"d6d7e4bd-8e7c-43c0-95d9-aec2e15db11b"@en . "CONTENTdm"@en . "[Sunshine Coast News]"@en . "BC Historical Newspapers"@en . "2012-07-25"@en . "1950-08-21"@en . "Serving a Progressive and Growing Area on B.C's Southern Coast. Covers Sechelt, Gibson's Landing, Port Mellon, Woodfibre, Squamish, Irvine's Landing, Half Moon Bay, Hardy Island, Pender Harbour, Wilson Creek, Roberts Creek, Grantham's Landing, Egmont, Hopkin's Landing, Brackendale, Cheekeye, etc."@en . ""@en . "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/xcoastnews/items/1.0173446/source.json"@en . "application/pdf"@en . " #- I\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Serving a Progressiva and Growing Area on B. C.'s Southern Coast. Cover? Sechelt, Gibsons, Port Mel- ion, Woodfibre, Squamish, Irvines Landing. Half Moon Bay, Hardy Island,' Pender Harbourv \"Wilson Creek; Roberts Creek, Granthams Landing, Egrribnt, Hopkins Landing. Brackendale, Cheekeye, Selma Park, etc. 1 3PTT-B.E-ISB33D BY THE COAST NEWS, LIMITEE* Business Office: Gibsons, B.C. national Advertising\" Office, Powell River, B.C. VaJ, 5 \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD No. 3 rsr. Gibsons, B. C. Monday, Aug. 21, 1950 5c per copy, $2.00 per year, by mail EDITORSAL . . . LADIES and Gentlemen, this paper sincerely believes that a grave injustice is being done to residents of the Peninsula and it sincerely believes it is being done with intent aforethought, in order to either ''teach us a lesson\" or to take a.vicarious revenge. The Department of Municipal Affairs, under \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Honorable the Minister, R C. MacDonald and his second in command, B. C. Bracewell, is believed to \"dislike certain people in Gibsons or district.\" This, it is thought, is the reason behind the bizarre series of events which have come to light re the amalgamation of district lots 686 and 685. The Coast News has to hand probably the greatest pile of slush and double talk it has been our bad luck to come* across. This jumble of nothing comes under the heading \"correspondence\" from the Department. Five years ago, the move to have\" District Lot 685 amalgamated with Gibsons Village was started and just one month ago, following three petitions, the unequivocal approval of the Village Commission and the avowed satisfaction of B. C. Brace- well, th\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD.department has the nerve and gall to come out again and say, \"another petition is necessary owing to the statutory regulqtions.\" X According to our information, there is absolutely no hope of there being a fourth petition circulated. This leads to the belief that something drastic will have to be done in order to force our servants to do what is only just and right. There are men laying deep in Italy, France, Holland, Germany and other foreign lands/who died to make this country free. They died to give us a way of life where we can live without fear or want in a democratically run country of our choosing. And now we have our own servants giving us the well known 'run around7. We seem to recall another man who begot himself fat and dictatorial because he lived in a life af sneers at the public he purported to serve. Mussolini came to an ignoble end owing to his superior attitude. \Ve have the thin edge of a dictatorial wedge in our department of municipal affairs and its attitude of \"we are running this\". \" . , The following is a number of excerpts taken from letters covering the proposed and much needed[amalgamation. x We would sincerely urge M^ to penjse them with thought only of his people's betterment guiding his reaction. We feel sure he will not fail us now that we really need help. Following is a letter from E. H. Bridgeman, January 12, 1945, in which he answers the original letter sent from the Village of Gibsons Landing. \"With respect to the water system, this would not appear to present great difficulty; as, should there be a demand for the extension of the water system, the area benefitting should pay for the improvements the same as the old district had to do in the past. Section 62 (now 65) of the \"Municipal Act\" I think, could be made applicable to the Village of Gibsons Landing which would permit you to levy a special charge for the services required in that part of the enlarged Village.\" Following i? the letter from B. C. Bracewell, dated July 28, 1947, sent after the village had again enquired about the proposition. \"Should the Commissioners be of the opinion that frontage as well as users rates are called for, it is* within the realm of possibilities that power to impose frontage rates could be confeYred.\" Said R. C. MacDonald on October 24, 1947: \"The people who should circulate the petition and submit it to the Commissioners are those living in D.L. 685, if they wish to amalgamate.\" ..'- ' From the same, source following another letter and a visit by the minister comes this. Note the last two sentences. \"I would suggest that what is required is a plan whereby all the area benefitting by the water service, whether users or not, should pay the capital cost of the installation of the water service. : I thought I suggested this procedure to you when I referred to your right to create a water area, but I was of the opinion that this was not what you required. \"\ note where you are of the opinion that Section 62 of the \"Municipal Act\" would be suitable for your scheme. That was the section I had in mind When I suggested that you create a water area, and, as a matter of fact, if I were the Commissioners, that is the section under which I would act.\" The following is from B. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD C. Bracewell, dated June 20, 1949, to answer to a letter from the commissioners requesting Section 65, (the right to levy their own local improvement tax) be incorporated in the Village bylaws. \"Should the commissioners not wish to accept the added responsibilities (i.e. added burden on the treasury) then they can, at their option, reject the petition.\" Now comes one of the most amazing about faces ever made since the time of Hirohito. It is from'the pen of the man who wrote the above. v \"I am authorized to say that unless unconditional action is taken it may be found necessary to recall the Letters Patent incorporating'the.Village of Gibsons Landing and to issue in its place new Letters Patent incorporating the larger area.\" B. C. Bracewell wrote the following words on December 7, 1949: \"If my files are correct, there have been two petitions for (Continued on Page 8) GIBSONS\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDWilliamson's Road has been the first highway to receive treatment under the proposed double flushing program. It may be a few dqys prior to the arrival of the actual double flushing equipment from Vancouver Island, but necessary repairs will be undertaken by that equipment now on the job. Following the Williamson's road levelling, and weather- score-filling already done, the highway between Sechelt and Wakefield is next in line for widening to a proposed 24 feet \"provided rock outcrop is not too great.\" Said a public works spokesman, \"If there are too many out- croppings of bedrock along the right of way, we may have to leave them.\" It costs many dollars to blow some of the rocks confronting road builders on the peninsula.\" It is believed double flush equipment will be here sometime within one week. A bulldozer and blade is now preparing for the arrival. Projects at Gibsons, according to tentative plans now laid, will be first in line for treatment. \"We intend to hurry the job as much as we can, compatable with efficiency.\" Correction LAST WEEK, final date of Union Steamship schedules was given as November 4. This should read September 4. Labor Day will see the final trip made by the popular and stately Lady Alexander to the port of Gibsons. On this date will also cease operation the Howe Sound Ferries. Information to this effect was given by Union Steamships from the head office in Vancouver. But to a mistake in the printing shop the wrong date was given. September 4 will see the end of Union activity for Gibsons and the Howe Sound Islands. Ball Game To Juniors GIBSONS\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDAt long last.,. C.Y.O., aided by Sechelt and managed by Steve Littlejohn, beat down the ogre of the Firemen baseball team when they tangled here Wednesday. On the long end of a 5-4 score, the youngsters have taken revenge for the many beatings they received during the year. Il could be brought out the Firemen worked all the previous night putting out a fire and could probably be in poor condition, but such excuses would hardly be tolerated by the enthusiastic youngsters. The next game should tell the true story. Harry Plugs In Praise Circuit GIBSONS\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDHarry Winn, genial master of the plug board of the. Government Telephone exchange, had a few words of appreciation for the volunteer fire; brigade. Speaking on the recent fire at- the S corners on the Sechelt highway, Harry says: \"Three minutes after the siren was sounded at approx. 