PAGE 8 CASTLEGAR NEWS, CASTLEGAR, B.C. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1957 Carless use of electircity causes more than 125 fires a week in Canada according to official insurance figures. Annual cost of such fires is figured at $8,000,000 Canada’s commodity exports in 1955 were valued at $4,351,- 300,000 up 10 per cent in value over 1954. Commodity imports at $4,711,5000,000 were up 15 per cent, (Continued from page 1) Corps also was in attendance, to discuss the grant previously made by the IRC Directors, The EASTER GHOGOLATES Marshmallow Cream Fifled Chocolate Bunnies Chocolate Ducks Fancy Boxed. Cream Eggs .. cost . 50¢ 25c 55¢ and 0c Eon. vor Wrap Chocolates .... $1.30, $1.50, art PHONE 4231 - PITTS REXALL DRUG DAY & NIGHT SERVICE SPEC APRIL 12 2 tins for PARD DOG FOOD’ IALS and 13th Army re- quested a grant of $1,200, and felt they could not accept a smaller figure, KRC President, E. Fitzpat- rick pointed out that the Welfare Society's constitution, as well as the budget, made such .a grant an impossibility. Besides, only a small. portion of the population in the area covered by KRC are contributors, the majority, or per- haps 60% contribute nothing to the welfare organizations. Mr. Fitzpatrick felt that if the Sal- vation Army must have the sum of $1,200 to operate, perhaps the best course to follow. would be for them to.carry on an indepen- dent canvass of the District, pro- viding “they do not approach KRC members, as they are al- H port for the months of February and March, which was approved by the Directors, Letters of: thanks, for grants allotted were received from the Kootenay Society ¢or Handicap- ped Children, Camp Lourdes, St. John’s Amb. Assoc., Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism So- ciety, and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. The application for a. grant from the B.C. Heart Foundation was tabled as no further infor- mation had been obtained and little is known about this new- comer in the welfare field. The remainder of the meet- ing was taken up with a discus- sion on the matter of canvassing householders and- business esta-, blishments, It was decided. to or- ganize a permanent Committee to co-ordinate canvassing, Earl LeRoy will chair the Committee and will be assisted by Directors R. C. Maddocks and Jim Kelly. A letter was read from the ready » the matter will have to wait ‘now until the Salvation Army noti- fies the KRC of what they plan to do. All Directors were agreed that the work of the Salvation Army is very dable and Cc and District Fall Fair Board, requesting attendance | of a at the April 12, John Dunlop was ap- pointed to represent the KRC at this meeting. Di worthwhile, but any grant they might be able to make, over and above the $150 already granted was so small as to be negligible, compared to the sum requested. present were E. Le- Roy, J. Dunlop, A. Lamb, C, Idle, son, W. Fitzpatrick Gray. Waldie, President E. and Secretary A. Secretary - Alec Gray presented the financial re- Case of 48 PEAS, Alymer fancy, size 2 2 tins for 2 tins for . PEAS, Dewkist, choice size 5’s NESTLE’S QUICK 2 Ib. tin Water Tank (Continued from page 1) power nes were torn out by the collapse, as well as the pipe line itself. ing to get by with the small auxiliary pump he has put into 24 ox. tin LUX LIQUID DETERGENT MARGARINE, Delmar 2 Ibs. for Lb. soni CHOPS, ce HAMBURG STEAK . por. ROASTS OF BEEF Co-O PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW’ FOR EASTER HAMS — CHICKENS —- TURKEYS STORE PINE AT FOURTS P , until he can obtain a storage tank and make repairs to the system. He estimates the loss at between $1,000 and $1,500. The collapse. came without warning, as Mrs, Hunter says she heard a noise, which might have been a board cracking, and was hanging clothes on the line a short distance away, when the entire structure came down. Had|* the tower fallen in any other direction, results would. have been worse, as there are trailers, and cars nearby, It was .also somewhat of.a miracle that with the number of small children playing about, there were none in the vicinity of the tank at the time. This tank, which had been erected on the property before the Hunters owned the land, was once a familiar sight in-the Village of Castlegar, having been situated formerly on the proper- ty of Fred Eremenko, - towards the river, and behind the Castle- gar News Building. It was taken down and removed to the Hunt- er property about fifteen years ago, © : OLD TIES UNCOVERED | Ancient railroad: Work on the St. Lawrence Seaway has