30. 1951 Blast MAY 4&5? ti, .2 . Exploding gases from a blank cartridge in a. race starter: pistol caumi the death of Paul Vamplew, seen above, of Toronto, a junior aspirant for Canada's 1953 Olympic team. Death, due to hemorrhagecl heart, of the 17-year-old runner cut short the career of one of the best Canadian prospects in middlle-distance running. His trainer, Lloyd Percival. was holding the .32-caliibre revolver. loadcd with a single hlahk, when Vamplevw accidentally struck him and the gun discharged. PARENTS MEET ent-Teachers Associations will be held here .may 28th to June 2nd. HALIFAX - (GP) - Annual This is the first time since 1938 meeting of the Canadian Fcder- that the Federation has held its atlon 0! Home and School and Par- Annual Convention here. From Trainer's Starting Just two days before his death this picture, taken during a track workout, shows Paul Vamplew running behind Paul Poce. 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THE GUARDIAN. was a witness to the fatalit!- TM young athlete, who had such I promising career that oollegoa in the U.S. had offered him scholar- ship, had been working out in I to show the force of a blast. Af- wr Vamplew was shot, he walked 26 yards. placed hand over chest and collapsed. During inquest CHARLOTTETOWN Gun Proved Fatal To Young Atiialato at Michigan State college next week with Percival, coach of many of Canada's best athletes. when accident occurred. - - .a:..akJI..-..........;.... .. Chief Coroner Dr. S-mlrle Lawson condemned the use of blank cart- ridges in starting races as tihiighly dangerous," suggested that cap guns be used. Zion Brownie News Brownies out Zion had a real party last week and were host- esaes to their parents and friends. When all the grcetintgs and intro- duction: were over, the girls formed. lihe "Fairy Ring" and danced to the Fairy Rhymes. San- dra Sutherland conducted games and action songs. Lunch was serv- ed by the Brownies who remem- lbu-ed to thank the ladies of tho Nomi Local Association for the dainty goodies provided by them. The Rev. G.C. Webster was I guest and spoke to the Brownies and visitors. The exciting after- .noon closed with Brownie Tap: and our famous Magic Tunnel. Headquarters Once again I have to remind you that H.Q. is still closed, but do write to Mrs. Fred Jenkins at the P.E.l. Hospital and you will get your requirements. You know. I ” s. Guides and Brownies 1' do apologize for any inconven- ience but I had not expected to be hospitalized so long. Watch this column for re-opening of H.Q. Guido Laws It does help to be a Girl Guide at all times of our lives, but ea- peclally in lioqiital, you would be surprised girls, how much it helps to .emen-iber our Guide 1awa.,or course it is hard some times but what isn't? I shall be an expert at making 9. hospital bed. with square corners and changing try it on your trlenda some time. you have to do it for the First you need any advice although I have not the Guide oupbou 5 here otiout some more Company news? help me out. um-no one. cutting the gold crou stop at. Paul: Cathedral on warm day: oonipleliiod they Thouunda of file: and bluebottloa were buzzing around them. Girl Guide News? (;l ottoob with the patient in bed, . Clan teat. You can still write if - I can still write you book. How i I cannot let that myoelt now no, nON'DON-(CP)- Workman re-, couldn't work. ' UNUUAL VISITOR MONTREAL - (CP) - A cin- namon teal. or red-colored duck. first of its kind to be recorded in Queibec. was spotted on Nun's Is- land by Baoques Narmanclln, a member or the Quebec society for the protection of birds. The bird closely resembles the blue-winged teal. Petviv-1. seen above. counnea by the tragedy, told police that lust as he was about to start an- other race, he walked over to me bleachers to admonish Vampiew for his pentormanice in the last PAGE SEVEN I SEE ISLAND G0-OP services FOR Those Famous Paints. Co-op Super Market Charlottetown Aliegweit Co-op Ca rleton Wellington Co-op Wellmgmn Tignisli Co-op Tlgnlah MM"? Interior Finish 5'. P.'ers co-op St. Peters Cardigan Co-op Cardigan lap of his race. At the time he was holding a .32 calibre standard . model revolver filled with blanksl in his right hand. Percival saidi the boy iumned to his feet apd. exclaimed, "Oh, mars 311 rjgmu. when he was reprimanded, and ;:..::;”.:u.” h'..':m.;. on n t arm discharging gun, upper ' Gyro chi? ilinner Meeting The regular meeting of the Cthurlottetown Gyro Club was held in” the Charlottetown Hotel an C0nd1lY evening. 'IVvo guests, harlle Praught and Pat Ready Prospective members of the club: We” K"-ieted by the president. 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With the threat of ea'0112.f pliyslaliy tit has a patio play in this prognmme ofaefence. If you cannot go Active then the least you can do to exercise your freedom is to join the Canadian Army Reserve Force. Do not miss "Exercise Freedom” this summer. If you are in world aggression hanging over us, this summer training can truly be regurded as an exercise in freedom. Camdfs Citizen-Soldiers have a most vital role in die ilefence of this country. Every Canadian citizen who in k the Reserve Force you must take part in this most important phase of your training this year. If you are not in the Cana- dian Army Reserve Force, join the regiment of your choice imInedinleIy.' Join in Exercise FREEDOM this summer.