The St. Lawrence sun = Le soleil, 15 mars 1961, mercredi 15 mars 1961

[" Bibliotheque de la Legislaturc Valley Motor Sales INC.STUDEBAKER Dealer Sales and Service at Wayne's Service Stn 17 Dufferin FR.3-4372 VALLEYFI&LD Province de Quebec Hotel du Gouvernement Quebec Cit Valleyfield | ECONOMIZE.Use Cash & Carry Tel: FR.3-2855 6th YEAR \u2014 No.38 16 PAGES | i ! THE FLOWERS AND BUMBLE BEES \u2014 This delightful group of | young skaters known as the \u201cFlowers and Bumble Bees\u201d will be one of many participating in next Sundays ICE-ORAMA 1961 put on by the Valleyfield Figure Skating Club.First row are the two Bees.Debbie Woodhead and Windie Stanger, 2nd row are Denise Fishwick, Celine Guimond and Peggy Anderson; back row are Louise Billette, Monika Dmetriuk and Jeannette Tessier.(Photo - Peter Rozon) LOCAL CAMPAIGN PRESIDENTS ASKS CITIZENS TO SUPPORT RED (ROSS The Valleyfield Section of the | .Canadian Red Cross Society will hold its annual financial campaign from March 18th to April 1st, 1961, within the City of Val- leyfield, Nitro Village and the parishes of Grande Ile, Ste-Cecile and St.Stanislas de Kostka.During the past few years, the Red Cross constantly expanded its field of action in an effort to relieve or prevent human sufferings in the world.Very few local- cities have not benefitted from either the blood bank, water safe- 2A campaign, disaster committees, etc.This year, the objective of our branch is $5,500.00 and this is a strict minimum to satisfy our normal heeds.We, thus, invite you to greet our solicitors warmly when they contact you for your sub-crirtion and the donations of your employees.Your generosity will make you an active partici- MR.GERALD LANIEL by helping -the R.Cross maintain all of its essential services.Address your cheques to : The Canadian Red Cross Society, and mail them to : Mr.L.Georges Bastien, The Royal Bank of Canada, Valleyfield, P.Q.The Subscription Committee.GERALD LANIEL, Président.(going ahead\u201d.pant in the field of human relief - BEAUHARNOIS, QUE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1961 No Definite Word! 37 Yet On New Plant At last Friday's Press conference Mayor R.Cauchon announced that \u201che had heard\u201d that the Valleyfield plant of the Nichols Chemical Co.Ltd, would be doubling its operations in the near future in order to be able to supply the much discussed zinc refinery when such a plant is established in Valleyfield, (In its issue of Feb.8, 1961, the SUN reported that \u201cthere were indications that an already establish ed firm in Valleyfield might benefit directly if the refinery is built here\u201d).No further comment on the matter could be obtained from Nichols Chemical plant manager Bill Dickie.Mr.Cauchon's only comment on questions when the announcement of the zinc refinery coming Ro Valleyfield could \u2018be expected were \u201cthat preparation of plans and specifications for the zinc refinery were The Mayor stated that Valley- field's Winter Employment Pro- | gram in cooperation with the Federal and Provincial Governments, had- just about been completed.During the winter period some 110 men have been employed for a total of 5,000 days of work and that some $60,000 was paid out in salaries.Last week Wednesday Mayor Cauchon and City Clerk Charles Codebecq were in Que.City in order to attend the final passage of the Valleyfield Bill by the Legislative Council.Mr.Cauchon related how at the last moment a small detail of the Valleyfield Bill almost resulted in a major argument between members of the government and opposition.The Mayor told the members of the press that he was rather surprised that the member of Parliament in Ottawa for the Sala.berry-Beauharnois county, Mr: Bruchesi, suddenly appeared to be showing interest in the zinc refinery project.He sald he \u201cwas not anxious at this time to get involved in an argument be- PRICE : 5 CENTS \u2014 PER YEAR $2.25 > CN THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS \u2014 Diane Besulleu who this year won three titles of the Valleyfield Figure Skating Club will be one of the participants in the ICE-ORAMA 1961 which is being put on by the Valleyfield Figure Skating Ctub next Sunday afternoon and evening.(Photo « Peter Rozon) cause the interests of the city all the preliminary work.\u201d came first,\u201d but that later on \u201che | Work on the new section of the would be able to prove to the ' city hall is progressing according population that the city had done (Continued on page 2) / MIXED INVITATION WINNERS AT BEAUCHATEAU \u2014 A rink from Valleyfield last wesk-end won the Mixed Invitation Bonspiel held at the BeauChateau Curling Club.In oe above picture Curling section President Cliff Butler Is seen presenting the trophy to sk to R : Mrs.Bill Dickie, third, Mrs.Bruce Clarke lead, and Bill D| of the Bonsplel winners can be found on page 12, 2 To Walter Amos.Others are from L who played 2nd.Other pictures (Sun - Pheto) + Temper Se Tres \u2018as : ray aE iN PAGE à \u201cServing the District of Valleyfield.Beauharnols and Chatesuguay\u201d BEAUHARNOIS, QUE., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1961 \u201cWe Can But Do Our Besy And There Leuve The Matter\u201d A PERSONAL MATTER Giving is not normally construed to contain any thought of reward, certainly no thought of luxury.Giving is a personal thing, a matter for the individual's conscience and no other, Yet, whether expected or not, most of us arc aware that the true spirit in giving does in Ju have its recompense.When we conscientiously give to the works of an organization like our Caaudian Red Cross we share in the knowledge th.t we are helping those who need help in that there is ways, through countless ways and forms, sufficient reward in itscif, March is Red Cross Month.When the volun- tecr canvasser in Valleyfield, Beauharnois or Chateauguay calls upon you this year he or she wi:l tell you how the Red Cross serves you, your THOUGHT OF THE WEEK I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.own community, our nation and the world in so many Ways.