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Fire Chief Will Lay Charges | Leishman, Mrs. J:T 153 Forward With The Northland Northern Ontario's Oldest Weekly Newspaper The Haileyburian BETTER PRINTING THURSDAY, MAY 3rd, 1956 Vol. 52; No. 8 "$15,000 By May 31st Or No Ice"---- Doran Children Setting Grass Fires Parents To Be Held Responsible li there are any more unaut- horized grass fires, Chief Ken Watson is prepared to take drastic action. He said that last asuesday was the worst im 12 years tor the most calls within the shortest time. At 9.01 p.m. Luesday the fire- meu were called to a grass fire close to the Albert Gospel hall. investigations showed that it was started by children playing with matches. 'The firemen were still fight- ing this call, when the second truck was sent out to Browning street west of the ONK tracks, to tight another grass fire. 'the firemen had just returned to the fire hall and had refilled the tanks, when they were call- ed to a grass fire at the corner ot Marcella and Meridian stre- ets. 4 Then at 5.40 p.m. they were called again to vacant property west of Korke avenue, where a gtass fire had been started by children. On Monday, the fire depart- ment was called toa chimmey fire at Jj. H. Regimbal's resid- ence on Niven street, to deal with a hot stove pipe. The fire chief said that the parents of children who set fires can be held responsible, and if there are any more unauthorized grass fires he will lay charges. a ibe GUNTESI "Hope springs human breast,' but weather conditions have dashed the hopes of over half oi those who sent in guesses on the date ot open water on -Lake Lemiskam ing. eternal in the Fiity nine guesses were re- ceived at this office with the earliest date recorded being April 24, just one lone guess with the same number for April 2> and 20. Hive people favoured the 28th, and seyen were sure it would be all gone by the 29th, and five said the 30th. One guess came for May Ist, and May 2nd, and four were for May 3rd. Three decided on May 4th, and four more said May Sth. May 6th, had three guesses, May 7th, six, and three again for May 8th. The 9th, had two guesses, the 10th, four, 11th, one 12th, two, 14th, one 15th, three and the 16, one. And there you are ladies and gentlemen, and may the best guesser win! Since New Departure Division of General Motors Corporation originated the self-sealed, lubri- cated-for-life ball bearings for automotive and industrial appli- cations, more than 300,000,000 have been put into service. TOWN EMPLOYEES IN PENSION PLAN Twelve Cobalt town employ- ees, will be able July 1. to par- ticipate in the first pension plan ever to be opened to them. At a special meeting last night Henri Gareau, representative for the National Union of Public Service Employees, Local 27, 'presented the workers demand which met with municipal ap- proval. The town passed a motion in which it agreed to contribute an amount of money corresponding to that which the worker puts into the fund, with minimum and maximum set at $1, and $5 a month, Mr. Gareau's request, however that the agreement be made re- troactive to Jan. 1, 1956, didn't meet with the approval of coun- cil. Workers will be free to decide on the amount they contribute to the plan, but will have to stick to the amount for a year at least. They must contract for the amount of the contribution 12 months in advance, during the month of January each year. If the employee leaves the em- ploy of the town at any time he is entitled to all money put into the fund for him. More than one-third of the total number of General Motors passenger cars bought by Can- adians in 1955 were finished in two-tone styling. Saturday, At the home of Mrs. W. The Altar Guild of St. Paul's Anglican Church Annual Sp SALE & PARCEL POST TABLE Produce Table -- Framed needlepoint tapestry raffle. from 3 to 6 p.m. ring Tea May 5th C. Inch, Georgina Ave. ST. PAUL'S SPRING Rummage Sale! IN THE PARISH HALL Wednesday, May 11 9 a.m. UNDER AUSPICES OF ST. PAUL'S