1 a.m., Wednesday, the first pieces of equipment were on their way. The fire brigade arrived in a matter of seconds, complete with their own private cars in order to get to the scene of the fire in shorter, time. There were about fifteen vehicles,\", said Harry. \"It was a grand display of speed and efficiency. The boys deserve a lot of credit.\" Inglis Death Recalls \"Glendalough\" Life of Service Work GIBSONS\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDThis Peninsula lost one of its most colorful and most admired personalities in the death of Dr Frederick Inglis, C80; who died at his home August-12.' \"\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD'\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Well known and liked along \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD; \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD the shores of Howe Sound for his kindliness and interest in the sick, he was also famed in the wider field of labor relations. He was a firm believer in the rights of the little fellow and spent much time and effort in promoting better labor regulations both in this and other countries. He came to the Sechelt peninsula in 1913 following six months service at Vancouver General Hospital. Previous to that he had served as a church missionary at Telegraph Creek for eight years. . Bruce County was his birthplace and he carried with him that rugged pioneering individuality for which those Ontarians are so well know. Tom McE'wen, editor of the Pacific Tribune, speaking at the funeral service, pointed out that Dr. Inglis would be missed, \"not only here' but\" in. every land where labor fighting and struggle has been going on.\" He reminded the packed hall that \"the doctor's name is well known in France where shelltorn veterans from Spain are .lying in a huge hospital that was\" made possible because of the generosity of Dr. Inglis and men like him. These people will mourn his passing when they hear.\" \"In the logging camps, in the fishing fleets as well as the halls of labor, his wise council and helping hand will be missed,\" Mr. McEwen said. \"There will be cmourning in far places at the passing of such a fine gentleman and friend of labor.\" \"Dr. Inglis,\" the labor editor said, \"took his ideals from the 'high plane of his profession and ; the music of the masters. Our? memorial to this great man mustX be in us carrying on the struggle with his ideals and convictions behind us. That can be our greatest tribute to him who worked for us so hard.\" Dr. R. C. Scott, one of the first ministers here, spoke of the early days when the late doctor struggled with poor, equipment and small boats to help the people of ' the .islands. \"The doctor was of an enquiring riiind which often nonplussed even me,\" he remarked. \"He always wanted to get to the bot tom of things. It was this attribute which often led people to misunderstand him. I cannot think of Dr. Inglis without associating him with finer, better things,\" he said. Dr. Scott made it clear that often people who thought they were going .to heaven were quite probably the ones most disappointed while they who had little thought of gaining the ultimate were the ones, by virtue of their honesty and help to others, who entered to the Great Presence. Dr. Inglis was buried in Seaview cemetery by. the side of his wife who had predeceased him in 1944. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Shoebot- tom, here; Mrs. Kathleen Godwin, Courtenay, and four sons, Dr. Hugh and Eric, here; Dr. Allan in North Vancouver, and Jack at Horseshoe Bay. There are fourteen grandchildren. Rev. H. J. Bevan officiated. Graham's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. SECHELT\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDThe following visitors are guests at popular Glendalough Guest House operated by Mrs. J. Mayne. Mrs. S. Hendry, Miss Margaret Hendry, Miss . Peggy. .Harvey, Miss\" Daisy- Smith,' Mr. ahd Mrs: J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Will Alexander, Mr. Harry Osborn, Mr. Reg. Thorpe, Mr. Tom Bar- ritt, Miss Joyce Hamer, Miss Jay Huddleston, Master Ronald Hut- chins and Mr and Mrs Jim Kut- chins. Fire Destroys Old Landmark GIBSONS\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDFire totally destroyed, early Wednesday morning, the one-time home of Otto Ban- garter on the Sechelt Highway. New owner, R. Salant, had lately returned from the prairie and was repairing the home for occupancy in the near future. The fire, attended by the Gibsons fire brigade at 1 a.m., had completely demolished the home by the time the brigade arrived.' It had taken two hours to inform the volunteers following the outbreak. It is believed the home was partially covered with insurance. Bylaw Vote May Be Light On Wednesday GIBSONS\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDThird reading was given to the new water bylaw at a meeting of Village Council, Wednesday. It was disclosed that Vote on the bylaw will hold good for Wednesday. It is expected the vote will be light but all precautions have been taken in event the full roll of ratepayers take advantage of their franchise. \ tie the in six Pratt Council agreed :more applicants on road extension. X...A letter from the Ratepayers' Association requesting council to take some action in the pending taxi rate increase, was turned down. Said Commissioner Mrs. E. Nestman. \"If the association wants to object they should apply directly to the Public Utilities Commission. The proposed increase will hardly affect the village.\" Council took time off to voice praise for the very fine efficiencv- av^q shown by the volunteer firemteire^^^^*3 in answering recent fires. \"They are a credit to the village.\" SCIENTIFIC SLIMMING Keeping slim is more than a matter of beauty. It is also a matter of health. Scientists now know that persons who are overweight are far more likely to succumb to many illnesses than those of normal weight. Controlled diet under the supervision of a physician is the best way of losing weight. VT. OIA AHvaan ivio-.iACHd New Hearse for Funeral Home GIBSONS \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Clue \"to the steady growth of this peninsula lies in the news that Graham's Funeral Home has added another vehicle to its ambulance-hearse fleet. \"This new vehicle, a Buick which can be used as an ambulance, will help us to give a better service to the people,\" said Mr. Graham announcing the addition. \"In having to cover such a large area, we often find ourselves unable to provide service to the north end because we have been busy at the south.\" \"This new vehicle is of the latest design and should be a real service to the area. As this district grows, so will we,\" Mr. Graham said. AN AID TO SICKNESS Doctors know that many people actually worry themselves into ill health. When they suspect they may have a disease, instead of consulting a doctor immediately they worry and fume about symptoms for weeks or months. In addition to carrying a heavy load of worry, these people also decrease their chances of early cures by delay in securing medical aid. HEALTH AT HOME Pasteurization of milk can be easily and effectively carried out at home or at camp. The milk need merely be heated to a temperature of 175 to 180 degrees Fauhrenheit, cooled quickly and placed in a cold place until used. A floating dairy thermometer for use in this work can be purchased for a few cents at most drug stores. Don't take the needless risk of drinking raw milk. Union Store FOR QUALITY \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD SERVICE GROCERIES HARDWARE DRUGS CIGARETTES FRESH FRUITS CROCKERY DRY GOODS TOBACCO VEGETABLES STATIONERY FRESH CANDY MEATS FISH Fancq Quality Tomato Juice 3 for 29c 15-oz. tins . . SCOW FREIGHT SERVICE EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY Logging Trucks and Trailers Excavating Shovels Moving Vans All Building Materials R. M. INGLIS \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD GIBSONS AGENT Phone Gibsons 50 CHAMPION & WHITE LTD. 1075 MAIN STREET PA. 6539 Vancouver PA. 9171-2 \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDy Is Free THE WHOLE world loves a circus, but provided a circus fails to arrive, a fair or regatta will do equally as well. ' There seems to be something about either of \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD these that lends itself to creating excitement in the eyes of the very young or old and a slight feeling of pleasure to those of us who claim to be staid.