Page 6 CASTLE! NEWS, Castlegar, B.C. Thursday, January 15, 1953 ‘Just Arrived ‘BIRTHS HAINES — To Mr, and Mrs. Harry Haines, Castlegar, at Koo- tenay Lake General Hospital, Dinner Parly Honors Mrs. D. Gavrilik On 70th Birthday fonuary | oH) a‘son. STRO! 2 Benson’s Mrs, Empress of Scotland ” Fine English , TOPPER Geone Strookow, Hospital, Jan, 10, a daughter, To son, wing | KOW — To Mr. and Shore- acres, at Kootenay Lake General Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tale, Kinnaird, in ‘Traii| ‘hlldren, ‘Tadanac Hospital, January 10, a Mrs,"D, Gavrilik was honorel with a birthday dinner party on the occasion of her 70th, birthday last Thursday arranged by her Covers were laid ‘for 17, The table was centred with a beauti- ful birthday cake, sent by Mr. and Mrs, J, Grant, Rossland, who 1 tb. paney ‘TINS A Treat For All PITTS’ Rexall Brug PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS Onen Evenings PHONE 4231 MUIRHEAD AGENCIES _ FIRE, AUTOMOBILE. AND CASUALTY INSURANCE ‘PHONE 4341 were unable to be present. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. Tench, Rossland; Mrs. S. Grant, Robson; Mr. and Mrs, Paul Gavrilik <‘and two | daughters, Trail; Mr. and “Mrs. G. Gavrilik, Trail; Mrs.M, Gavrilik, New West- minister; Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Tench, (Mrs, Gavrilik’s grand- children), Rossland; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Demidoff, Hope, B.C.; Mr. and Mrs, Joe Demidoff, Trail; Mrs. Mary Woodrow, Robson; Mr. and Mrs, W. Sapronoff, Castlegar. Gifts were presen: ted to. ae a a aa a Re ROBSON NEWS | ae ee a Dr, and Mrs, W. L. Wright,| © have as _their guest, Miss ‘Lila Brazier, B . ROBSON DRAMATIC CLUB In the absence of Jack Smith, * The Robson Amateur Dramatic Mrs, J. H. Smith presided, Club held their After a brief business session,'a. at the home of Mrs,.L. M. Q' of with 11 and 4 followed and entertainment ‘tor all, present, Dr| Frank Foxlee has to his home in Pittsburgh, Penn- sylvania,- after a visit with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H, Foxlee. Mr, and Mrs, H. Johnson spent Friday in Nelson visiting their Mrs. H. who is a patient in Kootenay Lake General Hospital. Mr, Mike Gavrilik, New West- minister; and, Mr, and Mrs, And- rew Demidoff, Hope, B.C., have returned to their respective homes after attending the birth- day celebrations of Mrs. D. Gav- rilik, At a community general meet- ing in the Church Hall, Monday evening it was decided to accept the models for new pews, as shown by Mr. J. Raine, who was authorized to begin work on them at once, Gavrilik in he and she te = Carlsen’ S Building WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES INCLUDING HARDWARE and PAINT Estimates Cheerfully Given piness at having her children, grandchildren, nephews. and nieces, gathered about her. | Re ONIN . CASTLEGAR “SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS PHONE 3031 Miss Pamela Roberts left on Saturday for Victoria where she will attend St. Margaret's Board- ing School. x We Carry Those ~ RAIN STORMERS The Plastic Overshoe for Women Light, Durable and Convenient Can be carried in your purse PAIR .......2..2. $265 Mrs, Earl Bennett is a patient in Trail ‘Tadanac Hospital. Mrs. R. Waite, Morris Waite, Miss Sandra Lee Spence and Miss Joyce Williamson EAGLES CONCERNED OVER NEW YEAR’S DANCE REPORT As the result of last week's re- port of New Year's activities and frolics in the Castlegar District, in which it was reported that some 30 couples attended the Eagles dance in the Coronation Hall, a deluge of phone calls and Personal chats have informed the Castle News that the attendance was considerably greater, at this affair, _ Representatives of the Colum- bia Valley Aerie say the attend- ance was between 70 and 80 couples according to door receipts, Our