., accom- panied by rs. Ella Dyment. were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Dunbar. Mr. Fred Tuplln. Charlotte- town. spent June 9. visiting rela- tives and friends in Alma and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clark and daughters. Verna and Beverley; also Miss Lila Mountain motored to North Milton on June 13. where they visited Miss Moun- tain's brother-in-law and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Neil and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston and children. Jimmie and Gwen. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Mountain on June 13. Friends of Mrs. Harry Barbour. will be sorry to learn that she has been confined to her home for a few days due to an attack of ionsilitis. Miss Mary Clark. Aime. visited Mr. and Mrs. George Bownou. Norboro. recently. Mr. and Mrs. William Profit and son. Ronnie. Summerslde. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Wallace. recently. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Niabet and family. Summerslde. were guests of Mrs. Nisbet's parents. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Mountain on June is The annual school meeting of Alma school was held in the school on June I with a fair at- tendai-ice of ratepayers. Mi-. lone Dunbar was a mud chairman of the meeting. r. Wilfred Dunn Conway and ' Vicinity —-Mr‘. and Mrs. John MncFly- den and family. Charlottetown. were visiting relatives and friends at l"reelaiid on June 11. The many friends of Mr. John Buchanan. will regret to learn he is a patient in the Western Hos- pital. Alberton and wish him a speedy recovery. Miss Florence Bigger. Portage. was a recent visitor at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. George Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Morrison. Mr. Cecil MacKinnon was I busi- neu visitor to Alberton on June 13. . Mr. Charles Palmer who has been at Luzon, Quebec. on the car- ferry spent a few days at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Pnlmer. Miss Erma Paugh. Sunimerside, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Pslmer on June 15. Min ucy ' Kilbride, Foxley River. w s a business visitor to Summerslde recently. Masters Barry and Barney Big- gar. Portage. were visitors at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. George Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Morrison on June 15. , Mr. Urban Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. William MacDonald and Miss Lauretta Trainer. Charlotte- town, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Murphy on June 13. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil MacKlnnon and Mr. William E. MacKinnon. were business visitors to Summer- side on June 16. Mr. Arnold Ramsay. Moncton. N. B.. is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Milligan. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Milllgan and children. Freddie and Bever- ley. were visitors at the home of Mrs. Preston Oatway and family, Poplar Grove. on June 16. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Palmer were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Henry Bryan. Foxley River. Mr. Lee Milligsn. Moncton. N. B.. is spending a few days with relatives at Conway. Mrs. George Thompson visited her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wallace Thompson, who is a patient in the Prince County Hospital. Sum- merslde, on June 16. Mr. Bill MacNeill was a busi- ness visitor to Cliarlott.etowii and Summerslde on June 16. Mr. Walter Macxenna. Free- land. was I. business visitor to Summerslde on June is. . -P was elected trustee and Mrs. Jack Clark was re~elecied auditor. A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barbour on June 1. when a number of young people gathered to celebrate with Miss Myrna Arthur on the occasion of her 19th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ready and son. Wallace. and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burke. Tignish. were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Wallace on June 13. Mr. Frank Barbour of Alma. returned from Sockville. N. 3.. where he attended the Maritime Conference of the United Church of Canada. PROFIT NECESSARY TORONTO (CF)-When the Dell Construction Company entered I bid for 8891.000 to construct two six-storey buildings containing in suites. it forgot to include one important item in the estimates. The item: $46,000 to cover the profit. The firm withdrew the bid after paying the Toronto Housing Authority 37.500 to get out of the contract. FAIRBANKS MORSE WATER ‘ SYSTEMS IGOR 250 I 5 SIMIOI Ill SYSTEI only $120.50 hit Yul eonmvlv Auuaeamlanvveeovan ’ LOOK AT W" HANK‘! e Ietf-pfluihg o let!-slug ODOIVOOI fvl eopodOy‘nl fljnhvg pueevro 0 °~||0-Ilhel-uezueen vote: on O Iniv ne‘u..