- The Farmers' Fair and the Pender Harbour Regatta are two events of the past week which have brought far greater pleasure to the folks of this peninsula than their worth in dollars and cents would indicate. It was a gay time, a happy time and a pleasant time at both ends of the road. In the beautiful setting of Garden Bay, tucked away at the toe of the fiord which is Pender Harbour, the shrill screams of children were mixed with the happy laughter of adults. There was a clean cut competitive spirit of friendly rivalry^ in the atmosphere as each sporting event took place. The experts were greeted with generous applause. The good people found it easy to be free with their gratitude and kudos, as each athlete did his utmost for the cause. , The bumber dance at night in Madeira Park's new Community Hall, was one of the outstanding social events of the year, rivaling even the opening dance at the same place. It is believed the regatta was a financial success which is also part of the story. Without black ink at the end of the big day they, who toiled so long and so thanklessly to make this regatta one of the finest in history, would be desolate.*That would take the pleasure out of it for everyone. More good than dollars came from the regatta.- The same result acrued from the Farm . er's Fair. This paper always has a soft side for the men who follow the plough, either metaphorically or actually. There is something about a _ Farmer's Fair, complete with midway and well stocked shelves that recalls to mind the days on the prairie when everyone gathered around the church door just before entering to celebrate the Harvest Thanksgiving. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD. Big, gnarled farmers, awkward in their seldom used Sunday clothes, stand outside and swap crop stories while the women, scrubbed red faced, smile as they enter first the church. The Gibsons and District Farmer's Fair had something in common with that picture. Long vegetable marrow brought gasps from the city visitor as did some of. the fine art work and pottery displayed. The Sunshine Poultry Club members were proudly self conscious about their very fine entries. The competitors went religiously around and congratulated their neighbours for having such a fine display. The kids were in their glory. For some of them it was the only time this year they had seen anything given over completely to joy making and competition. . There is another side to the Farmer's Fair which must not be overlooked, and that is the publicity angle. Many were the visitors who had their 'eyes opened' \"during the two day occasion. For many it was the first glimpse of what can be grown on this peninsula. For many it was the first clue that this was not alone a lumbering or fishing community. Proof of the area's fertility and the far- < mers ability lay before their eyes. They stood, many of them, in amazement at the growth evidenced by the produce. They were equally amazed that such quantity could be mustered, from, what to the newcomer, looks like great mountains covered with tall trees or bare from logging operations. These people from the city and from other small towns who witnessed the fine Fair, will depart with the real truth of this area on their tongues. They have seen what it can do. These people who came and saw strange; things will be the best publicity carriers we could possibly promote. We are very glad the fair was as successful as it turned out to be. Everyone can brag and boast and state, depending upon their natures.- But, whatever it may be, it will be, it will have to be, good public relations on the part of the men and women who toiled so long and hard 1?c, make the Farmer's Fair, the sucess it was. Thank you very much, farmers. We are glad to associate with you. > >. ' + 4 r^ <\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD< f >^ t r r . \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD *M COOL COOKING SQUASH includes edible fruits of many varieties of gourds. Squash come,. in divers shapes and sizes. Color, flavor and texture also vary greatly. Among the well known kinds of summer squash are the \"patty pans\", \"Scalloped\", \"Cymling\", \"Crookneck\", and \"Zucchini\" squashes. These types are used when under-ripe before the seeds have fully developed or the skin toughened. Vegetable Marrow must also be used when very young and tender but the seeds and skin are removed before cooking. Pumpkin pie is associated in the mind with Thanksgiving but there is no reason why early var- cun eteilyr&wmge for j&\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD. A SIGN OF GOOD FRIENDSHIP N-402. M. O. Colwell, Manager, Squamish, B.C., Woodfibre, B.C. ieties of pie pumpkin and yellow squash cannot be made into this delectable dessert and enjoyed during the late summer and early fall. From the x Consumer Section, Canada Department of Agriculture, we have received several excellent recipes for using sum- > mer squashes.' SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH 3 small summer squash' 1 egg % teaspoon salt \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD . Dash of pepper V2 cup fine dry bread or cracker crumbs 4 tablespoons fat Peel squash if skin is not tender, slice crosswise in one-inch slices (there should be 18 slices). Beat egg slightly, add salt and peppei*. Dip squash slices in egg then in crumbs. Cook in hot fat in a covered pan until golden brown on one side, turn and\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD y brown other side. Yield: six servings. SQUASH CASSEROLE 3 summer squash (Zucchini-or other small varieties), sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt Pepper Arrange sliced summer squash and sliced onions in alternate layers, sprinkling each layer with flour, salt and pepper. Cover and bake in a moderate oven, 350\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD F, until tender, about 30 minutes. Yield: six servings. SQUASH PUFF 3 cups mashed, cooked squash 1 cup soft, stale bread crumbs V> teaspoon salt. Vs. teaspoon: pepper Vz teaspoon baking powder 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar Combine squash, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and baking powder. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Turn into a greased casserole, brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in a moderately hot oven, 375\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD F, until well puffed and set, about 40 minutes. Yield: six to eight servings. THE LUMBERMAN'S picnic at Tweed, Ont, drew a record crowd of 10,000 persons.to witness the old-style axe and saw artists. Here, Ken Bjrtehall is making the chips fly as he cuts through a 10-inch log. Winning time was 35 seconds for the 10- inch cut. SCIENCE ON THE MARCH The steady advance of science has pushed \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD tuberculosis from its former place as the leading cause of death in Canada. Tuberculosis can be cured. Protect yourself from this disease by having periodic chest x-rays. Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association (B.C. Division) .. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa W.'.-A: SUTHERLAND Editor, and Managing 'Director Published every Monday by The Coast News Limited . '. Rates.of Subscription: 12 mb.. $2;v 6- mos. $1; '3' mos. 50c United States and' Foreign, ' $2.50 per year. ; Editorial Department, Gibsons 45 Telephones: Commercial Printing, Gibsons 45 Briggs-Siratton Evinrude New and Used Motors Parts Overhauls Agent GIBSONS MARINE SALES Gibsons, B.C. Phone 54 FOR THE BEST RESULTS USE COAST NEWS ADS CHEyHON GAS STATION BETTER CAR CARE STARTS HERE By E. NESTMAN NOTICED around the village again Mrs DeMarco, daughter of Mrs Ross, home for a while, She is due back to hospital for a check-up in about six weeks. Hoping everything will be OK then. Mrs Winn Yarmish home again, little shaky, but hopes to be well again soon. Mickey Mc Arthur back on the job, not quite well, but very fortunate to be as well as he is. George Williamson, has joined Geordie and Mrs Williamson for the rest of the summer vacation, when they will return to Prince Rupert. Mr Williamson is employed in the administration department of the Miller Bay Hospital outside Prince Rupert. Mrs James Norris will be leaving us for Mansons Landing Aug 19, where the family will be taking up residence there. Sorry to see them go, hope they will be happy in their new environment. We wish them all the very best. Mrs Eileen Kane is home from summer school. Mrs J. MacKay from Pender has taken over Mrs Del Graham's home, she will be teaching here this year. Del Graham leaving for Vancouver end of the month, where she will reside for next year. Mr and Mrs D. Tooth from White Rock spent the week-end at Mrs J. Husby's. Mrs D. Dando, Public Health Nurse, back on the job, after an enjoyable vacation spent east. They tell me the boys on the road are keeping their eyes open going around corners once again. It seems they have a complaint that a certain party \"flys\" low around them. A social afternoon was held at the home' of Mrs Jules Schutz, in honor of Mrs Doris Baines, when she visited Gibsons. Cards were played and tea' served. Present, Mrs