report was based on infor- mation supplied by a person who looked in on the dance about 10:30 p.m, However; the Eagles say, the dance’ didn't really Foe oing till 11:30 p.m, friends from Trail to the Rossi: ees Mountain Ski Lodge on Sun- lay. Castlegar and Kinnaird Knights of Columbus motored to Trail Sunday evening to attend the regular meeting of Trail Council, Knights of Columbus, of which their Castlegar Columbus Club is a member. Those attending were Al Read, R. Goulet, L. V. Camp- bell, Walter Fields, Fred Parent and Vie Misutka of Castlegar and Guy Guido, Kinnaird. PARK ELECTRIC At your service with a good supply of ‘wiring materials Let us help you with your wiring problems Colin Petts Cor. Maple’ & 2nd Ave. Contracting — Repairs PHONE 4516 LAKEVIEW ‘weEAH _ MOTEL ‘ The Friendly Stére by The Ferry | Open For Your Convenience’ : “9 am, to 9 pm, ‘ Tuesdays 12 noon SOC ERIES & DELICATESSAN : AND ICE CREAM B.A. GAS & one \ PHONE 2722 cosssscsccssseee sseeseson MARINE GAS .. BERT DONNAN, Prop. A. EREMENKO. & CO. Dept. Store & Deep Freeze Lockers ‘January Glearance Sale Continued LADIES 5 S Wool and Gabardine Fresh, Ib. . SUITS OFF Blouses ¢| BEEF POT ROASTS — ~ tb. Wool Gabardine (ies Fall and Winter Coats Fur Trimmed and Plain Dresses Wool, Silk, Nylon Nylon Silk, All Sizes ‘REG. PRICE : LADIES’ FELT HATS .......... $2.95 SWEATERS, _Cardigan and Pullover Nylon and Wool ..........., $3.95 — OUR MEAT DEPT. —- Skirts MINCED BEEF PICNICS Smoked, ‘Ib. ..... wee 420 -COTTAGE ROLLS re oe ae A large, doz. .. ste| Prices Effective Te 16 and | 7 Miss Mary Ree, V has joined the Castlegar office of the; Department of Public Health and Welfare, for a month’s field work in connection with, hee U.B.C. studies, [BUY WHERE YOUR DOLLAR BUYS DOLLAR VALUE Mrs, Ken Price left last week for a visit with relatives in Cran- brook, Jack. Smith, an ardent Yatsi fan, is reported to he having very excellent luck with this passtime. Some. of'his partners in the game suggest he will soon have to find .imself. new competition if he con- tinues to win all the time. , Mr, and: Mrs. J. A. Williams, Rosalyne and Mrs. Wil- * Saturday; January 17: : LIBBY’S PINEAPPLE UIC 48 oz. tin ry LIBBY’S BLENDED JUICE - 1 48 oz, tin Sapna tetas Wie laneiacet : PINEAPPLE, Formosa Sliced Ween Fe yeas « aru = liams, Sr. spent Friday afternoon in Nelson. They motored to Ross- land on Saturday where Rosalyne remained till Sunday. Mrs. Paul Zaitsoff is a patient ‘in Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Rossland. ! SURPRISE PARTY Y Mrs. John Wiig was honored | with a surprise birthday party at | her home last Friday evening, A host of friends from throughout the neighborhood dropped. in to offer their congratulations, They were .860n joiried by another group from. Trail, ‘Mrs, ~-Wiig’s sons in laws and daughters, .The evening was enjoyed by all and many gifts were .presented to Mrs. Wiig. A ‘hearty lunch com- pleted the evening. Mr, John Sakson has returned to his home in Penticton after spending some of the holiday sea- son here with his many, friends. Corp. George Landis arrived in Castlegar this week to spend several days leave. He wds ac- by three other air- PEAS, Clean Pack 15-oz. 3 tins for ..:. (CAKE MIX, Little Dipper Packet syed Penge ME. MARMALADE, ee . Three Fruit, #b.tin': 2. ea 10 O'CLOCK SPECIAL _ Saturday Morning - CO-OP STORE men, ACI Dick Bruce, Kelowna; AC1 Robert Cameron and LAC Hugh. Smith, Both, of Victoria, who were en‘routé to ‘their res- pective,. homes. Corp, Landis is stationed, at Montreal with the ROA. D. West left on Tuesday, for a business trip to Vancouver.