3. CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, November 6, 1953 Thrums Resident | Plans Being Bies Suddenly Oe ima ier Alex Markin, a resident of ‘Thrums, died suddenly at his home Wednesday. He Is surviv- A meeting was held recently Finalized For. New. Co-op Store: wed by his wife Hannah. Funcral will be later by the Ci Home, by the Ci D Co. Ltd. to ‘hear reports and re- on the new build. ing to be constructed:by the Cas- Funeral Educational Toys PLATEX PANTS _ at the _ CASTLEGAR They don’t always. ®egar Savings Credit Union and thd: ‘C: Ce Re ee il -Soclety on .the north-east ner of 1st Avenue and Pine street, 7 Guests present ‘at the meet- ing were; R. Robinson, advisor te Credit Unions and manager of the B.C. Central Credit Union; ‘Alan McCulloch, architect for the new company and .W. Walper, who entertained with music and songs, “In separate meetings of the Savings Credit Union and the Co-op directors, the joint building Company has received the nec. essary approval of their building program and now awalt approval by the Inspector of Credit Un- jons. The new construction will run in the neighbourhood of $60,- 000 and will have separate quar- Trek’ or Treat: - In Reverse ALocal a Mba. eee Residence Goblins don’t: just go from house. to house collecting treats on Hallowe'en night, these “days, at least one that we know of. ° That is what a third Avenue resident discovered last Friday when telling a group of children that she was sorry, but since there had been so many more children than there was Last weeks turnout at the’ range was excellent. About twen ty Cadets were on hand to help build the new shelter: This is the kind of _) forts’ worthwhite. If we keep ‘this kind of spirit‘up, there Js no rea: son why: we;cannot have a -top- notch; Squadion. —~ rate: A€ilast Wednesday's" parade in the high school three Cadets ,| were, Promoted, Corporal McDon- ald of the R.C.M.P. made the pre. setations and pinned the new bad: ges of rank on the Cadets. Pro- moted were from Sergeant to, Flight Sergeant, Sgt. R. Bystrom, Corporal to Sergeant, Cpl. 3B, Jenks, LAC to Corporal, LAC, ‘M. Fairres. We hope that these pro motions will be an asset to’ the til ‘the end of October was 34 Ca- dets ‘and 7 officers and instruc tors. This Is the same number as we finished of with last year. We would like to ‘have about 40 Ca- dets, so if there are any boys the Squadron ‘we would like to have them come down and see us any Tuesday or Wednesday night. = gives A man spends his days pon- income with ‘his gross habits. that makes the Officers and instructors ef. The scales of justice might well be called the trial balance. and we wish these| three Cadets the best of luck, only this small amount left — and she showed them what was in the bowl. “Tg that all you've got?” queried a little voice, & “Yes, I'm afraid so", she an- swered. Said the little voice, “I've got lots!” and proceeded to scoop handfuls of goodies from her bag ters for both co-operatives. into the suprised woman's bowl! " ‘The: ‘Squadron ..strength up who are thinking about joining | dering how to reconcile his net 3 The Corporation of the Village of Castlegar In Assistance: On Water Expansion In The Village Nick Oglow, Chairman of the Village Commission,. rocked the Chamber of Com- merce meeting last night with the news that Celgar Limited was prepared to assist Castle- gar with its new water bylaw to the. tune of “$40,000. Mr. Oglow and Commissioner Maddocks attended the meeting to tained in the new bylaw which calls for an ex- penditure of $188,000. