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New Design For
Litter Bags

against untidiness on B.C. roads
has been launched by the Depart-
ment of Reercation and Conser-
vation in conjunction with the
B,C, and Yukon Junior Chambers
of Commerce and. the Depart:
ment of Highways,

The Hon. Earle C. Westwood,
Minister of Recreation and Con-

CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, April 30, 1959

last week
that distribution of a Junior Gar-
bage Gobbler litter bag will be-
gin hrough = the

OF MANY THINGS

By AMBROSE HILLS

TEENAGE PUZZLE it

On the street where | live there are three
very beautiful teenage girls, and | have known
them for quite a few years, The other day |
agreed to take them for a drive to see a sports
a 1 drove. They talked. And 1 was puz-
zled.

These three beauties were short of
dates! Not one had a steady boy friend. Yet
wherever we went, | saw young lads, .bug-
eyed, glancing at.us, wondering, 1 have no
doubt, how this middle-aged codger had found
himself ‘such beauties.

‘What was the matter? t could not figure
it out,

During the ‘gome, they cheered loudly.
They knew the young players, and they point-
ed out their heroes to me, but when the play
_ come close to us | never heard them shout
“the names.

I began. “Attaboy, Dick!’ { yelled, when
Sue's hero was near us. glanced up, saw
me, sow the girls, He flushed a little, but dug

came off the ice. But no sir, These self-suf-
ficient, sophisticated young gals were os shy
as any story-book country maiden (real coun-
try maidens aren’t as shy as writers would
have us believe.)

We had a soft drink and chips ata near-
by restaurant after the game. Pretty soon a
few of the young lads drifted i in, My girls act.
ed as if they were

Parks and Fish and Game Bran-
ches of his Department and
through a province-~wide under-
taking by the Junior Chamber.

The new bag,'a printed rep-
lica of the popular green and
orange garbage gobblers erected
at sultable polnts throughout
the province last year, Is design:
ed to hang in the tourist's auto-
mobile, It is attractively printed
and on the reverse side contains
a map of ‘the province with per-

A new weapon in the war

Brownies Go On Hike

The 1st and 2nd Castlegar
Brownie Packs jolned forces’ on
Saturday and went for a hike up
to Indian Flats,

Camp fires were built by
Brownies working toward their
Golden Hand Certificate. and
games and a sing-song were. led
by Mrs, J. Dalziel, Tawny Owl of
the 1st pack.

‘At special ceremonies recent-
ly Commissioner: MacBain  en-
rolled Inga Reinsbakkan into the

Pixies Six and presented Golden
Bar Certificates to Margaret
Thorpe and Germaine Schwart-
zenhauer and a Service Star to
Maxine Kelly,

Shower Honors Helen
McLeod, Bride Elact

Complimenting Mrs, Helen’
McLeod on her forthcoming mar-
riage, the ladles of St. Alban's
Cholr and other frlends, surprls-
ed her last Wednesday night at
the home of Mrs, F.'A, Hostetter.
Lovely made by Mrs..J.

tinent on

They took on that glassy-eyed, don’t-give~o- *

darn expression,
No wonder they don’t have dates! They

‘scare the boys away.
0, driving home,

del of ie
' a

to these neighborhood beauties. “When you
want something in this world,’ said |, “you
ard wise to let the world know about it. And
that includes boy friends, You acted as if you
thought if those lads had leprosy, while an
hour before you were telling me they were
dreamboats. Get wise. There’ 's no law against
a come-on smile, you know.”

! think it registered. 1 know it did. Be-

ind
Bags..will be available at
motels,

and service stations or through
local Junior Chamber of Com-
merce offices. ‘

New Power Line
Prince George
To Vanderhoof

VICTORIA — Construction

‘| F Killough were presented to the

bride-elect, her mother Mrs, Lil-
an Killough, and her sister Mrs.
May Woolverton.