~ ‘Harry Seto has returned from’ a business trip to Vancouver." Messrs, Steve Kisilewich | and Sam Katabatoff, both of Creston, visited this week at. the home of Mr. and Mrs.. A, Oleski. Mrs. Oleski-is M. Kisilewich’s aunt; Celebrating . her eighth. birth- day recently, Miss Wendy ‘Defoe, entertained 15. of her ; school friends at- an enjoyable . party. Games were*p layed and; dainty served. Fi ers: marked each place “at the table and gaily” colored balloons were presented to each guest: [ee Would You Like A. DEMONSTRATION. OFTHE AUTOMATIC: PRESTOMAT MONITOR WASHING MACHINE ———NO. OBLIGATION JUST PHONE 2321 OR 2532 The Performance of this Machine wal Amaze You Do the washing in, one-third the time of Conventional Washers Take full advantage ef the New Soap Powders for Whiter. Clothes Use. than one-half ‘the hot water and soap of other swashers Reduce the Eliminate the troublesome parts that cause most service expense _ AL 5 work to just directix ‘tie ‘fob LUMB ER AND BUILDING. SUPPLY DIE: ’ ‘ago asking what coh be done to 5 \ ure your” reelizen that + than we need to. I would suggest + young ‘pe rreeers a PROVINGIAL |, LIBRARY TORIAB.S. | Published Every Thursday at “The Crossroads of the Kootenays” Vol. 6, No. 4 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1953 5 Cents. Per Cope Gaglardi Suggests School For Drivers, Concerned Over Ferry ~ Great concern over ‘the (Christ- -mas Day tragedy at the Castlegar ‘ferry in which three of six teen- agers lost their lives, and assur- ance that some type vf ‘increased safety measures are being consi- dered, are expressed in a: letter ‘to the. Castlegar ' Villoge ‘Cleric from the Hon, P. A, Gagliardl, minister; of Public Works for ‘BC. The letter, in ‘answer ‘to ‘one . from the. village office two Lar srender the ferry safer, ‘promises that extra’ chains will ‘be instal- Jed and suggests that a ‘program of safety prevention be started among district young people. The letter is as follows: “Received your letter of Jan- wary 9 and wish to porane “peas the same. ~ “I am greatly concerned over “the accident that took place ‘with “the loss of, three lives and ‘hope there is no recurrence vf such a ‘tragedy.: It is.pretty hard forme, sat thig. particular, time, to say ‘what can be done. to avoid.any further accidents of this nature: ‘I do not mean by.:thig that no- thing will be done, for sorta ‘we will, put extra chains on the|" tends of.our ferries to do our very “best to. avoid accidents, but 7 am “this: will ith: all seridents ‘be. ‘impossible ‘for.. this..man. to. es was on the. ferry or,elsewhere, 1]*. have control and whether ne “When. we. a See cha the end [last week by two sepresentatives Vic Jones and Vic a ri jot the To Be Hosts To ively, of the. Castlegar ee and W. F, 1953. ethers Installed H. D. Harrison Dr, W. Association were Castlegar dele- Mate met .with the members of gates tg the he C: School: Board: and ied by Jim’ Leamy, with them, of the the’ Rossland “trail ent Asso-| They arelt “reporting b ‘back » their of the Nelson Ch : Girest AI Chamber Of Commerce _ . Miké Dalton, president and his fellow. executive members te: the coming. year were installed into office. at the annual :geserat meeting of the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce | - > Guest acahes for the evening was Harry D. Harrison, reins of Ci and"Chai ot the ih Cc of the Cc of Ci Boardg of Trade an | here’ will include’ a nominating} The .school board's’ convention, it--was also decided. / based on the district rate of pop- ‘in Castlegar, is in ‘Trail Hospital with severe’ cuts. and ‘bruises sustained when struck ‘by an‘.unknown .vehicle. about 6:40 p.m, ‘Monday at Main Street and Second Avenue in Castlegar. + The iijjured man, whose age is given as about 70,.was first no- ticed ‘by Mr. David Bowman of Main Street, He was taken to Dr. C, S. Fowler's office by M. 5. Moran ‘for: along | ulation: ‘increase, calls for the with scents from Trail, Ross-| construction of double the pres- land, Kaslo-Slocan’ and Arrow]|ent claésroom space at the high of the n B.C., who gave a shuing: posed the of C and pre- of hele prime objects.: musical 's water supply as exr Lakes points, met the Hon. James school, and ir, “mini: of isheries: at | ary’ school -facilities ate Steen Ottawa, who was'on the last Jap |Kinnaird: and Robson. If okayed of a week’s tour of B.C. points,’':| by Victoria, the program “must Mr.