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1958 . Published Every Thursday at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” . CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA 10 CENTS PER COPY outline their plans con- OFFICIAL UNVEILING BY B. A. RESKER ‘Large Turnout At Cenotaph Dedication Unveiling ceremonies at the new Cenotaph were attended by a large’ gathering Tuesday, in all those who had given their lives in the cause of freedom during the terrible world wars. R.. H. Wadey, Legion presi- Hymns sung were “Onward Christian Soldiers” and “O Val- iant Hearts.” Organizations placing their .spite of the cold and rainy wea- ther. > : Remembrance Day Services, ti November 11, marked the first time these have been: held in the dent, thanked those who had hel-| wreaths included Minto Chapter ped with the Cenotaph, mention- | 0.E.S.; United Church of Kin- ing in particular G. T, Hughes,|naird, Robson and Castlegar, A.- also he expressed the apprecia-|O.T,S.; St. Albans’ Anglican Memorial Park. here, and also tion of help given by the Vil- Church; Castlegar Guides and ota eae a COTTAGE ROLLS, smoked, half or whole, fb.,’ SPARE RIBS, pork, Ib., PORK CHOPS, ib., ... FROZEN FOOD - PORK and BEANS, Broders, 4 for 49c . CREAMED CORN, Aylmer, 2 for 29¢ + NUT BUTTER, Kerscy’s, 23 oz. ice box jar, .. =. 58¢ JELLY POWDERS, Nabob,-6 for 49¢ TEA BAGS, Nabob, 60's, .. 79 SPAGHETTI. or MACARO! ROLLED ROASTS, Beef, ib., ........ 79¢ GROUND BEEF, 2 Ibs., ... -- 89e SAUSAGES, breakfast, ib., LOCKERS FOR RENT BREAD, Star Bakery, 2 for BUTTER, Ist grade, 1b., ... MARGARINE, Solo, 2 Ibs., 59 INSTANT COFFEE, Blue Ribbon, 85e lage Council in the site for the Memorial Park and Cenotaph. Mr. Wadey remarked this had been a project of Branch No. 170 for many years, and he felt the monument is a fitting mem- orial to those who- gave up their; Chamber of Commerce; No. lives, It is hoped to develop the| Squadron, Air Cadets; Lillian frounds at tne park as a Mem-; Killough Chapter 1ODE; Kinnaird orial Garden, he said. P' Society; The first wreath placed at; ists International; Rabson Even- the Memorial following the ded-{ing Guild; Robsea Women’s fn- jeation ceremonies was that of- stitute; Sentinel Lodge AF and fered by Mrs, A. T. Horswill on AM, No. 146; Stanley Humphries behalf of all the mothers. 4 j High School; Lion’s Head Lodge The Honour Roll of the fall-| No. 74, IOOF; Kingarson Lodge. en was read by Comrade Jas! Rebecca's; Corporation of Village ‘mark the réalization of a project foremost in the minds and hearts ;0f£ district veterans for many q, years. : Leading the parade from Pine Street to First Avenue, thence’ along Maple Street and up Second Avenue: to the Memorial tell you! Don't wait for your child to say, "Mummy, my feet hort". Children don’t know they’ve outgrown their shoes! Their fect are so pliable that they can often be squeezed into an out- grown shoe. Yet growing feet need correct shoes, properly fitted. That's why we stock and recommend | Savage Shoes- correctly. anade over children’s lasts for all ages of children, ey L ‘Meetings have been held with Celgar Of- ficials in past weeks to discuss the future of the area and the part that Celgar would play in it. Through these discussions it was learned Wo WALDIE DONALD ROTHER: that the company would be bringing in some ae : 200 skilled workers for the operation of their dig be weal Sloe he pane | dose ee toe on ‘Satur (pari: dn the hill, was the Legion pulp plant — this in addition to some, 125 wor-|to te, placed before the Liberal /had indicated his intentions to [od iting aa tre Se kers that could be hired locally — and with this| Convention in the ing run but has since withdrawn his ‘ade were Legion member, Legion picture in view changes in the water supply set "aston: The only etter Ter | Noe) Murphy, present of Seouts, Cubs, Brownies and up were necessary. - Holl of Trail. Mr. Waldie was'the -B.C. Social Credit ‘Associa- | Guides, as well as representatives Wells for water supply, in place of pumping from the| Liberal candidate in 1958, tion is expected.to chair the Soc- of many service clubs in the dis- river, are mow in the plans and Celgar will participate in the, °" | trict, Parade Marshal ‘Don Brothers of ‘Trail will|red meeting on Monday. This Yienich of Castlegar. George engineering of. these wells, There will also be some changes allow his name to go before the in the distributién system and the site of