W.A. es ICE FUND 'The Cobalt-Haileybury Curl- ing Club has until May 31, to raise $15,000, and if it doesn't get it local curlers can forget about artificial ice. Club treasurer Hubert Doran said this today, and stated that so far only $5,000 of the $20,000 needed has been raised. The members of the finance committee are working day and night, but the ordinary members have to pitch in,' Mr. Doran said. The Club treasurer said that a contract for the ice plant has to be signed by the end of this month, and the money has to be in by then, Over 3,000,000 horsepower is being produced in Canada by General Motors Diesel engines. FISH AND GAME MEET Boundaries of tht Temiskam- ing Fish and Game Protective association were set Tuesday night at a meeting in the home of president Jack Dunfop. The boundaries are on the north,. at the Swastika-North Bay forest fire line, which is just south of New Liskeard. The southern boundary will be the Temiskaming-Nipissing dist- rict line, which is about 9 miles south of Latchford. The area will extend to the west to the North Bay forest fire line, just west of Lady Evelyn Lake. One of the main tasks of the meeting - was setting up com- mittees to. carry on what the executive plans as an aggressive campaign. Membership will be headed by Bill Grozelle, lake surveys by Allan Green, and prizes by Bill Bilodeau. Mrs. J. Muir Noranda Elected President W. M. S. Presbyterial With receipts of over $4,025 last year Temiskaming Presby- terial of the Woman's Mission- ary Society of the United Church of Canada exceeded it's allocation by $800. This report was presented during the annual meeting held recently in Cobalt United Church. The extra amo- unt was voted to the Indore Girl's Christian .College, India. and to the "Cars for Canada" fund. An allocation of $3,310 for this year was accepted by the meeting. Temiskaming Pres- byterial now has 11 auxiliaries, 5 federations, 8 affiliated societ- ies and-1 mission circle. The President, Mrs. O. T. Orr conducted all sessions. The' af- ternoon session opened with a worship service led by Mrs. T. J. Duncan, followed by Com- munion with the pastor, Rev. George Brown presiding. The Explorers, led by Mrs. Cameron conducted the evening worship service. Mrs. George Brown presided at the organ and ac- companied Mrs. Svaekers in a vocal solo. Mrs. J. Muir, Noranda was elected President for the coming year. Other officers are as fol- lowes: Mrs. J. Flick and Mrs. Bradford as central and eastern vice-presidents; Mrs. R. J. Mc Clanahan, recording secretary; Mrs. R. D. H.Higmore, corresp- ponding secrttary; Mrs. Chas. Reid. treasurer. * Portfollio secretaries include Mrs. H.C. Pickard, christian stewardship; Mrs. S. E. Jeffery mission circles; Mrs. A. Sjolin, affiliated CGIT groups; Mrs. C. Kingyens, mission circlts; Mrs. G. Brown affiliated explorers, Mrs. J. F. MacAskill, baby bands Mrs. N. J. Sullivan, associate members; Mrs. L. Fielder, sup- ply; Mrs. R. Hrushowy, commu- ity friendship; Mrs. R. T. Bow- man, literature; Mrs. S. Mac Donald, missionary monthly and world friends; Mrs. C. R. Plask- ett, christian citizenship; Mrs. M. F. Cook, press. Candidates without portfolio include Mrs. C. C. Biggings, Mrs. P. Dean, Mrs. C. Davis, Mrs, C. Iemerick, Mrs. E. J. Harris, Mrs. J McMillan, Mrs. J. A. Pelkie, and Mrs. Homer Ross. Highlights of Toronto Con- ference branch annual meeting held recently were presented by Mrs. H. .C Pickard, Mrs. Mac Askill and Mrs. R. T. Bowman. MYys. Bowman also gave a very interesting review of the liter- ature supplied by the W.M.S. She presented to Mrs. J. McMil- lan of St. Paul's evening auxil- iary, New Liskeard, the award for the most' books read per member last year. The guest speaker afternoon session, Mrs. H. J. Paul brought greetings from Toronto Conftrence of which she is a_ vice-president. She spoke on the changing patterns that challenge the Church to- day. Gods love gives us the con- fidence to meet these challenges. The message is the same but the needs are