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_ Cominclt BFiEf 36° hited States Tariff Comm.

Tho lead and zino tariit “Question, which ‘is fs presently
before the United States Tarlff Commission, has aroused
considerable interest. The following is the summary at-
tached to the Consolidated Mining and Smelling’ ‘Company's
12-page report y -
in Charge ot Sales, ‘to tho in » 195%,

We Carnot deny ’that: the’ leadizinc iridustry 1s
undergoing great difficulties, ‘Since: these are inter-
‘national comi ities, no amount of artificial protec-
tion for the U.S, Industry will alter: the: conditions
which have brought about this distress. While it ap-

ancestors of all our present Esk-
imos are thought to have LUved
among the forests north of Lake
Superior. The 1951 census placed
the’ Eskimo population’ at 9,493
and the population of Indian
origi? at 155,874,

Engagement

Mr, and Mrs, J. C. Killough |’
of Castlegar, B.C., wish to an-

4 CASTLEGAR NEWS, Castlegor, 8.C., January 3, 1958
* Mr, and Mrs, J. F, Killough
have as their guest, Mr. Michael
Downing of Port Alice, Vancou-
ver’ Island.

The home of Mrs, Helen
Gergiey was the scene of a happy
re-union party on Saturday night,
when Mr, and Mrs. Ted Gergley
visited from Vancouver, enter-
tained a large number of friends.

Believe Eskimos
Came from Asia

Canada’s native peoples, the
Eskimos and Indians, are be-
lieved to have come to this con-
tinent in prehistoric times from
northern Asia, While most of the
Eskimos. today live north of the
‘recline on the coasts of the

CAS’ IE

Published: Every Thursday at “The Crossroads OF the Keabeece
CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Tey January 9, 1958

\Committee Appointments

Castlegar Happenings

« Mr. and Mrs. W. Easton
spent Christmas Day with the
latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Byers of Nelson,
7° Rev. and Mrs, A, O. McNeil
fhad as there guests for Christ-
mas, their son and daughter-in-

A. EREMENKO and C

. ER and Co.

a BACON, side sliced, Biesosczaceec. weve SDC
mie HAMS, smoked,

VOL. 11, No, 2 8c PER COP¥

Rossland Ligh? Opera.

BEEF. POT ROASTS, blade or vound

. 42.
BEEF LIVER, ib.

Most of the forty iE ierd were

law, Rev. and Mrs. A. McNeil of
Hundred Mile House.

Miss Doreen Pitts travelled
to Calgary to spend New Year's
Day with her brother and sister
in oe Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pitts.

J. E, Wallace enjoyed
the TGtitings festivities with
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Don Wallace at Willow
Point.

Naval Cadet Jack Ford cE

mainland, or’ the Islands of the
Arctic and Hudson

former
home for the qatlaage and a
pleasant evening was spent re-
minicsing, singing and dancing.
Delicious refreshments were ser-
ved by the hostess, assisted by
Miss Bernice Kavic.

Mr. and Mrs.. T. Leithead
and family of Fort Mecleod, Alta
tl visited Mr. Leithead’s mother,
Mrs, T. Blackburn and Mr.

Bay, about 2,000 years ago the

Kinnaird Korner

Miss Peggy Archibald of
‘Vancouver is spending the holi-
days with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs, Gordon Archibald, Donald
Archibald arrived on the 23rd for
Christmas, returning to his’ work

HMCS Venture is
Christmas holidays with his par-
énts, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Ford.
+ Miss Dawn Jenks, who has
been teaching at Yellowknife,
arrived home in time to spend
the holidays with her perents,
Mr. and Mrs, Vic Jenks.
Mr. “Pudge” Parker and Mr.
Paul Paaraes, former residents of,
Castleeee arrived by plane: from
for the

n! Holidays.

for the C

Robson Socials

David Gavrilik of Vancouver
is the guest of his grandmother,
Mrs, D. Gavrilik, for the holidays
guests of Mrs, Gavrilik on Christ-
mas Day were Mr, and Mrs. P.
Gavrilik and family of Trail and
Mr, and Mrs. Steve Saprunoff

Holidey and enjoyed a few days

renewing old friends.

. Miss Faye MeMillan of Cal-
c

Mrs, F. Woodrow of Castlegar.
Guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. over the

gary enjoyed the
Holiday with her parents, Mr.

holidays ore their son and daugh-
Mr. and

and Mrs. M,

Among the many students
coming home for the holidays
were " Device Harding from

Mrs. Mek “piotnilsott
Trail visitor for Christmas,
was Mrs, G, Miller the sue of

from
UBC, Wayne Harvick from Gon-

her and
and Mrs. C. Thorpe, Mrs. wines
returned home Sunday.

zaga, and Don Onions from UBC.

