CASTLEGAR NEWS, CASTLEGAR, B.C - THURSDAY, MAY CASTLEGAR NEWS, CASTLEGAR, B.C. Window Screens & Doors Cabinet Making Glass of all sizes & weights Castlegar! Sash & Door PHONE 321 1 4 q High Kid Rosalyn Williams Isn't it nice to have the library open again, Even though the library is open for the circu- Jation of all books, remember theer are over 100 books still missing. If we want more new books next year, these missing Cominco Fellowships To Ontario Universities (Trail, B.C.) Cominco gradu- ate fellowships have recently been granted by The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company to the University of Western Ontario and the University of Ottawa, Cominco now sponsors|§ these fellowships at 13 Canadian universities from coast to coast. ‘The fellowships are $1,500 awards available annually to students in engineering, science and agricul- ture, They were established to assist graduate students work- ing for higher degrees, and to encourage research to the bene- fit of the mining, metallurgical Honor Guard For John F. Hixon Funeral services for John Francis Nixon of Kinnaird, who passed away May 9 at the Trait Hospital, were held from the Chapel of the Castlegar Funeral Home on Saturday. The Rev. L. Clinton John- ston of the United Church officia- ‘ted at the services and the or- ganist was Mrs. F. Hostetter, who accompanied the congregation in singing of Mr. Nixon's favorite hymns, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Abide With Me.” An Honor Guard whs formed by members of the Trail-Tadanac Police Force, of which the de- at Park Memoria! Cemetery, Kinnaird, and Castlegar Funeral Home was in charge of arrange- ments. Mr. Nixon was born in Vic- torla and served overseas In World War L his from 61, Nelson. Survivors are his wife ent, one son, John Roy, ver, and one daughter, ’ at home in Kinnaird. viving are his mother a nington, | three brothers, the forces, he married and set- tled down in the Slocan Valley, later moving to Trail where he was employed by the Consoli- dated Mining and “James .at B and William at eter two ‘sisters, Mrs, Isobel R Chilliwack and Mrs, C. PAGE 7 of Nelson. Conipany. He had been ‘a resi- dent of Kinnaird for the past eight years, Mr. Nixon was a member of ‘ithe United Church of Canada and a member of the British Empire Service League, Branch ..OGLOW. ee On ding “& Suppl: "Bullding ‘Supple ceIRLe CASTLEGAR ‘Phone 335) C LASSIFIE preted aaa VERTIS TEN WORDS 75¢ — THREE INSERTIONS FOR THE PRICE OF TWO When Placing Order — Phone 3031 WANTED TO BUY — One or ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hen- derson, Kinnaird, B.C. wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Edith Anne to Peter George Chesworth, son of ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Chester Kan- ester: announce the engagement of thelr daughter Bonnie Marie, Mr. and Mrs. George Chesworth,|t© Ernest Wm. Geronazzo of North Vancouver, B.C. The wed-| Kinnaird. The wedding will tale ding will take place on June 15! place in the United Church, Cast at 6:30 p.m. in St. Alban’s An-|legar, B.C., June 15, 1957. glican Church, Castlegar, B.C. FOR RENT — 2-room self con- tained house in Kinnaird phone 4481 evenings. 