-Sinclair told the meating, then be*submitted to the district that Liberal in the form of a by- cellent across: Carlada with’ the excention ot B.C. whi ch’ ana then rushed to Trail “On! ‘the 7 whole, e Hospital by Castlegar ambulance. RCMP officers’ aré continuing their ‘search for the ve- “the picture was ‘never 0 good as itis now. The st. Taurent: : gov- neve highs esteem pa it does today.” igs hicle involved: a “Two ofthe four lots ¢ and pacar entertainment were Mr, and Mrs, Wally’ Walper of Kinnaird. Mr. Dalton announced that the ju: ‘ing of the A i to happen but te see community, said. ed Boards of Trade and Cham- bers-of Commerce of South East- ern:B.C. is'to be held in Castle- gar next: month. February. 18 is| being suggested as a suitable date| for this gathering and if accepted, the Castlegar Chamber’s regular meeting will be held on the same date, in the evening. A_humorgus: note was) provid- ed in th installation ceremony, He Cc as an a é business’ and _ professional mescer different walks of life and res- gious and political beliefs, win. work together for the gom= of their ‘community. “The'man who joins a Chambe- of Commerce is making on a new career, as. city in which he lives” - ine Ge tleser. dei and 5 night inthe Twin ‘Rivers Hall Friday evening. William: Cox ofthe ‘Chewelah, Club," Governor - of Sawanis Division ;.| Six, was in charge, of the iristal-: d bids ation ceremonies in which George GAY that for the first'time in its? se fans ‘the :C) ron However, he declared, the xi of ch } in pty ike new, president to arise and receive this© gavel as /a symbol‘ of the ‘presidency, Mr. Dalton ‘arase as }requested; then suddenly | was flabbergasted to ‘see.that a large the=Village| of Castlegar's Coro- nation Hall: ‘property on Columbia Avenue are*now offered for, sale ited’ ‘or’ parts .of ‘Lots .. and. 18, aide: One,’ Villags of ‘Castlegar. “must companied by a:dertified ‘cheque’ ‘tor five cent ‘of the, bid. and the highes lows necessarily: be aeceptet Cheques will be returned. All ‘tenders must be filled by 12 noon, Fel ruary2. The Castlegar — Coajpe: tive’ ‘Transportation “applied: ‘to sledge : was being to him ad. is not, to. indulge. ’ house for’ am civic effort.” Its role ts ta bei ae solving'-the Soomaniys un lems,. to. improve its faciliex, t= make it. a more attractive in waten to live and to trate ‘as the ‘ ordinary size ve ‘shortly. there- The other, officers for 1953, are ji N 'T. Oglow, vice: ‘president; Ron summery to pun property: for a, ite‘for ajnew ‘gar- age‘and “bus depo The offered "$9,080 for at least age. The: $9,000". Maple. Street ‘Dr. Ss. Campbell, directors. Mr, ‘Harrison told the Chamber. a long ‘way in the past ‘few years, making ‘progress they srould have a’ few short ‘Control Board: Seorge CGraft-Again Heads ‘School Board: George “Craft, :was" reelected chairman of .the-Castlegar. School Board..at their ‘regular. monthly meeting last week {9 -- The. board’s committees remain as: before, i.e. ,Mrs..W.