ANNOUNCEMENT

We are opening a Dry Goods Store in the Vitloge of

Kinnaird and will operate it under the name of

Harry's Dry Goods

OUR STORE WILL BE LOCATED IN THE

and family of Trail, and Mr. and].

ir.) and family, Mr. and Mrs, Munroe

SCOTT BUILDING — Next to the Central Trading

in ‘on the
Glen York returned to Win-
nipeg on Tuesday after having
spent Christmas with his par-
ents.
Mr. and Mrs. Jean Deptuck
and Mr. and Mrs. E, Lucas re-
turned home shortly before
Christmas from several days
and’

eldest daughter, Lillian June, to
Gordon A. Read, secpnd son of
Mayor L. A. and Mrs.’Read, of
Tra, B.C.

coming wedding will be announc-
ed ata later date. | 4

ore
T0O LATE TO CLASSIFY

nounce. the engagement of theic

Time and place of the forth-

NOTICE -— Our telephane num-
ber has been changed to 2211 —
Nielson's Flowers, Kinnaird. 11

OGLOW BROS,
Bullding & Supply Co, Ltd.

Building ng Supplies

apeecie

visit to L
Hat.

Mrs, Loyal Brown had her
sister, Miss Ethel Camsell visit-
ing her for Christmas. She re-
turned to Penticton on Friday.
Karen Brown is spending
part of her vacation with her
aunt, Mrs, J, E. Bryan in Trail.
Mr. and Mrs. K. Spence
spent Christmas with their son

Spence in Nelson,
Spending Christmas at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mc-
Leod were Mrs. Mcleod’s par-
ents, Mr, and Mrs. K. Jensen and
her sister Edith of Vancouver.
Miss Mae Burroughs return-
ed to Vancouver on Boxing Day,
after spending Christmas with
her mother, .Mrs. Emma Bur-
roughs and sister the R. Wadeys
and family.
Doug Eldridge is home from
}] Vancouver for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. 0. J. Wilson
returned Sunday night from
Kimberley where they were the
guests of their nephew and
family, the L. E, Wilsons, for 5
days, Their son and daughter-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Wilson

i
GLEARANGE

MEN’S

AND

WOMEN’S
FLEECE LINED
SNOW BOOTS

e
Broken Sizes Only

- Clearing at

of Calgary joined them there for
Christmas.

Frozen Food Lockers For Rent

PORK & BEANS, 4 for

EGGS, grade A targe, doz.
6O-FRESH MARGARINE, 2 Ibs. 57c
FLUFFO, 2 Ibs. ....

CAKE MIXES, Robin Hood, -
ite or Chocolate
2. for ....

COFFEE, Green Label, Ib. ..........
CHEER, giont pkg.
DIAL SOAP, 2 bars .

JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE

LADIES’
COATS - DRESSES -

BLOUSES
20* to 33%” OFF een Price

PRUNES, Golden Harvest,
(b. bag”............ sanestes

FROZEN PEAS, 2 for .....
TOMATOES, Tubes, each .
BRUSSEL SPROUTS, Ib.
SWEET POTATOES, Ib. ....

SKIRTS

CHILDREN’S

WINTER pants, --. $5 & $7.95 each

MEN’S

_ OVERCOATS - SUITS — SUBURBAN
COATS and JACKETS
20” OFF Regular Price

BOY’S
— and SUBURBAN GOATS
20” OFF Reg. Price

TOMATOES, Nebob, 28 ox., 2 for 59c

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pears: trite to say..that this condition will be. corrected
* by of the law of supply and _

the unhampered worki
demand, nonetheless we believe this to be so.

‘The world over-supply position can only be rem-°
edied by: one of two methods: firstly, reduction of
some ‘of the world’s production, ‘or.secondly, an in-
crease in the world’s consumption.

With supply and demand factors at work only

since May ofthis year, some. corrective action has at-
ready L e U,S., Can-
ada and elsewhere is on the decrease. Ymports into the
U.S. are diminishing. Given time and the absence of
outside controls which can distort the situation, there
is no question in our mind that supply will balance de-
mand within a relatively short ‘time _—- perhaps as
early’ as mid-1958.