different. We re- quire a new policy which should be a good neighbour to all man- kind. Mrs. Paul also election and installation of of- ficers. A very interesting and amusing skit was presented by three members of Noranda-- Rouyn eve. auxiliary showing the need for more care in the planning of all meetings. Mrs. J. Muir spoke on the need for workers in all branches of W.M.S. endeavour. Over 100 young people are urgently need- ed to begin study in preparation to fill the positions in the rap- idly expanding fields of service. The evening address was given by Miss Jean Bridgman who has served on the staff of of the conducted the Indore Woman's College, India. The challange offered to the Church of today by the youth of India is stupendous. The changes in India today are greater than anywhere else in the world. Miss Bridgman reviewed the (Continued on Page 3) "Your Community Centre"' CALENDAR OF EVENTS BINGO _ MAY 5th STAG and SMOKER MAY llth BINGO MAY 139th Can. Institute Mining DINNER and DANCE MAY 25th Neil McAulay Heads Curlers Drive For Funds Continues eee The Annual meeting of the Men's Section of the Curling Club was held on Monday even- ing April 30th. in the Club Room with over forty members pre- sent. Harry Ramey the Presi- dent was in the chair. After the reports of the var- ious officers and committees the main discussion was ways and means of trying to get Art- ificial Ice for the Club this year. Prices were submitted and de- tails explained. but the money for same is still lacking so an earnest appeal is put forth for everyone who possibly can to get behind the project and help finance it. It is not only for the benefit of the curlers but it will be an asset to the town once it is in- stalled. An interesting part of the evening was a movie shown of the 1955 Briar which was held in Saskatoon. The following officers were elected for the coming year. President, Neil McAulay Vice- president, Gordon Stevens Sec- retary-Treasurer, Hubert Doran Directors -- Lorne Umphries, Harry, Ramey, Jack Dunlop Al. Hurst, Bill Fleming, Clayton Dunn and George Morissette. Wilfred Bailey was appointed auditor. : Coat Button Stew The question of what to serve for meals often bothers the busy houewsife but any wife who could go with her husband away up north, on the "Dew" line, could if necessary, whip up a "coat button stew," using the buttons off her husbands parka at a moments notice. Hennessy whose him to the frozen north, where he says the tem- peratures are really something, has a parka, such as the airforce issues, which has just about about everything one could want including lambswool and down lining, special wired front "frill" to keep the wind off the face, Graham work takes it's taste was not favourable. Mr. Hennessy has some in- teresting tales 'to tell of the north and some excellent color pictures of scenery and a baby polar bear which they caught and presented to the Zoo at Fort William. He also had pictures of some very attractive Indian children who attend the Catholic Mission school at Weeniesk River. From one million gallons of water available per day, the Frigidaire plant at Scarborough now uses approximately 700,000 gallons per day. The WEEK'S WEATHER Week Ending May 2nd, 1956 and to top it all, the large but- Thursday ........... 44 36 tons can; if the wearer is lost in Friday ............. 48 39 the bush without food, be re- Saturday ........... 41 28 moyed and made into soup. Dundayer 8 tm cok 43 26 Mr. Hennessy says he has Monday ............ 44 29 never tried it but a chap he Tuesday ........... BYA FH/ knows did, and his reaction to Wednesdey ......... 48 30 vv v The Haileybury BAKE United Church CANADIAN GIRLS IN TRAINING will hold a SALE! 2222828 OOOO OOO OO Oo OO i SATURDAY, MAY 5th, From 2 to 4 p.m. IN GIBSON'S APPLIANCE SHOP 1956 = nt SEBiatets es Blithe AT THE HAILEYBURY SCHOOLS' Friday, May 4th 8.15 p.m. ° Sponsored by N. L. Little Theatre Group Admission 65c Proceeds to put Play on at Sanitorium for patients Spirit AUDITORIUM