\u201cIwo Thousand PC'S To Affend fanual Ass'n Conference, Offawa Line meeting is the first to be hcic under the party's new con- siliution, adopted 15 months ago, | und 1,500 delegates will have | vouing rights.Another 500 are | expected to attend the meeting M.ch 16-18.Senator Gunnar Thorvaldson, P: ssident of the Progressive Con- se:vative Ass'n, who is expected | to be re-elected president.said | lat week the annual gathering | is not one at which the Conserv- ; at: © Party platform will be re- : w.(ten.| \u201cWe already have our program, and it is being put into effect day-by-day by the government in power,\u201d he said.\u201cBut at this meeting we will gei the sense of the people, represented by the delegates from ali parts of Canada.Senator Thorvaldson said all 263 federal constituencies will | be represented.\u201cWe have been working out the arrangements for two or three months, and all the strings are being tied together now.\u201d The meeting will be built around seminars, on the subjects of the Canadian economy, international affairs, national de- .velopments including agriculture, and social justice.These will be presided -over by the Cabinet ministers in charge of departments falling in the four classifications, \u201cThis is an entirely new experiment by political meetings of the party in power,\u201d Senator Thorvaldson said.\u201cAnybody can fire any question at the ministers, and they are going to answer in public.Concurrent with the annual meeting of the main Conservative Party Association, the an- \"nual meetings of the Women\u2019s Progressive Conservative Asso- | LE FRICOT RESTAURANT (FR.3-6622) WELL KNOWN FOR ITS GOOD FOOD \u2018leals sent out an any order \u2014 The customer pays Taxi tare :01 ALEXANDER ST.De rv BAR-B-Q.BELLERIVE-VALLEYFIELD om \u2014 103 ,Alexandre 199 Victoria - Valleyfield YOUR FAMILY SHOE STORE _ J.PAUL CHATEL 53 St Laurent Beauharnois Whether you give is a personal thing, a matter for your own conscience.When you give, however, you may realize which your contribution will realize.Not the same luxury, perhaps, as in indulging in some item which you, really did not need, but the sure luxury, the sure knowledge, that you are nelping where help is needed, helping in so many .pleted in about a month's time.LAWRENCE even luxury in doing the good your Canadian Red Cross.\u2014 Abraham Lincoln.ciation, the Progressive Conservative Student Federation and the Young Progressive Conservatives of Canada wil] take place.Mr.Gerard Bruchesi.Member of Parliament for the Salaberry- Beauharnois consituency, which includes Chateauguay will be representing this area together with other local delegates.Canada Largest Exhibitor In London Canada will have the largest display of any overseas exhibitor at the 1961 Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition in London, the Department of Trade and Commerce reported last week in releasing a four-colour folder on Canada\u2019s participation.The publication is designed for distribution at the exhibition which runs from March 7 to April 3.and is expected to attract over! 1,500,000 visitors.The folder traces the dynamic growth of the Canadian economy in the twentieth century, and lists the 98 firms displaying their products in the Canadian: Exhibit organized by the Department.The large number of exhibitors reflects the enthusiasm with which the British go- vertiment's recent trade liberalization measures were greeted by Press Conference .(From page h to plans and work will be com- Cimmenting on \u201cwinter\u2019s biggest snow storm the Mayor stated that city snow clearing crews of snow in the first two days after the storm.Show clearing is still going on.Alderman Albert Marcil has undergone a serious operation but Jailing Address : P.O.i of Yalteyfleld, Published by the St.General Manager a Seavharnois Phone : THE ST.LAWRENCE SUN MEMBER: CANADIAN WEGBKLY NEWSPAPER Lawrence ASSOCIATION orized Second Class Msil \u2014 Post Office Department, Ottawa Authorized as Secott Less oe osuharnols or P.O.Box 303 \u2014 Valleyfield OFFICH : 77 GRANDE ILE, VALLEYFIELD, PHONE : FR.34994 CO.84483 or CO.8-5443 according to latest reports is now well oh the way to recovery.had removed some 1400 trucks] SUN Wins Area MR.MARTIN LINDNER Martin Lindner of Valleyfield Toastmasters won the Area Speech Contest in Cornwall on Saturday, March 11th.The Contest was held in the King George Hotel under the chairmanship of L.Myers, President of the Seaway Club.The Toastmaster was Area Jovernor S.Clendenning of Val- leyfield.Topics were given by Steve Lazeur of Oawkesbury.\u2014 Head judge was Howard Lough of Cornwall., Alec Abugot and Bill Wright of Cornwall were awarded the Area Cup for delivering the best two-minute topics.Mr.Lindner's topic was entitled \u201cHave Trade Unions Outlived Their Usefulness ?\u201d Martin Lindner now competes at Quebec City on April 23rd in the District Contest.Congratulations, Martin on this success and may you repeat it in Quebec, Lt.Governor Eric Bouffard presented the prizes, Fifteen people from Valleyfield attended the Area Speech Contest Canadian businessmen from coust to coast, and their determination to expand Canada\u2019s exports.ith a Wi 7 Wednesday, March 18, 1961 V'field Toastmaster, Martin Lindner, Contest At Cornwall | Mr.and Mrs.Lindner, Mr.and Mrs.E.Bouffard, Mr.and Mrs, G.Luney, Mr.and Mrs.S.Clend- enning, Mr.and Mrs.F.Tittel, Mr.and Mrs, G.Widdup, Mr.L Taylor, Mr.J.Childs, and Mr.Gwen Roberts Lewis.Mr.and Mrs.Robert Ponting, and Mr.and Mrs.N.Savoie at tended the French Speaking Contest in Drummondville, with Mr.Ponting taking part in the Contest.The winner of this contest was Mr.M.Poliquin of Three Ri- Vers.' FR-3-7424 Valleytiete | \u2014 136 Alexander S+_ - \u2018 WED.-THURS-FRI-SAT.| Benny Mann Great singing star, animator, : M.C., wonderful personality.