the reservoir will be i a ” — ‘ Leckie and the Last Post and Re- , of Castlegar; Corporation af Vil~ Socred meeting to be held in Mavens “who ‘has fton a pn Officiating in unveiling and|veille ‘after the two minutes si-|lage of Kinnaird: Twin Hivers f Trail on Monday. His only opon-| member for 30 days‘or more may dedication of the Cenotaph, which|lence, was sounded by buglers Lodge, Knights of Pythias and moved to a higher location and will be increased to 300,000) oot" 0” san is Mayor EI hae aileast’a.vote is an impressive cross of. stone,|of the High School Band. Kootenay Temple, Pythian Sis- 4 A ‘gallons capacity. This would replace the 160,000 gallon tank | po cstand, ‘Deane Finlayson is expected | ¥85 Archdeacon B. A. Resker. The immortal poem “In ters. $8.95 to $12.50" |. ‘as called for under bylaw 113. 1s ‘lana. okenshire, Trail sic|in ‘Trail on Friday to saist at| Ina brief address, Mr. Resk-|Flanders Fields" by John Me-|. At the conclusion af services, The new water system would be financed by a frontage] oman, will seek the Progres-|the nominating -epnvention for) ¢T said when he had been at the|Crae, was read by Comrade the parade returned to the Le~ tax of 15c per frontage foot but at the same time conSumers| Sive Conservative. nomination at|the Progressive Conservatives. _| site a day or two ago, a girl came Hughes, gion hall via Maple and. Colum- . monthly rates would be reduced from $3.25 to $2.75. ~ = - up to‘him and asked, “Whose Prayers were offered by Rev. | bia. It was pointed out that this frontage tax could be cut in ; half by the construction of 200 addittonat homes in the vil- lage. # ‘ : Scouts and Cubs Association; Ca- nadian Legion, Branch No. 170; Legion Ladies Auxiliary; Kiwac-. is Club; Rotary Club; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners; UMMSWU Na. Notice The Fireworks Bylaw..will be enforced .. commencing January 1, 1959.-” , GIANT TIDE, FROZO PEAS, frozen, 2 for GRAPES, Emperors, 2 Ibs., .. Anyone ‘wishing to see the ‘bylaw may do so at the Village Office .during office hours. "ae ‘ an . Lock out old man winter with storm doors and windows eae aoe. one LADIE'S SIZES, ” Eee wees CABINET MAKING GLASS — ALL SIZES CASTLEGAR SASH and DOOR SEAMLESS NYLONS.. . Full- fashioned —— Beautiful: stockings is — Bec grave is that under the Cross?"|M. S. Reside of Kinnaird and; Veterans and wives plannest A Pair and a Spare, 3 ina pkg., $1.10 In explanation he told how the|/the Benediction was given by a supper and dance later im the .|eross'is symbolic of the tomb of Padre R. H. Pratt of Castlegar, ' evening, Village Clerk, MADDOCKS ‘ p } Columbic | ; Lage Beer | ‘. Brewed in the Kootenays to Kootenay tastes — REDUCED BY:20% We have a grand selection, so now is Buy at this GREAT: SAVING ‘COTTONS — TERYLENE — PLAIDS. Some have three-quarter length sleeves the time to ".FULL FASHION 60 Gauge WELDREST NYLONS 2 pr. . . + $1.98 Ranging in price from ........- Can be puchased in sets — Makes a lovely gift LACE DOILIES — 6” to 12” x 18” ... 19cto 89e Priced from SMART ARROW SHIRTS Casual Spoits Wear — Checks — Plaids —- Stripes *. ove ci cee es. $5.98 to $12.95 MEN...... - By Using The IRON. CHEATER “@SHIRT” | white and striped $5.95 ‘Save The Little Ladies Time First In FASHION "100% TERYLENE SHIRTS veda e $9.95 Goop. ‘SELECTION OF MEN’S: PYJAMAS Flannelette — Broadcloth : $4.35. .— $4.75 . DEPT. STORE LTD. TOYS --- TOYS 75s to’ $3.35 $2.00 - $1.95 CAP. PISTOLS: GUN HOLSTER SETS Stort at FOX-HOLE TOMMY GUN ‘PULL TOYS”. ............ 98c and up: MODELLING CLAY, per set ree RUBBER BULLDOZERS, GRADERS, LOADERS ....... wihtinn $1.45 CARS, TRUCKS, FIRE ENGINES, JEEPS ...... 69e to $6.50 “SPONGE NUMBER & LETTER BLOCKS per set of 12 ............ 