An evening of games was
enjoyed with winners belng Mrs.
H. Gergely, Mrs, J. Toogood, Mrs,
W. MacCabe and Mrs. McLeod.
The gifts were glven to the hon-
oree in a charming bird house
complete with two bluebirds atop
a gaily decorated post, this most
original creation being the handi-
work of Mrs. J. F. Killough, To
bring the happy evening to a
close, the Hostess assisted by

CASTLEGAR and DISTRICT PROJECT
‘SOCIETY

prion

SPECIAL
MEETING —

SATURDAY, MAY 9 — 8:00 P.M.
MARLANE HOTEL

BUSINESS:

PROPOSAL OF AN EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION
AS FOLLOWS:

 Guiders present,

k Castlegar,

Scouts Hold All-Day Basic
Training Course In Robson

Scotiters . of the Kootenay-
Columbia District held a very
successful all-day basic training
course on Saturday, April 18 in
| the Community Memorial Chur-
| ch Hall with about 24 in attend-
, ance throughout the day. There
"were also a few of the ‘Robson

ure of a Scout
leaders holding

The Scouters were divided
inte two groups, the Scout lead-
ers and the Cub leaders. Those
in charge’ of the Scout leaders
were Archdeacon B, A. Resker,

of the Koot
Coulmbia District, Mr. J. V. Scri-

had taken

joyed by all present. The invest-

held also the going up of a Cub
into Scouts. Games were also part
of the programme with the Cub

Films were shown pertaining to
the movement and the training.
A very busy day which be-
gan at 10:30 am. was brought
to a close with a camp fire, skits
and ‘sing-song. During the ‘day
coffee was served and some of
the Robson L.A, members made
coffee for the lunch, which each

Final Meetings For
Royal Commission

British Columbia’s three-man
Royal Commission on Education
will hold its final set of public
hearings in Kitimat, Terrace and:
Prince Rupert on May 4, 5 and
6, Dean S. N. F..Chant, chairman,
announced last week.

The commigsion will meet in
the Kitimat public safefy build-
ing on May and, in.the school
board administration building in
Terrace ‘the following day. On
May 6 they will sit in the court
house at Prince Rupert. All hear-
ings begin at 9:30 am.

When the commission com-
pletes this set of hearings they
will have leave 32 centres

and ,a Cub was

a treasure hunt.

vener of Penticton, who is field
Commisioner and Mr. Newton
Sherwood of ‘Trall, Assistant

Commissioner. ters prepared,

In the supper, hour, a dell-
clous supper was served, which
Mrs, P. Jolly and her, two daugh- A. S&S

and re-
celved 334 hitleta from indlviduats
and organizations.

Towell,

bility of additional hearings un-
der special circumstances, The
commission will continue to re-
ceive briefs for about three mon-
ths, he added.

Briefs have been received
from as far away as Quebec, Mr.
Towell sald, The writer of the
brief was a former teacher In a
BC. Indian School. .

From now on the commis:

'sioners will concentrate on clas-

sifylng the material in briefs and
in the verbatim reports of pub-
lic. hearings. They will meet
from time ‘to time to'wrlte sec-
tions of the report which they

ly next year.

The commission was estab-
lished ‘in January, 1958, by the
to invest-

hope to forward to Victoria ear-|f

BY RE

(Trail, B.C.) : The © appoint-
ment of A. C, Ridgers as special
assistant: to the manager of the

igate ‘all educational matters up
to:the unlveisity level with the
exception of finances.
of the

secretary,’ sald there is a Possi-

are Dean Chant, chairman; John

Those in charge of the Cub
leaders weré Mr. J, McLuckle of
Mr, R. Caputo of
Trail, Mr. A. Hartley of .Ross-
land and for the evening session,
' Mr, Loyd Groutage of Castlegar.
Mr. J, Dalziel, of the

ia :
Anglicans

A very enjoyable Parlsh Soc-

ial was pee by Anglican Church

Hold Party. -

The Christian Young Peoples
Group, attending in a body furn-

Kootenay-Columbia Council was

also present for. the evening se5-| ine parish Hall. .

form C:
naird and Robson, recently in

Kin.| ished music at the intermissions
and later for dancing. Their help
in the evenings success was much

Throughout the day the pro-
gramme was yarled and much en-

‘The main features of

to go to the Rectory Fund.

evening, which were put on 1 by
the W.A. St. Alban's, with Mrs.
C. M, Petts, Mrs. J Toogoad and
Mrs J. F. Killough in charge of
arrangements were a “Chinese
Auction” and an “International
Supper.” Proceeds from these are

appreciatd and that of the “Arcu-
blans" who assisted ‘them.

