Castlegar

Kinnaird

CAST.

NEWS

Published Every Thursday at “The Crossroads of the ‘Kootenays”

Robson
Brilliant

VOL. 5 No. 11

CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA,THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1952

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FIRST OFFICIAL FUNCTION AS QUEEN

Centra; Press Canadian

Arriving for the first major ceremonial of her reign, ‘Queen Elizabeth
Il, in mourning xerb..t reaches London’s Buckingham Palace with the

Duke of Edinburgh.

e knighted 55 men and pinned valor medals on

53 others. The ew of knighthood was conferred while uniformed

Yeomen of the Guard stood by.

A. T. HORSWILL HEADS
CANCER SOCIETY

On Thursday night last, the
Castlegar and District Unit of
Canadian Cancer Society was
formed at a special meeting in
the Parish hall. Guest speaker
for the evening was Mr. N.
Lupton, president of the Nelson
Cancer Group.

The slate of officers elected
were A. T. Horswill, president;
R. T. Waldie, vice-president; Mrs.
A. Saunders, secretary; J. R.
Elliott, treasurer and on the

-~Board of Directors,-Mrs..J.. Kil-
lough, the Anglican W. A.; Mrs.
Deans, LO.DE.; Mrs. Sherbico,
United Church W. A.; Mr. Gra-
ham, Kiwanis; Mrs. R. Cook,
Pythian Sisters; Mrs. W. Mc-

‘Gauley, Catholic Women’s Lea-
gue, Rev. Resker, Anglican
Church; Father Barnes, Catholic
Church; V. Misutka, Knights of
Columubs; W. Collinson, Kin-
naird; and A. Webster, Canadian
Legion.

Committees formed were
Educational, J. Killough and
Father Barnes; Welfare, Mrs.
W. McGauley, Miss D. Conroy
and J. R. Elliott; Publicity, L. V.
Campbell, Rev. Johnston and
Mrs. R. Cook; Campaign com-
mittee, Rev,Resker, -M~ Moran:
and Mrs. E. Sherbico.~ =

CASTLEGAR BRIDGE

TO THE FORE

The Castlegar bridge is mak-
ing the headlines this week with
reports from Victoria indicating
its consideration. E. T. Kenney
gave the House a two-hour re-
port of the work of his public
works department and its plans
“for the coming year.

He said he is seriously con-
sidering a new $1,000,00 bridge
at Castlegar to replace the busi-
est of B. C’s 54 ferries.

In Creston, the annual meeting
of the Associated Boards of Trade
called for ‘prompt and earnest
consideration to early elmina-
tion of farries and with top prior-

ity; being given to construction
of & bridge across Columbia Riv-
er on the existing No. 3 highway
at :Castlegar.

The resolution, stoutly defend-
ed; by Castlegar delegates © A.
Anderspn, M. Dalton and R.
Couchman, when it was sug-
gested it was of “too local” a
nature, was given a rough ride
before béing passed.

The Castlegar Bridge Commit-
tee, under the guidance of Ross
McDermid, will meet in the Twin
Rivers hall'on Friday evening
to discuss further plans on the
bridge compaign.

_TOWN PLANNING
‘BOARD ORGANIZED

The first meeting of the Town
Planning Board voiced a unani-
mous decision on the opening
of Pine Street in the business -
section.

There is still one vacancy on
the board and Celgar has been
asked to appoint a man to fill
this vacancy.. Representatives on
the board are: N. Oglow, repre-

. Senting the Village Commission;

H. Hunter, School Board; G.
Leitner, Chamber of Commerce;
H. Westwood, Transportation So-
ciety and H. Sommers, the Parks
Board.

Service Held for
L. W. Davis

A well known resident of
Castlegar, Leonard Wiliam
Davis, passed away in Trail-Tad-
-anac hospital Thursday, March
6, after a lengthy illness.

Born August 11, 1914, he lived
at Riondel until taking employ-
ment at Trail in 1934.

He was a member of Enter-
prise Lodge No. 43, I.0.0.F., and
the Canadian Legion “andsaw~
‘three years service with the
R.C.A.F. in World War II.

Mrs. A. was
ed delegate to the meeting to be
held in Vancouver on March 17
and 18.