Jessie Leach, Mrs Grace Gray, Mrs Peg French, Mrs Nessy Hill, Mrs E. Nestman, DR. A. M. LOWE - DENTIST Immediate Laboratory Service PHONE 10H2 COAL Order Voir Winter's Supply Now All Types and Sizes New Low Prices R. M. INGLIS PHONE GIBSONS 50 \"Captain /Morgan's in fownf a \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD. . . and always the favourite whenever the finest rum drinks are served. Next time try extra smooth and flavourful Captain Morgan- Canada's largest selling rum. Mrs Anne Peterson and Mrs R. Nygren. Visiting Granny McEwen is her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs \"Doris\" Baines of Alberta. Visiting Mr and Mrs Claye Chamberlin, is Mrs Douglas Chamberlin and their five children from Loughborough Inlet, up the Coast, they flew down, and after spending one week in Vancouver, and one on the Island, are spending a week here .with their folks. Just heard that our Sammy Armour, and June Moir, middle aisled it kind of sudden like. They flew back up the Skeena where Sammy will be employed for the winter. Our heartiest congratulations folks, but you should have given us a little more time. One of these dark nights I'm going to hold a stop watch on Wee Bobbie Wilson, and see how many seconds flat he can make that truck when the siren blows. That's really something, to see these boys get out in a hurry, when the siren blows. They tell me Miss M. Martin, VON nurse, will be leaving us the end of the month. Mrs G. Friend collapsed in one of our stores in the Landing last week. She took a bad fall, and was taken home. No news as to her condition at press time, trust she will be all right in a few days. Alfie Winn home from the West Coast. Bobbie Nygren home also, they tell me it was a little more than Bob could take. There is a little more to the fishing game than just fishing. Well the Horn blew around here Monday, but not at midnight. It blows at noon. That is our fire siren. Do not get alarmed if you hear it, for it will blow at noon daily, as a test to keep it in good working order. Ruth Brumbaugh was the lucky winner of that very fine Afghan raffled by the Headlands VON Auxiliary, at the garden party last week. Mrs W. E. Blodgett of Winnipeg, and Mrs F. Lyons of Halfmoon Bay guests at the home of Mrs John Coleridge last week. It ..is Mrs Blodgett's first trip here, and very taken with our fine scenery. y Some very nostalgic memories were evoked on the visit of Dr R. Scott to Mr and Mrs Harry Winn. Although Dr Scott was here on a very sad mission, the funeral of our late Dr Fred Inglis, he visited the Winn's later. He officiated at their wedding many years ago, the first wedding held in the old Methodist Church in Gibsons. That was a long time ago, as Lu, and Harry\" will tell you. Dr Scott at present with the Columbia Coast Missions. Marianne Schutz. They tel me the Cohoes are running again. I wouldn't know. All the years I've been here I've yet to go out in a boat, and fish. And believe it or not, I haven't even been down to the water once this year. Wonder what it feels like to have nothing to do, and all day to do it in. I'd like to try it for a while; know I couldn't stand it for very long, but it would be nice. The Machigonne very obligingly' stood by, while Mrs C. THE COAST NEWS, Monday, Aug. 21, 1950 Clendinning ran her visitors down the hill with nothing to spare and in nothing flat in that little shower we had Monday. Taxis being at a premium that afternoon, they finally decided to make a dash for it, and got a break, with the barge blocking the ferry, it did not pull out as fast as it usually does, and they made it. Thanks to the co-operation of the crew. Guardian angels certainly working overtime watching over some of our very small fry around the main street these hectic busy summer days. Trucks are backing up, or going straight along the road, are certainly driving very carefully, and it's really pushing luck too far to expect the summer to end without some child getting hurt. It's certainly a credit to our drivers around the district that such a calamity has not taken place before now. I counted five small ones today, just daring the trucks to hit them. Are the children wholly to blame in this? UNNECESSARY DEATHS Last year well over 100 Canadian children died from whooping coiigh. Their deaths were unnecessary' because their parents failed to protect them by vaccination. MATURED AND BOTTLED IN ENGLAND LEMON HART ROYAL NAVY This^ advertisement is not published; or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. It's time to consider your winter heating requirements. See our stock of coal and wood burning ranges; wood burning heaters, cast and sheet iron. Coleman Heaters Stove Pipes, Elbows, Dampers, etc. Lowest prices at Marshall's Hardware GIBSONS 33 \"Serving the Peninsula\" \ Ul III. Hi BARGE X xx TKMSPORTATIOI. MONDAY \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD WEDNESDAY FRIDAY DOORS CLOSE 4 p.m Three freight trips weekly from Vancouver. Covered barge leaves foot of Roger St. for Gibsons Agent Reg Godfrey Granthams 56 HIGHEST GRADE smcr This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia. Bums and awmill PHONE15M2 WILSON CREEK mmm*mmmm 4 THE COAST NEWS, Monday, Aug. 21, 1950 PHONE GIBSONS 76W Mrs. E. Nestman Immediate Service. WILSON CREEK By ROBBIE Bga_a_______CB___S__S_____________S By Glenwood ______\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD LEGAL NOTICE Change \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDf Bus Schedule New bus schedule effective September 8, 1950, subject to consent of Public Utilities Commission: Any objections to this time schedule may be filed with the Superintendent' of Motor Carriers, Public Utilities Commission, Vancouver, B. C, within FOURTEEN (14) days from its date of issue. Appreciation We wish to thank our many friends for their very kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during our recent bereavement. We also want to extend grateful thanks to the pall bearers, also Rev. H. J. Bevan, Mr. Tom McEwen and Dr. Robert Scott for their attitude of sympathy and commiseration. Our appreciation also to Graham's Funeral Home for its part. . The Inglis Family Kathleen, Hugh, Jack, Helen, Eric and Allan I THINK is was Shakespeare who once said, There are things 'tis better not to dwell on. But the old sandbar did it again, and I wouldn't mind having the price of the logs washed up on our beach, after the boom came to grief recently, the bonniest looking timber seen around these parts, in a long time. And while we were surveying the mix-up, we were treated to another exhibition of gunnery skill, by the lads aboard one of the RCN battle-wagons, the display lasted about two hours. Undeservedly, I took a lambasting from several members of our local community centre for not giving an account of the sports, held last week. Well, I did my part, and I'm sorry it did not appear in print, but the real reason . for this unfortunate omission should come from another department. Many of you will be glad to learn that our mutual friend, Bert Wright is as well as can be expected. Miss. Lilian Mydska, after being with us last week end, decided to return and spend the next two weeks at her mother's resident at Davis Bay. Mrs. Olson, with son Arne, who were also staying at the Mydska home, left for Vancouver this week. I have been asked to remind you to note the date of August 23 when there will be a full showing of work in a logging camp, falling timbers, yarding logs, etc., together with a couple of shorts, and cartoons. At the bi-monthly whist drive last Friday evening, there was a noticeable sprinkling of summer visitors, and we are pleased to record that Mrs. Lou Nickleson of Vancouver walked off with the first prize for high score. She is vacationing at the Macleod Sr. Radios of Every Style and Shape Prepare now for the winter nights We stand behind every G.E. sale. This is your guarantee of satisfaction for the future. When you need help with your purchases you can rely on Gibsons Electric. The only G.E. Dealer on the Sechelt Peninsula. There is a good reason why Gibsons Electric is sole dealer for G.E. It is simply because the know-how of electrical, fixtures and appliances is there. There are many stores and individuals who would pay much money for the honor of having a General Electric Agency. They are not handed out lightly. G.E. picks its dealers. It has to. No company with its reputation for appliances and equipment would dare to take a chance on any shop that simply said, \"Please let me handle your equipment/7 We are proud, of our Agency. We are more than proud to serve you with that efficiency and desire to please. ' We have the appliances. Do not accept a substitute for General Electric. The greatest name in electricity. GIBSONS ELECTRIC PHONE 45 WELL, FOLKS, here is the recipe for chutney that I promised you last week. It starts off with one quart of rhubarb, one quart of onions, four cups brown sugar, (dark) two cups vinegar, one