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

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Vo. 5, No. 26

CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, THURSDAY, JONE 26, 1952

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Three Collisions At

Pass Creek Bridge

A Greyhound bus, and five passenger cars Were involved in three collision in the Pass Creek bridge vicinity over the week- end. Total damage in the three driving mishaps, two of which were attributed to the narrow- ness of the bridge, was estimated at $1450. There were no injuries.

A Greyhound bus driven by W. Towhey of Nelson, and a car driven by John W. Abietkoff of Brilliant, collided when they at- tempted to pass each other at the bridge, early Saturday afternoon. There was $375 damage to the bus and about $250 to the car.

A similar misfortune occurred early Sunday morning. Cars driv- en by William F.. Wishloff of Brilliant and Charles W. Mark- ley of San Carlos, Californio, met at the bridge. Being unable to stop, neither driver was able to avoid a collision on the narrow bridge.

The American .car sustained the greatest damage, estimated at, $450, in a smashed headlamp; a twisted radiator and slightly bat- tered engine. There was some $300 damage to Mr. Wishloff’s vehicle also.

The third auto misadventure, involving two vehicles proceed- ing from the Castlegar ferry, oc- curred Sunday evening. Harold Creighton of Kinnaird, in the lead was forced to slow down for cattle crosing the road. The driver immiediately behind him, Leo Vanin of Nelson, was unable to slow down quickly enough to avoid hitting the rear end of Mr. Creighton’s car. Damage sus- tained was to Mr. Vanin’s vehicle only, which was estimated at $75 worth of bent grille work.

New Soroptimist Club Wins Congratulations

At the June dinner and busi- ness meeting of the newly formed Sore ptumist Club of Castlegar-

‘d-Robson, congr: iia read from a number of the 506 clubg in the American Fed- eration of Soroptimist Clubs, and an invitation was accepted for a dinner meeting with Nelson, which the Rossland-Trail Club will also attend.

The congratulatory letters re- ceived contained the customary $1.00 gift for the new club, in many cases.

The following committees were agreed upon: by-laws, publicity, attendance, finance, membership, courtesy, program, ways and means, welfare, projects and catering. Personnel of these com- mittees is to be announced at a later date.

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DROWNING CHILD RESCUED BY CASTLEGAR YOUTH

Two Castlegar young people, Gary Thor, 16; and his 17-year- old sister, Joan, are the heroes of a boating disaster near Spo- kane which claimed the lives of a doctor and his seven year-old granddaughter.

Gary, who is the son of Mrs. Margaret Anderson of Castlegar,

STORES TO CLOSE MONDAY AND TUESDAY

Castlegar businesses will be closed for three days during the July 1 week-end. It was an- nounced Tuesday, morning that most business establishments in C would close for

Koofenay Forest Prod: Appeal Celgar Licence

There are now two appeals against the granting of a forest management licence in the Ar- row Lakes region to the Celgar Development Co.

Kootenay Forest Products Ltd., of Nelson, served notice yester- day that i t will appeal Lands and Forests Minister E. T. Kenney’s decision approving — the licence application.

The first appeal came from the | ™iums

William T. Joyce-Co. of Chicago last week.

CASTLEGAR OR, ROBSON POSSIBLE SITES OF THOMPSON MONUMENT

H. W. Herridge, M.P., for Koo- tenay West, has suggested Castle- gar and Robson. as.suitable. sites. for «a “monument to David Thompson, early explorer in the Columbia River district.

Mr. Herridge has been advised by the Hon. R. H. Winters, minis- ter of resources and development, that a resolution was passed at the annual meeting of the His- toric Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recommending that the achievements of Thompson on the Columbia River “be declared of national historic importance and that they be suitably commemor- ated. im

“The inscription for the pro- posed tablet was discussed by the members but it was finally agreed that it should be allowed to stand for further consideration when the board meets next year,” Mr. Winters stated. |

NEW EQUIPMENT MEANS MORE PHONES SHORTLY Installation of new equi

Monday, June 30, and Tueday, July 1. For that week only, the merchants will be open all day Wednesday, July 2.

