RECORD MAKING YEAR -P.E.I. economy received __ encouragement in 1965 The year 1965 was a record resources . A’great num- additional facilities have established throughout the e : gon Cranes devel. | | “4 PREMIER WALTER R. ‘SHAW. blueberries and cranberriés un- where as ventures were hever der modern conditions while at-| before considered. tention is also being given to| There has been a progres the growing of strawberries, ve- te of in the establishment | 4, setable and cole crops in areas PROGRESSING WITH THE ae SINCE “ “Our Specialties” ENTERPRISE BAKERY Dial 4-8747 sive particularly in the beeff ind try and many | new units have been founded in 1a farm program of a mixed nature Gross farm income shows in- creased returns of about $10,000- 000,00 over the figures of the previous year. Higher prices for cattle, hogs, dairy products, and | "°% peeeee have t about this vourable result. future looks bright for greater returns and expansion in this ous most basic and important industry. FISHERIES Fishery products also prevail- ed at increased levels and al- though seasonal landings _ in some areas were below those of the previous years the total rev- enues from the industry were } |Garden Food. Plant aay was estimated: at 14.2 million as compared with 12.7 million for 1964. The number of visitors during 1965 was 377,606, an. in- crease from 342,353 the prev- ious year. <« Business enterprises also evi- | denced a healthy condition and the obvious construction expan- sion in business circles assoc- iated with industrial. activity in- dicates a healthy and substan- tial growth. ~- In the areas of larger indus- trial location, a number of, im- |#8 portant concerns associated with ©\farm and fishery produets. and in shipbuilding, has given the provincial economy great én- couragement and in the light of world wide food needs more these plants should find f able conditions for future opera: tions. SHIPBUILDING A new shipbuilding plant was opened at Georgetown where a dragger fleet with modern drag- gers is being..constructed to supply the fully integrated Gulf which was ‘completed during the past year. _ The Alberton Industries Lim- ited have expanded and a new Marine Railway has been in- stalled, so that this. plant may also increase production of § and pleasure craft. I expansion on Prince Edward Is- establishment of Frozen F ood Plants. Four are now in opera- tion and this new interest has /tare brought the service new _ [opportunities in the form of new products and additional labor opportunities. Forest husbandry and other resources, which, at the level of the individual tr < these pene ce TEE ge oF a538 Hh a I : Labocsetil is now feeling oder i Causeway, which the ye Fs 13 _PEOPLE IN PARTNERSHIP,.. PEOPLE WORKING HAND IN HAND. OR AND WITH THE COMMUNITY. eee earns Roisin c~ Sy als ccna tiet j _ YOU MAY BE A SHAREHOLDER TOO! A SHARE IS $25.00 AND YOU MAY. PAY. WITH $5.00 DOWN AND ‘$5. 00 A MONTH UN- |. TL IT IS PAID. For several years now, we ive ould 6% on share ‘capital, and 5% re- bate on purchases. A number of ‘your neighbours are members, so why nof you. Rebates amount to two and one half weeks of your regular weekly shop- ping. pays tq be a member of «progressive organigation. bd FOR IT e oh. ©. oP SUPER MARKETS: land chiefly centres avound: the |h ! Langley Frosted Foods Ltd, |now employ about 100 men and | women year ‘around with 300 @ considerable number peo previous year which would pn a FEE : ol eet, 1 i compa he said, ‘I predict a birght fu- tare for the company and it’s mers are fast catching on to the GENUINE GROWTH ‘Now in its third year So ae rate within’ the next OTe Beleenic ‘Council of Can- . such as hg Atlantic Provinces, in order to wipe out income disparities It is the intention of the pro- government to develop ‘would look for a new era in the “Economic Life” of this prov- face in the next two decades. | 4 mene at peak periods. This) * doesn't however ps .” He also said far- | Langley splant: major industry | tion, the plant at Montague is able to point to sorte genuine | growth and Plant Manager about the future. 1965 saw a number of - tant developments including the construction of a $50 thousand potato storage facility. The year also saw a widening of the variety of items’ grown, market. - first time comved and packed. On this list were such products as peas, cauliflower, beans, French fried potatoes, fish and chips, breccoli and Brussel sprouts. ~ Mr. items will added to the list during 1966, chief among which will be spinach and rhubarb. He also sees some good prospects for small fruits such as blue- berries end strawberries. \ : The plant manager feels that the biggest step in recent month however, is the growing the evi- continue as a trend and more OXPTES: ‘neople will be able to count on | 12 months of work, according to Mr. Reynolds. =| Established In 1834... =| AND STILL PROGRESSING = IN THE FIELD OF EDUC (TION! - » Dr. Frank oe gm An Educettion le | it lightly is ~ rather make the most of it, George Reynolds is optimistic’ Reytiolds says that new | Prince of Wales, establis named in 1860, has had along and interesting history of service to _ Prince Edward Island and countless Islanders. In the next two years it will be developing further as a full fledged university. In 1967 one university year will be added with the other university year coming in 1968. The high academic standards which have characterized ‘Prince of Wales in the past will be maintained as it reaches degree- granting status. " Pletured Above ts Prince of Wales College PRINCE OF WALES COLLEGE ’ the three years that the company Page 2-B The Guardian -The Evening Patriot has operated. Describing Montague. people |vorably on World. markets.” jus means a great deal,’ he said. ; an ae ideal community, Mi. Reynolds nue he oot c ty s |@perations in , is le re wrk oe fe jsays that ‘we «are gett ajliated with Fraser Valley Fro- tribute to Montague residents great. deal of local support which zen Foods Limited of Chilliwack, when he says, ‘Because of the we find very encouraging.” He|British Columbia, John L. thind df help we have been able fo [eye ee rea on Weaueet, promnet, of both com- is ¢ the products made panies, selected Montague af- get _we are p_able to compete fa- | in its own local plant. “This to iter a careful study in 1962. “THE ISLAND'S LARGEST . PHOTO and HOBBY STORE” » CAMERAS” as e FILM e HANDICRAFT SUPPLIES 7 DARKROOM SUPPLIES: HOBBIES! YOU* NAME IT! Mclnnis Photo Hobby 111 Kent Street as the Central Academy In 1834, and re- & a most t predadi mest veliiol asset. Do not treat , Nw a” * ee a) a tl ns ae.