teaspoon salt, one teaspoon cinnamon, half teaspoon allspice (ground), half teaspoon ginger, (ground) one eighth teaspoon black pepper. Wash and cut rhubarb into one-inch pieces. Peel and chop onions very fine. Combine all ingredients and boil gently until fairly thick. s Guests of Mr and Mrs F. W. Alexander have gone home. As did Ed Houston following a holiday at his summer home here. residence. \"Mr. Levett won the gent's first; Mrs. McCulloch and Jack McNutt received consolation gifts. Toni Rickards, the genial driver for Shelly's, another visitor to these parts, won the auction prize. Tom is one of our perennial visitors to Davis Bay. Accompanying him are his wife and daughter Ann, the latter will be the guest of Shirley McNutt for a few days, after her parents leave for home. Mrs. B. Wright, after returning from a visit to Vancouver, is now at the \"Y\" camp, Williams Lake, and will be with her two daughters Ivy and Beatrice, for the next two weeks. Well I'm not one of those kind of guys, who thinks \"Manuel Labour, is a Mexican, but I would like to know, how silly can an answer be? F'rinstance, I met a dame the other night, after the boat had gone, and asked her if I could see her home. Sure, she said, then showed me a picture of her house. Mrs. Bogust returned to her home, bringing with her two grandsons, Alan and Dale, who will finish their holidays here, then to -school. Little Betty Storey, who, with her sister Jeannette, stayed at the Lucken residence for several weeks, had an unfortunate, not to say peculiar accident, she had been clipping dead flowers, and decided to make forv thev swings,^ with the rest of the gang. Came Betty's turn and after a few seconds the rope slipped, and the youngster still grasping the scissors with which she had' been \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD working, fell from the swing, the instrument pierced the fleshy part of her thigh which required several stitches by Dr. McColl. Mr. and Mrs. Frobisher with their two daughters are holidaying at the Rivett's Roost for two weeks. Mr. F. says porpoise are disturbing the salmon in the bay. That's OK with us, so long as they are there. Quite a contingent left these parts for the Legion homecook- ing do at Sechelt on Tuesday last, and Mrs. Dowling won a rug, while T. Mutter got himself a toaster as the winners share of the raffle which took place during the session. __\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD_\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Off to a (rood Start Have your car checked at a reliable station, Sechelt Automotive Supply You are always assured of good repairs at a fair price when you deal here. Ond mechanical department is second to none. Ond repairs are the best. With this combination you cannot go wrong. There is warm welcome and a lot of knowledge behind our greeting When in Sechelt for auto repairs come to the best SECHELT AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY Mr and Mrs W. H. James have gone to town for a few days. Alterations have been going on very successfully at the Ormie Cambie place according to Mrs E. A. Bell. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bond paid a surprise visit recently. We hadn't seen Tom around for some considerable time. Allen Bourne of New Brighton is due to take a trip soon to Shaughnessy Hospital for a checkup. We hope everything is OK. We Lead the Harbour with Dry Goods, China, New, fresh supplies. A complete stock of kitchen and home essentials MURDOCK'S MARINE SUPPLY Pender Harbour, B.C. -A * O JOHNNY COME TO HILO* O Johnny come io Hilo, O -wake her, O shake her, O shake that girl with the blue dress on. O Johnny come to Hilo, poor old man. For over a century Lamb's Navy has been the call of those who know good rum. Smooth and ' mellow it is matured, blended and bottled in Britain of the finest Demerara Rums. Lamb's Navy Rum This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or' by the Government of British Columbia. * An Old Sea Shanty Gibsons 53 The Lumber Number New Root or Re Root Drop in for an estimate (Bring size of store and pitch of roof). We handle a complete stock of Duroid shingles and roll roofings. Applicators available. Gibsons ./\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Supplies _. A DIETARY NECESSITY Cheese is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamin A and riboflavin. It should be included in the diet at least three times a week by itself or in combination with other foods. Cheese is always a treat. Serve it. regularly for health and appetite. Skinny men, women gain 5,10,15 lbs. Get New Pep, Vim, Vigor- \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDvJfSat a thrill! Bony limbs fill out; ugly hollSwa fill up; body loses its sickly, \"bean-pole\" look. Thousands praise Ostrex, weight-building tom& Enriches blood; aids appetite, digestion, so food gives you more pep, nourishment, puts flesh on baro bones. Don't fear getting too tat. Stop when ybu reach weight you desire. Introductory size only 60&' T-y Ostrex Tonic Tablets for new pounds,, aMr^feK vinjand vitality, todays At alt.titug_ist&>; By PEARL PUNNETT THE TEA and homecooking sale held on August 11 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom White was very successful. The weather was perfect and lots of folks attended both the tea and the sale. The sum of $45 was realized for the church funds. Thanks are in order to Mr. and Mrs. White and also to all the ladies who provided the, goods for sale. The members of the Ladies' Aid are very grateful for all the help. Sorry to hear Mr. Arthur Todd had the misfortune to break his arm. He was night clerk at the Bowen Inn and was taking a WOULD YOUR FARM BENEFIT FROM A FARM IMPROVEMENT LOAN? Good machinery helps farmers increase production and cut costs. Thousands of farmers across Canada are installing such machinery today\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDoften aided by a Farm Improvement Loan. Tractors, trucks and combines may be financed through Farm Improvement Loans. So can the improvement of farmhouses and out-buildings, clearing . of land, purchase of livestock, and the installation of electricity and drainage systems. Farm Improvement Loans are low in cost, too\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDfive per cent simple interest\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDand repayment can . be made in easy instalments according to seasonal income. If you feel that your farm, would benefit from a Farm Improve- ! ment Loan, why not drop into the Bank of Montreal at Gibsons and have a chat with Tom Larson, the manager? He'll welcome the opportunity to discuss, in confidence, your particular plans and needs, ; and work out how an FIL and the B of M can help you with your farm financing. Advt. Business and Professional DIRECTORY \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\"IM^\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD~________B^_W__W\"-|__W|gJ|lM|r>\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD-IIMI'B __\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\"\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD I Please Clip This Directory Out and Hang By Your Phone . For Reference BEER BOTTLES PLUMBING and HEATING Will call and buy for cash, beer bottles, scrap metal, etc. Calls made at intervals from Hopkins to Irvines Landing. R. H. STROSHEIN Wilson Creek SUNSET HARDWARE GIBSONS Registered Plumbers PLUMBING Sales and Contracting ELECTRICAL WORK REAL ESTATE Reliable Electrical Repairs Appliances, Fixtures, Radios Washing Machines Everything * Electrical. G.E. Dealer GIBSONS ELECTRIC ' Phone 45 Specialist' in Coast Property Consolidated Brokers Ltd. Gulf Coast Offices Gibsons and Sechelt Phone 37 TYPEWRITERS GARBAGE DISPOSAL Garbage Disposal Service weekly or monthly . Sechelt, West Sechelt, Selma Park only For Information write or 'phone Union Steamship Co. Phorie Sechelt, 22 GENERAL HAULING Typewriter Sales and Service Agent for Remington For Fast, Accurate Service see COLIN WINGRAVE Gibsons. B.C. TAXI GIFT STORE Headquarters for Wool, Notions, Cards, Toys, Miscellaneous \"Gifts Gibsons 5-10-15 Store Left of Post Office Gibsons, B.C. PENINSULA CABS 24-Hour Service 2 Phones \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD 2 Cabs WILSON CREEK and SELMA PARK Phone Sechelt 66 MACHINISTS BILL'S TAXI Reliable 24 Hour Service Halfmoon Bay, B.C. Bill Mervyn j Phone Halfmoon Bay 7-U HILL'S MACHINE SHOP Mobilized Welding Welding anywhere\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDanytime Expert Tradesmen Precision Machinists Phone 54 Res. 78 TAXI SIR? call Bill Hunter Sechelt 48 PLUMBING-HARDWARE TRANSFER-TRUCKERS *<-> Hardware, Plumbing Supplies Heating Necessities \"Serving the Peninsula\" Marshall's Hardware Phone Gibson\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD33: HANSEN TRANSFER GENERAL CARTAGE GOOD BUSHWOOD Phone Sechelt 28 Sechelt. B.C. Plumbing and Electrical Supplies, Fixtures