DECEMBER. 8, 1953 —_—_ Strange But True By F. H. MacArthur Blue-green snow fell many years ago in New Brunswick, Prince Ed- ward Island, Siberia, and at Shasta County, California, The ylue-green snow was not general, jut appeared in patches approxi- rately ten feet in diameter. Like ilmost everything else that's strange, the weird coloring was jlamed on volcanic blasts. Strange things have always been ippearing in the skies or falling sarthward. History is full of such neidents. The day after the odd- olored snow was reported in Cali- ornia, an ice bomb broke through ‘he roof of the Lewis home, 1130 W, 99th Street, Los Angeles. The Lewis’ were on vacation at the me and had to have a neighbor epair the roof before they arrived yome, In pioneer days on this island a small meteor burned a sizable role in the earth near the present home of Earl Carrier, North River. It was sighted at about eleven pm, by Mrs. Sandy Spencer, who vas crossing the fields to the Wil- son farm. Next morning the hole was in- vestigated by Mrs, Spencer and two members of the Wilson family, all f whom testified to having seen sarticles of a burned-out heavenly jody scattered about the place. re Going back to other days, there s a Latin document describing a strange aerial object that terrified he monks in 1290 A.D. It was sup- »osed to have winged its way over Byland Abbey in Yorkshire “‘excit- ing great terror among the orethren”. ; This sort of thing has been tak- ng place since the world began, and all this present-day talk about earth being visited by un- ienti phenomena (flying saucers and space ships to you), is just a ot of bunk. A lawnmower “shot” Robert inmbaugh, a resident of Ohio, »hen he pushed it over a bullet. recently the cot in Nutly, N. J. sas in a dither when the traffic called out: “John Duncan.” Two John Duncans came to attention— both residents of Belleville and sot living on De Witt Avenuel The entaglement was finally straightened out when the house number was given. Duncan No, 1 pleaded quilty to speeding and Duncan No, 2 pleaded guilty to 4yoving without a license, strange ut true! the ee The big Family Bible of grand-|cleaners are more comfortable to) | Lorne Valley and Vicinity Mr. Ralph Nicholson was a re- cent business visitor to Mount Stewart. Mr, and Mrs. Peter MacLeod were visitors to Montague on Nov- ember 28. Mr. John O’Brien has returned home after spending some time in Ontario. Mr. Edgar MacAulay left re- cently for Halifax, N.S., where he will spend the winter months. Miss Muriel Myers spent the last week-end of November at her home in Martinvale. Mrs. William Ferguson and Mrs Sandra MacEachern were visitors to Mount Stewart on.November 26 Miss Emma_ Nicholson, Road, spent the past with her parents, Mr. Angus Nicholson. Mr. Reuben McCannell visitor to Montague on Novemb.1 28, the guest of his son George and Mrs. McCannell. Union week-end and Mrs The Misses Shirley and Elaine MacDonald and Joan McIntyre were visitors to Marie on Novem- ber 26 as guests of Mr. and Mrs Cuyler Dingwell and family. Lorne Valley School is a_ hive of activity after classes, now that practising for the Christmas con- cert has begun. The capable teacher Mrs. Sandra MacEachern is famous for the splendid pro- grammes she has directed in past 23, and he weighs 725 pounds. Kinsey was recently married to Miss Beverly J. Hankinson of Both- well, Canada. Beverly weighs a mere 162 pounds. A King’s County farmer writes me that he found a mother fox last spring with an unusually wild kitten she had adopted. “The baby | kitten,” says my correspondent, “re- fused food and drink for three days after capture. oe @ A lady correspondent sends me this to pass on to readers: “If you have trouble getting the hair curlers to hold on short strands, try using your husband's pipe cleaners. I've tried ‘em, and they make perfect curl holders. For a child’s fine hair cut the pipe cleaners in half. Besides getting a better curl you'll find the pipe pappy’s day was only a pocket book wear.” compared to the hand-printed Bible owned by Louis Waymai and iaughter, Theresa, of Los Angeles. Their Bible weighs one thousand aud ninety four pounds and is tight feet high. Pawn shop sign: “See us at your earliest inconveniences.” An apple a day is good for more than keeping the doctor away. Put one in your cake box and your cake will stay nice and fresh. When the apple begins to wither add a fresh one. We have a few Islanders who can boast of a 56-inch front porch, But consider the world’s second biggest man: Charles K&n- sey, a fellow from, Bucyrus, O. Charles wears pants with a 100- inch waistline. His shirts are size The modern girl's heart is some- thing like a crowded bus. There’s always room for one more. The safest ride one can take in any city is in an elevator. A recently married Island couple went to spend their vacation in Halifax. Not wishing to draw at- tention as a bride and groom, the husband turned to his wife and said when they'd got off the train, “Well, dear, it will look all right if you carry both suitcases.” A Saskatchewan women by the name of Sarah San supports her family trapping despite the fact that she is blind. The blind woman brought in more furs last season than all other trappers in: the Dillon-area, strange but true! was a! years. Worthy of note is the well- acted dialogues, and vocal talent of the Lorne Valley pupils in form- er concerts. Everyone is looking forward to an evening of good en- tertainment when the concert is presented. .