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IN HOSPITAL Peter Larter, Alberton, is a patient in the Western Hospital.

VISITING MONCTON Norman Larter, Alberton, has been visiting at the home of his uncle, Michael Ahearn, Monc-

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AT ALBERTON Mrs. George Schiesmeyer and , Eva Ruth, of Cum- R.L are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.W.D. Campbell, Al- berton.

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and Mrs. Don Campbell welcome visitors Mrs. brother-in-law and Mrs. Donald k, Mass., and also her Rendell of

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RECENT VISITORS visitors at the home of and Mary Gillis, Al- included Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Mary Gillis Driscoll of Boston, Terence Gillis and and George O’Brien, Tignish. FROM MEMPHIS . and Mrs. Sloan C. Finley af Memphis, Tenn., with their children, Grace and Michael, will arrive in Alberton today to vist Mrs. Finley's parents, Mr. Mes. John H. Wells.

| ENJOYING VACATION a Mrs. Perc. Happney sons, Peter, Paul,

Harry and David. of Mass., are spending a enjoyable vacation with Happney’s sister and , Mr. and Mrs. Morris - McDonald of Kelly’s Cross.

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T. Earle Hickey & Co.

Canedien Benk of Commerce Building

emarside, EL Phone 2235 Insurance

BR. E. Ellis & Son Limited : Fire — Auto — Casualty S tommer &. Summerside

Optometrists EK. E. Parkman

Opt. DL 2.0. PHONE 3287

B. F. ‘Hunter, R.0.

Semmerside, P.E. 1 Phone 3116 : SMALLMAN’S BUILDING

George R. MacMahon, LL.B. (Alse Kensington on Seturdey's)

Phone Summerside 3551 255 Water &. Summerside

A--B. Campbell, BA, LL.B. Phone S’Side 3818

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WET WEATHER FAILS TO DAMPEN THEIR SPIRITS bonny © lassies | Highland Games yesterday spon-|made the platform extremely

the Highland! sored by the Calodonian Society.| slippery at times, the dancers the annual Eldon | Despite the rain and wind which| performed with all the lightness,

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At Alberton Aquatic Day

ALBERTON — Davison Biggar

of Summerside won the three- | mile swim for the second con- secutive year at Alberton aquatic | sports day yesterday afternocn. He completed the course in the record breaking time of one hour and nine seconds.

His closest rival in a Viki

| finish, Maurice “Sparky” Lodge

of Moncton, led in the gruelling race at times and crossed the finish line only 28 seconds after the winner.

Third p'ace went to Lawson

_ Biggar of Bedeque who finished in an hour and 39 minutes, the fast- est previous time for the long swim in 1957 when Mr. Lodge won in an hour and 37 minutes.

Gloria Arsenault of Bloomfield,

| the only lady contestant this year, completed the course in two hours and 15 minutes.

Davison Biggar has now won the three-mile swim on three oc- cas'ons. Maurice Lodge, a com testant ever since the swim was initiated, has won /twice and placed second threeAi ‘

Gloria Arsenault, who failed to complete the course last was complimented for her de- termination in coming back again to w'n the first prize fo> ladies.

A cold wet day made things most uncomfortable for the .arge number of spectators but wind and tides favoured the swimmers and accounted for the record breaking times.

The half-mile swim, held for the first time, was won by E*mer

banna skies. A token of apprecia- tion was presented to Mr. Orr by Barle Atkinson, president of the Alberton and West. Prince Board of Trade, which sponsors the events annually.