NEW FIRE TRUCK MAY MEAN LOWER INSURANCE With the addition of the very latest in fire fighting equipment to their facilities, the Village of Castlegar Fire Department, in- creases its reputation as one of the most efficient volunteer fire brigades in the province, and opens the probability of a further reduction in fire insurance pre-

Evidence of the brigade’s ef- ficiency, the fire truck was speed- ing on its way to the scene of the last fire in Castlegar, some two months ago, 42 ds after the

WALTER J. L. RAY

Cyril Bell Elected Lt. Gov. Kiwanis Dist. 6

Cyril Bell and Ed. Frederickson of ,Castlegar Kiwanis Club were

d to the 37th annual con-

alarm had been sounded. This is a record that compares favorably with any fire department in the province, authoritative sources state.

The addition jof: the ‘néw’ fire truck to’ thé’ Village’s facilities will, it is hoped not only mean greater fire protection but a fur- ther reduction in fire insurance pemiums as well. A ten per cent reduction in local fire insurance premiums was effected last Jan- uarv. Fire Chief R. A. D. West re- vorts that an inspector from the B.C. Underwriters’ Association is to arrive in Castlegar shortly to sunervice tests of the Village’s fire fighting i t. As a re-

vention of Kiwanis International at Seattle, Washigton, last week- end. Delegates to the convention which drew an adult attendance exceeding 10,000 elected a new president, two vice-presidents, a treasurer and six trustees and‘ also lieutenant-governors for each of the districts.

Cyril Bell, of the Castlegar Club, and manager of Cyril Bell Agencies in Castlegar, was elect- ed lieutenant-governor of District 6. Walter J. L. Ray, president of the Standard Federal Savings and Loan Association of Detroit, Michigan, was elected president of Kiwanis International which is now comprised of 3,500 clubs

sult of these tests, it is hoped, a further reduction in premiums will be conceded.

23 volunteers now constitute the Castlegar Fire Brigade. Mr. West is Fire Chief: E. Lewis is assistant Fire-Chief and George Carr is engineer. Now that a new truck is.here, the brigade is ta be divided into two companies under the direction of Sam Dower and Joseph Kelly.

in the local telephone office, will enable the B.C. Telephone Com- pany to connect many of the Castlegar residences which have been on the waiting list for tele- phone service, very shortly, the

CCTS BUS IN COLLISION WITH ROSSLAND AUTO

One of the Castlegar Co-opera- tive Transportation Society’s “Spartan” buses was involved in a sideswiping collision with an

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Technicians from Canadian (B.C.) Telephones and Supplies. Ltd., of Vancouver, have finished the job of installing more than $18,000 worth of autmatic equip- ment, thereby more than doub- ling office capacity.

Previously, it had been planned to have the equipment ready for service by the end of August, but advanced delivery from the fac- tory enabled the Company to an- nounce that the installation would be advanced a month to July. Now, however, by rushing the work to completion, the Com- pany has placed the

te bile driven by H. Clegg |}: of Rossland last week.

The bus was returning to Cas-, tlegar carrying afternoon shift} workers home. About six miles from Trail, on the road past the Company farms, the driver saw the approaching car weaving over the road as if out of control and brought his own vehicle to a stop.

The approaching driver, how- ever, was unable to stop. Pro- pelled by his momentum, he swerved across the road, plough- ed into the front left corner of the bus, and hurtled by with a crumpling and gouging of metal.

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in service nearly two and a half

| months ahead of schedule, the an- nouncement states.

rescued a two year old child. Then he and his sister aided in diving for the lost girl.

The fatal accident happened at Liberty Lake. The Thors were on the shore and rushed out in a

boat.

Chamber Of Commerce To Formulate Housing Program

The Council of the Castlegar and District Chamber .of Com- merce has been designated as a special sommitees TOE the purpose of investigati a program reparding the housing problem in Castlegar and district.