un- Waldi vu LUMBER BUILDING , SUPPLY covered of a century- j}old railroad. Just across the St, Lawrence from Montreal .bull- dozers laid bare old ties that were part of the Champlain and St. Lawernce Railway, Canada’s first. BOYS PRICED AT $2.45 to $4.95 Mr. Hunter says they are hop-|77* . = Music Festival (Continued from page 1) Elocution were Ronnie Kennedy and ail LeFaive of Kinnaird, Beth McLeod and Gwen Hunter of Castlegar, and Terry Perehu- doff, Cathy Abrossimoff of Tar- Mrs. Lois McIntosh of Kin- naird placed first in the class for vocal soloists. There were also many other contestants who placed second or third in a wide variety of ac- complishments. The winners will be present- ed on Thursday in the. Post Festival Concert which is an An- nual presentation of the Castle- gar and district Teacher’s As- sociation. The concert will be held in the High School Auditorium. “HAMS, Regular, Ib. J, Kelly, R. Maddocks, W. Jacob-' - A large selection of easy- A. Eremenko & Co. Prices Effective April 12 and 13 SMOKED JOWLS, Ib. PORK STEAKS, Ib. BEEF ROASTS, Round bone or Blade, Ib. GROUND BEEF 2 Ibs. ............0-ce00« A Large Selection of’ Qven-Ready - GRADE A TURKEYS EGGS, grade A, di doz. BREAD, Bake Rite, 2. foaves MARGARINE, Danish Brand or r Quartet, 2 Ibs. SPINACH, Nabob Brand, PUREX, colored, ‘4 rolls KETCHUP, Ay! bottle COFFEE, Green label, our own brand, .................. 956 DAD’S COCOANUT COOKIES, pkg. vee BBE POTATOES, 100 Ib. sack LETTUCE, fresh, Ib. MENS’ SLACKS By Don Parker and California Sportswear WOOL MIXTURE $10.95 PURE WOOL FLANNELS $14.95 & $15.95 Sizes 29 and up MENS’ SPORT SHIRTS to-care materials, “styled with medium short point collars. In Imported Materials 32.95 & $5.95 Silk’ & Cotton Imported: STRIPED SHIRT $7.50 — —— —————— ss “Tom Tyler” SLACKS FOR BOYS Made from sturdy Celanese Fabrics, especially for men and boy Colors grey & green — pizee 3 to 6X and 7 to 10 " Priced at 2.0.0.0... 0... eee eee eee $4.95 pair BOYS’ ANKLE SOCKS — Striped ‘cotton nylon . Reinforced —- Sizes 6 to 8% Priced at .........-- 000-02 ee eee eee ess 28e pair ‘LITTLE GIRLS’ DRESSES Of .Wash and Wear Cotton, stripes, plaids, prints Sizes 3 to 6X, priced at ....... Fine Quality COTTON SHIRTS For Boys — Ideal for school wear — Sizes 8 to 16 years Price; each Beene eee e eens $2.29 BOYS’ COTTON TWILL JEANS Elastic Back — Color Tan Only — Sizes 3 to 7 Priced at ..........--.00020 002 ete ee de $199 pair GIRLS’ NAVY DENIM JEANS Colored Elastic Waistband — Sizes 3 to 7 Priced at .......0.0 0000 ca eeee Also new for spring — A large ‘choice of Pedal Pushers, Shorts, T-Shirts and Cape wes. $3.95 $1.69 pair TRAYS ... “NEW ASSORTMENT OF | GF TWARE $1.25 - $1.50 HANDLED RELISH DISHES at $1.50 - $1.85 - $2.95 : PLANTERS ..| $2.35 - $2.95 - $3.85 ORNAMENTS .... 65c - 95c - GARDENING SPECIALS RAKES & HOES Reg. $1.79 — Special $1.19 GARDEN FORKS Reg. $2.79 —. Special $1.79 damae SHOVELS : $2.75 & $2.95 LAWN MOWERS POWER MOWERS Maddocks $14.95 - $17.95 - $21.00 WEST GARDEN HOSE SPECIAL Black Plastic 3 Year Guarantee $109.95 beseeeet “cussed various Provincia}#Lid Victoria gg3.c. Dec. 31/ Published Every Thursday at “Th iCresuroade: of the Koptenays" VOL. 10, No. 16 CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA FHURSDAY., APRIL, 18, 1957 Opening Of Hospital Tenders, Delayed ‘Opening of tenders received for of the | Silver Birch To Put Gut. Mailing Piece has been’ postponed until April 23rd. The bids were to have been “Ci Brarlch of the Castlegar’ Represented On Michigan Team I The National College Hockey Championship recently played at C ; feed Kootenay Society for E ped Society held a meeting on night in the C ned T E Paul Smith, Are! hitect in charge has advised the postponement due to further instruction going to: bid- ders, and the fact that little would ‘be accomplished over the holiday weck-énd, Commenting on tenders re- ceived so far, A. . Norris, Hos- pital Society President said a fair number had already come in from both local and out-of- town bidders, Tuekday’s meeting will be held in the High School Drafting room, following the closing of bids at 4:00 p.m. Figures receiv- ed will be made public but furth- er study of the tenders will be necessary before Awarding a@ con- tract. Delegates Appointed To GCF Convention In anticipation of a federal election, the Rossland-Trail CCF group held a meeting at the home of Mr. Graham Smith at Castlegar on Friday evening. Mr. George Koehle, official agent for Bert Herridge, announc- ed that plans for the election were well advanced, It was, de- cided..to