F. H. HALL J. P. GRATTON

ew Summerside store is one of Met’s largest

the building \‘ia Ennian's Drug ly erected Metropolitan stormstore situated in an adjoining in Summerside is regarded as building. A mere step will ai- one of the largest of the \‘astilow the customers to make their network of company stores; spanning the dominion from' Sydney. N.S. to Victoria. B.C. The only province without the advantage of 3 Met store is= Newfoundland.

Situated on Water Street. the building measures 134 feet by 75 feet. The interior floor space

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measures 10,000 square feet wn and 1 was trans- an 1.600 lineal COUNCI‘ “39t- SUMMERSIDE —~ A feature the ultra-modern lunch corner. stores in Nova Scotia have gig? to the Charlottemw“

Total cost of the enterprise is

. of the soon-to-be opened 10.000 said to be in the Vicinity of

square foot Metropolitan store 32003000 ' on Water Street here. will be Fitzgerald and Snow. bum- .-~# -—_

merside contractors employing‘ 'llrmy releases

9.5 men. excluding plumbers and

electricians, labored on the project since, September . d _

Designed in the most mo — d t r‘rn concept of architecture for ‘ a.

this type of store the building, has a pleasing color scheme. with unique lighting and mod- ern fixtures.

Keith Pickarti was the archi-

IIALIFAX (CPI — The Cana- idian army announced here to- day that the fourth in a series of tri - service exercises will

tect who drew up the blueprints for the building and J (‘I'I‘y take place Nov. 30 to Dec. 10. Danilition of the company's‘ The exercise. designated Cop

construction department over— saw the project, here, Subdividcd into 40 depart.- ments the building will carry a full line of merchandise ranging from hardware to lin- gerie and toys. i All the merchandise \\ill be

.morant, will involve Canadian t land. air and sea forces and will 'be held in co - operation with the United States Air Force at the huge Harmon air base at Stephenville. Nfld.

The army said the operation

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JOE STURDY

exit or entry from one store to the other

on s semi-service cash registers will

Lunch counter feature in spacrous new store

A 20-stool open kitchen opera- tion. the counter will have the facilities to serve all meals in- breakfsst, luncheon, afternoon snacks and full course

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Harvie, director of fountain operations for all Metropolitan stores a e r o s 5 Canada who has been in Sum- merside for the past month overseeing the installation of the lunch counter facilities, said recently “we feel we have the most modern unch counter operation in the Maritimes”.

The installation of this coun- ter will be only the seventh in 26 stores across the three Mari- 'me provinces. It's anticipated though, that lunch counters will be installed in two other Nova Scotia communities where Metropolitan is expect erect additional stores.

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F. H. HALL

F. H. Hall. who, as district superintendent of Metropolitan Stores in the Maritimes. keeps close tabs on the operation of all stores including the new one opening here Thursday. has been in the organization for 36 years. during that time at- taining the important position he now

A native of Sarnia. 0nt., Mr. Hall began his career with Metropolitan in during the years 1934-35 and more than 15 years in the Maritimes.

He managed a number of units in the Maritimes includ- ing the Charlottetown store druing the years 1934-35 ha been in his resent post since 1959 with headquarters in Halifax. Mr. Hall is superin- tendent over some 26 stores across the Maritimes.

Visiting periodically s in e e construction began in Septem- ber. Mr. Hall has been here constantly for the past two weeks will remain until after the official opening.

JAMES P. GRATTAN At 25 years of age, Jim has been with Metropolitan since 1958 and prior to coming here was assistant manager of the Bridgewater, N.S. store.

' armouth, N. . where he lived and obtained his educa- tion, he joined the Met in that o

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be situated conveniently in dif- ferent areas of the store in order to eliminate bottlenecks and confusion.

these facilities and two in New

Prominent quartet play leading roles

He worked in Charlottetown for two years and was popular in sports circles there. belong- ing to the YMCA and playing on the City Basketball Lea- gue’s Y team. e also partici- pated actively in volleyball.

While in Charlottetown he married the former Jean Hughes of his home town and his son, James B. was born in Charlottetown.

