Castlegar

Kinnaird

CASTLE NEWS

Published Every Thursday at “The Chossroads of the Kootenays”

Brilliant

VOL. 5 No. 9

. CASTLEGAR, BRITISH couMera, THUREpAY, FEB. 28, 1952

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FOREST APPLICATION BY
CELGAR ENDORSED BY

CHAMBER OF

An application by Celgar De-
velopment company for a forest
management licence was endors-
.éd by the Castlegar Chamber
of Conimerce ‘at ‘their meeting
held ‘last Thursday.

The chamber heard
resident forester for Celgar, dis-
cuss pr of forest
ment.

Members were told the chances
were good for obtaining a gov-
ernment liquor store and an
“all-out” effort should be made

COMMERCE

Delegates Return
From U.B.C.M.

Commissioners N. T. Oglow
and Victor Jenks of Castlegar
and B. Morrice of Kinnaird have
returned from Vancouver where
they attended a special meet-
ing of the Union of B. C. Muni-
cipalities. They were voting
delegates for the villages of

ly to find a lo-
cation, Mr. W. Reed was ap
pointed chairman of the liquor
vendor’s committée.

ALA and R. Cr

of Salmo and New Den-
ver by proxy.

Through the determined and
resolute efforts of all village
repr ives from all parts

Castlegar and Kinnaird, also the
4

will represent the chamber at
the Associated Boards of East-
er B. C. meeting in Creston
on March 10 and 11.

Cc ‘ch

tee
ed for the 1952 term are: Air
port, R. A. D. West; civic affairs,
G. Leitner; membership and
catering, J. R. Elliott and M. B.
Dalton; bridge, R. MacDermid;
tourist and publicity,

Cook; finance, G. Shaw; busi-
ness and industry, W. Waldie;
education, J. A. Thomas.

A. W. THORP

The funeral of A. W. Thorp
was held Tuesday afternoon from
St. Alban’s Anglican Church,
with the Ven Archdeacon B.A.
Resker officiating. Pallbearers
were B. Trusler, J. Martin, J.
Baker, G. Quail, J. Lawson and
J. Sisson.

Mr. Thorp was born July 5,
Westmorland, England, he came
to Canada and Castlegar 30
years ago, and resided at Castle-
Bar for seven years prior to mov-
ing to Robson, where he resid-

of B. C. present at the conven-
tion, the villages were able to
get greater concessions from the
cities than had ever been hoped
for. .

In dollars and cents to the
village of Castlegar it involved
a sum in excess of ten thousand
dollars per year. Others were
affected proportionately depend-
ing on their population.

The delegates will give a full
report to their respective coun-
cils at the next meeting.

LAID TO REST

Royal Marines and Royal Navy,
and in the last war with the
army and later the air force
medical corps. He was award-
ed the military medal during the

second war. “sg
Besides his wife, Gladys, Hilda
Thorp at Robson, he is survived
by a daughter, Audrey Mary of
Edmonton; two sons, Walter W.
of Castlegar, and William Rex
of Nelson; two~brothers, Joseph
Arthur and James, both in Van-
couver; three sisters, Mrs. Cath-
erine M. Naylor, Blackpool, Eng-
Thorn-

Sand “two

WEST HEADS

SOCIAL CREDIT GROUP

The Castlegar Social Credit
Group elected a permanent slate
of officers to conduct education
classes, study groups, to sponsor
public meetings and to conduct
the campaign for the
provincial election.

Elected to the office of presi-
dent was R. A. D. West, promin-
ent Castlegar business man;
Carl Loeblich was elected secre-
tary and executive officers chosen
by the meeting were: Gerry
Wanless, Jim Kelly and Gus
Krueger. The treasurer will be
named later by the president.

An exchange of speakers with
Nelson and Trail groups is pro-
posed and the first of such gath-
erings is slated for the Castle-
gar Community hall next Friday
night with a speaker from Nel-
son in attendance.

Omer Lightle was chosen to
head the membership drive and
he was empowered to add to
his committee as he saw fit.