Like many other producers, we dane the past
trade we had with the: U.S. Government through its
stockpiling policies. However, it is our belief that, as
well-intentioned -as ‘these: policies were, they only ser-
ved to postpone the evil day when unhindered econ-

omic laws must prevail. That day is now. The curtail-:. ;

ment ‘of* the’ domestic ‘and barter programmes only,
brought into focus a condition which had been under-

lyiny the entire lead-and zine: trade fér'some time and. «

precipitated a crisis which had been in the making
for several years. Every. segment of the industry
through-out the world had a part to play in creating
that crisis, encouraged by the Korean War, the U.S,
stockpiling - policies, high prices and several years of
peak consurmpption. ..
Despite the adversities facing the industry “to-
day, we Felieve that the long-term outlook is extremely
World of lead and zinc have
trended upward for many years. There is every reason
to believe that these trends will contiue and that, in
the tong-term, the economic, well-managed portion of
ihe Ue .5, mining industry wilt continue to operate pro-
fitably.

release of the vast Government stocks of lead and
zinc to the commercial market which could bring’
about a serious economic reversal to the industry.
The healthy long-term solution of the presént-
problem lies in increasing even more the consumption
of lead and zinc, and this i: isa problem which i is with-
in the power of. the pi to solve. E d by
the results-of our own research work, it has been our

-‘privilege and purpose to give-leadership to the form-

ation of an international co-operative research pro-
gramme to be undertaken by existing American trade
associations.

We initiated this project in recognition that the
industry as a, whole, working togetiner soroperatively

The only danger that we con see is the ultimate 4

Castlegar’s: 1958 Council was
sworn in Monday night at the
first regular meeting of the new
year,

+ Village Clerk A. T. Horswill
took the oaths of newcomer
Mrs. Eliabeth Rysen, Castlegar’s
first ‘lady ‘Commissioner, and: of
Council Chairman J. E. Kraft,
and Commissioners. G. C. . Pet-
titt and R, C, Maddocks, who
were teturned to Office at the

Made At Commission _ s
Meeting Monday :

The Finance Committee for
‘58 .will be headed by Mr. Kratt
‘himself, pei

Mr. Kraft welcomed: Mrs.
Rysen to the Council, and ex-
plained briefly ‘general proce-
dure ‘followed by ‘Village Coun-
ells, offering at: theisame time
any aséistance ‘he might be able
to.give the new Commissioner,
also pointing out that all com-

are fi

£ Committees formed

Committee appoint ments
made by Chairman Kraft for the
coming year resulted. ‘in | Mrs,
Rysen being named Chairman of
Health, Welfare and Cem
Committee, while Public Works
department will be handled by
Mr. ‘Pettitt, Mr. Maddocks will
be new Waterworks Chairman
and Commissioner R. W. ‘Cook
will take over as Chairman of
Fire, Lights and Parks Board.

within the Council and may be
called on as.such.
A number of other appeint-
ments remaining wwit’be made at
a special meeting on’ ‘January 13
at which time Counéil will also
consider the new Uses and Regu.
lation bylaws now being process-
cd, Copies of ped bylaw were

Bob Waiey, new of

Canadian Legion ts

Memorial Hatl.

the organization, at installation night hela Tuesday in the Legion

the Casti Branch 170,
y Earl Norris, past president of

To Present Play Here:

Produced by local talent the
Light Opera C1

Gilbert and Sullivan comic oper-

etta “Jolanthe’ provides a very

appropriate “first” on the Cast-

legar District Centennial Cal-

endar of events,

“Iolanthe” is the seventh

annual operetta produced by the

Light Opera Ci

and promises to be as successful

as the six’ previous performances.
which drew tota) ‘annual audi-
ences of over 3,000 in Rossland,
Trail and Nelson.

The quality of the perform-
ances is in every way equal to.
that of those produced in larger
cities, such as Vancouver or
Winnipeg, it is professional en-
tertainmen: in cvery sense of the
word.

In previous years, upwards
of 100 lecal residents have at~
tended these Gilbert and Sulli-
van. operettas in Rossland, and
Trail and Nelson. This year they
and hundreds of others will have
the enjoyable opportunity to see
and hear “Ialanthe”.~in the local.

handed to each for
further study. ie

Liffle Theatre Group
Plan Play In April ©

‘The Kinnaird Little Theatre

-}group held their first meeting

of the new year on Monday at.
the home of Dr. and Mrs. R.
Walley,
A letter from the Trail Little
Theatre congratulating the group
on their presentation of Gently
Does It, was read.

Discussion took place on the
presentation, of a pageant for the

in the fields of research .and sales
create: new. and ‘broader markets for its products. “Only

2 this .way .can, the’ industry ‘break the shackles of

setual Government.aid and interference and forge
its own | honds, ‘own. bright, future.