Service Sechelt Building Supplies Phone 60 USE 23 LANGUAGES \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDMore than 700 different publications in 23 languages in 58 countries were used in the world-wide advertising campaign for the 1950 Canadian International Trade Fair in Toronto. SECHELT WEST By MARGARET ALLAN MRS. ELLIOTT won't have to water the garden while husband is in the hospital, this lovely rain, it provides us with food, no less. Cur ley Lucken has got a job with the survey gang up the inlet, a nice way to see the country. Met the Sanderson girls with their \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD mother, they have been coming to Selma Park since.they were children, both are school teachers now. Phyllis has an O.B.E. That is what you call pulling yourself up with your own boot-straps. Mrs. Lomas is back from the hospital with an O.K. from the doctor. Reg Henton had to take his mother home in a hurry to the Fraser valley, his aunt had broken her leg. I don't know what makes kids throw stones, I suppose we all did it. The Hutchins found their door all splattered with mud, and split with rocks. Noticed Jenny Kean and the two boys up visiting Grandpa and Grandma Kean. Edwin Walker is doing a good bit of clearing, his house stands in the sunlight now. Saw Kenny Woods from Powell River visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gibbons, his grand parents.. THE BLIND I cannot see the sunset, nor skies of azure blue, Nor can I see the trees and flowers, that mean so much to you; But when I reach the \"Kingdom\" there I'll surely see God's wondrous works of beauty, through all eternity.\" Went ' to see Mrs. Nickson. Sorry to say she is not very well She is in her 95th year. Mrs. Deal is much better; I expect to see her. up shortly. message to one of the \"bungalows. He tripped and fell on the concrete sidewalk. He is home from hospital but will' have to have his arm in a cast f or-at least six weeks, and to make things more difficult it's his right arm that is broken. The Rev. and Mrs. H. Davies of Moncton, N.B., are visiting here with their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Davies. Some of the fellows around here, Dot Crookall, Ped Dorman, Steve Novak, Dick Day, Walt Punnett 'and Hector Lawrence,, paid a flying visit to Campbell River for a spot of fishing and came back with quite a number of salmon. Invitations are being received for the wedding between Gordon Harding, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Harding of Bowen, and Muriel Hutchinson of Vancouver. The wedding to take place at Ryerson United Church on Saturday, August 26. Picnics to Bowen last week were Jantzen Knitting Mills, White Cane Club and Happier Old Age Club. All of them having beautiful -weather. Mr. and Mrs. James Collins had their son Roy home for a few days visit from Birkin. THE COAST NEWS, Monday, Aug. 21, 1950 Hassans' PENDER HARBOUR, B.C. The Old-Established General Store SUPPLYING FAMILIES, FISHERMEN AND CAMPS Latest in Novelties and Toys. Fish Buyers HOME GAS STATION Mechanical Refrigeration Fresh Deliveries on Hand Always. Steer for Hassans' Landing Midway South Shore Telephone Bill May Be Boosted SECHELT\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDIt will cost more to use the telephone in the near future according to hints given out by D. C. Schubert, division superintendent of the government service. Following is the letter received by present subscribers with their last month's account. The department has advised that very low rental rates have been in force on certain sections of the Government Telephone lines for many years and these rates were based on a very primitive type of telephone service. With the present program of metallicing and improving our lines and connecting them for service into the continent-wide facilities of other companies, it is expected that the rates will have to be brought more in line with the charges for similar service by private companies. We, therefore, wish to take this opportunity of advising you that it is expected there will be an upward revision of telephone rates in this service in the near future. You will be advised at a later date when information is available of the proposed new rates. SUPER-SNACKS With children back at school, mothers should make sure that noontime lunches are attractively packed and well stuffed with nutritious foods. The noon-time meal should be more than a snack\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDit should contain its full share of nutrients. Use a Coast News ad brief. To write your own, with curlicues, run more nice ads in The News. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Thirst flies ... spirits brighten . . . when you 'fresh up\" with 7-Up. There's a smile in every sip. YOU UK\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDIT'IT LIKES YOU EMOTES Meals For the Best in Food SECHELT TEA ROOM ALL DAY SERVICE \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Snacks \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Delicatessen \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Soda Fountain OPEN SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDhe \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDoast Meuts CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 3 Lines (15 words) for 35c 3 Insertions (same ad) 75c Extra words, above 15-word min., 2c each. Cash with order. Notices, Engagements, Marriages, Deaths, etc., 75c Insertion LITTLE ADS . . . BIG RESULTS ROOMS FOR RENT CLEAN, comfortable rooms in Annex, moderate rates by day. Week, or month. Union Steamships Ltd., Sechelt, B.C. 2735-48 PERSONAL- SHIP BY Gulf Lines Express to or from Vancouver. Low rates. Fast service. Careful handling. Specify Gulf Lines Express, tf 12-FT. CLINKER built inboard, complete with 1% h.p. motor, propellor and shaft. Price $150. Phone Sechelt 60. 2853-1 DON'T FORGET: THE PENINSULA Exchange will buy or sell anything. For that scarce, hard-to-get article, call in and look around. We have a good collection of used books; Western, , Adventure, Detective and Love Stories. We exchange or sell. Don Dupre, mngr. 2863-1 UNWANTED HAIR Eradicated from any part of the body with Saca-Pelo, a remarkable discovery of the age. Saca- Pelo contains no harmful ingredients, and will destroy the hair root. LOR-BEER LABORATORIES 679 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C. FOR RENT: WATERFRONT h o u sekeeping cabins, July, August and September, $17.50 per week, $60 per month, including linen and fuel. Sechelt Inn, phone Sechelt 17. 2735-47 FOR SALE BOAT, 16'x5' with small cabin, one inch oak ribs, oak keel, five-eighth inch yellow cedar planking, with or without 3 h.p. outboard motor, both new. Apply Norburn, Davis Bay. 3 FOR SALE: PUMPING unit, centrifugal pump and 4% h.p. Wisconsin engine in good condition. Pumps 20 gals, per minute. Ideal for logging camps or private water system, $175. R. F. Whitaker, Wilson Creek, B.C. 2863-5 CHEAP \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Five hundred feet new No. one edge grain fir flooring, 2y2\". Forty gal. drum with valve. Phone Hopkins 73W. 2862-4 FOR SALE ANDERSON'S SHOES Back to School Shoes. X-Ray Fitting. 1 Printed Letterheads Printed Envelopes A bargain is not usually found under any kind of pressure or impulse buying. And a bargain is not always whatsit* seems. In printing, for instance, even though you might shave prices five or ten percent by shopping all over the city, you might find that your economy was a bit costly. Dodgers, Programs Sales Bills Your newspaper is a service to your community. To perform that function properly, it must be a profitable enterprise. To be profitable, it needs wholehearted -co-operation of every buyer of advertising AND PRINTING in the area it serves. Our commercial printing department gives good service at fair prices. It is an important part of our newspaper business. The more business we can do with you, the better our newspaper can serve you. Why not give us an opportunity to do your next printing? x Folders, Price Lists Color Printing WEDDING INVITATIONS Social Stationery Blank Envelopes Printed Envelopes All sizes and styles Paper of all Qualities and all sizes The COAST Commercial Printing Dept Phone Gibsons 45 RUBBER STAMPS of any kind for any Order from ,Z7\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD By \"ARIES* WE WERE sorry to hear bf the passing of Dr Inglis of Gibsons. He will long be remembered for his kindly interest by many of the old timers hereabouts. In the days when the roads were nothing much better than trails the Doctor never refused a call if it were in his power to get there somehow and many ar person then in poor circumstances received his care and never received a bill. We especially recall his kindness to any dumb animal in distress and remember the time when he so kindly destroyed a cat of ours that was suffering. So what can i be more fitting when one is old, one must