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Terrace Bay News, 9 Feb 1961, p. 7

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--fehpeary 9, 1961 HYDRO INSPHOTORS AR: ARE. LIFACUARDS (Cont'd from Page 1) | Normally, says Mr. Malcolm, as the wiring regulations require, the onus is on the person , doing the work to apply for a permit and | inspection: before he starts. This applies to _industrial, commercial and residential pre- mises "like your house and mine", Before power is supplied to new homes and buildings they must be inspected and approved by the electrical inspector. 2 As part of their service to the consumer, 'Hydro inspectors offer a dist. of Do's and Don'ts for the public, Don't: 'substitute pennies, tinfoil and | pther conductive materials for fuses; don't /use electrical appliances when in the bathtub; /don't touch metals when operating a switch; don't use heaters' to clear up head colds; | don't string extension cords through ROMO | or fasten to woodwork. Do: Keep lamp cords from under rugs;. | refrain from using worn or frayed appliance | cords; use nothing largér than 15-ampe re fuses | for lighting circuits; have all wiring and | other repairs done by a qualified electrician; | allow enough cincuits for all appliances; buy appliances and cords bearing the CSA Seal of ; Approval. "We feel our job is to protect the safety of the individual and property," says Mr. Malcolm. Customers can help out by keeping an eye | open for faulty equipment, he says, citing | , the case of a Toronto man who was electrocuted . Decause a grounding prong was intentionally ' removed froma pipe cutting machine, One of the best ways for the public .to ' avoid "some of the hazards" that might result , from unapproved equipment, explains Mr, , Jalcolm, is to look for the CSA approval mark- . ing, Do not buy an appliance without it. | SHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Continued from Page 1 _ delve into the area of mining in the district, . in the past year there has been a considerable ' amount of activity but the Community has _Yailed to offer its assistance in the promo- ' tion and development of a possible mine in . the Duck Lake area, : Another Committee could assist the area . aS a whole. with Forestry and Game Preservation which also could stimulate and stabilize a ! future. tourist trade. "These are only .a few ' of the possibilities that. an active Chamber : oqul carry out; )POMeT ERs these eta can UValanting ae Lies a a §, i he ; Vy oe # | Jebruary [Oth. _ OB Sam tam. AAs Sch re.ber Jown Hal [ee music, by Rhe Iwil liters. a Admission -- é | JOper couple TARRACE BAY NEWS Page 7 only be done with the cooperation and enthus- iasm of not only the business people but every interested citizen in the community", There will be a general meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21st at. 8.15 P.M, in the Town Hall, The original charter granted to the Schreiber group is dated Jan, 1935, and includes the district from Kama in the = to White River in the east. "DISTRICT COURT NBS Hacquoil Construction Co. were assessed fines totalling $420. on convictions under the Explosives Act of Canada. The charges (21 in number) were laid by the R.C.M.P. Gordon Kydd and Robert Hofland, acting Fire Chief, were. sworn in as special consta- 'tbles.;, WARNING TO MOTORISTS: Hereafter all sections of Bylaw No. 51, which is the traffic by-law for Terrace Bay, will be strictly enforced. LOCAL BANK..MANAGER COMMENTS ON RECENT MERGER When interviewed, Mr. Des Evans-Smith, manager of the local branch of the Imperial Bank, stated that he expected no changes here 'pursuant to the recent merger of the Bank of Commerce and Imperial Bank. 'LADIES AUXILIARY - Continued from Page 2 with Mrs. M, McCausland, Mrs. M. Paget con- vening and Mrs, R, Ostling co-convening. Membership Convenor Mrs, V. Hopper reported, Mrs. J. Chapman outlined the programme planned for the coming year and listed the showing of a film "More for Peace" for the March meeting. Mrs. Galvin thanked the members who don- ated refreshments. for the Congregational meeting and also reminded the members of. the World Day of Prayer at 2,00 P.M, on Friday, February 17... There will be a babysitter in attendance, Mrs, Chapman, the Programme convenor introduced Mrs. J. Brooks who showed slides of a travelogue of Russia and the commentary was given by Mrs, A. Pattison. Mrs, Kelly thanked both for the extremely interesting travelogue. The hostesses, Mrs. Lundberg and Mrs, Peterkin served tea.and dessert as the meeting closed. Roddy Larson celebrated his 8th birthday last Thursday, Feb, 2 when he invited six friends in for games and fun after school, Mrs.. Larson served the party lunch and take~ home treats, Mrs. Elva McMillan had a party Friday afternoon on the occasion of her daughter Wendy's 7th birthday. ight little girls "enjoyed bingo and games before the birthday lunch and party favours. Nora Bishop's 7th birthday was celebrated on Saturday afternoon: when an invitation went out to nine friends to join the party fun, -Mrs. A, Bishop entertained the group with many action games before serving the party fare and favors and prizes. A joint party was held Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Jackie Calder to celebrate the 6th birthday of Leanne and the 5th birthday of Carla. Fifteen children attended and played games and contests before enjoying the birth- day cake and luncheon, Beverley Phillips assisted with the games and serving.

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