SOMMERS AGAIN ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF K. R. C.

The regular monthly meeting
of the Board of Directors of the
Kinnaird, Robson, Castlegar Wel-
fare and Recreational Society,
called for February 26, 1952, had
to be postponed for one week
due to insufficient number of
members turning out far the
meeting. The postponed meet-
ing was held on March 4th.

Election of officers was held
with H. Sommers being returned
as president, E. S. Martin, vice-
president and J. Dalziel con-
tinuing as secretary-treasurer.

Mr. E. A. Fitzpatrick, new
member for Kinnaird, told the
meeting that he had spoken to
Officials of W. K. P. and L. Co.
re financial support for the so-
ciety, with encouraging results.
Adl society correspondence with
that company should be address-
ed to D. McMynn.

The following grants were au-
thorized: $300 to the Lillian Kil-
lough Chapter, 1.0.D.E., for wel-
fare work. $150 to,Camp Lourd-

es, this to be assistance to the
camp for 1951 and ’52. T
$100 to Conquer Cancer Cam-
paign, B. C. Division.

A letter from the Castlegar
and District-Projects Society was
read saying that they had inad-
vertantly called their annual
meeting for the last Tuesday’ in
March which would conflict
with the next monthly meeting
of the Board of Directors of the
K. R. S. and asked if the board
would please advance the date
of their meeting one week. This
received the okay of the board.

The society will operate during
1952 under the same budget set
up for 1951.

The following organizations
will be added to the list of Na-
tional Charities to be supported
by the K. R. C. during 1952.

Victorian Order of Nurses, B.
Cc. Tuberculosis Society, Crippled
Children’s Hospital, B. C., Queen
Alexandria Solarium, Canadian
4rthritis and Rheumatism So-
ciety, Trail Branch.

MRS. MAGEE TO ATTEND
1.0. D. E. CONVENTION

The Lillian Killough Chapter
I.0.D.E. met on Monday night
in the Twin Rivers hall with 28
members in. attendance and the
Regent, Mrs. D. Magee in the
chair. A new member, Mrs. R.
Graham, was welcomed into the
chapter. Letters were received
from the Bridge Committee, the
Students’ Council, the K.R.C. and
also one from Mrs, Pellant, the
provincial president, who visited
here recently.

Mrs. Magee was appointed as
delegate to the Provincial I. O.
D. E.. convention in Vancouver
in April.

Mrs. J. Deans, sick visiting
convenor, reported.. that
cards‘had been sent to members
who were ill and a card. of sym-
pathy had been sent to a bereav-
ed family.-.-

Mrs,:H::Sommers reported that*
two parcels had been, sent Over-
seas! and “Mrs. Wm) Easton read
a letter. of . thanks:,for :parcels
received ‘in;December: and Janu-
ary, ;

two'

Mrs. W. O. Devitt gave
Welfare report.
The Empire Study was taken

“by Mrs. Colin Petts, convenor of

that work, and consisted of sev-
eral news items from the daily
papers. Mrs. Petts referred to
the distinction received by the
contractors of the Stanley Hum-
phries .high school in winning
honorable mention in an interna-
tional ‘contest for their design
and .plans... Another news item
dealt with. the new Governor
General . of. Canada, Honorable,
Vincent Massey and his .brother,
Raymond Massey, the movie star.

Mrs. J... Deans gave the report
of the meeting held recently for
the ‘formation, of: a cancer unit
irl Castlegar.

Mrs. M. Dalton was appointed
constitution convenor™ and ‘the
éntértainmént’.committee consist-
ed of Mrs.. J. Kelly, Mrs. © R.
Sommers’‘and Mrs. J. A. Thomas.

osm ion. for.

the »

He was a Cominco employee
for many years, working in the
phosphate and ammonia plants.
He had been a resident of Castle-
gar for the past 12 years where
he was well known as a lover of
gardening and an_ enthusiastic
photographer.

He is survevied by his wife,
Helen Mae, and one son, Peter
at Castlegar; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. E. G. Davis of Riondel; one
brother Henry of Blubber Bay,
B. C., and two sisters, Mrs, Char-
lie King of Castlegar and Mrs.
K. Price of Cranbrook.