The entire campaign will be
financed by voluntary donations
from the members.

An announcement on a candi-
date; for the coming provincial
election will be made at a later
date,

Basic Training
Is Started

On February 22nd a fair num-
ber of citizens commenced their
basic training for Civil defence.
Instructor Ross Whittaker, in
outlining the course, informed
those present that part one would
include C. D. organization, fire
fighting, high explosive bombs,
atomic warfare, chemical war-
fare, protective measures and
then a recapitulation. Following
completion of the above, which
will take several evenings, part
two of the course will be given.
Mr. Whittaker pointed out how
important it was to everyone
to have some knowledge of
Civil Defence in this day and
age, and as one who had taken
the course, he assured those pres-
ent they would also find the
training of considerable interest.

It was decided at the meet-
ing that classes would be held
every Friday at 7:15 p.m. in the

Y School (high

y).

coming °

125 Credit. Unionists
Attend Meeting

Over 125 Credit Unionists from
Castlegar, Kinnaird, Robson and
Brilliant met in the Twin Rivers
hall last week.

They reviewed the operations
of their credit union for the past
year and voted on the directors
recommendation for distribution
of surplus.

Highlights of the evening were
a graphic display of growth
since incorportation put on by
the following junior members:
Miss Richardson, Miss Fletcher,
Miss Riley and Miss Martini.

Mr. Moncufet, managing direct-
or of B. C. Credit Union League
gave a complete review of the
many services offered to the
members of Credit Unions. His
address was very inspiring and
well spiced with humour.

Mr. “Ace” Bailey, president of
the West Kootenay Chapter of
Credit Unions, presented Mr.
and Mrs. C. Loeblich with cer-
tificates for outstanding service
to the Credit Union Movement.

The evening closed . with re.
freshments and an auction of a
credit union calendar bank. Mr.
¥F. Richardson, as auctioneer,
gave a spectacular performance
that really climaxed the evening.

Cubs Hold
Joint Rally

Over 20 cubs of the 2nd Castle-
gar Cub Pack with their new

J. LEAMY HEADS.
LOCAL LIBERALS

The Castlegar and District
Liberal Association held their
annual meeting in the Twin Riv-
ers hall on.

when election of ofifcers took
place. J. Leamy was returned

to the presidency; V. Jones, vice- ~

president; G.. Fowler, secrétary-
treasurer and to the executive,
A. Anderson, M. Blaihut, R. Mac-
Dermid, W. Collinson and G.

‘LO.D.E. Provincial
President Honored

The Lillian Killough Chapter
of the I. O. D. E. held a luncheon
in the ‘Twin Rivers-hall on Tues-
day, February 26th, honoring
Mrs. E. H. Pellant of Vancouver,
president of the Provincial Chap-
ter, I. O. D. E., who is visiting
chapters in the Kootenays. Oth-
er guests included Mrs. C. H.
Jeffares, provincial vice-presi-
dent and regent of the Arthur
Chapman Chapter of Trail; Mrs.
J .W. Dougan and Mrs. J. G.
Calder, also of the Trail Chapter,
and Mrs. R. L. Moat of Seattle.
Appr 30 s and
guests were seated at the taste
fully decorated tables. The head
table, covered with a beautiful
cut-work cloth, was _ centered
with a silver basket of pink car-
nations, white and violet stocks
and fern, flanked by pink and
white tapers in silver sconces.
Silver vases of yellow tulips and
daffodils also graced the room
and small vases of ivy and pussy
willows and pink and white can-
dles centered the banquet tables.
Place cards made by Mrs, R. A.
D. West consisted of small Hearts
of white cardboard, edged with
starched pink organdie dotted
with gold and centered with a
pink shell rose.

The Regent, Mrs. D. Megee,

then.

the ex-Regent, Mrs
‘to. Inttoduce the guest of honor,
‘Mrs.- Pellant.” . Deans ex-
“pressed the great pleasure: it
gave the Lillian Killough Chap-
ter to have the privilege of en-
tertaining the Provincial 1.0.D.E.
president. Corsages were pre-
sented to Mrs. Pellapt, also Mrs.
D. Magee, Mrs. J. Deans, Mrs.
A. T. Horswill and Mrs. V. Gore-
sky, all former regents of the
chapter and to Mrs, Lillian Kil-
lough after whom the chapter
‘was named.

