Western Star (Corner Brook, N.L.), 1951-02-09

              The Western Star 51 ST YEAR—NUMBER 2752 Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, Friday, February 9,1951 TWENTY.FOUR PAGES—PRICE FIVE ROAMIN ROUND THE FREE DANCE held •**t the White House last week to attract membership re, newals was free all rightfree of all complications such as dancers. When the Roamer checked at 11 p.m., nobody had turned up yet, so we started our own private investigation.It seems that some rumors have been going the rounds to the effect that the Community Association may be a ' dead duck shortly; so what's the use of subscribing. It's true that some business interests have been dickering to take over the building; but we're betting the White House remains a community centre, especially if the citizens show some desire to retain one of - the town's real assets, and show that desire by paying their memberships. Lots of towns would give their eye teeth to have a centre like the White House. Most of them scheme for years to raise the money with which to build Y.M.C.A.'s, libraries, public halls, recreation centres. Cor- I\ centre was given ;ens on a platter; at's why so few )reciate it. * * VTER walked into a ry and asked for a inth fried potatoes. ke the chop lean," . Which way, sir," w waitress. ES people a while I to the idea that i here to stay in isions as doctoring ng. Take the case iderer who walked oor marked "Dr. id knocked. A lady he summons, and Doc an old pair of y that he could let [issus?" So, they., wouldn't "Are you sure?" EJuite sure; I'm the * * HERE was the girl reputation for be- So hard, in fact, ok a diamond to sort of an impres- PEOPLE like to they have an open trouble is to find X* * IRITY SIGNS: A njber of the delete Federation of ? meeting here this id at the Glynmill * * A leading medical >rner Brook was Ith the 'flu shortly was scheduled to EALTH WEEK • * Some are giving ts; others have chocolates; a few le total abstainers. >r has set his mind c of giving up the lead colds, FORfeasible.* * revent fires. Don't sh of yourself! BUTIONS to this rays are welcome, it of poetry we're pass along to you. VINTBR r come* to Corner • great coat* off the furnace going steady, er cornea, we're ready. Ie streeta are Mocked *% » have nowhere to go, res ua at the news Brook to Kelligrewe. UM war newt geta too It makes us feel so very aad; 'But when we go to rest at night We pray that right will conquer might. So all is all, I think it's grand For us to Irea in Newfoundland, Where the fcoom of guns we never heats This land ot oui» should he most dear. Songster Week Being Observed At Citadel Here With Major A. Moulton, divisional young people's secretary from Halifax, N.S., as visitor, the Corner Brook Salvation Army Corps this week is observing Songster Week. MjUttr Moulton, a Newfoundlander by birth, comes from a family of Salvationists. His parents were S. A. offiieers, and all his brothers and sisters are officers of the organization. One brother is a divisional commander in the U.S.A., while another is a D.Y.P.S. at Montreal. Before leaving this province six years ago, Major Moulton was divisional young people's secretary for Newfoundland. Prior to that he was principal of the S. A. Col- lege (educational), St. John's. Some 18 years ago he taught school in Corner Brook, and will be remembered for his musical ability. He also spent five years on the Army's Officer Training College, Toronto. This evening (Friday) Major Moulton will conduct a great Youth For Christ meeting similar to those held in Toronto and other Mainland cities. All the youth of the area have been invited to attend. Besides the vocal and musical items, the new Citadel MAJOR A. MOULTON Nfld. Produce Booster Is Heard By Farmers The Newfoundland Fede its second annual conference i business Thursday afternoon, ion that much business toward in Newfoundland had been ac ration of Agriculture, holding n Corner Brook, concluded its Delegates expressed the opinthe general welfare of farmers complished. On Wednesday, elections of officers for the federation as well as for the marketing board were carried out. Several recommendations of committees were also heard. The election for the executive board resulted as follows: A.P. Legge, re-elected president; C. G. Lester, vice-president; and W. J. Abbott, secretary. Directors: W. E. Legge, Robinson's; D. G. Legge, Heatherton; E. Gf