° , Don and Dianne Great dancing team in adagio style.; Returning to the Bal Tabarin | by request after a long four \u2018 through the Prov.of Quebec.| Don\u2019t miss our ig New Balmoral | Easter drawing participate with the stubs you receive when you make a purchase, : First prize $50; 2nd prize $10: and 3rd prize a surprise.| THOMAS AUBERTEN and his band.j Shows : at 9.30 and 11.30 : re IK CooL conTRoL.BREWING Dow knows how to bring out the sparkling zest in beer.Exclusive Cool Control brewing guards the temperature, guards the flavour of Dow \u2014every step of the way \u2018til the cap goes on the bottle.When you unoap a Dow, you pour yourself the easy- drinking best in beer.\u201d ) et mm nape a = ps AAT (EY; GIy TIEN AAU TASSE + [ Wednesday, March 15, 1061 Chamber of Comm.Hears Industrial Bank Speaker At last weck's meeting of the Valleyfield Sr.Chamber of Commerce Mr.Lucien Viau of the Industrial Expansion Bank was guest speaker.He was presented by Mr.J.V.Montpetit and thanked by Mr.Maurice Perron i Dr.MacDonald Caza, this year's president, spoke briefly on the Chamber's plans to establish a non profit Industrial corporation while Mr, L.G.Bastien discussed the finances of the organization.Minutes of the previous meeting and correspondence were read by secretary Mr.E.Barrette.C.A.L.Combats Non - Occupational \u2014 Hazards \u2014 Because injuries and accidents - off the job outnumber industrial accidents by ten to one on a national basis, the Management of Canadian Arsenals Limited (Explosives Division), Valleyfield, Quebec, has extended its excellent safety program to include the prevention of accidents everywhere and anywhere \u2014 at all times, regardless of place and time.This has been accomplished by the creation of a special committee dealing with problems and hazards that one encounters off the job.The program to reduce mishaps and injuries in traffic, in the home and recreational pursuits is based on education.Every month, every employee has the opportun- itv of hearing a speaker discuss a topic relating to some major non- occupationa] hazard associated or prevalent at that particular time.Films related to these talks are BE RIGHT YOU \u2018WRAP Wrapping parcels for postal delivery Is easy.A few simple rules ensure safe, timely arrival.9% Use corrugated cardboard or strong carton, % Wrap with heavy wrapping paper.% Tie securely with strong cord, _ % Print the complete postal address, in ink on the front of the parcel.3 Put your complete return address in the upper left hand corner of the parcel.Put a copy of your address inside the parcel, % For correct postage have the parcel weighed atthe Post Office.See the yellow pages of most telephone directories for complete postal information Be right when you wrap\u2014 it speeds delivery.PO-60-6C = CANADA POST OFFICE THE ST.also shown, while the text of each topic discussed is made available to the employee's family \u2014 in English and French.The current topic for March is \u201cWhy Fall At Home\", a room.by room guide to prevent injuries resulting from falls.Former topics discussed were: (a) Fire is the Enemy of Your Christmas Tree, (b) Tips for Safe Winter Driv.i ng.(c) Panic \u2014 Your Worst Enemy in a Fire, Can.Novice Men's Champ Guest Star At Ice-Orama + The featured soloists at the Annual Carnival of the Valley field Figure Skating Club to be held this coming Sunday, the 19th of March at 2 p.m.and 8 pm, will be our Club Champions.DIANE BEAULIEU Diane this year won three titles the Senior and Intermediate Championships, as well as the Senior Pair Championship, and she is also at 13 years of age the voungest member in the Club's history to win the Senior crown.Diane was born in Valleyfield January 28, 1947.She passed her First Test at the age of 12, and her Preliminary Test three years Es BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FR.32177 | \u2018ind.Expansion Bank, aldermen Napoleon and Pilon and City Manager A \u2014 CONVENTIONAL \u2014 and Automatic Washers.PAGF 3 LAWRENCE SUN LCN SN, RECETTES | oe Sx a i J A SINGING THE GOLDEN BOOK \u2014 The Valieyfield City Council last Tuesday gave a reception for two guest speakers at the meeting of the alley field Sr.Chamber of Commerce.Seen signing the Golden Book at City Hall is Mr, E.R.Clark controller of the Montreal Branch of the Industrial Expansion Bank.From L to R : Alderman J.Degré, Mr.V.Montpetit, Dr.MacDonald Caza President of the C.of C., Mayor Robert Cauchon, Mr.Lucien Visu Ass\u2019t controller of the Jan.branch of the afontaine.(Photo - Peter Roxon) __ He is married, with three small children, and is one of the most valuable members of the Valley- field Figure Skating Club, He has been in charge of the volunt«ry coaching of the young skat rs, and is presently training to become a Canadian Figure Skating (Continued on page 7) 3, before that.This year she will be trying for her Second Test.Diane is a most conscientious skater, works very hard on her figures, and is always one of the first on the ice to practice.She still finds time to cheerfully give a helping hand to anyone who asks, and is a real inspiration to all our young mr skaters of today.