hold-a constituency meeting in Castlegar on Satur- day, April 20 to make final plans. Mr. .Herridge, MP. would be the principal speaker. Harry LeFevre of elementary school staff room. ‘Thre meeting was chaired by L. Korody, President. The membership committee reported working on a mailing list so as to have it complete in order to send out a “News Let- ter”, now being prepared by the directors. This “News Letter will serve as a means to keep interested persons, of the plans and accomplishments of the Sd- ciety, instead of calling public meetings for ‘ this purpose, as most branches do, A vote of thanks was extend- ed to Mrs, R. West, for opening her home at the tea hour when the Society entertained Dr. Ker- wood and Mrs. Goepel of Van- couver, “ L. E. Cantell was named to represent the Castlegar Branch The Univ of Colorada, de- of six teams across the -United|: States winners of their sections. |. feated the university of Michi, in the finals tor. the champion- ship. The: Michigan team had tak- en the championship the last two years, and although short hand- ed by the suspension of four. key players for professional tryouts, were top in TA that the Castlé; and District Fall Fair will be held| this year wa sgiven ‘at last week’s meeting of the Fall Fair Board. :The meeting was attended by representitives of service clubs and. organizations, who had been nse by the Fall Fair Board to the finals. Castlegar was represented on the Michigan team in the person: of Bob Pitts, as this year's capt. Bob was also picked as. a defenceman on the All-Star team fo rthe year. In the semi-finals Bob suf- fered severe face injuries in the game against Harvard, but man-! aged to play in the finals against Colorada Springs, the next night. Bob, who graduates in June after a four year course in Geology, will reside in cee where he of the Society at the in Vancouver on May 18. has with the’ Hudson’s Bay oll Co. For Memorial Plans for a Memorial ' Park i of a Cé were stated “that a room’ by a i from had been obtained at. Trail, and) full-time: SOEKSE would be “wele= pa to,. the Provincial. Conven- tion, to’ be held in Vancouver daring” Easter’ Week: Members . present . then dis- | the Canadian Legion Branch No. 170, at Monday's meeting of the Village Cc Legion. Presenis Piaiis Park To Village Commissioners Cenotaph as a.central feature. The site chosen for the memorial!’ park is the area already set aside for a park, on the hill op- Bosite the onstra Office. The to. create a “garden~of.Remem- brance”, and: China, ‘The resolution was $250 Howards the erecting of the not be-too difficult a task now to] which. would have. the ior i cout:of town. at present... :The Commissioners at a re: send ‘ President J, Webster explain- édithe meeting had been’ called to!determine whether enough or- izations would help and sup- port the Board to make the Fair possible, as the meetings had been so poorly attended they had found they could not carry on WAR. pleased to see so many, pre- sent, and that: all those, tteriding [0 would" be: the work.. Mr. Webster said hel: i espace present were G. Hughes, H. Foxlee and H. Pitts for the Canadian Legion, Branch No. 170; Mrs. L. Quance, Robson. Women's Institute; M. MacPherson, Castlegar Commis- aloners F. G. Warner, Kinnaird ‘Mrs. EL faa (George Anderson for the Civilian Committee, Squadron No, 581, Air Cadets; J. H. Smith, Robson Farmer's: Institute, R. Fenner and’ A..; Horswill for the Rotary Club; Wm. Oglow, for the Chamber of ‘Commerce; Mrs. L. Grunerud arid Mrs, C. Brad- ford, Pythian Sisters; Mrs,- Zinio, Girl ‘Guide .and- Brownie Association; Mrs. J.: Dinner for the Ladies’ ‘Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion and Mrs. J. Scott of Robson, ae President J. Webster asked for'.a.-volunteer on the job of Corresponding ‘Secretary, and al- so for someone’ to’ assist the Treasurer, as both Mrs, B, Hill, secretary, dnd Mrs. 