This was decided at the regu- lar monthly meeting of the Chamber last week. The council ig to study the housing problem during the summer recess, and

: draw upa program. of action for

it by the C! as a whole next aon, whereby a housing project agency may be induced to found a project in this area.

The meeting also moved to sup- port the Village Commission in securing pedestrian crossings at all mlajor intersections. Results of investigations regarding the installation, of overhead crossings at Kinnaird and Blueberry rail- way crossings, were discussed and Mr. W. Reid authorized to pur- yen the matter further.

The town planning commission

reported on their meeting with Mr. Davies at the of

to both vehicles was estimated at $500. No one was injured.

CUBS EDGE CROWN POINT BY 3-2 SCORE TWICE

Rennie Mitchell’s Castlegar Cubs inched their way to within half a game of first place Tuesday night by edgeing out the Crown Point Hotel fastballers, 3-2 for the second time in succession.

Rocky Plotnikoff, making his first appearance on the Cub mound scattered seven hits and allowed two runs.

Ray Hamilton, Cub third base- man, scored two of the local lads’ tallies and Rocky Plotnikofi crossed the plate for the winning run.

In last week’s game, also won from the Crown Pointers 3-2, it was a tight pitching djuel be-

the week, reporting very little could be done about a definite zoning plan for Castlegar until the location of the bridge, if forthcoming, is known. It was therefore decided that Ross Mc- Diarmid, chairman of the bridge committee, would ask the De- vartment of Public Works for a report on.the survey and sound- ings for a bridge that are report- ed to have taken place. The town planners havé agreed, however, on making the area from Arrow Motors to the Transportation Ga- age, a commercial. district.

The Cl ber of Ci ce_is

tween C "s Rennie Mitchell and Crown Point newcomer, Mpe alton, until Rocky Plotnikoff’s homer in the top half of the ninth brought in all 3 Castlegar runs.

K.P’S ELECT OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR Officers of the Knights of Py- | thias, Twin Rivers: Lodge No. 70, have been announced .They were elected at the regular meeting of the Lodge held recently. The new - executive,*: which will hold office for the term. July to D b, are as ft

also to work:for extension of the wharves on the Arrow Lakes, and has agreed to help in sponsoring of the boat races at this year’s Strawberry Festival in bson. It was decided that the 'Cham- ber would recess for the sum- mer months. The Council is em-

powered to carry on the business ;

ofthe body during this time.

Chancellor - Commander, : Otto Walker, Sr.; Vice-Chancellor, Victor Sorensen; Prelate; Walter Marken; Master. of Works, Ger- ald vanes Secretary, Gepree

Earl LeRoy; Treasurer, Colin Sherbiko; Inner Guard, Howard Schulte; Outer Guard, Ivan Der-

thr the United States, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and the Yukon,

CASTLEGAR SOCREDS ORGANIZE GROUP

Castlegar Sotial Crediters held ameeting in the Coronation Hall ast Thursday and elected an ex- ecutive for their group. They also heard an address from the Social Credit candidate for Rossland- Trail, Robert Sommers.

Miles McPherson was elected president of the group, and Pat Wanpel is the new secretary.

Constituency president | Carl Loeblick spoke on organizational activities and future plans to cer-

tifv the organization.

Mr. Sommers thanked the group for the support given him and gave assurance that if he is elected, he wll do his utmost to carry out the wishes of the mem- bership.

The executive plans extensive activities within the group.

LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS RENOVATE PREMISES

In preparation for the expected |

business upsurge in Castlegar’s near future, two mpre local busi- ness establishments announce a Pogram of alteration and reno- vation of their premises.

Rigby’s Coffee Shop and Bus,

Depot, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stefoniuk has undergone a $5,500 program of addition and improvement. Coun- ter space has been doubled and a 19’ by 12’ three storey extension constructed in the rear of the Premises. Ladies’ and Men's rest rooms have been installed in the basement.