He was transferred to Green- wood. N.S.. in 1961 and then to Bridgewate where he remai ed until returning to the Island as second-in-charge of the Summerside operation.

“JOE” STURDY

Although born in London. Ont. Joe Sturdy, the manager. considers himself a true Maritimer. He joined the Met operation 35 years ago in Hall- ax at the age of 19 and has spent 25 of those intervening years in the Maritimes.

He has worked in stores half- way across Canada—in Ontario. Quebec. and the Maritimes and in 1951 was given the manager- ship of the Charlottetown store.

Upon returning here follow- ing a stint in Sydney. N.S.. where he was of a store in that town he exclaimed “I am very happy to come back to P.E.I. I left one Is- land—Cape Breton—to come to “The Island".

While in Charlottetown he belonged to the Y’s Men's Club there and helped to start the Lions Club, the first one on the Island. He is also a past presi-

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dent and charter member at the Kentville Liam Club.

Mr. is married to the former Sarah Tate of Sackville. .B. The couple have three sons. all educated in the Mari- times. in Nova Scotia and in Charlottetown.

m m m:- Roll. With the Bank of Montreal. head office. Montreal; Gordon, with the treasury department of the Nova Scotis government in Halifax and Gerald, also with the provincial government. hos- pital tax division. in Halifax.

Opening ceremony is slated Thursday

SUMMERSIDE—One of the most modern stores on Prince Edward Island, “The Metro- politan", will officially open to the public this week. The open- ing ceremonies will be held Thursday morning, Nov. 26. at 8:30 with Mayor W. E. Jen- kins eutting the ribbon.

in 8 sp new building on Water Street op- posite Holman’s. the store exudes an air of welcome with its brightness and colorful de-

Sign.

With the trend going to chain stores in Cans the Metro- politan Stores of Canada Ltd. owners thought it a sound policy to offer their services to the people in this area and in doing so have provided the commun- ity with a most modern opera-

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on. This is the second Met store in the province. A store has been operating in Charlottetown for many years and three of the men connected directly or indirectly with the new store here had served in the Char- lottetown store at one time or arm

F. H. Hall. Maritime district superintendent of Metropolitan res of Canada Ltd was manager in Charlottetown dur- ing the years 1934-35: Joe

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Sturdy. manager d the Sum- merside store, w. manager in Charlottetown in 1951 and as-

sistant manager Jim rattan work in Charlottetown from 1959 to 1961.

60 RESIDENTS

The store will also provide employment opportunities for approximately 60 residents of this are: This is a company policy of hiring local staff. The manager. assistant manager, ﬂoorman and floorman trainee are not local. .

The recruiting program got underway a short time ago and all workers will enjoy the com- pany’s national policy of em- ployee benefits.

Along with. Mr. Sturdy and Mr. Grattan as manager and assistant manager the man ‘ kc VanTassel of Digby, George Campbell. Yar~ mouth. floorman trainee and stockman trainee Ken Cousins of Rose Valley. P.E.I.

The office staff will include office cashier Mrs. A. G Brim- son and assistant cashier Miss Rose Wedge of Charlotte- town.

During the grand opening free balloons and candles will be given out while all customers will be given a chance on a draw or 3 Westinghouse con- sole model television.

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A Maritimer “who did good" Mr. Harvey is a native of Nova. Scotia's Annapolis Valley. u, joined Metropolitan Stores 35 years ago in London, 0m where he now makes his horn; and operated lunch counters in Londo , Edmonton, and Mont. real. or the past 15 years h. has been directing e com.

any’s lunch counter operation from coast to coast.

Married to the former Ida, Noyes of London. 0nt.. the

couple have two dau ht Audrey and Patsy. andg "5' grandchildren.

Mr. Harvey has been in Sum. merside for the past month a will remain until the do,» partment opens up and is open.

Forecast indicates record

OTTAWA (CP) — Agriculture Minister Hays today forecast a record cash income to farmers in 1964 of $3,500,000.000, up 10 per cent from the previous rec. ord set in 1963.