| She is in 9th grade at the Convent of the Sisters of Jesus and | Mary, and in the summer enjoys riding, swimming and softball.PHILIPPE RANDELL | Philippe together wit won the Senior Pair ship.Diane : amplon.IRARD & F FURNITURE and Electric Appliances 70-74 GRANDE:ILE.AVE.FR.32179 Electric Range © 30\u201d Wide © Fully Automatic Clock Control © Oven Signal Light © Surface Element Signal Light © Full width Storage Drawër \u2018© Super Size Oven.; Regular $289.95 Also .DRYERS Trade-in vd 1 Allowance $100.00 REFRIGERATORS Your Cost 1 89.95 il REGULAR And AUTOMATIC WASHERS.Credit Terms UP TO 36 MONTHS TO PAY.See Our Special Offer On TS AN PAGE 4 THE ST.LAWRENCE SUN Wednesday.March 15, 1861 Wednesday, \u2014\u2014 \u2014 | the following community minded firms : SUPPORT THE RED CROSS CAN This appeal is made possible through the cooperation of MARCH 18th 10 MONTGOMERY FUELS (1958) LTD.Stove and Fuel Oil Complete Sales and Burner Service FR.3-3844 VALLEYFIELD YOUR RED CR( IS ALW/ TOUGAS & NICHOLSON LID.Coca-Cola is distributed FREE at all Blood Clinics VALLEYFIELD THERE In time of disaster, your Red Cross is th ere, bringin DUPLAN DYEING CO.LIMITED VALLEYFIELD lives, through its miracles of mercy.The Red Cross is th .for veterans, members of our armed force s and then invalids and convalescents.The Red Cross blood prog grams give vital assistance in promoting health in our « ter safety programs are among the many worthwhile ASTEN-HILL LIMITED VALLEYFIELD In your hand and in your | - answer to continved hu services by the Red Cross.1 tage of the opportunity to fellow man, to show comp the afflicted .help yoursel CANADIAN BRONZE POWDER WORKS LIMITED VALLEYFIELD community.Give fo the Re VALLEYFIELI EXPRESS LIMI HIGHWAY No.3 \u2014 FF NITRO | | 0 Wednewdw, March 18, 1901 THE ST.LAWRENCE SUN \"CAMPAIGN IN VALLEYFIELD! | T0 APRIL 151 This appeal is made possible through the cooperation of the following community minded firms : YOUR \u2014 D CROSS ALWAYS THERE sis there, bringing aid and comfort, helping to save he Red Cross is there, too, with help where it\u2019s needed d force s and their dependents .for children.ng health in our community.Safety services and wa- pany worthwhile activities that benefit all, r hand and in your heart is the r to continued humanitarian s by the Red Cross.Take advan- f the opportunity to help your man, to show compassion for licted \u2026 help yourself and your nity.Give to the Red Cross.VALLEYFIELD XPRESS LIMITED .for Cross blood program, first aid and home nursing pro- =chenley VALLEYFIELD NICHOLS CHEMICAL CO.LIMITED VALLEYFIELD PLANT McDONALD ROBB LIMITED Millers of \u201cOur Best\u201d and \u201cSnow Flakes\u201d \u2014 Flour \u2014 1 cHAUSSE STREET VALLEYFIELD SINRAY FURNITURE STORE Furniture \u2014 White Goods VALLEYFIELD VALLEY PAVING COMPANY 25 RUE DU MARCHE FR.3-5540 VALLEYFIELD PAGE 5 1.PERRON AUTOMOBILE LTD.Authorized Dealer : Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Envoy, Corvair, Chevrolet Trucks.24 RUE DU MARCHE FR.34540 HWAY No.3 \u2014 FR.3-1620 : VALLEYFIELD NITRO \u2014 4 \u2014 ; SRB Tree AE YAO UES mp am Bee pga Sn Ws vm nr ee Noes; Master John Neil St.Onga of Montreal is visiting his grandparents Dr.and Mrs.C.St, Onge.Mr.and Mrs, Emmons McDonald have returned home from vacationing at the Barbadoss and Antigua, B.W.I.Mrs.B.Cuthbert of Montreal was weekend guest of Miss A.Wilson.Miss Judy Hargrave entertained a few of her classmates on Saturday, March 11, the occasion beine her 12th Birthday.Birthday congratulations also to Mrs.E.Boy and Mr.J.R.Pell.Mr.and Mrs.D.W.Montgomery were recent guests of Mr.and Mrs.M.Cronshaw of Pte.aux Trembles.Capt.and Mrs.John Gallagher of Streetsville, Ontario Were Sunday guests of Dr.and Mrs.W.J.Seagers.Congratulations to Audrey and John St.Onge on the arrival of a daughter at St.Mary\u2019s Hospital, Montreal.on riday, March 10, '61, A sister for John.Week-end visitors at the Ishe- wood family were their brother Mr.and Mrs.H.Iserwood from Figure Skating Club Presents THE VALLEYFIELD IGE-ORAMA 1961 AT THE VALLEYFIELD ARENA SUNDAY, MARCH 19th THE PHONE: FR.3-6805 EE Montreal, Get well wishes go to Mr.John Ishewood in Barrie Memorial Hospital from his man friends.\u2018 LEGION SOCIAL EVENING A very enjoyable evening was held at the Canadian Legion Hall last Thursday, March 9th, under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary.There were [ifteen tables of Military Whist.The Prize winners were as follows : First Prize \u2014 Mrs.G.Amos, Mrs.H.Thomson Sr., Mrs.H.Thompson Jr., Mrs.Pageau.Consolations \u2014 (donated by a long-standing member, Mrs.J.McAlpine), Mr.Butt, Mrs.J.Morin, Mrs, N.Cousineau, Mrs.L.Nearney, ; The winner of a guessing game was Mrs.J.Morin.Door Prizes were won by Mrs.J.Shaw, Mrs.Guimond, Mrs.Wm.Phene, Miss S.Mitchell.Drawing was won by Mrs.Wm.Phene.! 2 P.M.Matinee ADMISSION : CHILDREN : 25¢ ADULTS : 75¢ 8 P.M.Evening GENERAL ADMISSION : 75¢ RESERVED : $1.00 Guest Skaters And Valleyfield\u2019s Own Figure Skating Champions Will Provide An Exciting Program.Buy Your Tickels Now! | STall those who braved the unexpected snow storm to patronize .[the card party, which helped to make the evening a success.ANNOUNCEMENTS \u2018The St.Ignatius Monthly Social which was to have been held on Monday March 6, at the Kwong: Corriveau Restaurant was cancelled due to inclement weather, \u2014 The guest speaker was to have been Dr.Gaetan Gauthier.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming Dr.Gauthier at a future meeting.LADIES FEDERATION AFTERNOON MEETING The Ladies Federation Afternoon Group\u2019s Meeting scheduled for last Thursday.March 9, was cancelled due to the weather, but will be held THIS Thursday, March 16th, at .30 P.M.at the home of Mrs, R.D.McEachern.RED CROSS WORK Mrs.J.Atkins Chairman of the Red Cross Work Committee in Valleyfield would like to an- i nounce that a new shipment of \u2018Red Cross work has just been received and that anyone interested in sewing or knitting for the Red Cross can phone Mrs.J.Atkins at FR.3-2090.If you have a few hours a week to spare for this excellent cause please do not hesitate to call at the above number for further details.New Officers For Ladies Public Speaking Group The Valleyfield Ladies\u2019 Public Speaking Group have elected the following new officers.President : Mrs, Charters Johnson; 1st Vice-President : Miss lene Marier: 2nd vice-president Mrs.Charles J.Christie: Secretary : Mrs.Martial Hétu; Treasurer Mrs.Gerald Thomas; Hostess : Mrs.Henri Leduc.For the rest of the season, the Group is concentrating on im- promtu speeches, and the learning of Parliamentary Procedure.The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 22, at 8.30 p.min the Canadian Schenley Cafeteria.A cordial welcome is extended to any