In her address, Mrs. Pellant
spoke of the great loss we all
felt at the passing away of our
beloved King George VI and of
our continuing loyalty to our
new monarch Queen Elizabeth
II. The speaker referred to her
early days as a teacher in the
town of Windsor, England, when
she had the opportunity of com-
ing in closer contact with mem-
bers of the Royal Family.

Mrs. Pellant explained the new
convenorship committee which
combines the post war work, ex-
service personnel and child and
family welfare, under one head-
ing to be known as the “Ser-
vices at Home and Abroad” com-
mittee. Mrs. Pellant also de
scribed “London House” a resid-
ence for students from all parts
of the British Empire, situated
in London, England. The speak-
er referred briefly to the giv-

‘ain. British C
ia #., The-..class:.consisted-

fa D
Civil Defence
Coiitrol Bd. Meets
NAIRD, B. C. — The reg-
bei monthly’ meeting of the Kin-
Civil Defence headquart-
dtg mmét at the Kinnaird school
on] day with Mr. C. Shand
acting cas chairman.
Mr &. Shand announced furth-
a Appointments to the setup as
loliowd: Secretary, Mrs. M. Ver-
ztih; Control Officer, S.J. Jan-
kola; -Intelligence, Mr. E. Pier-
point and Mr. R. Wadey.

A discussion regarding warn-
ing s' 1 was brought up and
thoroughly discussed. It was fin-
ally d&tided to leave the matter
with e village commissioners
to de le.

Mr, -Bates gave an outline of

ining that is being car-

|. He stated that a first
kif has arrived but will be

Future meetings will be held
on Wednesday with the next
meeting scheduled for March 19,

Kinnaird Defence
Class Ends

KINNAIRD, B. C. — The first
defence class to be completed

MRS. MAGWOOD GUEST
SPEAKER AT P.T.A.

The $.H. P.T.A. held their reg-
ular monthly meeting in the
brary of the high school on
Monday, February 25th. B. Cher-
rington in reporting for the
Membership Committee stated
that while the membership cards
are to be sent to hekdquarters
at the end of February, new

b will & at

any time during the year.

 G. Anderson read & let-
ter from the Bridge Committee
requesting a letter be sent to
Minister E. T. Kenny. A motion
was passed authorizing the sec
retary to write this letter.

J. Corbett told the meeting of
the Teachers’ Convention to be
held In Castlegar this say-
ing that while this is a consid-
erable honor, conventions have
always been held at Trail, Nel-
son or Rossland — it does pre-
sent several very real problems.
He asked that the P.T.A. take
over the one of billeting. After
some it was d

satisfactorily worked out by
October — the month of the con-
vention,

A short play entitled “Let Us
Say It With Flowers,” was pre-
sented in honor of Founders Day
by Mrs. J, Killough, Mrs. G.
Martini, Mra.:D. Campbell and
Mrs. G. Anderson. The flowers
were then presented to Mrs.
George Magwood, guest speaker
for the evening, in appreciation
of her work with the Robson
Play School and the considerable
work she is doifig and hag done
with handicapped children.

Mrs. Magwood then gave a
most inspiring talk- — quoting
from Df. Wier, Dr. Laycock and
Dr. Goresky. “Children have
taught us,” she said, “in the last
30 years, much along the lines
of psychology. World  friend-
ship growk through the under-
standing of children.” Time and
space do not permit a full re-
port oF the talk given by Mrs.
Magwood but it is felt each guest

a preliminary survey will be
made and it is felt this will be

to her left with a feel-
ing of having been “rewarded”
for going to the meeting.

Kinnaird Water.

Bylaw Forum

KINNAIRD, B. C. — The two
major reasons for the proposed
water systeny purchase bylaw
were givén as problems of health
and fire protectfon, at an open
forum meeting in the Kinnaird
Improvement Society hall on
Wednesday evening. A record
crowd filled the hall to voice
their opinions.