* ha’ Ohiyouonbbdfevooeyheleloln oAI.:.e:h pnebbi method for long elleytenrvioo elulbyeeonpeeyfilioverlroyno-' eapevieMe.'eneehnyn . Imnute-levee syeveune an ngneug lnelsoeondeqnfleefevolsoednn hsIe~IeleneIeepIelIaoQI._ SCI your feed F-M DOOM‘ or II CAIIIIAI MIIIIHS-fill Cempnny finned 1! Prince William Eh, stint loll Burton liiiii Vicinity —A large number from Burton and surrounding districts attend- ed the play. "Meet My Wives," in st. Mark's parish hall on June 9. sponsored by the Wellington dra- matlc club. The ladies of the par- ish served refreshments. Mr. Wilfred T-lsmeli. Freetown. was a recent visitor at the home of his uncle, Mr. Thomas Doyle. Campbeilton. Miss Terese Perry and Donnie Dalton. pupils of Burton school are receiving congratulations on hav- ing successfully passed their Grade VIII exams_ Miss Carrie Walsh, spent week-end with her sister. Gladys Walsh. Burton. Mr. Fred Waldron. Glengarry. recently visited his sister, Mrs. Ida Mae Dalton. Burton. Mr. and Mrs. David McDougal. and family, Bloomfield. were re- cent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nell Arsenault. Burton. the Miss A large number of cliildrcii at- tended Catechism class June 12 in St. Marks parish church. It was conducted by Rev. Richard Ells- worth of St. Dunstan's College, who also celebrated 9 o'clock Mass at St. Marks. and 10.30 o'clock Mass at St. Bei'nai'dctte‘s on Sunday, June 13. Sincere synipatiiy is extended to Mrs_ Henry Daltoii_ Burton. in the death of her father. Mr. Joseph Gillis St. Peters Bay. whose death occurred in the Charlottetown Hos- pital. June 14. following a brief illness. A large crowd of entliiisiastic spectators watched the ball game last Sunday afternoon in Camp- bellton between Campbcllton and Bloomfield. The score was 8 to 9 in favour of the home team. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smallman. Knumford were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McKendi'lck. Campbellton. Mr. Raeburn Doyle. who is ein- ployed in Summerslde, spent the week-end at the home of his moth- er, Mrs. Myrtle Doyle, Campbell- ton. Mr. Errol Howard. Cape Wolfe was a recent visitor at the home of his friend, Paul Doyle. Camp- beliton. sincere sympathy of the com- munity is extended to Mrs. Calvin Ramsay, Campbellion. in the recent death of her father. Mr. Gus Shaw, Canoe Cove. The late Mr. Shaw was a former resident.-of Brocton. Mrs. I-larold Horne. Mill River. visited recently at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam McKendrick. Campbeiiton. The fishermen of the district are landing some very good catches of cod. —CR. Albany and Vicinity The many friends here will be very sorry to learn that Mr. Ron. Thomas of North Tryoii met with I very painful accident while work- tsken to the Prince County Hos- pital for X-rays and will be coli- fined to his home for some time All hope he has a speedy recovery. 4 Mr. Leith Woods of Summerslde. was a visitor to the home of his parenu. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond ing on his car. Mr_ Thomas was ‘ Tyne Valley Notes —The United Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Ivan MaeKIy on Thursday evening June. 1. The many friends of Mr. and Mn. Horace Newcombe are sorry to learn that their little son Jackie had the misfortune to break his ankle while playing on a swing. and hope he will soon be able to be around again. Sympathy is extended to the relatives of the late Charles New- combe whose death occurred at his home on June 12. Mrs. Herman Dyment enter- tained the members of the Northnm and Tyne Valley Women's Insti- tutes on Thursday evening June 10. After the business part of the meeting was finished an entertain- ing program was enjoyed by everyone present. and a delicious lLll’l(‘ll scrvcd by the members of Northam Women‘s Institute. Mr. and. Mrs. P. H. Lyle. Cen- tral Lot 16 and Mrs. Gordon Mil- ler, Ellerslie, were visitors at the home of Ml‘. Laughiin MacLean on June 14. The funeral of the late Mrs. Obediah Ramsay was held in the Presbyteriiin Church on Junet 11. with Rev. Mr. Mawhinney con- ducting the service. Deep sympathy is extended to her bereaved fam- ily and 8l'l'|l‘idt‘llIl(ll'€Tl. The funeral of the late Mi-. Charles Ncivcombe was held from his lioiiic on June 13 with inter- ment in Port Hill Anglican Ceme- tery, tiic service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Finlay assisted at the house by Rev. Mr. Mawhinney. Pall bearers were all cousins of the deceased namely: Mr. Alfred Ramsay. Ed\\'iIl'd Ramsay. spurg- eoii Ramsny. Russell Ramsay. Ira Ramsay and Walter Newcombe. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. I-‘olland. Mrs. George Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Folland motored to Granville on June 16 to visit relatives there. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Maynard. Mrs. Henry Bircii. Mm. Eleanor Birch and Mrs. Reginald Birch. motored to Crapaud on June 16 ___::____:_.. McKay of Albany left on June l6 with a load of turnips for Boston. Mass. Miss Vessle Dawson and Miss Vertis Boiilter of Toronto. motored to the Island last week to spend two weeks with friends here. They plan to return to Ontario on June 30. Mr_ and Mrs. Alex Dawson and daughter Judy returned to their home in North Tryon last week Mr. Dawson has been employed in Charlottetmvii the past winter and recently received the appointment of vender in the Borden Liquor Store. A “CAMEO"" KENSINGTON 7:l5-9:15. Doris in technicolor Monday-'l‘uosduy Day. Ray Bolger musical-comedy» - "APRIL IN PARIS" Rank drmviniz ’I‘ur~.sdiiy and Thurs- day ivririli $70.00. Be here to win. ..