ladies wishing to join.or to anyone who would care along as a guest.MIXED BRIDGE MARATHON 7th Round Mr, and Mrs.L.Nearney 26.270 Mr.and Mrs.J.Childs 25,500 Mr.and Mrs.G.Olescn 23,200 Mr.and Mrs.C, Johnson 24,490 Mr.and Mrs.O, Millar 22,810 RUBBER STAMPS 24 HOUR SERVICE FR 3.4994 BEAUHARNOIS ZEnith 66350 77 GRANDE-ILE VALLEYFIELD LAWRENCE SUN The committee wishes to thank , Wednesday, March 15, 1961 Finest Chinese & Canadian Dishes Restaurant Kwong - Corriveau Inc.STARTING AT 11 AM DAILY 76 ST.CECILE \u2014 VALLEYFIELD \u2014 FR.3-2112 Mr.and Mrs.J.Clandinan 21,860 Mr.and Mrs.A.Woodhead 21,510 Mr.and Mrs.R.Smith 20.740 Mr.and Mrs.I.White 16,270 V°field Rink Wins Cornwall Bonspiel The Business Girls and the Fvenine Ladv Curlers of the Cornwall Curling Club played hostess to twentytwo rinks from Ontario and Quebec on Saturday March 4th.Congratulations on a well organized and successful first Bons- piel.The two-game high-percentoge total 21.9 points was won by the Valleyfield Rink.Skip : Willa Carson.Second : Mary Phene, Third : Peggy Judd.Lead : Suzanne Gendron.The girls reported wonderful entertainment, good curling and friendly hospitality.Girl Guide Ass'n Holds Meeting The Annual meeting of the Canadian Girl Guides Association of the Southwestern Division was held on Saturday, March 11, at the Presbvterian Church.Approximately 30 attended.Mrs.C.Me- Cuaig.President of the Valley- field Local Association welcomed representatives from Beauharnois Nitro and Valleyfield.After the \u2014 Chateauguay \u2014 Ormstown \u2014 meeting, refreshments were served by the local committee.News from Nitr« (By Mrs.S.St.Onge) A meeting of the Local Association of Girl Guides and Brownies was held on Tuesday March 7th, with thirteen members present.Mrs.Clandinan president of the Association proposed a vote of thanks to Guide and Brownie Leaders who greatly contributed to the success of the combined Scout and Guide Rally held recently.Another item under discussion was tha Scouts Annual Financial Campaign which is now under way.We are sure everyone is gware of the good work done by these movements for our young people and that any help we can give is much appreciated.(Continued on page 8) C.A.LANOUE Small appliances & Authorized Service Depnt.68 Alexander FR.3-8155 BELLERIVE - VALLEYFIELD .We Specialize In Diamonds And Diamond Rings For All Occasions.Drop In And See Our Many(| - Fine Quality Gifts For Easter.Marcel Hebert \\BIJOUTIER © JEWELLER 15 Jacques Cartier VALLEYFIELD FR.3-5440 Wednesday, March Home and School Has Intéresting Meeting With Toastmasiers The monthly meeting of the Valleyfield Home and School Association was held on Thursda evening, March 9, in the Gault Elementary School.There was a fair attendance in spite of the great snow fall.Mr, J, Childs, President, was in the chair.À short business meeting was conducted and Mr.G.Lu- ney reported on the success of the Sccial Evening of the past month, especially thanking all those who contributed efforts toward the evening.He stated that the next meeting will be on Thursday, April 13, at which time there will be the election of officers for the ensuing year, and final reports from the Study Groups.Mr.M.Marchuk, Chairman of the Traffic Safety Committee reported that \u201cSchool Signs\u201d had been installed on the \u2018Stop\u2019 signs at Dufferin Rd, and St.Charles St.and that \u201cCross Walks\u201d are as soon as weather permits.The highlight of the evening was the presence of a number of the members of the Valleyfield Toastmasters International.Mr.George Luney, Toastmaster mem.WILL YOU BE THE CANADIAN MOTHER OF 1961} Mrs.H.B.DeGroot of Regina was FTD Canadian Mother of 1960.Now, Florists\u2019 Telegraph Delivery Association is looking for another Canadian Mother to honor for her contributions to family and community.Send in a letter today stating the name and address of a worthy mothe and her achievements.The let ters will be judged by Madame Mark Drouin, the wife of the Speaker of the Senate; Mrs, Marion Sherman of the National Library Board; Senator Elsie In« man and Mr.Gerald McKenna, Regional Director of FTD.Letters should be sent to FTD \u201cCANADIAN MOTHER OF THE YEAR\u201d, P.O.Box 4044, Ottawa \u2018Ontario, and must be post-marked on or before April 1st.EPhote by MALAK, Oteve.) SWANSTON FLORIST 366 Blvd.du Havre VALLEYFIELD FR.3-3850 Member of FTDA THE ST.LAWRENCE SUN LOVELY LADIES FOR À GOOD CAUSE \u2014 Posing for the camera sponsored by the Dames Patronesses of Monday evening.From L to R : Mrs.Mrs.Allen, Mrs.IK.Quesnel and Miss the Vallyfielod Hotel Dieu A.Pharand, Mrs.Loiselle, M D.Hebert.PAGE 7 ae ro, are the models who participated in the annua! Spring Fashion Show Hospital.All proceeds go to the hospital.The show took place last iss Lefebvre, Miss T.Blanchette, Miss M.Vinet, Mrs.G, Pharand, (Photo - Peter Rozon) to be established at the same site ber in charge of Education introduced Mr.Martin Lindner Toast- born in Valleyfield.She passed master for the evening who, after speaking a few words to the gathering, gave the Theme of their topics for the night \u201cFuture Education\u201d., Topic Master, Mr.R.Ponting posed the following questions for a two minute discussion to individual members \u2014 1) Is the education of today in our schools sufficient to meet the demands of tomorrow ?\u2014 Mr.J.Childs., + 2) What in your opinion is the best profession\u2019 for your boy to follow ?\u2014 Mr.L.Taylor.3) What are the prospects of the Trail Smoke Eaters winning the world hockey championship ?\u2014 Mr.B.Leckey.4) Should or should not school children be active in sports ?Mr.G.Luney.5) If you were to return to school again, to which subjects would you pay most attention ?\u2014 Mr, R.Ponting.Mr.M.Lindner then presided to introduce each of the following Toastmasters and their Te- pics, 1) The Tragic Status of Test- Tube Babies.\u2014 Mr.N Prevost.2) Bird Migration.\u2014 Mr.E.Neumann.3) History of English Schools in our District.