320 FOR SALE — Man's bicycie phone $123 320 Write Construction, Castelgar. two acres of land with small house near Castlegar limits. Lip, clo Mannix) cere thanks to friends, neighbors CARD We wish to express our sin- and relatives for their many acts :of kindness, flowers and expres- sions of sent to us on WANTED — Board & room for single’ man, for one month, FOR RENT — Furnished apart. phone 2381, 320 and father, John Francis Nixon, the death of our beloved husband Notice phone 3097, 220 FOR RENT — 4-roomed house, also for the beautiful floral of- Tao qWVED ceased had been a member ior books must show up. the past 16 years. ferings at the funeral. Special On Tuesday, Mr. Hickman of Victoria College gave a very it- teresting talk to members of the Future Teachers’ Club. During ne ee jhe chatted with and chemical industries of Cana- da, Three were established in 1944, the remaining having been added in the years since. e students benefited a great deal from this opportunity to discuss questions concerning the teacher training all for those outside this school district must be writ- ten. As Monday is 2 holtday many . Things have really been busy lately with the circus, Stars of Tomorrow and track meets. One can scarcely find time to turn around! However the end of the term is fast approaching and one thing everyone must find time for is homework and studying. Don't forget the big day to- morrow, The major question to be answered is which House will win the track meet. Be sure to attend and suppoft your House. The Houses need all the: points they can get, Bring your cameras. and plenty of extra film, With all the records to be broken will be going away. For those remaining in the district, plan to attend the May Day cel- ebrations in Castlegar. Among other things going on that day will be the crowning of the May Queen. One of the six grade nine girls will be chosen May Queen for 1957-58. On Saturday, May 25, Castle- gar will host the West Kootenay ‘Track Meet again. There is still time left for the participants to do some practicing, It's a good opportunity to watch the other athletes perform. Come-and root for SHHS, If we want to win the shield again we need everyone's Pallbearers were his three brothers and three brothers-in- law, W. Nixon, J. Nixon, H, Nix- on, R. Smith, F. Smith, and J. Smith, Honorary pallbearers were R. Lamond, P. Melville and W. Irvine, Many friends from all parts of the Kootenays, and the Slocan District were present to honor Mr, Nixon who was welll ‘known, and highly respected. Burial was in the ‘family plot COMINCO ENGINEER ENTERS RING It is not often that a doctor of science is willing to forego the opportunities of private enter- prise to run for Parliament, It has happened in the riding of es H. Wright has been chosen as Progressive Conservative can- didate. In allowing his name to stand there is no doubt that his decision was favourably affected Kootenay West, where Dr. Charl-| . ONE 10 Cu. Fr. DELUXE ONE DELUXE 30" Clearance Of a: McLARY REFRIGERATORS ONE 8 Cu. Ft. SPECIAL DELUXE FRIGIDAIRE RANGES ONE SUPER DELUXE 30° 5S DIRECTORY FUNERAL "AL HOME ICATED TO KINDLY OUGHIFUL SERVICE . mbulance — Flowers ite, Marble & Bronze FURNITURE MOVING LONG DISTANCE For Free Estimates . PHONE Castlegar 2521 ‘Trail 191 Nelson 1471 UNITED TRUCKING RIGBY’S BUS DEFOT . | COFFEE SHOP HOME - + BUILDING SUPPLIES Phone 3131 — B.C. NOTICE — Readers Digest cal phone 5123, be had to the end of August for $2.00 for 16 months, Con- tact R. Peterson, box 169 or 220 in|. available June 1, at Elm and 3rd, Phone 3267. 320 thanks to Drs. Fowler and John- F.N. Zibin, Robson, FOR RENT — Two cabins, Apply Mrs, . Moen, son, Rev. L. Clinton Johhston, Supervisor, Mrs. 320/Bryan Smith, Nurses and Staff! orial Hall, 8 p.m. NOTICE — Fall Fair Meeting, Saturday, May 18, Legion ee modelling, Phone 4747, Free CARPENTER WORK — Re- estimates, i" 320 of the Men’s Medical Floor, Trail- Tadanac Hospital and the Cast- legar Funeral’ Honte. ° The Nixon Family, Walley at 2232. 12 finder please phone Dr. R. A. phone 9531, H. 120 /7OR SALE — Dahlia bulbs —|, LOST — Black Jeather key case, . Kinnaird | 218 0 reasonably .priced for quick FOR SALE — Furnished house, sale, phone 737. 