Legge, Cartyville; E. Winter, St. John's; B. Downey, O'Regan's; D. J. Gillis, Highlands, re-etected. Marketing Board Results of the election for members of the marketing board are: A. P. Legge, representing the West Coast; C, G. Lester, representing the East Coast; and A. A. Keefe, with W. J. Abbott as secretary.Last year there were five members on this committee, but the federation thought that the present committee could serve as efficiently, at the samie time being more economical. In addition to the elected members, two government officials were appointed, P. J. Murray, director of agriculture, and W.E. Haynes,-assistant deputy minister of natural resources. Don Jamieson Heard During Wednesday night's session, Don Jamieson, director of the "Buy Newfoundland Products Campaign," addressed the assembly. Mr. Jamieson pointed out that the importance of inducing quality produce as well as keeping a sharp interest in the proper packaging of their goods. This is almost as important, said Mr. Jamieson, as it is to have quality vegetables. He also advised the group that there would be an all-out effort, this year, to promote sales of eggs and milk. Present Reports At Tuesday's session the financial statement, balance sheet, reports were presented and accepted. They showed the association in a healthy position. W. J. Abbott, secretary of the federation, in presenting a detailed report of marketing Dr. J. I. O'Connell, medical health officer for Bay of Islands, is shown delivering a radio address this week on behalf of National Health Week. Douglas Strong, regional health officer, was heard Thursday night, Western Star Staff Photo. Says Many Houses Are Poorly Wired "If I were to be an inspector operating under the model electrical code for municipalities, I'd condemn at least 95% of the home's I'd go into," James Hiscock, chairman of the Joint Councils guessed Tuesday night when asked What he thought about safety conditions in the towns, with respect to wiring. Mr. Hiscock may be adjudged something of an experienced hand in the fiield, too, as he is general foreman in the Bowafer electrical department and an electrical worker of long standing.AUSTRALIA TO HERE - 7 DAYS; ST. JOHN'S TO HERE - 25 DAYS Airmen flew through torrential tropical downpours and across thousands of miles of ocean to speed an airmail letterifrom Sydney, Australia, Corner Brook in seven days. Written Jan. 31, the letter arrived Feb. 7, via Gander. The recipient, Alex Benzinsh of Bowater's Technical Service, received another letter the same day, all Ike way from St. John'*, Nfld. This letter of course only travelled by first class mail, so it was mailed on Jan. 13, and by dint of great exertions of the postal delivery service in Newfoundland, reached its destination on Feb. 7. Local post office employees reported at a loss to explain the discrepancy in delivery times; but are sure the delav in the St. John's letter wasn't at the local AIR COMMODORE R. C. Gordon, C.8.E., CD., group commander, Maritime Group, R.C.A.F. '.* shown chatting with one of the members of 511 Humber Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, during his official inspection at the Corner Brook Armory Monday night. At left are F/O Wallace Mc- Kay, equipment officer; and F/Lt. A. J. Candow, commanding officer. The other officer of the local cadets is F/O Tony Grace, D.F.C., adjutant. —Western Star Staff Photo. LONGEST TRIAL FOR MURDER NEARING END ST. JOHN'S (Special)— As The Western Star went to press Thursday, the murder trial of Evans, Hiscock and Rumsey was nearing its final chapter. Defence Lawyers Noel, Warren and J. Higgins completed their addresses to the jury on Wednesday, and Crown Prosecutor Carter finished his summation at 5:30. Chief Justice Sir Albert Walsh informed the jury that he was agreeable to a night jury asked an adjournment to sitting Wednesday, but the Thursday; when the chief justice delivered his charge. The murder trial , is the longest in Newfoundland court history, and arose out of the violent death of Ethel Tucker. Distinguished Listeners During Tuesday and Wednesday sittings, Premier ■Jirallwood and some cabinet ministers attended some of the cross examinations of the three accused and addresses of their counsels. Wednesday morning and afternoon, a squad of police was on duty keeping in order the thousand or more citizens who lined