—_._..—‘.—..:._—_. “'ROYAL"" BORDEN Montla_\'-'l‘iir.~'rl:i,v 7:15-9:15: Matinee Tuesday 3:30. Loretta Young in the powerful rlrama~ "PAULA" Also serial and News Woods of North Tryon recently. CAPITOL Tonight 7:15-9:15; I. EDMUND GVIENN we-at I-on Mr. Fred Mitchell and Mr. .lohii Rank drnivliiiz Tues. and Sat. Summerslde Tuesday 3:30-7:15-9:15 This Picture is being S onsored by the Summerslde Y's en Club II 'l'IlI COMIDY IIOT OI ‘I'll! VIII! C /\l\‘("ll Ni ii IMIIIIO ,... -—-- - . ..'.__s.,.. Today .... .... 3:30 - 7:15 - 9:15 ..... 7:15 - 9:15 a JAMES MASON-culiif lll00I —H%"E my I to attend a meeting of the Angli- can Church. A meeting of the film coiiucii was held at the home of Mr. Don- aid Medan on June is. A Summerslde group staged a variety concert in the Tyne Val- ley Hall on June 10 which was gently enjoyed by all who attend- Mr. Lewis Jones. Mr. Russel Jones and Mr. Phillip O'Brien, Brookton. Mum, as staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Erie Wil- llama while enjoying e fishing trip'on Prince Edward Island. Rev. and Mrfs. Hatfield Dyment motored to the Island on June it to attend tho funeral of the late Charles Newcombe. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society met at the_ home of Mn. Gordon Miller: on Friday evening June 11. Next meeting will be at the home of Miss Emily MacLean on June 21. Mr. and Mrs. George Ramsey and family. Harmony, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bigger on June 13. Mrs. Edison Williams spent a few days recently visiting friends in West Point. A variety concert was put on by the different districts which are interested in the Health Centre on June 9 and a nice sum of money was realized. much credit; is due those who took part and helped make such a nice evening of en- terteinment. The funeral of the late Mr. Er- nest 0. Ellis was held from his home on June 8 with services in the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr. Mawhinney officiating assisted by Rev. Mr. Wilson and Rev. Mr. MacDonald. Mr. Chester MacDonald is en- joying a months furlough at the home of his father Mr. Peter Mac- Donald. Mr. Carmen MecNeiil has the diistlnction of owning the first television set in this vlcinty and the reception is fairly good. —Bl-I 0’Leeiy And Vicinity —Mi-. Burton Scott of Nova Scotia, is visiting with his brother- Mr. George Colllcutt in He in also visiting with other friends and r letives in in-law, West Cape. Springfield West and vclnfty. Quite I number Station on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Laurette Colllcutt daughter, Mn. and son. Wesley. of 7, recently. Mrs. Mary Riley. 0‘Leary. is visiting with friends and relatives in Glengarry and vicinity for few days. Colllcutt are pleased to hear that she has returned to her home in Burton, after receiving treatment in the Prince County Hospital. Miss Phyllis of their ter. Mr. Milo. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wood of Howlan. were visitor: to 0'Lenry. and vicinity recently. Mr. Fred MacMillsn. at Eastern Nazarene College. in St. John. is spending his holidays at his home in Rosebank with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie MacMillan. He also visited friends and relatives in O'Leary and vlc- inity. The farmers in the vicinity of O‘Lcary are about through with their planting. and are now busp at seeding operations. Mr. and Mrs. John Muieshead. 0'Leary. accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris of Springfield West. motored to Charlottetown recently where they visited with relatives and friends. They also visited in Summerslde on the way home. Mrs. Elva Wedlock and nephew. John Wecllock. of Knutsford were visitors to Summerslde recently. Alfred Palmer Mr. and Mrs. of O'Leary residents ‘tended the Air Force Day celebrations at the R.C.A.F. and Jack Mackenzie Springfield West were visitors to Burton Lot ' O'Leery. and R h e d e Riley of Cape Wolfe. were guests brother-in-law and sis- MacNevln in . student and family. 0'15: . go,“ Summerslde and vzremth. of Mr. and Mrs. James and ‘family recently. Mr. and Mr]. Ed or Sm Knutlford. were vTIitors :.1.1"‘fi'.‘,', River recently. guests of Mr gm Mrs. Arthur Smellman and 'm; Hazel Smallmnn. ' The many friend 1 M,-, ence Macliinnon Il"¢°|lId toclxg. hirn out around again after hjg recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon D1 and family. of ciini—ioiiei$.',:‘ were recent visitors to the home of Mr. Diana’: parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dlgnan. Woodstock Mrs. Olive Bradley of River. Quebec. is visiting Wll'TIl‘hiT:: mother. Mrs. Wesman Harris in and other relatives in Knutsford and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Preston Tho of Mt. Royal. were p......,'.';‘§“§f,‘ Charlottetown on Sunday. 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