320 phone 2493. ROOM & BOARD — Available at McCreight’s Rooming ‘House, tin 16 Mrs, V. Bonde, Kinnaird. 321 FOR SALE — Garden’ plants, house, phone 7031, Castlegar. 0 FOR RENT — Modern 4 bedroom 318 apply 61 Crescent. FOR SALE —- 3-roomed coMaee basement, garage, from Ferry, phone 2061. FOR RENT — 3 roomed house, 2% miles outboard motor, plies. FOR SALE — 12 foot boat for phone 5155, Kootenay Builders ana Sup- 3. roo mhouse, phone 5181. 319 WANTED TO RENT—2 or. 3 bed- 581 Squadron ROOM. & BOARD — For lady or gent, phone 6781 or apply 750, The cadets of No. 581 Squa- dron attended a Church Parade on Sunday, May 12, with an ex- TO WATER USERS ‘THE FOLLOWING WATER RESTRICTIONS WILL. BE ENFORCED SPRINKLING ALLOWED 6 A.M. to 12 NOON 4 P.M. to 10 P.M. DAILY We therefore request-every user to comply with the water regulation By-law, which specifies ONLY ONE SPRINKLER TO EACH SERVICE CONNECTION. Your ion is d BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VILLAGE OF KINNAIRD there promise to be many Op-j support. by the tremendous future fore- FOR SALE: — Lots in Kinnaird) Main St portunities for some good pic- tures. Saturday evening brings around the next Teen-Town Remember Seniors . . . only four more weeks before the ex- amination schedule starts, For the Juniors, you have six weeks seen for the Columbia river basin and the challenge this de- velopment presents for anyone so vitally interested in the area as is Dr. Wright. Dr. Wright's SPECIAL AT EUREKA FLOOR POLSHER TAXI Whenes 288M & 2311 LUMBER — PAINT PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES $180.00 each. Phone 2738, Maple St., house trailer, phone “5181. FOR SALE — 24 ft. home-made 3 am. to 6:30 pm, Zuckerberg, phone 4631, NOTICE — Beauty, Parlor, 76 Castlegar, hours: Alice 320 cellent turnout despite the rain. Later Mrs, Newman and Mrs. Murray served hot dogs and cokes at the Newman home, Big news for the squadron Notice Track and. Field Meeting ito form EUREKA VACUUM CLEANER a WITH ATTACHMENTS & CHEST dance, As it is to be a hard-time|teft before your holidays start, dance, dig out your old jeans and] Don't start dreaming of the holi- have a good time. Don’t forget|days yet however. 319| WANTED TO BUY —Small usea|this week was the notice that , WO2 Day has qualified-for the FOR SALE — Lots, 2 on Sth Ave.|~ - as driven cement mixer, phone visit and that FIS Pel- ,and Green St, and Five on S181. 120 legrin will be attending Senior Green and 6th. Apply W. Sep FOR RENT -— Suites, phone ey Leaders courses at Cdmp Borden, runoff, phone 4567. Castlegar Club — 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY, 17, 1957 at 247 Fifth Ave. Phone 7371. education and experience qualify him admirably for any position of authority in which he might be placed, should the Progressive Conservatives be called upon to NORA’S R DRESSING PARLOR CENTRAL SHOE & LEATHER REPAIR * ALL-New Frigidaire after 5 p.m. 320 : es Seal_ Latch magical Sheer Look Butter Ce and Five Super Value! It’s all new—every inch of it—from new Safety- to its color-gay interior. With the that transforms any It’s the Handiest Ever Imagine, in 10 cu. ft. you get a Family- Sized Super Freezer Chest + 3 Big Full-Width Removable ‘Aluminum Shelves » Handy Removable Half Shelf « Deep Full-Width Porcelain Hydrator + Sliding Chill Drawer « Huge Super Storage Door with Kitchen! ble Shelves treasured “built-in” look. 2 Quickube Tee Trays—all in a refrigerator which slips in among your kitchen cabinets for that | onion $367.95 — FRIGIDAIRE GOD FREEZER (21/2 Cu, Fl. Humphrey Yonsioe Sealed” DOOR nOOD <<” Gowseone COMBINATION poor LL . $399.95 Sy) BE Chromatic Washer with the automatic wringer ALSO DON’T MISS THE BARGAIN ON one FAIRBANKS-MORSE 9 