M . Hays. addressing the an- nual federal - provincial agricul- tural outlook conference, said the net income after deducting operating and depreciation ex- penses will be $1,630,000,000--2o per cent above the average to the six years from 1957 to 1962.

He said that while the income picture is good y comparison.~ there still is a serious problem in the whole area of prices for farm products.

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The Summerside department! is expected to have a staff of .‘ between 8 to 10 employees. all ‘r local. The counter will be un- der the supervision of Mrs. . Patricia Paynter of Summer- side who will take charge when Mr. Harvie departs.

r. Harvie stated that the lunch counter will be in opera- ‘ tion from 8 am. for the con-I venience of those wishing breakfast and will remain open until store closing time each

ay. The open kitchen operation consists of a central grill sec~ tion and all of the most modern equipment available including refrigerated displays. e equipment is predominantly stainless steel.

displayed on spacious counters ‘ Wm “(Wire “19 rapid movement

of about 700 army troops, with necessary vehicles from Camp Gagetown, N.B.. to Harmon air

of white birch and with the yuletide season fast approach- ing gifts for mom and dad, brother and ‘ Christ. base using aircraft from the mas, will be prominent. ' RCAF’s Maritime Air Transport Another feature of the store‘Command. will the cigarette and! A Canadian navy ocean escort tobacco section which will carry‘ will also take part. along with all types of smoking supplies the RC. the Newfound- aiong with cameras, transistor'land Rangers. radios. etc. he exercise will be directed AIR CONDITIONED .jointly by Maj.-Gen. G. A. ‘or the comfort of the cus- l cot, had of the army’s Eastern tomers the store will be air-l Command and Air Commodore conditioned and music will bet . Lane. chief of transport com- piped into, the building con- mand. in co - operation Wlll‘l stantly. 01. Leonard Eddington. coni- For the convenience of cus- mander of the Harmon air base. tomers there will be two en~ Objectives of the operation trances leading to the street. i will be to exercise army forces one leading onto the main in en - operation with ‘. thoroughfare. Water Street. and ground defence units; exercise the other exit at, the rear of. army and air force units in porb- the building where a parkingl lcms associated with transport

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lot is situated. of troops and equipment by air 1 third entrance will allow l and practice command units in customers to come or leave. the control of joint operations

Santa Claus Lane

operating again

Santa Claus is coming to town ilect on the following December and Summerside is preparing ldates-— 14. 15, 16. 17. 18. 21. 22, to welcome him with the setting 1 and 23. On Dec. up of the annual "Santa Claus lwlll close at 5 pm.

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Lane" getting underway 135“ Summerside stores will noti weekend‘ open at all on Dec. 26 or Jan. 2. ! Members of the Town street r -

department directed by Victori

Clow. are placing Christmas

trees at each indiVidual parking . I ,

meter along Water. Central and , '

Summer Streets. with the hopes E

of having the 300 trees erected ll

by Nov. 25 The Summerside Electrical Department. directed by om

Richardson. will place. the wir- ing on the trees and merchants ave been requested to supply Christmas lights for the trees in front of their respective places of business.

A large Christmas tree will be. placed in the lot at the corner of Central and Water Streets and it is quite possible that a second huge tree will be placed near ‘ Hie Centennial Fountain at Memorial Square. The entrance signs to the Town will also be - mode festive with the addition ‘ of Christmas lights. 1

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s following Christmas hours ‘ . Simmemlde stores were an- nounced by Richard T. Henthorn ummerside

m— Dec.5.Dec.12 and Doc. 19. To provide greater conven- lance din-ins the “New.” When shopping a! the New m you may enter our “on heavyChriotmurushtbestoreI through-n “.Woflvitsyontocmlnndbrm will remain open 2&1 D0“ pf;- around. w. m " ALP. Dru stars. and am In: W i.- Ii 9'- ——— Plum 436-2126 for O Proscri O Cosmetics 0 Drug O 24 Hour Film Sonics

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On the Official Opening Of Their Summerside Store

We Were Pleased To Have Been The General Contractor For This Modern Addition To Metropolitan Stores of Canada Ltd.

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