95e PLASTIC COOKING ‘SETS ; $1.10 CHILD‘S TEA SETS $1.15 — $2.10 — $2.35 KIDDIES’ ZOO —— 16 plastic animals $1.20 Come in and gee our large selection . NOWIS THE TIME TO USE OUR CHRISTMAS LAY-AWAY PLAN ‘10 Per Cent Down Holds Any Item SPECIAL FRIDAY and SATURDAY ONLY CO.CO MATS, 18” X 28” REGULAR $1.95 Phone.4911 °. Howard Anderson pointed out), . -that..while Castlegar enjoyed a) fire insurance rate ‘comparable| to Trail, Nelson or Vancouver, this would not continue much longer with; the present” water system. Fire Chief Lewis said “if they hadn't had water on their three flre trucks at the fire in the Shewchuck sub- division last Friday night, he is sure they couldn’t have brought}. the fire under contro}, the water system in that area couldn't keep! up to the pumps.” ~ The speakers then .went on to outline , the . sewrage | bylaw] Mr. Maddocks * pointed * out Central Mortgage will not allow a™home with septic! tank’ to“be, ‘built on a lot with less than 7500 square feet-and most,lots in the ‘village do- not come up to this requirement’ and besides it would be foolish to go ahead with a paving program only to dig it up in the near future to install sewrage system. ‘ A special grant of $100" will) go to the Springhill Mine Dis aster Fund, following Monday's Castlegar Welfare Society. ee er ae The KRC directors felt while Mr. Oglow said “many. are many members might already having. septic ‘anit : ang use, all would Sepant tanks cost anywhere from $400 to causes $1000. This amount could be sav- their wigh to offer aid.in euch a ; national disaster. - . ed on replacement or at the time An application for. funds was of new ie which calls for an t of $412,000, This bylaw will be Jin. anced by & tax of 22c) will be received from the B.C. Borstal These two bylaws to the 3 on Institute, and directors’ tabled per foot and a monthly charge of $3.00. The consumer will have to pay a.connection charge and the request pénding further~m-| formation on the question. . * While it is realized the Bor- stal Institute is a worthwhile cause, the. directors felt’ they December 9. s Mr. Oglow said “he would be Pleased to discuss the bylaws with any organization at any service from the Jot line to the home, . x time.” ~ we would like to know the extent of George Rilkoff Elected To School Board at Robson The anriual school: board meeting for Robson was held Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the school with 54 being, present. The meet ing was opened at 7.30 p.m. with| * the School Inspector Mr. C. Me! Kenzie presiding. : Mr. McKenzie — asked - fo for r for| support before mak ing a grant, Secretary Alec Gray was asked to write the B.C. United Funds in Vancouver and obtain their views on the sub- fect. * : Mr, Gray reported the can-| vass now being carried on by the AOTS Club Is going ahead, and directors. expressed their ap- preciation. of the work being done. eS of ‘the report were discussed and many question asked regard Ing the insurance of school chil dren, Mr. C. King, Mr. McKenzie and ‘Mrs. Jacobson, answered) KRC Donates $100 To. . Springhill Disaster: Fund: meeting of the Kinnaird-Robson-| wished to donate the fixtures to the new kitchen. «” In invitation for a.represen- ‘tative to attend: the Fall Fair Dinner meeting was received and discussed. The dinner is on Sat- urday, Nov. 15 and director who will'attend is John Dunlop. KRC Annual meeting date was discussed, and tentatively set fo» January 28,1959.) Secretary Alex Gray will send notices to ali bent diclary’ organizations asking them to send a delegate to’ the annual meeting, “. Plans were discussed forthe dinner meeting’:tosbe held by KRC Girectors on November 21 and committees were appointed Monday night's meeting was chaired by President Earl LeRoy, and directors present were Jas Kelly, H. Hesketh, ©. Idle; J. Sawmill Strike Voto akon’ Last’ Friday Castlegar Sawmills, next year, tion. strike action and 43 against. Dunlop, J. and A. Gray. AOTS Report Ganvass Not What Expected J. Elmer Kraft,.chairman of the AOTS Ci ging employees therefore, not vote. . Negotiations between Interior Lumber Manu Mr. Gray said mentioned the United Appeal for funds this year was attracting attention. Local drives now co Inclde with those all over Can- these questions. The