*Master Gerald MacDougall, Montague, spent the last week-end ot Novednber with his grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Mac- Leod. Mr. Elmer MacInnis, Charlotte- town, spent the week-end of Nov- ember 28 in Lorne Valley, where. he was a guest of Mr. and Mrs Francis MacIntyre. Mr. Roy MacLeod, Charlottetown, spent the last week-end of Nov- ember visiting relatives and friends in Lorne Valley. A motor party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Grover MacKay, Strath- cona, and Mr. and Mrs. James B MacNeill and Mr. Cecil MacNeill, Lorne Valley, visited Halifax, N. S., over the week-end of Novem: ber 28. Mrs. Malcolm MacLeod spent 9% few days in Montague during the last week of November, as guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacDougall. Miss Georgie Webster left for Boston, Mass., on November 26 af- ter several months vacationing at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Webster, Cardigan. She was accompanied by her brother, Mr. Stanley Webster who will visit relatives and friends in Boston and vicinity. —AM Murray Harbor North and Vicinity .*Mr, Rae Kennedy left recently for New York with a truck load of Christmas trees. | = } Mr. and Mrs, George Clow were , business visiters to Charlottetown cn November 19. Sincere sympathy is extended the family of the Jate William Sencabaugh who passed away at j nis heme on November 20. | Mr, and Mrs, Baxter Ross, Pin- jnette were visiters to Murray Har- ‘bor North on November 22, guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Millar. | Mrs. William Kennedy is spend- ‘ing some time visiting in Montague, ) guest of her son-in-law. and ‘daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Johnston. | Mr. Bert Graham Halifax, spent | several days at Murray Harbor North, guest of Mr. and Mrs. James |Graham. | The many friends of Mr. Elmer |Millar are sorry to hear he is con- fined to his home due to illness. All join in wishing him a speedy i recovery. Mrs. Margaret Westlake has re- turned to her home in Providence. R. I.-after spending a three weeks vacation at Murray Harbor North, guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Hen- derson. | — | Mr. and Mrs. David Hicken and son Billy, Halifax, N. S. have been spending several days at Murray \Harbor North where they attended End —_— Chrictmag money worrleg Jorn oR NEW Christmas Club o/ and have plenty of those Wouldn’t you like to get a cheque to solve your Christmas shopping problems? You can get that next November if you join our Christmas Club now. Here’s all you do. Simply make a small deposit once every second week through she year. After 50 weeks (25 deposits) you'll get a nice cheque for next Christmas— or for whatever you wish. Visit our nearest branch and join our Christmas Club tnday! JOIN OUR 1954 CHRISTMAS ‘CLUB THIS WEEK AT ANY BRANCH OF The Canadian Bank of Commerce money for Christmas Shopping in 1954! THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN Pisquid East And Vicinity Mr. Frank Kelly was a visitor to the Cty November 13. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Jay were visitors n Charlotetown Nov- ember 11, Mr, and Mrs. Milton Rodgerson were visitors in Charlottetown November .12. Mr. Robert Leard left recently for St. John, N.B., where he has employment. Mr. Lloyd Jay and Mr. Alton Jay were in Lorne Valley on busi- ness November 13. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Birt, Mount Stewart, were visitors in Pisquid East November 15. Mr, and Mrs. Gorge Dover were visitors jn Charlottetown Novem- ber 15. .*Master Robert Hughes, Bed- ford, spent the week of November 9 with his grandparents, Mr. and the funeral of Mrs. Hicken’s father, Mr. William Sencabaugh, The congregations of Murray Harbor North and ‘Peters Road en- joyed a special previlege on Nov- ember 19 when Rev. W.A. Cameron, DD. Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was the guest speaker at the Murray Harbor North Church. Using for his text Isaiah 60:10 “And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee,” Dr. Cameron spoke on the Mrs, Owen Kelly. Mrs. George Jay was @ visitor in Lorne Valley, November 12, guest of her daughter, Mrs. Earle MacDonald and Mr. MacDonald. Miss Linda Leard, Charlottetown, spent November 14 week-end at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred, Leard. Miss Juanita Jay, student at P.W.C., spent the November 14 week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jay. Mr. and Mrs, George Leard, Mount Stewart, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Dover, Nov- ember 15. Mr. Guy Jay spent the Novem- ber 14 week-end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell day. Mr. Wallace Woolridge spent the November 14 week-end at his home. He is employed on_ the government dredge. The farmwork in this district is about finished for the season and some farmers are in the woods cutting their firewood or lumber. —BA ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL Report for November is: Grade IX—1. Lucina Campbell; | 2. Lucy Mae Walker; 3. Emil) | Johnston. Grade VII—1. James Morrison. Grade VI—1. Pius Morrison; 2 Louis Campbe!l; 3. Gerald John- ston. Grade V—1. Anita Somers; 2 Benny MacPhee. \ Grade IV—1. William Morrison; 2. Balbina MacPhee; 3. George; MacPhee. | Grade II—1. Patrick MacDonald; 2. Michael Farrell. | work of the Assembly and of the work the church is doing in the mission fields in Formosa, Hymns were “I To The Hills Will T-ft| Mine Eyes”, “The Church's One Foundation”, “We Love The Place C God”, and “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”. Selections by the choir were “Whibthersoever Thou “Have Thine Own Way Lord. Never before such heavenly diamond, beauty... such superb, 17-jewel accuracy ... at such down-to-earth prices «+ from *4.95° Look for your local jeweller's advertisement Grade I—1. George Johnston; 2. Georgina MacDonald. | Highess average, 89%, Morrison. Perfect attendance: Patrick Mac- | Donald, | Teacher: Mary Somers. | Edward Island annual, William | | Prince Goest”, pnd | provides somewhat more than half, lof all Canadian seed potato pro-. AQ.‘ duction, ' elsewhere. in this newspaper. 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