The property owners of Kin
naird will vote on the water by-
law on Friday, February 29, be-
tween the hours of 9 a.m. to

p.m.

Commissioner Chairman  Col-
linson stated at the meeting that
there would be advantages in

uy ‘There

defence volunteers,
A. V. Marcolin, district civil
di co-o:

. ul-
ated the class and instructors
on their achievement, noting
particularly the number of wom-
en that took the course.

S. J. Jankola of Kinnaird was
chief instructor for the general
Part I basic course. Assistant
instructors were Ross Whittaker
of Castlegar and Eric Frost of
Trail.

Next Friday, the class mem-
bers will stage demonstrations
of various phases of their work,
and the following week Part II
of the basic training will com-
mence. The second course will
provide more detailed training
in the various phases of defence
work.

Wiliam Gowns of Cominco
gave a lecture and demonstra-
tion of the various meters that
are used in civil defence work.

W. I. Donates to
“Dimes” Campaign

The Deer Park Women’s In-
stitute held their monthly meet-
ing at the home of Mrs. Verda
Coleman, Februaury 16. Nine
members were present with Mrs.
Florence Briggeman in the chair.
Minutes of the last meeting and

ing of life ips and to
the forming of Junior Chapters.
Mrs. Pellant in closing, spoke
of all members of I. O, D. E.
in B. C. as being “her family,”
and expressed her pleasure at
meeting so many and especially
Mrs, Lillian Killough.

Mrs. D. Magee, on behalf of
the members, presented Mrs. Pel-
lant with a lovely gift of silver
coffee spoons as a token of their
high esteem and deep apprecia-
tion.

The entire affair was under
he

uniforms and colorful
plaid scarfs mixed with 22 green
Searved cubs of the 1st Castle-
ar pack.
8 well organized and instructive
games *were played with Scouts
Wayne Hendy, Fred Hostetter,
Richard Dorman, Bill Johnston
and Fred Salikan assisting. High-
lights of the badge ceremony
were the presentation pf the cov-
eted 2nd star to Bud Jenks and
Bob Hesketh. Sr. Sixer Arvi
Pellegrin received his llth pro-
ficiency badge. After a year’s
service as cub instructors, Fred
Hostetter and Richer Dorman
received their badges.

The evening closed with re-
freshments and a mighty grand
“howl” to Mr. Read.

ship of Mrs. Harry
Sommers who worked tirelessly
and supervised the table decora-
tions and culinary arrangements.

Two Baptisms at
United Church

At Castlegar United Church
Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. last
Sunday, there were adminster-
ed the rites of baptism to Mar-
lene Raye Santano, infant daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Santano,
and Nancy Jean Gemmill, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Gem-
mill.

corr were read by
Mrs. Eileen Coleman. A dona-
tion was voted to be sent to the
“March of Dimes” for crippled
children. The W. I. decided to
buy 50 cups for community use.

Mrs. A. Law gave a talk on
the necessity of the proper use
of vitamins and minerals, fol-
lowed by a talk given by Mrs.
P. Romaine on the life story
of Helen Keller.

A “Leap Year" tea wili be
held at the home of Mrs. Flor-
ence Briggeman on the 27th of
February.

A. new member, Mrs. A.
Phelps, was introduced and wel-
comed. Lunch was_ served by
the hostess, Mrs. Coleman.

CASTLEGAR SOCIAL

The Rainbow Circle of the
Castlegar United Church met at
the home of Mrs, J. Lipsett with
seven members present and
three visitors. The members
worked on-articles for the spring
sale to be held in April and a
contest: was held, the winner be-
ing Mrs. Dave Campbell and con-
solation went to Mrs. J. Deans.
The booster prize was won by
Mrs.‘J. Pipsett and was donated
by Mrs..C. Fraser.

were
at present three different-water-
Systems, all-privately owned: ‘The
village was proposing to buy two

LETTER TO THE
EDITOR

‘The Editor,
Castle News,
Dear Sir:—

With your petmission, I would
like to discuss the announcement
appearing in the press regard
ing the purchase of block 19,
Castlegar, by the Castlegar and
District Projects Society in so
far as it has affected the Cor-
nation hall preperty.

