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The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 14

The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 14

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6 THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, May 13, 1959 Construction Camp River Resumes On Promontory Rd. Construction work has been Poster Contest Community Arts council is sponsoring a poster contest advertising the Arts Home Festival. Open to all except professional poster painters, arts council is offering a $10 first prize. A second prize of $5, put up by Larry Scales, will also be awarded. Deadline for posters is June 10.

They should be 16" 20" in size. Festival, planned for July 1 to 5, will include an exhibit of Canada's famed Group of Seven, special films, a water festival with decorated barges, home crafts, folk dancing, an arts colony, bands, recitals and a puppet show. bers volunteered to take part in the canvass. Mrs. Bruce Gleig talked on the hobby of lapidary and showed an excellent display of rocks and several pieces of jewelry.

Mrs. J. Lauglilin won the raffle. Tea hostesses were Mrs. R.

Creber, Mrs. T. Cooper, Mrs. E. Fedoruk and Mrs.

J. Derksen. Mrs. L. LeCoutcur was hostesses at the home of Mrs.

E. Pedersen when Camp River Circle met Wednesday. There were 15 members present. Mrs. D.

Mc-Leod and Mrs. B. Gleig were visitors. A sum of $5 was donated to the Salvation Army and several mem OPEN NEW PICNIC SITE AT HARRISON A new park site will be open to the public this year at Green Point park, Harrison Lake. This is a site of some 50 acres, and 50 picnic tables, toilet facilities and a boat launching area.

This will be a strictly daytime picnic ground, which may prove a bit disappointing to those who have been in the habit of camping overnight in the area. An attendant will be on duty during the summer months. This park has been the work of provincial government crews, under the direction of Frank McFarland, provincial parks superintendent at Cultus Lake. resumed on the Promontory Hill road. Residents are hopeful that it will be completed within a month.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fleenor entertained at a birthday party after school May 7 in honor of two of their sons who were celebrating birthdays. Colin marked his seventh birthday on the a Canadian calendar and Joey his eighth. Average size of farm: 302.5 acres.

they visited Mrs. Farquharson's mother, Mrs. S. Alexander. Fleenor and son Dennis, spent the day at Harrison where Young friends of the boys who enjoyed the party were Jackie Dickout, Timmy Thornton, Sylvia Rare Melody Produced By Musical Instrument and Terry Krause, Lionel Peel, I S- if jj 1 1 1 -f ll mini ii" 12 Uow FRIDAY 9 a.m.

to 9 p.m. Geary Hamilton, Janice Farquhar-son, Danny Pettet, Karen and Darlene McGinnes, Ilockey, Ronald, Gail and Gloria Holt, Grace MacGregor, Linda Walker and Bruce, Joey, Colin and Dennis Fleenor. Mrs. John Collins and baby daughter Trudy spent from Wednesday to Sunday in Victoria where they were the guests of Mrs. Collins' mother, Mrs.

Bat-chelor. Overnight guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Monkhouse were Mrs.

A. Charlton and Mrs. M. Nicol, Vancouver, formerly of Coqualeetza. Friday, Mrs.

Harvey Farquhar-son, accompanied by Mrs. Bert 1 Friday for 12 hours I will put on Evangelist Reginald Grecnway features the theremin which is played without touching. He is accompanied as he plays and sings by Mrs. Greenway. They will deliver inspiring messages in FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH tonight, Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m.

i Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. 11 special prices in men and boys wear items at good substantial reductions. Shop and save LAST TIME up on old "Max" before he leaves for Boys Town. Enjoying the fairground scenery from atop the strawberry roan are front to rear: Colleen Mills, Janet McLellan, Amber Smith, Frances Nutter and Kay Nutter.

"Max" was purchased from Gordon Collins, Sardis, and was paid for by donations from Chilliwack and Sardis residents. He can be used as either a workhorse or a saddle horse. Bill Fraser, Vedder Crossing, sparked the drive to acquire the horse for Boys Town. THIS IS SURE A GOOD PLACE TO TAKE YOUR CAR, DAD Put your auto safety in our hands 4 Scouting Trails By Don Few Second best just isn't good enough for your brakes your first line of motoring safety. Get the finest brake care by our experts.

Top workmanship, top materials St. Thomas Parish hall is the an organization packed full of location of the Scoutcrs' club tradition and responsibility. Train LAURIE KING YOUNG MEN'S SATEEN TAN SLACKS "Sanforized" Sun tan washable outin slacks. 5 pockets, zip front Sizes 29 to 38 BOYS' SATEEN "SANFORIZED" SLACKS Ages 6 to 16 years Sun tan or blaack. Zip front, 5 pockets, knock MQ about slacks BOYS' BOXER STYLE SWIM SHORTS Reg.

to 3.50 values brand names sizes 12 to 18 years plains A stripes I i rn i SOUTHGATE SHOPPING CENTRE ing courses are offered. Leaders are required. Anyone seriously Our "old pros" have got what it takes to do your job right the first time! fi meeting this evening. This will be an especially important meeting since plans for a Scout field day to be held in June will be discussed. A meeting of the district council was held Tuesday.