Alberton Industries Trophy. for boatmanship was presented to Roy Leard by William Fraser of Montreal. Last year’s winner, A H. Love of Charlottetown was presented with a miniature trophy

A Red Cross team of 24 swim- mers from the Charlottetown area put on a domonstration of life Doug Cudmore, who was in charge of the team, also acted as master of ceremonies for the var- ious racing events. WELCOME VISITORS Earle Atkinson, president of the Alberton-West Prince Board of Trade, welcomed all visitors and introduced the speakers. Mayor Winston Currie made reference to the landing of Jacques Cartier in West Prince in 1534 some 425 years ago - and quoted Cartier’s description of feautiful and fertile country sad The Mayor welcomed on be- half of the town old and new friends who were gathered for Aquatic Sports Day. Amos Hubley, brought greet- ings from the Summerside Board of Trade of which he is presid- ent. He said it had been a plea- sure to work with the president and secretary of the West

grace and sure-footedness ‘which the fling calls for under the best of circumstances.

Prince Board of Trade in con- nect with the tourist industry ood) that it is gratifying to see more tourists coming __to_ the weshern part of the Island as a result of this work.

Dr. Orville Phillips, M.P., said he had been interested , when Fisher stated he felt Prince Ed-

boating. he hopes that soon there will be

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of the Tquatic Sports. for

gratulated the committee the energy and planni

went into this eve taking part in the various sports. He also expressed the regrets of

unable to be present.

gow, vice-president for

opening the Fourth Aquatic Sports day sponsored by

Alberton-West Prince Board of Trade. He commented on _eits growth from year to year and made brief reference to

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ward Island was missing out in} arf not ad ertising its facilities for) gwr

: Bo Fred C. Ramsay, M.L.A., said] penry. Georg a new mad leading to the scene)

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Hon. Prosper Arsenault who was |

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ISLAND NEWS PAGE

GUARDIAN NEWS BUREAU TELEPHONES: Summerside 3081; Alberton 68-2 Montagué 97:2; Souris 32-2

SUMMERSIDE — Keith Har- rington, Spring Valley was nom- imated as councillor and Henry Wedge, Summerside as assembly-

last evening

in the Legion Home, Summerside with the

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speech but an invitation to Premier A. W. Matheson seek election in the Third Dis- trict of Prince. The Premier has mot been nominated yet, but has represented Fourth Kings in the Legislature for the Liberals for terms. -in-attendance—were leader of the party

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member for Prince Dr. Orville Phillips, both of whom addressed ‘the large gathering.

Mr. Harrington first moved James Hickey of Malpeque as Councilior candidate with Wil- liam Poirier as seconder. How- ever, Mr. Hickey asked that his

ed Mr. Harrington as candidate, which was seconded by William Poirier of Mont Carmel. It was later moved that Mr. Harrington be unanimously approved as can- didate for Councillor.

Cyrus P. Gallant of Weltington moved Mr. Wedge’s name for candidate as Assemblyman and this was seconded by Everett Ramsay of Indian River.

Mr. Harrington is 40 years of age and a very successful farm-

and punts)—Roy. Leard, Leslie rdy, Doug Rix, Garth Crockett,

13 under: Larry n; David Ed- monds, Moncton; Tommy Mac-

Millan, West Keppoch.

Girls 13 and under — 3 yard Juanita Gotell, Georgetown: Carol MacNeill, Lennox Island.

Boys 13 and under — 30 yard free style: Tommy MacMillan, | West Keppoch ; Larry Henry,

Doany White,

Dr. Walter Shaw and federalj.

Georgetown.

| The Guardian, Charlottetown, Thurs. Aug. 6, 1959. 3 |Conservatives Challenge |Premier To Run In Prince

HENRY WEDGE

er who graduated from Prince of Wales College and taught school in Darnley and Travel- lers’ Rest.

Mr. Wedge, 50 years of age, was an outstanding administra- tor in civic affairs, and served 12 years as Summerside town councilor and later six years as mayor of the town.