It was decided a

member of the Little Theatre
Group should meet with the sub’
committee of the ‘local Centen-
nial organization to discuss the
possibility of a pageant.

The reading committee re-
Ported the new play book: had
arrived and they’ will select a
suitable play for Pregentation in
April

The group will hola a work
shop each month with the first
being held on January 20 at the
home of Mr, and Mrsj G. Hughes.

The next regular meeting
will be held on Mangey, Febru-

ary 3,

Local Centennial Calendar Of Events.

Fire Dept. Budget
Increased To $5,000

~ Civic Worker's Union Wage
agreement was accepted and
signed by Council at Monday’s
regular meeting. The agreement
is effective January 1, 1958, un-
less the Village: Solicitor - rules
otherwise. Last year’s contract
ended’ in September, it was ad-
vised. +
“/The Commissioners held a
short session on bylaws, discus-
sing Rates Bylaw No. 134 and
Firemen's Remuneration Bylaw |',,
No, 133 which had been‘returned
from Victoria for minor correc-
tions in drawing up and presen-
tation, ~*
The Provincial Budget came
up for further study and it was
agreed to raise sum alloted to

Connell decided to ask for

and deadline for wilt

bids on purchase of the old blade}:

high school on Jan.
25th.
Sneements for the pee

be next regular meet on Jan-
uary 20.

Council ‘approved purchase
of a stock .of 8 inch pipe to be
kept on hand for emergency re-
Placement, the clerk to make ‘en-
ne on the matter.
hairman Kraft instructed
the aie to draw up an Indem-
nity Bylaw for the Village, to
revise amounts allowed for -re-

of. Council
a pecordanes with the Municipal

” eciy firms will be asked
to quote. prices on a heating
system for the Public Works
Garage, the fuel to be Natural

in Cast~
legar are behag undertaken by
the Kiwanis Club of Castlegar,
which feels proud ta sponsor
such pleasant entertamment ami
looks forward ta making the
Rossland Light Opera Company's.
i annual =f

here.

Gas. Commissioner Pettitt stated

ee Present method of heating |

tisfactory, |

‘Announced By Local Centennial: Comnutsttes =

+x fithe- Fire! Di

I~
“Rysen: ‘advised |

Company.

— STORE

Monday, J

OPENING —

anuary 6th

wishes. May

Again we extend our

greetings and bes?

o bright new era of

prosperity for youl

1958 herald

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WEATHER STRIP TAPE, 1" x 75

ELECTRIC HEATERS

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$11.95 - $14.95 --$19.95
_ $21.95 — $23.56

Village Offered Land For

Children’ S Playground

for

told
can Monday night he: had
been unsuccessful in efforts to
find organizations willing to take
over handling the-arena, He felt
the only solution left was to'ap-

interest in de-
velopment of parks and recrea-
tion facilities by loca organiza-
tions, He is working on the idea
now and when complete it will
be pitered in the form of a

Elsewhere in this’ peper the
District © C
fot H has i the

Two major occasions, the
gnening of the new hospital-and

and upkeep to:$5000 in1958 ‘in-
stead of the 1957 anoue ‘of: $4
500,

Calendar of Events for this Cen-
tennial Year.

Every effort is being made
to retain the traditional major
events cf the district ‘and en-
large their scope by incor

of the
Centennial Project ‘are

A t!

baprate $4249. AQ

for ezrly and late sprint Trespec-
tively, but definite dates can-
not yet be determined, To keep
|the district informed, your

Celebrations:

therm as part of the Centennial
It is quite probable that ad-

ditional events will be scheduled

as opportunities arise,

ing ones,

ce jal. C will pub-
lish monthly the Calendar of
Events, incorporating in it, any

new events or changes in exist-

were PP:
This amount included a Colum-
bia Builders Account for extras
on the Fire Hall and Claim for
Architects Fees, P, D. Smith.