°Jacobson, health. and’ welfare; Hunter, finance and town planning; R..T. Waldie,, buildings and personnel; George Craft, buildings; and Cc. King, t \ ff the ferry, but Test'assured that Be I am greatly. concerned .over. this siteation “and I will do everything ‘Plans are proceeding ‘for arbi- tration egard to the: istelelt's hjs; Dixielanders, oA ‘ontributed toa gay evening of ‘music= fun and" ceremony ' enjoyed by: (85 members.and guests: Lt. Governor. Cox* commended | the: Cabtlegar‘ Kiwanians for, one of. the”'most impressive achieve- ly For years ago. “This ‘whale south eastern sec-|. hes |= report Sy a Radeeae ee Dresidient, r=— 1c ted as a resolution from the C=c-— tlegar Chamber some three yeers. ~ Continued on Page 7 tion of * British, Col grown and ° ipnateial” with’ you. pan: and we must see to it that nothin, H is done Ace stop the wheels of “At the January; mi ting of the’ ment reports in this division and Kootenay enue for “Handi perfect 2 pins ped Children, attended: ‘by some ‘to’ Ralph Kerr, Cyril Boll, Al Cotton's brilliant: future,’ is}” closely corinected with water, he Bo people in the, KP. Hall, ‘Trail, -Horswill, Earl, Stanford, "Bert ar: Donnan and Eddie F at Maple School: ‘and "possibilities |: Ina special 3 -here ‘at the of two'mighty rivers,! z of the of ‘sites’ ‘for other homes, were dis. evening, Earl water are seldom {4.Pen and +pencil - set .as a: token ’ Words of recognitio of. ‘the So- ited: ciety. by: ‘four of the district's ices as club secretary for, the past |Welfare societies brought encour- | two years. 6 in my power to see that it:does try’ to’ cooperate* zo hundred: per cent?in seeing th salary Date forthe reviewing “of ‘thie cher at the Ootischenia : Miss -L Lind, Disbursements ofalling, - $2 {750,25 for: the. month. of. Decem= __Betfer Canadians r; The the approved: for payment. throwing of ‘snowballs by 7 One: of the’ ‘main: ROME is to assist young people ; Canadians, Castlegar-Detachment RCMP, boys and ‘girls of the judo, borin and fumbling! schdo}:in the. Si ley” Hur hries: hig! nantes ‘Thursday. event : ed, he and Constable R, Pe, Gilchrist, it ‘ions of the ‘ The famous film: “The Search”, th So- also of the C: are assisting in’ the Super ie of the classes." *y He emphasized that the cl asses have not been instituted to teach young people aggressiveness, but, rather ‘to train them in the art of self, defence that they will not-be afraid to take : titel Places in the by the. ciety, for + “Tendleappes Children, to"be shown at. the: regular rane of the Stanley. Humphries Parent :Teachers ' Association in the library. room of the Stanley Humphries Hien S School Monday gratitude to the ‘Castlegar school board for’ the.\use. of. the high school's recreational, facilities and urged that the:students take good care of the equipment entrusted. to ; their use during the classes, Some 60 boys-and girls attend the tumbling, boxing. and: judo classes. each Thursday. mon School for ePnansepen Children, ‘Trail. The film and tallc -will fol- | w: low“ the’ regular’ business: session of: the Association which beging ‘at 8:00 p.m.>” The genera] public’ is cordially invited to attend the showing of e replied... the Soélety’s aims.| Retiring president J. F. Killough Rossland, eClub. ani ail, | Fruit Kin-} thanked thi exe-| ~|naird an astlegar sociét fies have. isutive + in . particular’: for. .their thought of;-" + He reviewed the many import- ant uses of-water and urged that in our efforts to adapt our physi- cal environment to’ economic and social needs, we reckon . suffici- ently” on-;nature’s . unchanging all -been contacted ways and Beeerve our” water the and ofa Cl of Com-. *pputirin | charge: ._|ship cards and. been ordered ‘and: will and. -:Lorne™. pening aula oan ‘played’ two. selections, win-|* merce, «Mr. ~ Harrison « delcared .{ their motto’ should: be “All things come to him who. wont’ wait.” Fleas the: policy of the ‘Chamber “not to ‘wait for +-The™ enrolment ‘procedure at o Daring the banquet, ‘a toast ae ‘Mapla: School was: decided ‘upon, | the. ladies present. was.proposed ‘inch by Dr. C.