In his acceptance address Mr. Harrington stated that if elected he hoped to give the third dis- trict the type of leadership it so deserved. He referred to the combination of Macquarrie, Mac- donald, MacLean and Phillips as the strongest representation this Province had ever hat at Ottawa. Mr. Wedge referred

more than any other district. He also spoke of the many talents of Mr. Shaw and-his~gr vices to this provinc Can- ada. Mr. Wedge stated--that he understood the Premier would like to be nominated in another district and invited him to no- minate in the third district. COST OF ROADS

Dr. Phillips spoke highly of the roads to resources program un- der which, he stated, this pro- vince was receiving seven-and-a- half million dollars over a five

to . the! third district as being neglected!

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od Bites ot tho canngl Gomera!" Iagh Seep 'L. Deve tye | of the Clans and af dele a ede T: Mae- were keenly contested and with| Donald. . other events shared the interest Throw, 1. of the larg crowd. park 2. H. MacDonald, 3%. S. Mat-

under direction Brig-| Broad Jump, 1.-J. McGowan, W.W. Reid and Jack Ready. 3

sa al were on Mheltaede Mace

program. the + were presented by Mr. Arnold) / ; Bruce of the Caledonia Chub. : Field sports results:—

Boys 8 and under: 1. Garfield E Pawley, 2. Joim MacPherson, 3. ve 9 Bruce Deyarmond. - Frida

Girls 8 and under: 1. Joyce y Nicholson, , Starr Shethorse, 3. 7:15 — 9:10 Fredda ell ’ Boys 12 under: 1. Dave >: - McGowan, Pica Cameron, A>, ML THE ROARING, RAUCOUS, 3. Bev. Connolly. (gent; ROWDY EXCITEMENT OF THE

Girls 12 and under: 1. Patsy

= CLASSIC LEGEND OF THE WEST!

2 Harold MacDonald. 3. Dennis

Deyarmond. 4 Shot Put: 1. Dave Hyndman,

year period. He stated that P.E.I. received as much as Ontario on) a per captia basis.

Mr. Philips stated he felt that, everyone was rather shocked and indeed surprised that a defeat-| ed candidate from Quebec was | chosen by the Premier to repre-| sent this province along with himself and the provincial trea- surer at the recent Dominion- Provincial conference on finan-

cial affairs. i _ Mr. Phillips said he fek ee the Premier should have

able to find soméone else in the province capable of filling the: position other than the Quebec. represéntative and added that, he regretted to say that he doubt- ed if there was another province in Canada that depended so much on federal assistance as P.E.I.

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Girls 13 and under—free style: | Mary Cullen,

Men’s open 100 yards — free style: Elmer Gaiant, Summer- side. ;

Ladies open — Free style 100 Elizabeth Scannell, Mona

value of the board of trade in! Coughlin.

promoting industry, BOAT RACES

Speedy outboard motor boats | poch: tie — Lynn Mclsaac

from Charlottetown took most of

the prizes in the over 16 h.p. and free-for-all classes.

Results are as follows:

25 h.p. and under: Floyd Hardy, Alberton, Roy Leard, Alberton.

40 h.p.: Garth’ Crockett, Char- lottetown; Art Love, Charlotte- town; Floyd Hardy, Alberton.

Free-for-ali: Art Love, Garth Crockett, Doug Rix, Atberton, Heber Ramsay, Alberton.

Novelty boat races ‘outboard

Girls 14-16 — 50 yards, breast} stroke: Mary Cullen, East Kep-|

of | West Keppoch and Elizabeth Scannell of Georgetown.

Boys 14-16 100 yards free style —Elmer Gallant, Herb Murphy,

No dumping will be

NOTICE

Borden as a dump has been provided outside the Town. All violators will be prosecuted.

allowed In the Town of

Signed,

J. W. CANN, Town Clerk.

THEATRE, MURRAY RIVER

THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY AUGUST 6th, 7th and Sth

Admission 30 - 40 - 60

“SHAGGY DOG”

th Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen, and Lonnie Kirk who a dog. He takes refuge at Scourby’s home. Makes himself and is locked up in the cellar. Trying to ’ reverts back to himself. A comedy for young and Unexpected thrills, high adventure

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Georgetown; Regan Mitchell,

Charlottetown.