Six group committees were represented ne's Making Tracks for CHILLIWACK HOME SERVICE Charlie Just Remembered that Sam and the Boys Have taken Over. Corner of Hocking and Yale W. PHONE SY 3-7706 wm C0RNER Wti)- zhsL STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS (B Yale and Nowell and reports were heard from the groups as well as from chairmen of the district council com mi 1 1 Rovers of the district were complimen ted for their efforts in the recent interested in aiding this expanding organization should contact district commissioner Jack Walton. Scoutmaster Lloyd Taylor of the Fourth troop of St. Thomas Anglican church had his group out on the ball diamond at Central school Monday evening.

Quite an impressive sight to see a troop of smartly turned-out Scouts and their leaders busy at outside activities. It's always well to remember that Scouting, in all its forms, is primarily for outdoor activity. Special training was mentioned earlier, and there are two courses slated for Cub and Scout leaders in August, that might be well to consider. The courses are being mentioned well ahead since it might be worthwhile for group committees to discuss the matter and urge leaders and perhaps help them, in making arrangements to attend. The Scout leaders' course is scheduled for August 1 to August 9 at the W.T.

Ranch, Pritchard, near Kamloops. Applications must be at Provincial Headquarters by July 2. Cub leaders will have their camp from August 15 to August 22 at Camp Tweedsmuir, near Trail. July 15 is the closing date for applica search or a missing man. Atchclitz Cubs of the First SEAL OF SATISFACTION pack report that first year awards were recently made to Floyd Adams and John Mackie.

Recciv- their first stars in the same pack were Doug Adams, Floyd Adams, Alan Cobbctt, Lawrence Street, Ken FordhanV and Jack Liable. One of the main requirements for local Scouting needs is one Exclusive with Woolworth's! which seems always present manpower. The need is not mere in beer! jtm 7 r-M Alacldin -the magic name in vacuum ware BEST-BUY WIDE MOUTH VACUUM BOTTLE ly for people who arc willing to LA VOGUE NYLON HAIR NETS spare an evening a week, it is for community-minded adults who are willing to take the training tions for this camp. necessary to become leaders in Mentioning camps what about the one being planned for your Cubs or Scouts? There arc lots of considerations and since this Lox-On Stopper provides a sure seal (it actually locks on with a simple twist of the wrist) insulates, rinses clean in Jiffy! Keeps liquid HOT or COLO tea, coffee, soups etc. Perfect for hot soups, stews, baked beans, spaghetti, chili, fried chicken or icy cold desserts, salads, puddings, ice cream you name it! Will last and last.

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(12) Business records. 15 30 oz. Wide Mouth 2 nets for Is a camp really important? Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the movement, iiad this to say, "I cannot impress upon Scoutcrs too the value of the camp in the training of Scouts. In fact, I think its whole essence hangs on this." Special High Quality EXTRA THICK BATH TOWELS A. Heavy Duty Jacquard Bath Tow els in lovely colors Wild Rose, Frost Blue, Sea Green and Acacia Yellow.

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Long wearing and in beautiful pastel colors. P. Neuman, principal of Rose- Coach To Only Edmonton 30.50 Saskatoon 41.90 Winnipeg 50.00 Tourist 34.6. 47.60 65.85 i Ttrry Fact Cloths each good in reclining coach scats, "good in Tourist Sleepers on payment of berth. .19 .49 .79 dale school and Mrs.

Bates, primary consultant for district 33, spoke on "Readying Your Child for when Rosedale PTA met Monday. Mrs. Bates stated that reading was the most important subject in elementary school and used posters, drawings and work-books to demonstrate the method of teach-ins this subject to beginners. Terry Hind Toweli each .39 .49 One children's size fits 6 to 8'2 pair One ladies' size fits 8Va to 11 pair Terry lath Toweli each IV Parents of heginners were es Canada's big favorite Usual free baggage allowance. Children uudcr 5 travel free 5 and under 12 half fare.

Please ask about Bargain Fares to other points. Chilliwack Agent CNR Station Ph. SY 1 5151 City Ticket Agent 123 W. Yale Rd. Ph SY WOOLWORTH'S "Mabel, Black Label" SPECIAL SHOP WOOLWORTH'S FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY PICNIC NEEDS WHILE QUANTITIES LAST pecially invited.

Plans were made for the an-nual day. The PTA will provide refreshments and supply the team ribbons. The grade six choir, under direction of Mrs. P. Bartindalc, gave several selections.

They were thanked by Mr. Neuman. Tea-prizes were won by Mrs. II. Sudernian and Mrs.

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