'A. McDonald, treasurer, felt that-as it was al- ready .late it’ would be ‘difficult ‘to get the necessary. work done if help was not available immedi- ately. : Mrs, Hill also stated she had | submitted a letter’ of ‘resignation earlier but as there had been no one to take’on’ the ‘Secretary's job, she would to sérve astlegar & District Fall Fair 0 Be Held Again This Year voluntary effort. The final .decision . on the matter'was to grant the sum of $100 .for the purpose of getting typing’ done, and the work of writing up the prize list books, in fact any of the clerical work which Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Mc- Donald felt they could not get by without help. Going on to the’ appointing of Committee chairman, -Mrs.. Grunerud, Mrs, Bradford and Mrs. Murray, will work ‘on the Book revision committee, and will make ‘the necessary changes so that the book can go to the print- L‘|ers as soon as possible. The Legion will again have the- handling of the concessions, and chairman will be Mr. Pitts. Those organizations wishing to- have a booth at the fair, will be asked to contact Mr. . Pitts. Mr. G. Hughes volunteered to take on the Committee to drow up the floor plan for the Fair. This will be a sizeable job this year, as it is expected to hold the Fair in the new arena, although facilities will be somewhat limit- ed. It is: hoped that with the large floor space in the arena, many of the big national con- cerns will wish to rent display ftoom, which should help in raising the over all take-in. Wm. ouew wilt chair the ‘in this capacity,. but’ hoped to have someone help | her, while at the same time preparing to take ‘over the. position next year. No: volunteers were found for these, jobs, and a. disc i: the matter ot y to take over the clerl- ed to the Board of Directors of cal work of the Fair Boatd, Con- cent meeting. granted a sum of. ‘the °Fall Fair. He felt it; should! flicting opinions on the matter ‘which | would be considered at the Coast. were in ae of a resolution from the Vancouver Centre Club which asked that a‘: world”:agreement be: sought through the United Nations to ban further H-bomb tests. Nils Bystrom pointed out that scientists in many parts of the world had expressed misgiv- ings concerning the tests. Jack Kelly urged support for recognition of Red China and a beginning! of, trade between B.C, PP! by ‘the and it was felt by the appoint the various Committee | A:-resolution urging that pri- tenia delegates that it, Parks Chairmen as that Wide could g0; vate ‘schools .should continue to pay municipal taxation led to a this site, they would: ee able “to; long: debate, Mrs. W. Jacobson, ' C. Heagy and M. Walsh express- ed varying opinions on the mat-- ter. 7 ‘ Although it was found, im- possible to. discuss all ‘the 95 re- solutions the main ' ones were “thoroughly debated. Mrs. Smith, “served delicious refreshments, and the meeting finally adjourn- ed at midnight. Two aerial natural. gas pipeline river crossings similar to.the .one shown here,’ buiit for 1 tahead ly on the plans Board was work together. | K.. Sharples, owner of the Modern Dairy, attended the meet- ing to bring the unsatisfactory condition of water supply at his plant to the attention of the Board of Commissioners. .He was advised that plans|- are-already made to install a new line in this area as soon as pos-|- sible, as the old line is in such a ‘| condition repairs would not be justified. The entire line from the Tipping porperty to the Sky- line Garage would have to be ‘| replaced and a motion to install] - new ‘two’ inch ,galvanized pipe from the stand-pipe to the Sky- line property was approved. A petition signed by a num- ber of residents in area: along Columbia, south of the Arrow Motors to the Village Boundary (Continued on page 5) Local Curling Club Brawing Up Const. ', Castlegar and District Curl- ing Club members met Tuesday, and appojnted a ccmmittee to draw up a constitution, and set of articles, also to establish a set of playing rules, Those appointed to the Com- mittee were S. Muirhead, Chair- man, assisted by M. Bittle and M. Verzuh. It was felt the constitution was necessary in the event of the club owning property, and to avoid the executive being per- sonally responsible for any debts ihe club might incur. A motion was pessed to have the rocks insured. against any Company Limited at Shel’y, B.C., 2re planned this summer for the West. Kcotenay portion of the Inland Piss Gas Compiny pipeline, These unique pipeline river crossings this fall: will carry natural gas-high across the Swift Columbia River. near Cast- Jeger, and again across the Keotensy River between Castle- gar and Nelson. - The span, shown, one of the longest suspesion spans in this country is’ 1,290 fcet between tow2rs and is the first of its kind in Canada. a The Ladies’ Curling Club will be asked to contribute $100 as their share towards. payment of’ the rocks, were voiced as some were in favor of turning the job over to a hired’ secretary, while others felt the Fair should remain a Cc tables, ete. It was decided that as there igs an amount of money being held for the purchase of lumber for tables, it should be done this year. Mr. Oglow will estimate the price of the tables, which will be lmage- up with. folding-.