NOTICE

Due to the possibility of

Gallant of Summerside. Other finishers were Herbie Murphy of Georgetown, second; Irving Brod | erick, A’berton, third; David Ber- | nard, St. Eleanors, fourth and | Gerald Mitchell of Charlottetown, fifth. WATER SKIING EXHIBITION Although hampered by rough seas and winds, Ralph Orr of Charlottetown, gave a_ thrilling exhibition of water skiing first using standard skiis followede by the slalom (single) sik and con- cluding with the turn around, or

were attached te the 7th Char- lottetown Troop. During the last week Scout Master MacCormack assisted in looking after the Sth Summerside Cub Pack, which is sponsored by St. Paul's Ro- man Catholic Church.

MANY GUESTS

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowness, Alberton, have as welcome guests their daughter, Mrs. Kegneth Grigg and granddaughter Susan Grigg of Braintree, Mass.; their son-in-law, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Hutton and grandchildren Lincoln and Bar- bara Hutton of Ottawa; their

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The Hon. George MacKay

will speak TONIGHT on CFCY - TV af 10.45 P.M. Standard Time

daughter, Mrs. Erskine Hay- ' wood of Charlottetown and their | son, Carl Bowness and his dau- ghter, Susan of Trenton; Ont.

GALLANT FUNERAL — The funeral of Catherine Gallant was held on Wednesday morning from her late residence in Woodstock to St. Anthony's Church, Bloomfield where Solemn Requiem High Mass was cel- brated by Rev. C. Pitre with Rev. Phelan McKenna, Deacon; Rev. L.B. Dooley, sub-<deacon. Pallbearers were Gilbert Gaudet, Felix Arsenault, Lawrence Pe- ters, Peter Gallant, Lorraine

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ADULT POLIO CLINIC

FIRST INOCULATIONS Sturgeon and surrounding districts AT STURGEON SCHOOL Thursday, Aug. 6th—7 to 10 p.m. 2nd and 3rd inoculations will also be given

Gallant and Joseph Gallant. In- terment was in the church ceme- tery.

MACLEOD FUNERAL — The! funeral of the late Mrs. Peter| MacLeod was held from South Granville Church on Tuesday af- ternoon, August 4th. Rev. E.H. Bean assisted by Gordon Bean Student Minister, and Robert } Syme _ student minister, conduct- ed the services. Pallbearers! were John MacLeod, John |Keir, George Hickox, Gerald | Smith, Elmer Wigmore and Al-

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Jah Hickox. Interment was ia the | church cemetery. .

LIBERAL FOURTH DISTRICT OF PRINCE

To.be held at Central Bedeque Hall on Monday, August 10th at 8:00 p.m. Each poll is requested to arrange for five delegates to be in attendance, with a suitable number of alternates. Convenors are requested to immediately call their poll meet- ings. The Hon. A. W. Matheson and other promin- ent speakers will be present. Everyone welcome. N. R. MacLEOD, Secretary.

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CONVENTION

‘an enlarged enrollment, those -wishing to attend Grade IX, X and XI, in |Morell High School for the icoming year should make application to the under | signed not later than Aug.

| 12th.

_ Trustees Morell School District F. Dunn, Secretary: |

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students who plan

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NOTICE

There will be an enrollment taken on Thursday, August 6th at Montague High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. of all

tague schools, grades | to 12 inclusive. Also commercial classes.

The cooperation of all concerned |,

By order of Trustees.

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Liberal Nominating Convention 4th DISTRICT OF KINGS

AUGUST Tith., 8 P.M.

Each-poll is to have five accredited candidates present-

An invitation is extended to all interested Liberals as Liberal policies will be discussed.

Speakers: Premier A. W. Matheson, Dr. M. L. Bonnell:

Lunch will be served.

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GEORGE FERGUSON, President.

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