All accounts were’ approved,
with the exception of a statement
from Engineer Boyd ‘Affleck re:
supervision of installing the new
water system. Commissioner
asked that Mr. Affleck

point a committee of three re-
sidents, and presented names of
men’ recommended ‘to him from
the three areas ‘concerned, Kin-
naird, Castlegar and Robson. *
Handling of.the question will
now come under.the jurisdiction
of the Parks Commissioner, R.
W. Cook, and'no definite action
was taken at Monday's meeting.
Also referfed. to ‘Commis-
sioner Cook was Frank~-Wood-
rew’s offer of land to be used
for ‘children's amusement: park} _
Mr. Cook felt swings could] -
be put up and “the youngsters
could get a fot of enjoyment out
‘of the land as offered. .
Mr. Cook presented a plan|-
challenge if the Council approv-
es, 3

Grade One Pupils
Have. Jan. 13 to 17
To Enter Dental Plan

Parents of Gradé one pupils
who have not availed themsélves|.
of the School program will have
an. opportunity ,to “enroll their
children during ‘the week of
January 13 to 17, when ‘registra,
tions will be accepted at the
School Board Office,

Forms are now being sent
home with the beginners not en-
rolled, at the suggestion of the
West Kootenay - Health Unit
Dental Officer, Dr. J. M. Conchie,
who advises that examinations

RCAF POINTS WITH PRIDE TO-A YEAR OF PROGRESS

submit a more detailed” state-

account,

Payment was approved for
the Village share of the plaque
which is being prepared by the
Sramber of Commerce for the

Commissioner Cook advised
he had studied and okayed the
plans submitted by the School
Board for a sprinkling system at
the High School, to be granted
when bylaw no. 113 completion

to the installation.

A request had been’ received
from the Hospital Society for
some inyprovement on the road
to the hospital,

Council is at present nego-
tiating for a supply of gravel or.
crushed .rock to be used on this|
road, it was Jearned.

, Village Clerk A. Horswill
was authorized fo instruct the
West Kootenay Power and Light
Company to go ahead with in-
stallation of a pole 4nd street
light at corner of 6th and Elm
St,"Removal of the pole directly
in front of the Five Hall will al-
50 be requested, as it is an ob-
struction to the Fire Trucks.

, Commissioner Pettitt, report.
ing for Public’ Works advised
that the storm sewer at Zucker-
berg’s has now been connected,
as ‘requested,

Mr. Pettitt had discussed the
matter. of the shewchuk ’Sub-
division road with District En-

ment for approval of the $1320 are

provides sufficient water supply |-

Comiaunity Planning‘ Consul-
ti

will be asked to present a detail.

she has received several com-

plaints ‘regarding the slippery;

conditions of
streets,

sidewalks
Particularly near

Could not something be donc
about it? Mrs. Rysen felt if the
Village Crew did not have the!
time, there are many residents
of the Village out of work at
present who would welcome the
opportunity of a day or so at
work.

This Brought up the question
of snow ‘removal,.and whether
the Village or pronerty owners.

and |,
re the >
"| bridge, but other spots as well. .

Princess Alexandra of Kent
smiles happily for the camera as
she ee for some i>
photos at Kensingtun palace.
The young princess, whose social
life is almost as wel) publicized.
as that of Princess Margaret,
celebrated her 2ist birthaay oa
Christmas Day. She fs believed
to be engaged to ‘tne

of Hamilto:

felt the Village sheatta acept this
responsibility as there are many
circumstances where it is an im-'
possibility for. the residents to
do the job.

Council agreed that the side-
walks need attention, and asked
Mr. Pettitt to see what could be
done to remedy the matter.

Council moved to take out
or renew the $10 membership in
the Kootenay Society for Handi-
capped Children,

A report on Town planning
compiled by R. G. Cave & Co.

ants, was received and filed.
Inland Natural Gas Company

New Dostor To Join
Fowler-fohnson Glinie

Dr. W. Ternent of Edmonton
‘will join the Fowler-Johnson
Clinic here it wos announ:
this week. Dr. Tenent is a Gold
Medalist of MeGill University.
He is expected im Castlegar in
the early spring.

ed map of all instaltations in the
Village, and Councit will stress
in the contract with the Gas
Company thrt the Village will not
be responsible for any damage to __
lines which are not as shown
on this map, .

of many of these’ children show

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the Argus, the turgest aircraft ever built i
aa, Jtis a a sens hunte mn »_ To!

ra. Bet se gincer P. McCarthy, who eet the

right, 1 A
ianie a fat year of United Nations’, service in Village Pubic Works could help
Ez A wat “as. hi each other out i some

Not the
part of a

Chr:
job js tnis

dinner, but «

This will be the last chance
huse stack

in. the

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vw
rs for their particic-xtion :
together to demonstrate ‘co-pperation in
merican Air be Commissioner ‘Cook advised
Mara the new snow-blade has arrived

and is being fitted to the truck.

dyed fat, and the object of washing them
beth inspects a Ro: Performance of various detergents,

Elizal
honor guard upon ber arsival in Ottawa,

y