-S. Fowler and respond- wood, is: red:to by Mrs, R.T. Waldie.: he followed by consultation and ith- medical director. was “delegated to investigate the Pi ity of table bing ES jem: Or’ Care.Cent a large porary 6 “Rossland: that. is avail- Gantdger baketbal far 1 ‘ble.:Plans for the-purchase of a have .their-.opportunity. to view site at: Crawford Bay have been |‘some of .the' most: skilfull hoop temporarily shelved“ pending the ‘artists in Western Canada-in‘act- rath, Alberta, ‘Rockets, meet: the ‘All Stars in.the Stan- i Humphries High School audi- torium for two games, -)° The Magrath: lads, same * |investigation of a number of other fon on Saturday next, when Mag: sites, : ansies Bloom Here “| Prayer Services Today Re Week Of Prayer - “Castlegar churches are partics— pating in the “Universal Week. oF Prayer.” A day of contisevcs prayer is being held here- todax St. Alban’s Church is open trom 10'a.m. to 5:30 p.m.-for any whe wish to stop in to pray. One of the’pastors or’ members of tee Church: groups, is in attendaaxce: at. all times. » Those’ confined to their homer, are being asked to unite wit those attending: the. prayer ses- Bi Dy praying: in their homes. cent KRE Annual Meeling Gie Week : By Lack Of ‘Attendance “There. “were -only “six members Stinistensat. tion. Ameng other items of business ‘attends? ° :| to, it- was decided to send letters. to the Provincial: Governi==t, our local member of. parliamert, , and the Consultative Conmatier: urging that the government de- clare a definite and helpful pebcr which - will -lead -to a solution ot “| eivie minded enough to put i in anline “Dp, at’ the Hall, Tuesday ig for the an- nual. meeting - of the Kinnaird- Robson,. Castlegar. Recreational and Welfare ‘Society, ' wherefore of all there: was no’ meeting. ;The: con- stitution’ stipulates that - at least 15. members, constituting a quo- rom, must be’ present. The annual meeting hag there- Castlegar May Buy Used Power Grader 'S village iY oe considered ‘the purchase of = “Tt would: seem. that. spring is ers aretin.full bloom:‘in‘‘at least one Castlegar gardevi:right now. Fred Eremenko, Columbia Ave- pane, picked’: ‘a few of: ‘the choicest nt about that ‘are bloom- ing ‘about : his ‘garden: a. gna side ade: he team that nosed out the’ Vancou- ver Clover Leafs from the Domin- ion Basketball: :playdowns ': two years ago, have an impressive re- cord of no defeats yet this-sea- son,’ while: their opposing team will consist -of.‘the best: players that Castlegar, Trait and Nelsor can. . muster. players fore been postponed one week to power grader, which Public next Tuesday and officers of the. Works’ Commissioner Bert Chet- society are issuing an appeal f for a .tington ‘advised, is available i larger attendance and greater: in- Nelson for $3,500 cash. The mach- terest in’ the Society’s affairs, 2%, hydraulically operated an& among the for a bucket attachment, Tuesday's lack of’ attendance, Would, if purchased, do some of was a deep disappointment to the the work the very: busy, village Some’ of them had DUlldozer is now used for, such be Rennie eae Neu for. inspection, We agreed’ they were ‘every bit” beautiful ‘as ee ‘that-come forth’ in March. Be ‘© Could’ this: be: ‘an. indication that the Call- ‘The 5, to begin about: 9: 00. a “i fornia of Canada? ane | will fo ithe Reed Hicken. and. Reg First of the two games here be- | gin: at 3:30 p.m. Saturday with o return match slated for 8:30. the same:evening, A third game is | being played in Nelson, tomorrow. worked long hours and burned 28 grading of roads and backill- midnight oil. to have reports ime. ready. The ‘general feeling was | Arrangements are being mads. that although people always find: for the machine to be demonstrai- time to present themselves when’ ed at Nelson Saturday afteradon. asking for. grants, yet they don’t, Commissioners Vic Senkes: “Bert seem to care how. the Society that Cherrington ae Harry S OTMeTS makes the grants; is managed. jare to att ‘