\u2014 Mr.F.Tittel.4) Why Children Suffer Parents, \u2014 Mr.S.Clendening.All the topics were most interesting and some thought provoking as well as humourous, Thanks was extended to the Toastmasters by Mr, J.Childs for a most enjoyable and interesting meeting.Refreshments were served by the hostess committee.FIGURE SKATING.(From page 3) Association Official Judge.Phi- 'ippe holds his First Test and in the not too distant future, his children are really going to have to work hard-to \u2018keep up with Daddy\u2019.BARBARA CIESZEWSKI Junior Champion, and Novice Pair Champion.Barbara is eleven years old, ba- ving been born in Scotland, and is in grade six at St.Ignatius School.She passed her Preliminary Test two years ago at the age of nine, and the same year aon the Juvenile Championship.This year.she wil] be trying for her First Test.She is very interested in tennis\u2019 and track sports particularly running and jumping, and has twice won a cup at the Canadian.Legion Field Day.JOCELYN CHATEL v Oo Novice Pair Champion, Jocelyn is 12 years old, in grade 7 at the Garneau School.She was her Preliminary Test two years ago.JEAN PIERRE LOISELLE Juvenile Champion Jean Pierre started skating this year at the age of 18, and after warking very hard, has well merited the trophy he won.It is most unusual for a skater to progress so fast in their 1st year, which gives an indication of the practicing which Jean Pierre has done.He will be trying for his Preliminary Test this year.He is and would like to encourage all young boys and girls to join the club, and enjoy this fascinating sport.GUEST SKATERS \u2014 will include a dance group from St.presently a student in Montreal, |\u201d tiste D'ay; Dee.: Immaculate Conception, July : Closed on Confederation closed: nas Day and Dec.26, Day; closed.In the course of the meeting other problems also came up for discussion, Sept.: Closed on Labor Day: Oct.: Thanksgiving Day closed; Nov.: Al} Saints Day, closed; RICK & QUENNEVILLE Authorized Volkswagen Dealer for Beauhar- nois, Chateauguay, Huntingdon Counties 164 Larocque Road Valleyfield FR.3.0723 se AS Hyacinthe, including Joe Geisler and Dawn Ward, who are well | known to the Valleyfield audience | as well as CLIFFORD MCARDLE : the Canadian Novice Men\u2019s Champion.: Victoria Commercial Centre Decides On Closing Hours Under chairmanship of Mr.Guy Brodeur the merchant-members of the Victoria Street Commercial Center attended an important meeting last week Tuesday evening.The purpose of the meeting was to establish closing hours and holidays on which the stores will be closed.It was decided that the member merchants of the center will close their stores at 5.30 p.m.from Monday to Saturday with the excep{dn of Friday night.It was also decided to close the stores on the following holidays during \u2018the year : January : New Year\u2019s Day, Jan.2 and Little Christmas; March : On Good Friday the stores will be open; May : Ascension Day the stores will be closed and open on Victoria Day; June : Closed on St.Jean Bap- Well Drilling DEALER FOR MYER'S PUMPS AND WATER SOFTNERS.WE TREAT RED WATER LA EFFICIENTLY AND INEXPENSIVELY.WALTER OES | 4 St-Lambert FR.3-4472 |! Valleyfield \u2018Your NEW TELEPHONE BOOK will be printed soon: \\ J bet Set oe qe act Me fin\u201d Ka | W eauired® EXTRA LISTINGS, at little cost, make it easier for people to find you: IN BUSINESS! .Use extra listings to show other firm names for your business\u2014to associate your name and residence telephone number with your firm name\u2014or to show after-hour numbers for you and your key employees.AT HOME! .Other members of the family and relatives, roomers or boarders would benefit from having their names listed in the telephone directory.Please be sure to check your directory right away.For changes and additions call our Business Office without delay.THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA PAGE & STE.CECILE PARISH COUNCIL THE AGAINST ANNEXATION WITH V'FIELD.82% OF VOTERS IN FAVOUR QUEBEC NOT PREPARED TO ENFORCE LAW While 82 per cent of the voters in the Parish of Ste.Cecile and 75 per cent of the evaluation are in favour of annexing the Parish of Ste.Cecile to Val- leyfield it appears that the council of this parish opposes the idea.And the SUN was informed that for this reason the Department of Municipal Affairs in Quebec has stopped any annexation action for the time being, This in spite of the fact that the law clearly states that if 75 per cent of the volers and 50 per cent of the evaluation are in favour, annexation automatically takes place.Apparently Quebec is only willing to enforce this law as a last resort.If there is no annexation and the Parish of Ste.Cecile accepts Valleyfield\u2019s offer to build sewers and water mains it will cost the Parish : $11,000 per year for usr of the main sewer; about $1,000 per year for the use of New V\u2019fie'd Rotary Club Executive At a meeting of the directors of the Valleyfield Rotary Club held last week Mr.Harold Dando fire hydrants; the use of the water will be paid according to the existing rate in V'field but with a 25 per cent increase for the installation of pipes; $7.00 per li neare foot for the sewer pipes installed in front of each house payable over 20 years, interest ree.If annexation took place however, Ste.Cecile would not have to pay the $11,000 or the $1,000 for the use of the hydrants, or the extra 25% on the use of water & would benefit from all the services such as police and fire protection, garbage, fspow-removal, ete, now existing in Valleyfield.Members of the Parish of Ste.Cecile Council met with the Val- leyfield Council last Saturday but at time of writing no decision had been taken and as far as could be ascertained the council still opposed annexation.was nominated for the offica of President of the Club in the new year which starts on July 1st.Nominated for Vice President was Mr.Vilda Filiatrault C.A., Dr.L.P.Brisson