pass on to the higher life to be thought of with love and appreciation and to stand out in one's thoughts as a KINDLY GENTLEMAN! Notice Jack Richardson and his family have moved into the , new house now that's good going as it seems only a little while back that the lot was being cleared. Miss Violet Potts here for.the week-end staying with her sister r and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs E. S. Clayton. Mrs C. Lawrence with Jean : and Judy had a few days in Vancouver, the children had a wonderful time at the Children's Zoo in Stanley Park. We hear they had their picture taken with | the baby fawns there. We are f waiting to see this. Wonder what .happens to the animals as they f grow up and their places are taken by , the younger ones. \ Seems a pity after being petted and fondled . by the numberless j small fry if death is their portion and certainly the Park would }soon be overflowing if they were all turned loose there. Noticed other old timers here recently staying at the Sechelt ' Inn where they have stayed for many years, Mr and Mrs Bert j Mann of Vancouver. We do have ; a session of 'Do you remember' when we meet. Mrs W. McKissock entertained with a small-party- on-*the-occa- sion of Mrs Thelma Brooker's birthday. Those present were Mr ! and Mrs Jack Nelson, Mrs M. Arnold and Mrs Frank French. Thelma received many nice presents and a very, enjoyable evening was spent. On a visit here from Ottawa is Selma Park Hairdressing Shop Modern hair styling. Competent work DOLLY JONAS Phone for Appointments Miss C. Johnston, sister of Mrs Duncan McColl. She is enjoying her holiday here at the coast and thinks Selma Park is very lovely We enjoyed the brief visit with her and hope she comes again soon. We are sorry to hear that Mr William Elliott has gone to Vancouver to Shaughnessy Hospital. We'hope that his condition is not serious and that he will be back soon. Returning from a visit to Campbell River where she was the guest of her parents is Mrs Fred Mills and Bonnie and the baby. She had a wonderful time and her new home is almost completed as Fred was a very busy man in her absence. Looks nice too. On a month's vacation- in Vancouver are Mr and Mrs E. E. Redman. Celebrating her 95th birthday quietly with her family at her home, Rexwood, was Mrs J. J. Nickson. Many friends called and phoned during the day to wish this \"our first lady of the district\" many happy returns. Coming here in 1911 with her family Mrs Nickson has been very active until these last years in community affairs especially veterans' affairs and was one of the original charter members of the Legion Auxiliary of whom she is honorary president. She is also a life member of the Red Cross. Her , kindly spirit and friendly manner has endeared her to all who know her and the young war brides of the first world war have much to thank Mrs Nickson for. She was always there in time of stress and her unfailing good, humor helped many through the difficult times of that period. So we too wish her many happy returns. Mrs Ken Whitaker spent a few days in Vancouver very carefree she tells us and now staying with the Whitakers are Mr and Mrs S. T. (Bob) Frazer with Alison ahd Leslie from Buccaneer Bay. And returning to Buccaneer Bay with them Geoffrey Whitaker for a few days' change of scenery.. Also visiting the Whitakers were Mr and Mrs Ralph Rush with Donald and Annabel and visiting at Middle Point the Whitaker boys Michael and Geoffrey staying with Mrs I. J. McKechnie. On a week's vacation and at the Steel cottage were Mr and Mrs G. Speck and David of Vancouver. We notice a very elaborate tree house on the Whitaker property and the builders were Michael Jervis, Michael Whitaker and Donald Malins. It is a two- platform dwelling with a ladder up and down- and we understand can be slept in. Miss Kay Hall recently back from a holiday in Mission. Tells us that the Legion there .have made lots of .improvements on their hall. It has lounges and easy chairs and something doing all the time, especially for the young people. All very orderly and enjoyable. Kay is at present staying with Mr and Mrs Joe FOR \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Lurpber \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Wallboards \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Mouldings \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Sash and Door \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Roofing \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Insulation \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Cement, etc. \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Floor Coverings Select your material from the most complete stock in the district \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Hardware 9 Tools \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Ranges \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Washing Machines \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Paints \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Pumps, ^ X 6 Plumbing O Electrical \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD '\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD SUPPLIES AND SERVICE PHONE 60 for Delivery PENDER HARBOUR By \"SARAL\" THE PLACE to have been was Pender Harbour, Garden Bay or Madeira Park on Saturday. It was some day. Week-end guests of Johnnie and Alice Haddock were her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Norman Helland and also Mr and Mrs Ernie Cathcart of Powell River. They reported a lovely trip to Seattle and Gulf points, aboard the \"Noraleen\". Last port of call was Nanaimo. Saw Sonny Brown at the \"flicks\" the other night, after his return from the north. Also young John Marsh, who is now a member of the \"Persipa's\" crew. Seems to me boys grow up overnight, which means that we grow old equally as fast. Master Charlie Lee has returned home from hospital, complete with tonsils \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD in a jar. We guess he found it hard to part with so intimate a part of himself. August meeting of the Pender Harbour Community Club was held on August 7. Plans w.ere.dis- Gardener and family on the Burley estate. Little Isobel Martin is here on a visit from loco staying with her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs W. McKissock. THE COAST NEWS, Monday, Aug. 21, 1950 7 cussed for the Labour Day dance on September 2, and also for the Bazaar and Harvest Night on September 16. Judging by the amount of work given out that night, there will be sufficient work to keep all the ladies busy until those eventful days. Watch that date. The Russell Keillors have as their guests Russ's brother and wife and their two children. Mrs Marg Davis is holidaying in Vancouver with children Bobbie, Dianne, Betty and Danny. We hear the Warnock boats are still around Dean Channel. The skippers and crew are kinda missed around these parts and there is still two months to go. Art and Cleta Duncan were recent visitors to the big city on a combined business and pleasure trip. SEPTEMBER DANGERS Flies can be just as dangerous in September as they are in July. Make sure that insects and pests are kept out of your house right up till the cold weather starts. Flies and other insects are dangerous carriers of disease. Kill them on sight. Holy Family Parish Sechelt GRAND SOCIAL EVENING at Legion Hall, Sechelt Whist, Sale of Home Cooking, Ladies' Sewing Booth, Raffle, etc. Sept. 26 \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD 7:30 p.m. C. G. BALLENTINE - PHOTOGRAPHY BAL'S BLK. GIBSONS Member\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDProfessional Photographers Ass'n of B.C. Insurance for Every Purpose PHONE GIBSONS 42 N. RICHARD McKIBBIN DON'T FORGET THE BIG KINSMAN DANCE Friday, August 25 MARIAN HALL REFRESHMENTS HAMPER RAFFLE CHUCK'S MUSIC PROCEEDS FOR KINSMAN FUNDS Transportation Values 1930 Chev. Sedan $175 1939 Dodge Panel $350 1934 Chev. Sedan, as is $150 1939 Pontiac Coupe (excellent condition) $825 1944 Ford 2-ton $900 1934 Buick Sedan (a snap) $475 These and many more to draw from can be the answer to your transport troubles. Our Service never changes\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDIt is always the best. 8 THE COAST NEWS, Monday, Aug. 21, 1950 MORE ABOUT . . . Enough Is Enough (Continued from Page 1) the incorporation of D.L. 686 and also two petitions for the incorporation of D.L. 685. Hence the desire of the inhabitants of these areas has been definitely established.\" Sanctimoniously said R. C. Macdonald on Feb. 20, 1950. \"It seems to me that residents of these two areas, having by petition signified their desire to Wm. McFadden Optometrist GIBSONS PHONE GIBSONS 91 Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evenings by Appointment Every day except Thursday Why go to Vancouver for Optical Service? be included within the village boundaries, should be accorded their wishes if, in the opinion of the board, local aspirations and developments dictate that a larger village area sems desirable.