CU. FT. AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR Castlegar Building Supply Store THE FIRST TO BUY A and get your choice of a case of soap or stainless steel. chefmoster set ” AND THEY'RE INEXPENSIVE, TO! SEE 7WEAT TODAY! FINISHED Wirt BRILLLANT, DECORATOR-APPROVED COLORS (arated Aur teep ot tho oad heat, yat al Mow Ril Gresiofion ofa. maxieum onount ef Toht, plvt woether protection; el AT A MINUAUM OF scalded talegion of cokers ent fatotan of Atos erie ih evra = bring, you compliments for yeors %9 come. A errongemencs ere. po Builders & Suppliers PHONE 5155 « | He issa capable and experienced form a’ government, Dr. Wright was born on April 4, 1896 -at- Salisbury, New Brunswick of Scottish Dutch steck, He is a fourth generation Canadian. He served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the first world war after graduating from the University, of British Columbia. After the armistice he ing his Master’s degree at UBC in 1919 and his PhD. at McGill in 1921. He attended London University for a year as Ramsay fellow for Canada, returning in 1922, He worked in the United States for two years prior to returning to B.C. where he join- ed the faculty of UBC as a lectur- er. He joined the staff of the CM. & S, Co, in 1925 as a junior chemist and has since served in such capacities as chemist, re- search engineer, assistant to the General Superintendent, * Ferti- lizer department, development engineer and Consulting Chemi- cal Engineer, his present capacity. administrator, an asset which would stand him in good stead at Ottawa, No man with a burden of debt hgs a right to pro- tect his creditors if he has not first protected his wife and children with Life Assurance. [Plans to suit your individ- ual requirements may be arranged through. Dick Fowler North American Life Robson, 8.C. continued his education, ohtain-}. . PHONE 7291 Castle Electric CLOSED SAT. Al Carry -pac ...in new, handy eas Refreshingil FERNIE BEE aie Ly weace mplete beauty service by appointment PHONE 2564 Nora Mojelski .: ‘PHONE 4621 We attach “Dinkle” Nickle Rim Heels on ladies’ shoes CASTLEGAR, B.C. UNITED TRUCKING ‘X FREIGHT SERVICE , Rossland, Castlegar Nelson | PHONE ‘Castlegar 2521 MARLANE GRILL Open 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Not Jut Another Place To Eat But The Place To Eat Another PHONE 3881 CASTLEGAR | | . SMITH'S 3 JMBING & HEATING \For Fatimates Phone . = Wee We Total i GREEP‘’S ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING PHONE 3571 384, Castlegar, B.C. KIN iNNAIRD . HIMNEY CLEANING | ~ SERVICE - L...G.i Montgomery Vacuum Equipped Phono 3722 or 3728 Bex 64 — Kinnaird J. 1, LAUGHTON ' BSc OD. OPTOMETRIST “Otfice Hours MON, — .— 10-12) 1:30-5:00 PHONE 2581 G. A. SUMNER turopathic Physician ae 5 z g PHONE 2021 . GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS All Kinds of Building Supplies CLL. PAINTS CASTLEGAR BUILDING SUPPLY STORE Box 252 Phone 2161 complete with forced air apply Castlegar News. FOR SALE — Booker furnace, MAKE UP TO $220.00 PER MONTH fan, tin FOR SALE — +7 roomed hi on Main Highway in Kinni fruit trees, Kinnaird. r over one acre’ of land, apply L, C. Greenwood, Ouse aird, Se seed FOR SALE — 3 garage, goog location, house, | F' landscaped grounds; Dumont Sub, Diva Kinnaird, phone 2733. St, Dept, 104. Men-Women; We have a san- sational plan whereby you can make $50.60 wéekly and more in spare time by selling our com: plete line of dry goods and yard No experience needed. and Free gifts. Rex Trading Co., 1171 Bernard ‘West, Montreal, Quebec, . tin i 319|THE FARMER'S EIGHT HOUR DAY? LS. Ltd. Charter Service Towing - Barges Lakes PHONE 2901 anywhere on the Arrow rural member, Mr. Samuel Burch, this: “In the spring, Wrest Arrow rie Ferry : Servi ROBSON TO EDGETOOD BRebson elght hours after dinner.” While Mr.