Rev. L. C. Johnston conducted
the funeral service in the United
Church on Sunday afternoon and
the congregation sang the 23rd
Psalm. Organist was Mrs. J.
W. Thatcher and Mr. William
Easton ushered. :

Pallbearers were E. J. Lipsett,
C. Petts, J. T. Dunlop, C. H. King,
R. Gemmill and J. D. Smith.

Interment was in Park Mem-
orial cemetery.

‘ne firm formerly Known as
Fletcher and Patmore has now
been incorporated under the
name of The Castlegar Plumb-
ing .and Heating .Co.. Ltd.
take effect on April 1st.

Mr. Ralph Fletcher will be
leaving the C. M. and S. Co.
on that date to devote full time
to the newly formed firm.

May 24th. The tickets will be in
charge of Mrs. H. Hesketh and
Mrs. W. O. Devitt, while the com-
mittee chosén to purchase, the
raffle prizes are Mrs. J. Kirby,
Mrs, J, A. Thomas and Mrs. R.
Graham.

A committee, convened “by
Mrs. .Westwood, volunteered to
. paint and decorate the platform.
Mrs. Westwood will be assisted
by Mrs. J. Kelly and Mrs. Colin
Petts. Mrs. C. Wanless and Mrs.
H. Hesketh agreed to take
charge of the flower girls.

The float committee consists
of Mrs.-Ross Whittaker, Mrs. M.
Dalton, -Mrs. -H. Sommers, Mrs.
ForgieThomson and Mrs. R., -
Graham.

The speaker for the evening,
Mr. R. Cail, was introduced. by.
Mrs. R.. Whittaker. <Mr. ~-Cail
took as his subject “Guidance”
as referring to high’ school stu-
dents and the different -means
used to help them to choose
their courses ‘of: study: -and® life
work. Mr. Cail expressed —ap-
preciation ; of. “scholarships <..and
bursaries such as those given by:
the LO.D.E. and. of ipublic speak,

ship was, received favorably.
‘Committées were em for

ing such as the’ ones’
sponsored ~by*' the : Knights’ Of =
Pythias. - This: interesting: talk

-ble,
“interesting to all.

Donna Muirhead
Mardi Gras Queen

KINNAIRD, B. C. — Miss Don-
na Muirhead was crowned Queen
of the Mardi Gras held last Fri-
day night in the high school
auditorium. J, A. Thomas, prin-
cipal, conducted the crowning
ceremonies.

Queen Donna reigned over a
lively evening which featured a
large number of students in cos-
tume. Prizes were awarded for
the best costumes.

Acting as princesses were Miss
Louise DeLarme, Miss Joyce
Schiavon, Miss Joan Johnson and
Miss Margaret Williams. Suit-
able gifts were given to the
queen and her attendants.

Candidates for queen were
chosen from the various rooms

and all pupils voted for their
final choice.

RECEIVES
WINGS ~

J. R. McDonald, son of Mr.
and Mrs. E. M. McDonald of
Robson, received his wings and
commission at Summerside, P.
E. L, on Saturday and will re-
turn home on leave next week.

Trail Knights of
Columbus Visit
Castlegar

Sunday evening forty mem-
bers of the Trail Council of
Knights of Columbus visited in
Castlegar and conducted their
meeting with the Castlegar Co-
lumbus Club. Grand Knight, Dr.
J. Harrigan conducted the rou-
tine business meeting. During
the evening L. V. Campbell was
elected president of the Colum-
bus Club, G. Guido, vice-presi-
dent and Rev. Father Barnes,
secretary-treasurer.

Coffee and doughnuts were
served by A. Read, F. Parent,
and G. Anderson at the close of
the meeting.

Final Plans
For Dance

The monthly meeting of the
Cc. W. L. of St. Rita’s parish was
held at the home of Mrs. R.
Whittaker on Thursday evening
with nineteen members present.

The reports of various com-
mittees ‘were read, and routine
business was carried on.

Final “arrangements for the
dance to-be held in Twin River’s
hall in March were discussed.
Tickets for the dance were dis-
tributed to the members.