‘The purchase of this property
has been made possible in no
Small part by members of the
Castlegar Community C ] u b.
These members by means of hard
work and sacrifice, accumulated

¥ When

of the > al ing
purchasing the third.

In case of pollution of the Co-
lumbia river by the proposed
Celgar plant at Castlegar, it
would be far cheaper to install
one chlorinating plant for a cd-
ordinated water system, than it
would be to install three. The
bacterial count in drinking water
could also be more readily con-
trolled in one system than in
three separate systems. 5

If the systems were purchas-
ed, an adequate system of fire
hydrants could be installed in
the village, and property owners
would be saved thousands of dol-
lars through lower fire insurance
rates.

On the completion of the dis-
cussion of the water by-law Mr.
Collinson informed the meeting
that a new garbage contract had
been signed, and that garbage
in future would have to be plac-
ed in regulation containers and
placed near the road for easy
pick-up.

He also warned that in future,
all complaints regarding village
affairs, must be made in writing
and submitted to the village of-
fice.

Robson W. I.
"Has Meeting

The Robson W. I. meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. Bal-
lano with 20 members and two
visitors present. The meeting
opened with the W. I. Oath fol-
lowed by one minute's silence
in respect to the death of the
King. Mrs. W. Waldie read a
quotation from one of His Maj-
esty’s speeches.

After the report of each com-
mittee, Miss Jamison was ap-
pointed librarian. This month
being the 55th anniversary of the
W. I., Mrs. Chalmers spoke brief-
ly regarding the organization —
started by Mrs. Hoodless of Stony
Creek, Sask.

The meeting closed with the
singing of ‘God Save The Queen”
and refreshments were served by
Mrs. Ballano, Mrs. Scott and
Mrs. Porter.

Mrs. W. R. McGauley§ and
children have returned home fol-
lowing a two months holiday at
the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. J. McKerral of Sudbury,
Ontario.

Mr, E, A. Lewis has returned
Irom'a ‘business trip to Vancou-
ver.

Castlegar and District Projects
Society announced that their
project was to be a new hall
built on the club property, $1,-
000.00 of this money was donat-
ed to them for this purpose.
This money was not returned
when the Projects Society em-
barked upon its present project
with the result that the work of
renavating the hall has been
seriously crippled.

At the time of the transfer
of the hall property, there was
a feeling among some of the
residents of Castlegar that every-
one should share in the opera-
tion of the hall. It was felt that
public ownership would achieve
this purpose. There was the be-
lief that a certain sum would
be set aside each year for the
imprgvement of the hall. This
has not been done. At the sug-
gestion of the village commis-
sioners, Sanitation was installed.
There was a promise by them
to return the money so spent
to the hall funds. The commis-
sioners has failed to keep this
promise.

Is it any wonder that Corona-
tion hall is in its present condi-
tion?

In conclusion may I point out
that the $1,000.00 of Community
Club members’ money plus the
two for one gift of Cominco
adds up to ONE-HALF the pur-
chase price of Block 19.

Thank you, once again, Mr.
Editor, for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,

COLIN PETTS,

‘ P.O. Box 3,

Castlegar, B. C.,
February 27, 1952.

Party Enjoyed
By All

The St. Alban’'s Parish on Fri-
day, February 22nd, chose a
very novel way to purchase new
Mnoleum for their kitchen floor.
A consensus of opinion was, that
there should be more floors to
cover. One hundred and twenty-
six friends enjoyed old time
dancing of all varieties. Four

were repres ed,
Kinnaird, Robson and

Brilliant,
Castlegar.

With George Craft M. Cceing
as well as playing, and Harry,
Glen, Joe. Tannis and Babs Kil-
lough, Jghnnie Markin and 37s.
Hostetter supplying the music,
a good time was guaranteed for
everyone,