At eleven o'clock the crowd
lined up to partake of the attrac-
tive and delicious “International”
supper which was displayed on a
long \white table decorated with
the flags of the nations. Each
country had its own section, with

WORK

Mr, Henry Hyson and Mr. C. in-

gay

Lersch, vi of the
Powell River. Company, and R.
P, Walrod, of BC. Tree

Division of Cominco
‘was announced last week by J.
V. Rogers, manager of the Eng-
ineering Division. >

Born in Queensferry, Scot-
land, Mr. Ridgers joined Cominco
in 1924 as a junior draftsman.
All of his service has been in the

Fruits ity Kelowna. +

Division of the com:
pany.. He was appointed chief

We have’sold our Bry-Cleaning Business 1

to the Crystal Laundry of Trail and

wish to express our thanks to our many

7.

"|Columbia watershed.

.| stitute of Canada, and the Koo-
‘\tenay and Boundary Citizens

CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, April 30, 1959
draftsman in 1945 and contract .
epee In 0 cman] FAOMEN
.
Give $225
To Pool

of the Kootenay advisory council
to the Association of Profession-
Last Saturday the Kinnaird
Firemen’'s Club turned over

al Engineers of B.C. Active in
Chamber of Commerce work, he
$225.00 to the Kinnaird Swim-
ming Pool Fund, this being the

recently presented an address to
the Associated Boards of Trade
returns from their recent bingo.
The Kinnaird Elementary

and Chambers of Commerce. of
South-eastern B.C. on the pro-
School. concert turned over $85.-
00 to the same fund.

‘posed future development of the
He is a
‘member of the Engineering In-

Committee on Doukhobor-Can-
affairs,

For the past number of years the business known as

+ the-Castlegor Dry Cleaners has been under lease and.”
‘has provided a very necessary service to the District.

| would like to extend my appreciation to the operators
for thee years of service.

This business has now been ruwebneea: by Mr. J.
Landucci of the Crystal Laundry and Dry Cleaners,

Ltd., whose. many years of experience and excellent

cause the next day, one of the girls phoned
one of the boys and congratulated him on
their win. And the boys were having a party
that night at one of their homes to celebrata,
so the girls got invited, and they had a won
derful time.

of a 105-mile, 60,000-volt trans-
mission line from Prince George
through to Fort St.
James will be undertaken immed-
lately by the B.C. Power. Com-
mission,

in and played like a demented whirlwind for
the balance of the gamz.

When the game ended, t tried to shep-
herd the girls to a point where they could ap-
plaud their winning heroes in person as they

costumes to serve the favourite
food of the nation.
Mrs, J. F. Killough served
coffee for South America, Mrs.
J. Toogood served tea for Japan,

Mrs, Gergely, served dainty re-

H. King, who in Chinese costumes
freshments.

were auctioneers, added much
to the fun of the evening as well
as to the surprising financial suc-
cess: of the auction. A. T. Hors-

reputation will be extended to his Costlegar operation.
customers ; Pika

if is istris
“That the Society borrow the sum of $1,500 from the in othe: district’ for

_ their
Bank of M | for the of ‘ing some

CLOTHES
OF EVERY

The announcement is thr
first major new development aris-

patronage over the past two years, and | would ‘like to offer my personal best wishes ta his

TIMELESS TOPICS

There is something young, fresh, original

by Rev. R. H. Pratt

Hon. Kenneth Kiernan, de-
puty chairman of the public-own-
ed utility, said today that the pro-
ect will cost $1,700,000 and will
provide power to Vanderhoof and

transmission line’ is made neces

ing from meetings of the newly-

powe:
Mr. Kiernan said today that the

sary by the expanding residentia*

of the normal expenses of bringing the ice plant equip-
ment that they recently ‘Purchased to Castlegar (In-
terest to be 5% and loan to be repaid in not less than
two years).”

DESCRIPTION

; ‘AND FOR tyn Jones ‘also

will, J. F. Killough, A. E. Norris
and C M. Petts were a great help
as auctioneer’s clerks, Miss Ros-

Archdeacon B. A. Resker

Mr. Ray Jones (as John Bull),
cherry cake for England, Mrs; C.
H. King, oat cakes for Scotland,
Miss Dorothy Thring, cheese for
Holland, Mrs. A. E. Norris, pot-

assisted.

owners.

hope. that you will patronize the new

continued success.

Jesus said one occasion, ‘1 am come
that you might have life, and that you might
have it more abundantly.” He did not say, “I
am come that your grandfather, father, hus-
band or friend might have life,” what he said
was, ‘‘l am come that YOU might have life.”