The booster prize of the eve-
ning was: won by Mrs. R. Flet-
cher.

Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostesses, Mrs.
Whittaker and Mrs. W. McGaul-
ey, assisted by Mrs. M. Dalton
and Miss McKinnon.

Father Barnes gave a brief
discussion..on the Bible, using
graphs to illustrate the differ
ent phase of history of the Bi-
This. discussion was very

The next meeting willbe held

at the home of Mrs. R. McIvor. ; '

was enjoyed very much by the
members, 4
At the ‘close of the meeting re-
freshments./were served by the
hostesses,. Mrs, Westwood, Mrs.
J...Kelly.,and) Mrs. C. Couch.
. ‘The booster. prize was won by
‘Mrs.* Colin -Fraser.and the con-
‘solation iby. Mrs. R. Graham.

Edctorcals
Put a Plan Behind Zoning

Despite great progress in zoning as a means of guiding
urban development, too much zoning is still done on a hit-
or-miss basis in response to whims or to political pres-
sures. A basic fault seems to be that many zoning decisions
are made without any master plan to which to relate them.
And, as someone has said, to attempt zoning without a plan
is like ordering a policeman to preserve the peace without any
Jaws to guide or back him up.

Most zoning troubles stem from attempts to inject busi-
ness or industries into residential areas, or vice versa. And,
without a plan, inconsistent and shortsighted decisions are
bound to result. For example, it is easy to-rule any and all
industry out of proximity to residential areas, when actually
certain types of industry are no more objectionable than a
school — and sometimeof as great value. An over-all plan
would reveal the great benefits to transportation and utilities
of having industry near, or even in, residential areas, and it
would permit an orderly development that would frequently
stabilize rather than upset property values.

The opposite fact is the trend to put new mass housing
for low-income groups in or close to an industrial area that
had depreciated in value for one reason or another.

Such locations often have serious handicaps as residential
areas. If there are power stations nearby, for example, the
tenants may be troubled with flyash, gas or smoke. Or they
may be disturbed if the plants are noisy or operate on a
24-hour basis. A solution here would be to interpose a buffer.
zone between housing and industry. But precedent would
have to be established in a master plan.

The important point however — regardless of the cane
acter of the problem — is to have a plan and a philosophy of
development to which zoning decisions can be related. Other-
wise the present complications of urban living are bound to be
complicated. —Engineering News-Recorder.

Centra: bre

Canada’s new governor-general, Rt. Hon. Vincent: Mass
the first time in the ornate hat and uniform .of his office
marking opening of parliament at Ottawa.

GUIDES RECEIVE |
LETTER FROM QUEEN

Tuesday afternoon Captain books, and bids me send to you
Mae Thomson of the Castlegar ‘311 The ‘Queen’s most. sincere
Guides, received a letter ‘of ‘thanks.
thanks from: Queen _ Elizabeth's; foo
Lady-in-waiting, in regard to\ /. §
the Royal-Tour Scrapbooks sent }; / eee! nee
to her. BoE Ree XO koa OR
These books were compiled BIRTHS

throughout the Royal Tour by
Eileen Goresky and Alice Beck,
members of ist Castlegar Girl
Guides. i
The letter, edged in black, -
read as follows: . é&
Clarence Flouse, ‘

St. Jamres, +

Wth March, aber
r Gk

(Yours sihcerely,
Margaret Haye.

CARLSEN—To Mr.
Henry Carlsen,
March 3rd, a son.

and Mrs.
Castlegar, on

LADE—To'Mr. and Mrs, Paul
jLade, ot Kinnaird, at Kootenay
;Lake General Hospital,’ March
£éth,.a daughter. Es

“RICHARDS—To Mr. and Mrs.

Dear Miss Thomas:
which Ihave laid before, The! 4‘ Richards, of Castlegar, at
Kootenay, Lake General Hospit-

Thank you for your,
Queen together “vich’ te de-§
al; March 6th, a daughter.

lightful scrapbooks ee

closed. :

» Her Majesty” thought ji “% MO! ‘OVITCH—T. M a
kind, of ‘you’ and oe anaes Ma ones Moscovitch, ae
gar Guides to send Her these Hesay March 6th, a daughter.