\" The latest letter received at this end of the line now informs, after all the above palaver, that another petition is needed. Believe it or not. This would be the fourth. We must vehemently urge Mr. Maclntyre to intercede on behalf of these residents who are literally being pushed around by these arrogant hirelings in Victoria. There must be some way to stop it. We demand that Mr. Maclntyre do something immediately. When planning meals for the day be sure to include meals from every group in Canada's Food Rules. These groups include milk, fruits, vegetables, cereals, bread and meat. A balanced diet, which is necessary for good health, requires some of each of these foods every day. One Long Blast Calls Firemen GIBSONS\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDA set of suggestions forwarded by Fire Chief Wilf Gray to facilitate fire fighting has just been released. 1. When \"turining , in\" a fire at the Shell Gas station call box, please remain until assured the fire brigade is fully acquainted with location of the conflagration. One long blast is all that is needed. 2. If unable to reach the call box, immediately phone the telephone exchange. State clearly where the fire is located then go to the nearest point on the highway to the fire and await the arrival of the fire brigade. It is pointed out that by this means many fires may easily be brought under complete control prior to serious loss. The rules are simple, the fire chief says. \"Please memorize them. They may mean the difference between total or negligible loss to you or your friends.\" Buyers want to see previews. Advertise more in The News. Wife Preservers Quality for quality, we will never knowingly be undersold, either here or in Vancouver. Peninsula Building Supplies SECHELT \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD PHONE 30J Frozen chops or steaks may be breaded, but should be defrosted before they are breaded. AUG 23 SEPT 4 4 DAY WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP WESTERN MUSIC ROUNDUP AUG 23-26 + SHRINE PNE CIRCUS PRODUCED BY POLACK BROS. 2 Shows Daily Aug. 28-Sept. 4 rS$ 0V*^\M fhr-.* SO Years of Progress on Parade A FAIR (or ALL the FAMILY! COME TO VANCOUVER . . . EXHIBITION TIME! . . . eleven gay, exciting days at Western Canada's biggest Fair! See it all .. . . enjoy it all . . . free shows at the, Outdoor Theatre ... 4 days of fireworks displays . . . fun along the Gayway . . . hundreds of exhibits from B.C. farms and factories . . . Horse Racing every day! See and hear the Western Music Roundup, August 23-26, with guest stars Wilf Carter and Rufe Davis . . . square dancing for all . . . and scores of entertainers. Examine the latest \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD and finest in Home Arts, Fashions, Farm Machinery, Hobbies. Manufacturers' Ask your local Travel Agent about reduced Exhibits and prize-winning entries by B.C. Junior Farmers. THEN . -. .during the last' week of the. Fair . . . there's the world- famous Shrine P. N. E. Circus produced by Polack Bros. ... a spectacular performance with new acts, new-thrills ... be sure to take the kiddies! From the gigantic opening-day parade on August 23rd . . . right through 'til Labor Day . . . there's more to do and more to see at the 1950 P.N.E. Plan your holiday now . . . bring all the family with you to the Pacific National Exhibition at Vancouverl -~ \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDrfr^fr. '' \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDMZF9V Working Party Gives Boost To Vet's GAMBIER ISLAND\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDConstruction of an addition to the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans7 Hall received a real boost from a volunteer working party last week. : 1 \" Answering a call' for help S &&C& fares! 1 I mM$$M V. BEN WILLIAMS, Gen. Manager NATIONAL EXHIBITION \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDLetters To The Editor Phone Rate Boost Objections Filed SECHELT \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD This community's Board of Trade under president Ken Whitaker may have started what could easily turn into a battle to stop the boost in telephone rates. The telegraph department of the B.C. government has notified all telephone users that rates will be increased owing to betterment of equipment. Following is a copy of the letter sent by Sechelt Board of Trade in protest. We note from a copy of a mimeographed letter presumably sent to all telephone subscribers in this area, that in view of certain technical improvements an increase in rates is contemplated. This board, for sometime had intended writing to you about the inadequacy of the present long distance service. Delays of up to two hours are common, resulting in inability to secure supplies before wholesalers close issued by the veterans' unit president, Francis Drage, J.P., men and women turned but, complete with tools, and did a major job of building. In thanking the volunteers, Captain Drage spoke on the fine co-operation his unit has always received from Gibsons people. He pointed out that a great number of the members were Gibsons men. \"This hall,\" he said, \"serves equally Gibsons and Gambier Island. There is a fine feeling among veterans which can lend itself to better co-operation than many more vaunted motives.\" Pointing his remarks on cooperation and mutual respect, he disclosed he was going to be guest speaker in the near future at a general meeting of the Canadian Legion branch in New Westminster. \"I have\ accepted the invitation,\" Captain Drage said. \"I have also accepted an invitation to write an article on this hall and its origin for the Legion Magazine.\" \"This is ctoubly pleasing to, me,\" he remarked,, 'as \" it (the New Mestminster branch) is the largest in B.C. It also, prints its own magazine. It is a fine ges- : and often seriously inconveni encing others requiring urgent ture of working for all veterans business information. This is apart from personal calls which should also receive proper consideration. More direct lines to Vancouver are a necessity here and provided rates are in keeping with the service, we feel no reasonable person will object. JACK MAYNE, Secretary. SIR, \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD Before leaving Sechelt, after spending two glorious weeks with friends, I feel that more people should support the protest voiced by Mrs. Stanley Ingram in her letter printed in your last issuer I will go one better than Mrs. Ingram who states that she thought wild animals were let loose on the night of July 29 from the Legion Hall. To me it sounded as if the North Koreans had arrived! Trusting there will be a cleanup before next holidays roll around. \ Wishing your bright little paper success. Yours for a decent Sechelt. RUTH CHAPPERTON, Langley, B.C. Selma Store Gets Start in Repairing SELMA PARK\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDComplete renovation of the Selma Store is in , the offing according to proprietors Rex Geduhn and Gordon Dalzel. A start has been made by construction and renovation of a new stock room. The remaining alterations which will include addition of a complete hardware department, a butcher's counter complete with proper freezing equipment and a new lighting layout, will be completed just as soon as it is possible to do so, taking into consideration the service to customers. The store has a daily delivery service arid aims on branching into a partial department store with which to serve Selma Park residents. Among those making up the working party were Bob Hunter and Ted Winegarden who provided the transport; Jim Anderson, Jack and Claude Anctil, John Caddanach,' John Cox, Ed Anderson, C. A. Lett, Jack Adkins and L. A. Cummings. Ladies^ who provided two meals and served coffee and tea between were Mrs. Marie Woods, Mrs. Ted Winegarden, Mrs.v D. Adamson, Mrs. D. Cannell, Mrs.' Francis Drage and Mrs. F. Alexander. To sell more fruits; meats,. barbecues, advertise more in The News. MAISIE the good-looking, wine-cracking blonde from Brooklyn as portrayed by talented ( comedienne, dramatic actress and singer- Ann Sothern\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDheard each Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. on \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD \u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD 1 Sechelt-Jervis Towing Company Your Local Complete Marine Towing Service AGENTS: Pender Harbour: Bill Donley\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDPhone: Scehelt 11S2. Gibsons: Reg. Godfrey\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDPhone: Granthams 56. Nanaimo: Phone 555\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BD\u00EF\u00BF\u00BDNight: 1497 or 305, Vancouver: Phone PAcific 4553: Night: Kerr 6352. 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