“horses”, ‘and. planks,: and will report baci: at the next meeting. Chai: and C for en ai and Set were not appointed, but it is. hoped to get these at the next ~ (Continued on page 8) West Koolenay Typing . €oniest.Held At- SHHS The West Kootenay High School Typing Competition took place. Friday evening, April 12, in the Stanley Humphries High School. This, event had been de- cided upcn.in the Commerce Section of the 1956 Teachers’ Convention, and Miss E. Martin of Castlegar was Appointed or- ganizer, Messrs: J. T. Mowatt & Co, Ltd of Nelson, representing the Royal Typewriter Company, con- sented to.sponsor the competi- tion which was inclusive of three events or classes, First ' Year, Second Year, and Open. In each of the first two events the win- ner’s award was to be a Silver Cup; in the Open the prize was to be a Royal Portable Type- writer. The competition.was sche- duled to begin at six o'clock. Seyenty out of thes eighty-two listed as entrants arrived. The honors went to Trail and Nelson: High Schools. In the First Year,! Sue Bunt of Nelson came first! with a net rate of 50.8 words per minute; in the ‘Second Year, Diane Cameron of Trail Senior High. won with 63.8 words per minute; in the Open Joan Bog- stie, also of Trail, typed at a net rate of 66.5 words per minute. Mr. P. Harbuttle of.the staff of J. T, Mowatt. & Co Ltd, con- ducted the procedure of typing events; Miss E, Martin assisted in the timing, and Mrs. F. Thorne was registrar. The judges were ait. a. Klassen ‘of Nelson Sr. High School, Mr. Myles Beale of Trail’ Jr. High School, and Mrs. E. Cooke of Trail i }ed interest in the land owned | Village as a Park area, if the B.C. School Trustees Assoc. Meet Here ‘Wed., April 24 the have asked for permis- Vitose of Castlegar attended the School Board meeting Tuesday night to discuss road allowances on School property. Commission- er E. Kraft and M.-MacPherson announced the Village is arrang- img to have proper legal docu- ments drawn up for the property easements, since the C sion to make improvements to the old'school building as a Cern- tennial Project. The Board will check further into the matter. Sec.-Treas. C. H. King advis- ed the’ Board members of. the meeting of West Kootenay Branch of the B.C. School Trustees As- i in Cast on April ers plan to open the streets in question as soon as possible. The 'C 24. The meeting will be in the High. School library at 7:30 p.m. by the schoo! Board, adjoining the new arena. This tract could be used to advantage by the School Board wished to dispose of it. The request for the use of the grounds at Twin Rivers and Robson elementary schools for Juvenile and Junior baseball has ;been’garnted by the Board of j Trustees, These ball teams are part of the Little League pro- gram sponsored. by the Kiwanis club in conjunction with other service clubs in the district. Approval was given for the use of the High School Library for Teachers‘ meetings. during April, May and June. - The matter of the Inland Gas C on the Kinnaird site is still under discussion; no definite settlement having been made. : outside points, in looking ose Tarrys Improvement Society the school were Work Party Cleaned Rink Interior Sunday Fourteen curlers led by C. F. “Sandy” Sanderson, appeared on the scene and went about the- business of knocking down ,tie perimeter boards used to make ice last winter. A careful stacking of the lumber followed, and a general clean-up, so that-now the rink surface is ready for re-grading. An unfortunate circumstance noted, was-that since the build- ing has been unoccupied, every single light bulb has been smashed, Anyone knowing the names of the mischeants, will be doing a favor to the Projects Society, to report them. Five thousand dollars of debt presently stands in the way. of any further improvements to the rink premises. A _Senera) for. and and :College. Announcement of the A discussion was hela on winners wes made by Mr, J, T. heard were, “The students of the of fees,. and it wa sdecided a firm pre-. ecedent should be established in! , (Continued . on page 8) ‘the Royal Portable “Tonawrltes to the champion typist in the Open.. A. number of teachers from its good condition. Some comments this school show that they are proud of such a fine building”; “Phey must be “well behaved, and considerate.” donations is planned for May, but Projects membership com- mittee men, Ed Frederiksen and Jim Lewis, are already distri- buting cards to anyone they ean find not at present a mem- ber