up outside the building, hoping to get a view of the accused. The court chamber was filled to capacity all day. For a few days the twelve-man jury lived in the Newfoundland hotel under e-uard of the sheriff and bailiffs.DR. E. S. PETERS, medical superintendent of Mm new Wert Coast Sanatorium, is shown with Dr. H. i. McKenna, Newfoundland Department of Health's director of dental services. Dr. McKenna it • visitor to Comor B-00l durin9 National Health Week. —Westprn St«r Staff Photo. How To Fight Influenza Douglas Strong, provincial health inspector at Corner Brook, today listed these things to do in connection with the influenza epidemic: 1. Stay away from public places, especially those which are crowded. 2. Go to bed immediately if you get the 'flu. Don't fight it. • 3. Relieving drugs such as aspirin will help your headache, pains in the joints and fever. Large quantities of water and other fluids should be drunk. 4r"fCeep dry desyite fever, by having night doming, bed sheets, etc., changed often. 5. Get medical treatment for the very young and the elderly when they are stricken, as they are the groups in which most deaths occur. These tips came from an emergency meeting " '.on Wednesday. TRIES TO FORCE WAY INTO HOME OF BARBARA ANN, MAN ARRESTED TORONTO (CP) A tall, shabbily-dressed man, who said he was madly in love with Barbara Ann Scott, tried to force his way into the figure skater's apartment here Tuesday night. Joseph MaConse, 32, Quebec, was arrested and charged with trespassing and assault. Other tanants in the building on Toronto's northern outskirts subdued MaConse as he tried to fight his way into the apartment shared by Barbara Ann and her mother after, ringing all door-bells in the building and screaming that he must see Barbara Ann. CORNER BROOK GRABS LEAD ST. JOHN'S Corner Brook's strong curling team won the first engagement Wednesday evening in the battle for all-Newfoundland honors and the right to compete in the Dominion curling championships at Halifax. Earl Maxwell's Corner Brookers defeated Tommy Hallett's capital foursome 9-8, winning in the last end. House To Study C.B. Bus Problem The Humber District Liberal Ladies' Association have been in receipt of government correspondence advising that the bus situation in greater Corner.Brook will be discussed at/the next sitting of the Hotuc. FIERY ORATORY MAY RESULT AS FIREMEN, COUNCILS CONFER Monday night will probably be filled with sparkling, flaming oratory, when the fire chiefs of Greater Corner Brook gather with the town councils to discuss ways in which greater efficiency can be achieved in assembling equipment and men at the scenes of fires. James Hiscock, Corner Brook West and Joint Councils chairman, has tentatively selected Monday at the date of the meeting, requested by N. J. Gough, personnel superintendent at Bowater's, on behalf of the mill brigade. One question which might be brought up is a revision of the signalling system. 'Flu Epidemic Reaches Height Here Many Scholars Sick; Health Officials Act The 'flu epidemic which hit Corner Brook last week hasn't shown any sign of lessening its havoc with school attendance. Fortunately, the disease has not been any more serious than forcing victims to spend a day or so in bed. In typical cases, the germ hits quickly, leaving victims in a weakened condition and suffering slight headaches. Health officials are studying the situation. H. M. Batten, principal of the Corner Brook Public School, advised that to Wednesday, absentees amounted to 500 pupils and six teachers. Usually, the affected children are forced to stay home for a day or two only. The figure represents about 30 per cent of the total enrollment. Grades VI and IX were the hardest hit with 70 per cent of pupils absent from class rooms. Mr. Batten stated that the term would not be seriously jeopardized unlessthe epidemic is felt for several weeks. 112 At St. Bernard's St. Bernard's Academy is also feeling the effects of the epidemic, with a total of 112 pupils being absent from class. Pupils of Grade IV and VIII have showed the highest percentage with almost half of the pupils being indisposed. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Caribou Road, for pupils from Grade I to V, had 30 per cent of its 255 pupils ill. The highest number of pupils sick has been 78. Employees Sick The large department stores in the area have also been hit, though the percentages have not been as high as in the schools. Goodyear & House reports that there are 11 employees on the sick fist, some of whom have been ill for almost a week. Corner Brook Stores report that 12 employees have been forced to bed and the staff has been shorthanded for the past week. Bowater's were also affected, with an average of 100 employees being absent from work since the start of the 'flu. This represents about seven per cent of the personnel and does not affect the operation of the mill to any extent. In the meantime the Dept. of Health officials in the area have interested themselves in the epidemic. A conference with practitioners of the area was held Wednesday .morning at the Medical Arts Building. It is understood that they contacted Grand Falls, hit by the 'flu earlier, to ascertain what measures were taken. Notification has also been sent to the Dept. of Health, St. John's, to ascertain what measures may be taken in the event the epidemic continues on the increase or fails to show signs of waning. Hospital officials report that there have been no serious complications resulting from influenza up to the present, and hospital treatment has J not been required. JULY FAVORED FOR MUNICIPAL CONVENTION St. John's and Comer Brook arc all tied up, insofar as popularity as the site of a proposed convention of Newfoundland municipalities is concerned. Some 11 of the 21 Newfoundland municipalities have replied to a questionnaire sent out by the Joint Councils. Four favor holding the convention in St. John's, four in Corner Brook and three in Windsor or Grand Falls. n Other facts: July is the favored month; two delegates repeatedly suggested as maximum from each council, with voting rights of all councils being equal. Ask For Grant The Joint Councils decided Tuesday night to again write to the municipalities which have not returned their questionnaires, and to write also to the provincial government asking a grant of $lOO per council to nelp cover the expenses of conveying delegates and accommodating them for the initial conference. Decide To Let Townsite Councillors  Join Discussions-With Safeguards For a while at Tuesday night's meeting of the Joint Councils of Coner Brook, a battle was waged as to whether the new Townsite council should be invited into membership. After all points of view had been considered, the following motion was passed, having been moved and revised by Kevin Barry, Curling chairman, and AI Kawaja, CJprner Brook West. "That the Townsite Council be invited to join the Joint Council and that a constitution be decided upon at a meeting when Townsite members are present." ' The motion was in the form of an amendment to a motion introduced by Allison Bugden, Comer Brook East chairman, and Wycliffe Robbins, Comer Brook West, that the Townsite Council be invited to participate in the joint council deliberations as a member. Objections Raised The original motion brought strong objections from Mr. Barry, who said that membership of Townsite council, without restrictions on voting privileges, would be a "danger". Mr. Barry argued that Townsite is not affected by such problems at provincial grants and loans, not being a Local Government council, and should not have a vote when they are being considered.James Hiscock, C.B.W. replied to this: "Bring them in with no distinction, or leave them out altogether." Mr. Bugden argued that the Joint Council has no constitution, nor indeed any money responsibility. He thought a constitution could be drawn up1 with the aid of the Townsite delegates, covering voting rights. The original amendment by Messrs. Barry and Kawaja called for terms of Townsite's membership to be decided at a meeting. The phrase "terms of membership" was then changed to "constitute", as being clearer. Asked Postponement At one point' in the argument, Mr. Barry, who was the "only Curling councillor present, asked a postponement of the decision until Curling could be more fully represented. "I don't think Bowater's should have anything to say about some of our matters. I would not like to feel they (Continued on Page 5) (Continued on page 7) (Continued on Page &) BIG VALUES See Pages 5, 6, 7 & 8 of back section for Corner Brook Stores' outstanding values. Save At C.B.S. BIG VALUES See Pages 5, 6, 7 A I of I section for Corner Brook Stc outstanding values. Save At C.B.S.