election of a trustee for Robson was held, and Mr, King and Mr, McKenzie were named| a the meeting,.and Mr, Duncav Carter was elected, ser » while the ballots] were ing counted, Mr. W ada and the USA. The familiar campaign slogans of the press were algo made for a sécty. for the meeting, and Mrs. \ Laura Quayle was elected. _ The annual report of the school board trustees was read) by the Vice Chairmaf,: Mrs. W the board their hopes that Mr. R. T. Wal aie, the board chairman, would soon be restored to complete re covery and able to be among the * board again, ae ‘ The Board regretted -having “to curtail the Dental ‘Program and hoped soon to have another dentist available, Thanks were expressed to the dentists ,who ‘had worked on the children, The school bus drivers were com. mended, the hot’ soup program| _in the high school very success ful. ‘ are: Considerable renovations: have! been carried out during the year| ‘pressed his thanks and said he}. the thanks| of the meeting to those who had let their names stand to be vot-| ed.on. : Mr, C..A. Anderson sald that who ever followed Mr. R. T. Wal die, had quite a task in front of| them, and he made a -motlon’ that the thanks of the meeting be extended to Mr. Waldie for|okayed for payment. his work on the board and rej’ A letter of thanks was re presetiting ' Robson. | |celved from the Vancouver St 1 Mr. George Rilkoff ‘was|John Ambulance Society, in ap- elected to’the board, ‘and he ex-|preciation: of the. recent grant. A letter. of.appreciation also came from the Ladies’ Auxillary to the Canadian Legion, Branch 170, KRC for two Ught fixtures installed in the new Le gion Hall kitchen. Directors. ex radio and TV would now be nct- ed with a greater interest locally, it was felt. L ’’'The monthly financlal state ment was approved, as read by sec.-treasurer A. Gray and ac counts for advertising in’ con- nection with the canvass were: would do his best, and hoped he could do as ‘well as Mr. Waldie Mrs. Ja Ir Mr Rilkoff to the board and his.two year term will begin in January 1959, Mr.,Carter expressed his|plained these lights were pur- thanks ‘to the school’ board for|chased with a merchandise: vou the.improvements..made during|cher from Eatons, which was. to the summer to ‘school grounds |be used for-office or equipment Mrs. Quayle read the’ minutes/nepds. The directors felt as they to:the.different schools, The re port was adopted ‘and read. ‘Phas ? - 3 ¢ back to the meetingand these have had the use of the hall for’ carrying on the United Appeal fund drive for the - Kinnaird-| Robson-Castlegar Welfare Socle-' ty has advised the drive {s about. two thirds complete. Next week should see the wind-up, he said. No figures are available on the results. of the intensive ‘can- vassing which has been going on in the area, but the impression received is that they are not as good as anticipated. - Mr. Kraft commented the canvassers have done a thorough job, in fact he felt the entire area had been, covered better than in previous drives. ‘The United Appeal for funds is carried on in all parts of the present Labour Agreement. tors. Castlegar Hospital Represented At Vancouver Meeting The annual convention of the On Friday/ November .7 a Government . Supervised’ Strike Vote was taken by the employees of Celgar Limited:at Nakusp and The issue voted on was whether or not the employees, represented by the In- ternational Woodworkers : of| America, would accept a Concili | ° ation Board recommendation of a 3 per-cent wage increase’ this year and a 3 per cent increase As the IWA have a blanket} certification covering all saw- mill and logging’ employees of Celgar. Limited jt is not possible to give figures for each opera: The results of the vote held last Friday show that out of 296 employees eligible to vote, 237 cast ‘ballots with 194 voting for of the logging op- erations are not involved in the dispute,-as a separate contract was negotiated for them in “Mar. of this year and remains in ef- fect until August 31, 