Secretary; treasurer Mr.Georges Bastien manager of ST.the Royal Bank branch in Valley- field and Maurice Campeau was nominated for the position of Sergeant at Arms, The other directors of the new executive will be Messrs, James McDonald, J.Gerard Belanger, Dr.MacDonald Cuza, W.A.Walsh, Jean Mare Clermont and Armand Levasseur.B'NOIS & V'FIELD DUPLICATE BRIDGE SCORES VALLEYFIELD SCORE (March 9, 1961) M.Daoust \u2014 Mrs, Lu Landry 90% R.Biliete \u2014 L.McSween 84% B.Lalonde \u2014 M.Toupin 82 J.L.Hallé \u2014 Y.Sauve 1% L.Gagnier \u2014 P.E.Leduc 08% G.Carme] \u2014 À, Morneau 674 S.Lauriault \u2014 Ant.Venne 62% J.Lapointe \u2014 G.Marchand 62 L.Monette \u2014 R, Page 614 P.E.Asselin \u2014 M.Simard 57 G.Primeau \u2014 L, Landry 56 A.Brault \u2014 P.Derepentigny 47 BEAUHARNOIS SCORES (March 7, 1961) G.Primeau \u2014 H.Dion 83 8.Lalonde \u2014 M.Toupin 86% R.Halle \u2014 L.McSween 84% A.Venza \u2014 S.Lauriault 84% L.Gagnier \u2014 W.E.Pouliot 81 Mrs.L.Landry \u2014 Mrs.E.McLaughlin a S.Ferraro \u2014 P.Kopezynski 80% L.Landry \u2014 P.E.Leduc 80 G.Daoust \u2014 J.P.Trahan 77 G.Boyer \u2014 J.M.Daoust 72 L.Monette \u2014 J.Lapointe 71 H.Savard \u2014 H.Brais 70 G.Carmel \u2014 À.Morneau 68 R.Gendron \u2014 M.Hebert 63 \u2018Kitchener LAWRENCE SUN V'field Team To Take! Part In Detroit Bowling Tournament DETROIT, MICHIGAN Annual Tournament American Bowling Congress | From March 4th to May 21st \u201861 6216 teams or \u201cBooster\u201d 2713 \u201cRegular\u201d 3423 80 6216 \u201cClassic\u201d Team Average of 850 and less Team Average of 850 and more Professionals, Total Entry Fee $840,692 50 Prize Fund $:62,032.50 Canadian entries (41 teams) : \u2014 Teams ONTARIO Hamilton Deseronto Kingston London 1 Niagara Falls Port Colborne St.Catherine Welland Oshawa Ottawa Toronto Galt DIDO tai pt GO 83 2 pb bb pd © pb SASKATCHEWAN Regina MANTTOBA Winnipeg 1 QUEBEC Valleyfield 1 Wednesday, March 15, 1961 On April 2nd 1961 CHAS, CADIBUX & FILS Gervais, Claude Masse, Ger Cardinal, Gilles Gobell, J.-Marcel Robineault, Bob Pilon, Pernand At Toledo, Ohio in 1960 the above team qualified for a team prize In \u201cBooster\u201d section.This year they are entered In the \u201cRegular\u201d section.Bob Robineavlt also qualified In the Singles with à 194 average.VITRO.(From page 6) At the close of.the meeting tea, coffee and cakes were served by this months hostesses, the Misses Eileen Firek and Gail Clarke.\u2014 The church service on Sunday evening was conducted by Rev.C.Pelletier of the United Church.This evening was a belated Guide, Brownie, Scout and Cub Church Parade and 29 members took part.plus a goodly number of adults also in the Congregation.Mr.Pelletier took part of the Law of each of these groups, \u201cDuty to God\u201d as the subject of his text.He also explained the meaning of the symbols on the placque on the Communion Table, which was a.replica of the award given for Religion and Life, At the close of the sermon, Rev.Pelletier said he was very pleased to be iable to give this award to one of the Scouts present who had qualified for it after a year's (Continued on page 15) \u201c BUY AN ELECTRIC WATER HEATER OR Ride high in comfort on SHAWINIGAN'S 16 61 CONTEST MARCH 16th \u2014 MAY 15th a ~~ ANY ONE MAJOR ELECTRIC APPLIANCE AND YOU MAY WIN ALL OF 611 Someone\u2019s going to be on top of a time-saving world of comfort .the winner of our BIG 61 CONTEST! The prize: 61 different electric appliances to perform your every household task.This includes a REFUND of the purchase price of the major appliance you bought.To get the complete details of this new and exciting contest see your ELECTRIC APPLIANCE DEALER today \u2014 ask him to show you the outstanding features of the manufactured ELECTRIC WATER HEATER.E/T N e #8 © | \"Shawinigan Is - WATER AND POWER CO.SE RY EN Gog O16 ERE © INSTALLED ANYWHERE NO FLUE, NO FUMES © FLAMELESS COMFORT AND SAFETY ® LOW COST OF OPERATION (AS LITTLE AS 11¢ PER DAY) XF N CARRS SEE Le sms OXFORD TAXI \u2014 Radio Equipped \u2014 OX.2-2611 (or OX.2.8035) CHATEAUGUAY Chateauguay Ecitien Miss idaple Grove tae nr pe (0 EE EE \u201cThe District's Finest Eating Place\u201d CO.8-4971 HIGHWAY No.3 6th YEAR \u2014 No.38 16 PAGES Profestanf School Beard Decides To Change Electoral Boundaries Permanent Kindergarten Facilities Now Being Studied \u2014 High School Courses Planned \u2014 A, At a recent meeting of the Chateauguay Protestant School Board, a resolution was passed for the re-allocation of electoral boundaries, effective July 1st, 1961, providing one representative for each of the following areas: 1\u2014Chateauguay Heights.2\u2014West side of Chateauguay River, including Chateauguay Station, West End, Imperial Gardens, ete.3.\u2014East side of Chateauguay River, from Chateauguay North to Maple Street and No.3 Highway, including Chateauguay Gardens, President Gardens and Cha- teauguay Terrace.4\u2014East side of the Chateau- guay River from Maple St, bounded by No.3 Highway on the South West, including Colo- nia, D.V.A.homes.and above No.4 Highway, bounded on the South West by the Ste.Marguerite Boulevard.:5\u2014East side of Chateauguay River, bounded on the North East by No, 3 Highway and Ste.Marguerite Boulevard, including Chateauguay Park, Parkview and Prudential Homes.B.Consideration was given a petition signed by approximately 500 parents, requesting that the Board make provision for the establishment of kindergarten facilities within the school system.The Board decided to make a complete investigation as to the cost of such a venture and ways and means to finance it, prior to reaching any decision C.After considerable investi gation of the merits and costs of various high school courses and, keeping in mind the particular needs of our students, the Boa:d unanimously agreed to provide facilities for the follow ing optional courses in the new high school: Home Economics Industrial Arts iCommercial - Bookkeeping Stenography Typewriting Office and Secretarial