The interior has been repainted and considerable extra room for display made available. In utili- zation of the imporved facailities and extra room, a wider line of souvenir items and novelties, in- cluding chinaware is to be car- ried. Further plans call for the installation of booths for the cof- feee counter customers.

Ralph W. Kerr of Kerr’s Fur- niture Store also announces a re- Novation progam for his estab- lishment, Running into an esti- mated $500 the plans will effect a rearrangement of the interior to permit a more effective dis- Play.

DR. H. B. DIMOCK LEAVES FOR POST GRADUATE STUDY Dr. H. B. Dimock left Castlegar on Monday for a year’s post gra- duate study. in di at Great

MR. AND MRS RALPH WEST DRIVE NEW TRUCK HOME

Mr. and Mrs, R. A. D. West re- turned from Toronto to Castle- gar this week aboard the new Village fire truck. They travelled east by air on Monday morning of last week for the purpose of taking delivery of the machine in Toronto,

The return trip, 2585 miles in all was accomplished amid con- siderable interest along the way, on the part of the fire department and civic officals of the communi- ties passed through. Everyone seemed very much impressed with the appearance and equip- ment carried by the truck, Mr. West reports.

The Wests arrived in Toronto on Tuesday of last week. They spent one day there on a sight- seeing tour of the city, arranged by the La France Co., makers of the fire. engine, . who. extended | them every courtésy:

They began the homeward trip Wednesday morning, taking turns at driving the vehicle. Most of the journey was through the United States. They drove from Toronto to Chicago through the Sarnia Peninsula, and then to Minnea- | polis, Fargo, through North Da-| kota and Montana, to Cor’d! Alene, and then to Nelway, Fruit- vale and Castlegar.

Roads and accommodation were excellent, they reported. Mr. West was particularly impressed by the neat appearance of the American towns’ they passed through. Business districts and residences alike, they found, were clean and well cared for.

Mr. West was also edified by the traffic-regulations. conscious- ness” of “Ameri¢an” motorists: “On the whole trip,’ he recalls. saw only one case of a car at- tempting to pass another at the double line.” .

The Wests arrived home at 9:30 p.m. Monday evening. All the driving was done in daylight.

FISHERMAN DROWNED NEAR KINNAIRD

Orvideo Toffolo of Trail, bro- ther-in-law of Fred Stefonik of Castlegar, was the victim of a tragic fishing fatality on the Col- umbia River near Kinnaird on Wednesday, afternoon of last week.

Mr. Toffolo dsappeared into the river after his fishing boat over- turned in Waterloo eddy, across the river from the south end of

Kinnaird. His brother and fellow fisherman, Remo Toffolo, nar-

,rowly escaped the same fate.

The two brothers had travelled ;up the river from Trail in a‘ motor boat to fish in the well known eddy. Their boat over- turned, and both clung to it as; it spun in the whirling water, : However, their combined weight

New Fire Truck Arrives For Local Fire.

Dept.

The Village of Castlegar Fire Department has a new fire truck. A $10,000 unit with, gleaming red paint and compact, streamlined appearance, the truck features the very latest in fire fighting equip- ment, made by the La France Fire Fighting Equipment Co. of Toronto. The equipment is moun- ted on a three ton Mercury chas- sis and powered by a 120 horse- power motor.

The machine was driven from the factory in Toronto to Castle- gar this week by Mr. Ralph West, Castlegar Fire Chief, accompan- ied by his wife. Since their ar- rval on Monday -evening, the new equpment has been the cen- tre of much admiring interest.

With an eye to the future de- mands of their rapidly expand- ing district, the Fire Department ordered the truck last February. Included n the equipment is a4 pump of the very latest design which will deliver 500 gallons of water per: minute-at<120 pounds of pressure from‘a tén foot lift, and 167 gallons at 250 pounds of pressure. This pump can be set by one man, after which it is self- operating.