- Burch no doubt had‘a chuckle in‘ his voice when he said that, there was a cer- tain amount of bitter irony in the suggestion as well. ers are finding It very difficult indeed to’ trade their hour of labour on the farm for the hour of labour that we, city workers. put in. Farmers work long hours, nave no unemployment insurance, 4:00 p.m. ‘Thursday. Leave Edgewood. 7:00 am. Firday. Arrive Robson Wharf 1:00 p.m. Friday. annual wage, ane only the hope of a profit when the year’s work is done. noyed, at times, with the: con- tinued round of wage increases and tendency of workers in the city to ‘work shorter hours and WALDIE, \UMBER & BUILDING SUPPLY -LTD. le can,.supply all your ilding needs. Estimates dy given. Phone 7112 DESMOND T. LITTLEWOOD OPTOMETRIST Wed. 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. -PHONE 2281 DUTCH MAID {Bs KERY LIMITED Birthday Cakes | Wedding Cakes This ad is not p blished or di: i by the Lifs Control Board or by the, Government of British Colug "y Cakes PHONE 3241 , For COAL, SAND, GRAVEL BULLDOZING & ' EXCAVATING SEE CASTLEGAR TRANSFER - ‘W. Sharples Phone 6091 THURS., FRI., SAT. George Mont: tgomi Bob Hope One Showing | ot 8 “Cote Qs You Ge & “INDIAN GpRIsIN “OFF LIMI MAY 16-17-18 Audrey Long oe ic” — ‘an color arilyn ‘ 245 pate ma Time 2. bine the, KUIDIES / . I think ‘that the farm women Ustening to me. now will get quite a kick out of a comment that was made in the Manitoba Legislature the other day, A entered the debate on the ques- tion of whether or not there should be standard or daylight saving time throughout Manitoba, ‘The comment he ‘made, which ought to please farm women, Is we in the country have practically adopt- ed the eight hour day — but it’s elght hours before dinner and Farm-;. No wonder they get a little an-|. |Information and Reservations Ontario, At the same time word was received titat Cpl. Hubert will be taking flying instruction this summer. As yet we have Teceived .no word on Sgt. By- strom and Cpl. Hesketh who have applied for RTTP for the summer. Things seem to have been progressing well for us, so two as well. ' Only two more parades be- fore our annual. inspection, Our training sergeant who was here last week, says the cadets are shaping up well. We would ap- ‘preciate the support of all par- let’s hope we can click on these fs ALL INTERESTED WELCOME CASTLEGAR ATHLETIC CLUB CASTLE PHONE 2921 ents and interested adults on the night of June 5, at the ball park, The boys are on their own this year and we are betting on the best parade yet. at a slower place. All these things boost the price that the farmer must. pay for the things he needs, But I wonder it Mr. Burch wasn't really kidding a little bit? How's about some of you ‘farm women writing in to me and letting me know exactly what on-the average, the whole year round, Then I’ pass it along to my city listeners as a bit of Information that may make them feel like loafers! How's about it? EFFECTIVE JUNE Ist Fast‘ Air Service TO VANGOUVER daily including Sunday phone Airport for \ Canadlax Pacific AIRLINES Me WoRLos winas oF + yaavar evoren ongarest hours a farmer really does work |‘ “TONIGHT — FRIDAY & SATURDAY JEFFREY HUNT Shows 6:45 and 8:55 p.m. ‘SATURDAY MATINEE “THE SEARCHERS” * — SPECIAL NOTICE FOR KIDDIES — COMMENCING SOON “BLAZING THE OVERLAND TRAIL” (Heross of the Pony Express) Starirng ‘Lee Roberts as Tom Bridger, Army Scout SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2:00 P.M. MON. — TUES. — WED. COLOR by Of LUE . CinemaScoPE escunieg RITA MORENO oe Times: 6:45 and 8:50 p.m. COMING SOON — “MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH™ and “THE KING AND 1’ ;