Pilate of old uttered a pathetic question,

and mill requirements in the Van
derhoof - Fort St. James area.
Construction of the line will re-
quire the better part of a year.

ato salad for Ireland while Mr. J. _ BP. MAJESGEY
Toogood served hot dogs and
pop for the United States.
Cashiers for the supper were
Mrs, Joyce Mackenzie and Mrs.
Cc. M, Petts.,
The committee in charge

obout this time of the year. It speaks to us
of new life. Yet we all know that this new
itife depends upon the old life lying dormant
iin seed or soil.

Surely this is a parable of our spiritual
‘life. We all stand in great debt to the old

made everyone welcome “to the
Social and was in charge ‘of
games, which: were much enjoy-
ed in commencing the evenings
program and during several in-
termissions, while carrying out
the “International” idea Mr. J.

Fort St: James from’ the Com-
mission gas-diesel generating sta-
tion at Prince George,

EVERY JOB
aT
PRICES THAT STAND

‘life, to the spiritual dynamic of our fore-fath-
xers, but we all know in our own hearts that
we cannot live forever on our Father's faith.
‘We moy try it for a time.but the hour of
judgement :will come: And“most’ of “us: will”
agree that one of the greatest needs, of our
day is for new ji fe, fresh growth, original ex-
perience, a religious life which is living and.
vital because it is‘our own,

“What will | do with this Jesus?” But our Lord
would put it this way, “What will YOU do
with me?” And the testimony of Christian ex-
perience is thatif we read our,New Testa.
liment, ‘especially! the Gospels and the Acts of
the Apostles, if we allow His Spirit to speak
in our hearts, and if we are willing to follow
His guidance, then the Spring ‘of our soul will

WHAT -

senna:

COMPARISON

See them ‘at. and at the supper.

Toogood, dressed. as “Uncle Sam"
dispensed hot dogs and pop, then

| would like to thank all who help-
ed in any way to make the even-
ing such a sticcess.

Pets cheesy

- Daffodil Tea

Mrs, A, Moorehouse,
‘Mrs, T, B, Couch was in
charge -of the tea tickets and
door ‘prize,
Mrs. N. Oswald convenor of

ANNOUNCEMEN’

Enjoyed By Ail -

The members of-Minto Chap-
ter No. 79; Order of the Eastern
.| Star, held a very successful:Daf-
fodil Tea, and Bake Sale in the
2] Twin Rivers Hall,.Sat. April 25.
|. Mrs: J. Sherbiko, and Mrs.
S. Grant recelved the guésts. The
Worthy MatronMrs, J. Sherbiko
"| Welcomed ‘the guests and declar-
ed the salé‘open.-”-

The serfing table was taste-
fuily? decorated with a. green
cloth, ‘and, a crochet cloth was
over. it, this was centered with
'a low ‘silver bowl” of daffédils,
which was-on a blue mirror,’ at’
each end of the table were silver
tea sets.: Presiding at ‘this table
during the afternoon were’ Mrs.
G. O.: Sutherland, Mrs. E, Bur:
roughs, Miss L. McKenzie and

begin.

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FOR YOUP

the Cancer, dressing station was
in charge of the display of dress-
ings, and pads that the members
make, Mra, Oswald explained the
making of these dressings to the
guests. The bake table was in
charge of Mrs, H. Johnson as-
sisted zy’ Mrs. HL Haines, Mrs. H.
Anderson, Mrs, E:-Johnson, Mrs.
R. Hendy and.Mrs. H. Grummett.
Mrs, -H,-.Johnson kept: the tea
and coffee urns full Kitchen con-
venor Mrs. R. Crain, was assisted
by ‘Mrs; D, Askew, Mrs, R. -De-
fore, Mrs. .M. Peachy, and Mrs.
J. Hawkins."

Mrs,:L Ferguson was‘ in
charge’ of the raffle tickets’ for
a chicken, which: was won, by
Mrs, N. Oswald. The door prize
was Avon: by “Mrs. ‘J. » Stirling of
East Trail, -

; We Have purchased the Castlegar Dry Cleaners and will

be‘operating it from this date forward.

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Your bank manager is easy to mect
and a good man to talk things
over with. Not just because he knows

a lot about banking, but because he -
‘can be counted on to apply tliat
knowledge and experience to your
‘particular need.

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