There is also a 250 gallon water tank and 300 feet of one inch high-pressure hose tested to with- istand 800 pounds of pressure. The truck is also equipped to carry an additional 400 feet of one and a half inch hose and 1600 feet of two and a half inch hose.

One 14 foot roof ladder and one 24 foot extension ladder, all of lightweight aluminum construct- ion, are also carried. Further fea- turés of the new unit-are two 140,- 000 candlepower searchilghts, two rear spotlights, a traffic siren, and four tool compartments. ~~Village~- firemen are highty pleased with the truck and agree that it is a necessary addition to their equipment, in view of the expanded fire protection facili- ties that Castlegar’s promsing development will demand.

An instructor from the La France Firefighting Equipment Co. is expected to arrive in Cas- tlegar Saturday to explain the principles of operation of the new machinery to the firemen.

was provng too much for the boat, and Orvdeo started to switn to shore, some 200 yards away.

Remo stayed with the boat as it drifted out into the current, and watched his brother swim- ming. When the latter was about half-way to shore, he disappeared. Remo managed to get to shore at Blueberry Creek.

Here he went to the home of Vie Quiding, where he was given treatment for cold and shock while police were notified. A con- centrated search for Orvides’s body. was made by police and’ friends of the miss¥:g man, but no trace has been found.

Concert Feafures Exhibit

And Piano Pu

The pupils of Ruby Maclean- Angus were featured in a musical concert in the Stanley Humphries auditorium Monday evening. The keyboard talents of some thirty students; the exhibit of paintings by two promising young artists; and musical contributions by as- sisting artists combined to miake an evening of culture and enter- tainment.

In the piano recitals. there were solos by Daphne Maclean- Angus, Arlene Wanless, Marven Leroy, Raymond Hopland, Nor- een Fletcher, Marlene Dittrich, Loreen Webster, Barbara Martin, Gloria Dowkes, Violet Hagan, Leslie Waldie, Rosemarie Harvick Beverly Wanless, Maureen Lip- sett, Allene LeRoy, Regina Camp- bell, Anita Fornelli, Burton

Falls, Montana.

Ater the post graduate course, ‘Dr. Dimock vlans to resume his practise. in Trail. He has been with the C. S. Williams Clinic in Castlegar for the past year and a half.

He will pee succeeded in Castle- gar by Dr. C. S. Fowler who is expected to srnive about Julv 15. a Fowler will. take over the C.

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S. Williams Clinic. for his offices, el the

Cc bell, Barabara Dower, Eliz- abeth Hopland, Joan Bergen, Gerry Ann Wanless. Marke Shealds. Gail Seaton, Eileen Gor- esky, Marguerite Fletcher and Shiviey Taylor.

Regina and Burton Campbell, and Elizabeth Hovland and Bar- bara Dower combined’ their tal- ents in a pair of piano duets.

Assisting artistry for the eve- ning were two lively selections n Legion Band,

pils Recital

a vocal solo by Joe Irving and four orchestrations by a brass quartette. In. the latter G. Leit- ner and P. Gergely played trum- pets, L. V. Campbell, alto horn, and R. Graham the trombone.

Bouquets of flowers were pres- ented by the pupils to their teach- er, and her litle daughter Daphne. Following the concert, Mrs. Mac- lean-Angus announced that she too had. presentations to make. Saying that all pupils had showed themselves very eager and co-op- erative. she singled out three of them for especially fine records and made awards to “the Pupil of the Year", Miss Eileen Gores- ky; and to Bruce MacCabe snd Leslie Waldie.

The art exhibit featured the work of Ruby M. Young and Hec- tor MacleanAngus, ranging from portraits to Arrow Lake sc -nes and Arctic landscapes at mid- night.

These artists are well known and have exhibited their works ; in mf&nv centres, including Vic- toria, Vancouver, Edmonton and Toronto.. Their paintings cover a variety of subjects including por- traits, landscapes and seascapes, in oll colors, water colors, pastel and ‘pencil.