1959. Log- did the facturers Association, of which Celgar is a member, and the IWA have been continuing since last June in'an effort to renew the Further developments of the present situation will be deter- mined by the principal negotia-|- B.C. Hospital Association held in New. Order St i arenes Ferry Service The slowing down of ferry, service through the new order of placing blocks on the front and rear cars was brought to the at- tention of the Castlegar and Dis- trict Chamber of Commerce at their regular meeting held last night. . . . ‘This new order is an addi- tional safety measure placed on all B.C. ferries but has reduced the local service by about twen- ty trips a day it is’ said. Many felt some could be installed for this safety measure that would not slow down the service and the govern- ment is being contacted in this connection. the secretary of School District No. 9 (C 2 the A letter was received troin! ows Down Chamber Told ‘At Meeting Wednesday The letter pointed cut that ehis budget could be eliminated next yeat unless the services of an- other dentist can be secured. The Chamber will take steps to assist “the school board in this matter. Mr, T. Brett, District Traffic Manager of the BC. Telephone Co. attended the meeting and outlined his companies plans for improved service in the district. and explained some of the pre-~ blems they were faced with. He said they expected to have at least 2600 subscribers in this area by 1964 and were planning ‘their system to that goal. The necessity of blinker lights at the two Blueberry rail- jway crossings was brought to th of the Chamber by » need for another dentist in this area so that the children’s den- tal can be e 1A. T. Horswill and it will be tak- jen up with the Department of: a T -_A very impressive ceremony was held in the Angilcan Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21st, when sixteen’ boys left their Cubbing behind 16 Cubs Moved Up To World Of Scouting and entered into the world of Scouting. P Six of the boys: Harold Thring, Frank Lanzarotta, Lind- sey And Walter Peachy, was “Meeting the Needs of the Patients,” and approximately 150 delegates from hospitals through:| out the province were in attens: dance, both administrators, .trus- tees, nurses and auxiliary. mem- bers. country organizations in some centres are known as Community Chest, or Red Feather, while in our-im- mediate district the KRC Welfare Society is the distributing agen- cy for welfare funds. ‘Through the United Appeal, one donation is spread. over a large. number of welfare groups in: the district, thus ‘eliminating separate. collections by each or- was Honorable Eric “Martin, Minister of Health and Welfare,-who ex: gressed grave concern at. the| unless strict control 1s‘ exercised the Provincial. Hospital Insur ance Service would be jepardiz- were approved, > _' ‘lyears for thelr meetings, they ay . : ganization. ed, The theme of the conventton!! Vancouver at the end of October d by the: tor and Superintendent Nurse of| - the Castlegar Hospital. The con- vention was addressed: by the pre: ‘continually rising costs of hospl-| tal care, and pointed. out. that During: the four days of the convention many diverse pro blems of hospital management were discussed. Included in the discussion was the problem of improving! the care the ‘patient . receives within: a limited budget; besides! which the delegates were able to see: the latest demon- Wayne Peppard and Don Gallo were from the 1st Castlegar pack and ten boys: Doug Mackereth, Leslié Koehie, Jimmy Fury, Johnny Poroff, Robert Craig, fohn Stoochnoff, John Mason, Ranata Infanti, Richard Harms- ton and Jerry Argatoff from the 2nd Castlegar pack. Cubmaster Jim McLuckle was in charge of the ceremony and Introduced each boy to Scout- master Bob Tweeil as they en- tered the “Scout horseshoe”. It was very gratifying to see so many of the boys parents pres- ent; this being a souree of great strated’ by the manufacturers, | to the Cubs and thelr leaders.