Practice \u201cPARENTS AS TEACHERS\u201d EXPERIMENT DURING EDUCATION WEEK A SUCCESS An interesting experiment was conducted at Maple School, Cha- teauguay on March 8th, in con- junetion with Education Week.Sponsored by the Home and School Association, and with the full co-operation of the principal and staff, parents volunteered to take over, for a full day, all teaching and supervision duties.Detailed lesson plans and schedules were prepared in advance by the class teachers and, with text books, were given to the parent volunteers.Opportunity was given for parent-teach- er discussion on the work to be covered and the various related duties.The parents, for their part, reviewed the material to be tought and, in many cases, prepared very complete lessons.Class teachers spent the day in the staff room, office, medical room, or any other spot where they could work in peace, on preparation of lessons, tests, ete.Except for primary classes, the number of volunteer parents was only sufficient for the positions to be filled.Indeed, due to the illness of one of the volunteers, Mr.Fullerton, VIIIa RESCUER AND RESCUED \u2014 Nipper is the family hero at the Kennedy home after arousing the family during the blackout as they were in semi-conscious condition resulting poisoning.The four Kennedy children are shown with rom carbon-monoxide Nipper; L to R., bottom row : Bob and rank; top row : Patricia and Ken.Nipper, who is mostly Spaniel, is not on the diet of steak and ice cream, suggested by the SUN'S Garden correspondent, Mrs.Y.Rockwell, in ger.last week's story, but he is receiving a large Jmoynt of raw hambur- Photo - Ken Davies) Pare ES TT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1961 FASHIONS CAN DEFINITE Colonia Socially by Mrs.D.Leach.PRICE : 5 CENTS \u2014 PER YEAR $2.25 LY BZ CHARMING 0 olonia- Cemments (By Alen Richardson) | Apparently we haven*t heard \u2018the last of the insurance bit, even now.Had a visit over the weckend from an ihsurance man who lives in Pointe Claire.He was in the area drumming up Jus ness, and some dear soul sent him to our house on the pretext that \u201che\u201d knows the situation.We're coming to the conclusion that \u201che\u201d knows very little about insurance, but anyway \u201che\u201d was polite to the Poin- le Claire gentleman and suggested there may be potential customers up in the Craik and lather west region.\u2014 The monthly CPOA meeting takes place Thursday of this week, and it's likely that the controversial swimming pool recreation hall recreation-area-im- TWELVE LOVELY LADIES \u2014 Models for the C.P.O.A.Ladies Fashion Show, held on Tues, Mar.7th at Mapla School.were from L fo R, bottom row : Mrs.Pat Fletcher, Mrs.Maureen Hurtubise, Mrs, Vera Smith.2nd row : Miss Carla Noonan, Miss Rosemary Fishop, Mrs.Helen Walker.3rd row : Miss Sheita Chamberlain, Mrs.Agnes Rien- d:au, Mrs.Loretta Starkey.Top row : Mrs.Sh'rley Gaylard, Mrs.Lee Jennings and Mrs, Maureen Dooner.For story on Fashion Show see (Photo - Ken Davies) class teacher, was obliged to teach as usual.Parent-teachers for the day were: I A Mrs.Edith Bate I B Mrs.June Pergantis II Mrs.Wm.Young (Continued on page 10) Maplewood Church Elders To Be Ordained Sunday On Sunday March 19th at 10.30 rf ordination will be conducted by the Rev.John Allan for Maple- wood Presbyterian Church\u2019s first , elected elders.The elders elect, Messers.T.Black, R.Griffiths and R.G.Mec- Kee were elected by the Congregation recently, and will replace | the present Interim Session of i elders of St.Edward\u2019s Church | Beauharnois who have served since the congregation was organized in January 1960.The sermon will be preach~d by the Rev.G.C.Dalzell of St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church, St.Lambert.Maplewood Presbyterian Church presently serves 130 families in Chateauguay.Pettion For English a Cotholie Parish Gein: Momentum (By Tern Eelleman) An inte.view wih Mr.sun Dowsing the ch'irman of the Association of Enzlish-Spemang Catholics of Chatcauguay dis-.clesed,\u201d that around three huu- Mvad families have now signed the petition that is being circulated.Rough'y one hundred more c:re expected to be con- AM.in Maple School a servicæT tacled said Mr.Downing.It 1s possible however thal certain new inhab'tants of our region do not appear on the lists of the committee, and thus possi- hiv wiil no.be contacted at home.These potentizl parishisn- ers are renuerted to contact one of the following persons, canvas- «ing for this petit'\u2018on: Mike B'ocha OX.2-2175 Pa-k- view-Prudential: B.Starkey OX.2-2460 Colonia-Vetville: P.Hutchinson OX.2-9434 Garden-Ter- race-Modern; Fern Hellemsns OX.24225 Hcights-No th; Stan Mackey OX.2-4673 West End Centre; Jim Rose OX.2-4532 Station.Volunteer canvassers are welcome, and should contact their regional representative.225 me er\" a 2 AE provement issue will be brought up for discussion.President Flanagan wasn't exactly sure of this when last we spoke to him, hut in any case there'll be nothing like a vote at this stage.If it is discussed, voting will likely be called for next month\u2019s meeting, but so that you'll know what's going on, show up Thursday.In addition, you may be appointed honorary president of (Continued on rage 10) Beard Appoints Principal For New English Cath.Schoo! (By Fern Hellemans) During the Catholic School- board meeting of Monday March 6, it was decided to appoint Mr.Gendron to the position of principal of the new to-be-built Ca- s tholie School for English Speaking Children in the Colonia area, Mrs.Chasles was appointed V.-Principal.Mr.Gendron holds a Quebec A-diploma, and a Mas- trr of Education degree from the University of New Brunswick.He is planning to make his home with us in_Chateau- guay.and is expected here with his family around August.The decision was taken with consent of the School board representatives of Chateauguay- Centre,which was desirable because of the arrangement made between the Schs