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Leishman, Mrs, Ff tas soe THE HAILEYBURIAN HAILEYBURY, ONTARIO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1954 Subscription Rate: $2.00 per vear Vol. 50; No. 43 Local Coupie Have Narrow Escape in Car Collision A Haileybury couple, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Austin escaped with injuries in an automobile collision last Fri- day morning which took the lives of two. Mr. and Mrs. Austin were enroute to Toronto where they planned to spend Christmas with Mrs. Austin's mother, Mrs. George McNeil. They left Haileybury on Thursday morn- ing and stayed overnight in Orillia. making an early start on the last lap of their trip. About three miles south of Orillia, a north bound car driven by Ivan Petkovich of Toronto came over a knoll'and started down a gradual slope on the highway. From the marks on the road, the car apparently started skidding on the icy snow, veered to the east shoulder and then swerving to the opposite side of the road crashing head-on into the Austin car. The collision swung the Petkovich car right around so that it came to a stop facing north, the direction in which it had been travelling. The force of the impact sent Mr. Austin's car about 30 feet off the road. As the Petkovich car spun around, Mr. and Mrs. Petkovich, the only occupants of their car, were thrown out. Their bodies landed in six inches of snow beside the Austin car. Mr. and Mrs. Austin were taken to the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia. Mr. Austin escaped with only a slight bump on the forehead and sore ribs while Mrs. Austin suf- fered a broken foot bone, a broken finger, a fractured collarbone and shock. Her family expect that she will leave the hospital this week and return with Mr. Austin to their home here. Telephone Operators Busy As Usual Telephone calls to relatives and friends were considered average 'this Christmas which means that the op- erators were busy as usual. No over- seas calls were placed from town but friendly words from "the dear hearts and gente people' were spok- en to Florida to California and far Western Canada. OPP Headquarters Transfers to North Bay Effective January ist, Northern Ontario headquarters of the Ontar:o Provincia! Police will be transfer- red to North Bay from Haileybury. Inspector J. E. Johnson, one ser- geant and part of the clerical staff will be moved. We will stil retain our other personne! ia Haileybury', a spokes- man for the Commissioner's office said. 'Also, we will continue to op- Chief Commends Citizens For Fire Safe Christmas Every Christmas, the newspapers across Canada tell the tragic stories of fires and the ensuing grief either through loss of home or far worse, loss of life. We think it is noteworthy that here in Haileybury, the fire bell has been silent on Christmas day since 1949. This was the year that over $2,000 damage resulted to the old curling rink after a fire broke out at 3 p.m. The Fire Chief does not have to con- sult his records on this either for he was just sitting down to Christmas dinner when the alarm was sounded. . The Fire Chief commended the citizens this week for playing safe onee again and says he hopes that we can keep it up for years to come. Mines Department Announces Dates Prospecting Ciasses The Ontario Department of Mines this week announced the locatioa and dates for a series of Classes for Prospectors which will be conducted during the first three months of 1955 by Dr. W. D. Harding a member of the department's staff of geologists. Earlier in the winter he conducted six-day classes at Huntsville and Timmins. Following is the 1955 schedule: Geraldton, January 10 - 15; Port Ar- thur, January 17 - 22; Marathon,Jan- uary 24 - 29; White River, January 31 to February 5; Sudbury, February 7 - 12; Marmora, February 14 - 19; Kenora, March 14 - 19. In addition Dr. Harding will be co-operating with the Prospectors' and Developers' Association in pre- senting the six-day course which has become the accepted prelude to the annual convention of the association in March. This course will be held in the Mining Building of the Univer- sity of Toronto. The year 1954 saw much more in- tense activity among the prospectors in Ontario than in any comparable period in the province's history. Al- together about 50,000 claims were staked and recorded as compared with the previous all-time high of 29,019 established in 1953. These 50,000 claims would cover some 2,000,000 acres or 3,125 square miles of Crown land. The department fee!s that a good share of the credit for this activity should go to Dr. Hard- ing and the interest in prospecting and mining which his classes engen- dered among non-professional min- ing men. Mr. and Mrs. William Hamilton of Toronto,are visiting with their daugh- ter, Mrs. S. Bond and Mr. Bond. Born - to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mil- ler (nee Mary Millar) at Kitchener- erate our 0-watt two-way radio, Waterloo Hospital on Monday, De- here in Haileybury.' cember 27th, 1954 - a daughter. "Bettcr Than the Moyies"_-.Time Magazine "A> jheatre Goers Must"..... Ottawa Citizen From Strat SAINT \Vith ANN CASSON "Leaves Viewers Breathless'"..New York Times first Tour of the North The Canadian Players Present GEORGE BERNARD SHAW'S DOUGLAS CAMPBELL and other players from the Stratford Shakespearean Festival NEW LISKEARD COMMUNITY HALL Wednesday, Jan. 19th 1955 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $2.00. Get yours from Mrs. W. E. Bagshaw, Haileybury.._.....Phone 309 Mrs. R. D. Cumming, Haileybury. . Sponsored by the LIONS CLUB of NEW LISKEARD ford, Ontario JOAN Phone 378 J.S. Weirs Winners of C. of C. Contest Best Decorations Two happy,happy faces peeked out of a picture window at the home of Mr.and Mrs: J. Weir on Brown- ing St., throughout the Christmas sea- son and a snowman and snowlady left the judges in the Chamber of Commerce contest for the best dec- oration in no doubt as to where the first prize of $15.00 was going. Standing four feet high and mea- suring seven feet across, the jolly couple brought happy smiles to ev- eryone and shouts of joy from the children in the neighborhood. The illumination was so well done that Christmas shoppers passing on Ferguson Avenue looked up Brown- ing St. hill and enjoyed the Christ- mas scene. The project was started some weeks ago by the Weirs who like the other winners were unaware that the Chamber of Commerce were planning to reward their efforts. Cut- ting the figures out of plywood, Mr. and Mrs. Weir then dipped into the paint pots and as Mr. Weir said he worked on the outside art-work and gave his wife the inside job because he did not care to have Christmas visitors inspecting his work too care- fully! Inside, a revolving light on the dining room table sent shafts of multi-colored light across the snow scene. Another family. project resulted in the second prize win of $10.06. Mr.~ and Mrs. Harry Jenkins and their three children finished up with Rud- olph, the red nosed reindeer skim- ming across their verandah. With a spotlight shining on this delightful fairy story, travellers on the Lake Shore Road looked high up on the hill and were delighted. Sixteen-year- old Kathie took the first step and drew the picture on corrogated pap- er. Father and Mother cut it out and it was up to thirteen-year-old Bobbie to get Rudolph up and put the lights. on; meanwhile fourteen-year-old Carol was so happy about the whole thing, she did the dishes. "This is the first time' said Mrs. Jenkins "that we have gone all out on some- thing like this. We had a lot of fun and I know the children will be thrilled to learn that we have a prize winner." The third prize of $5.00 went to Mrs. A. B. Iliffe. At her home on Rorke Avenue, Christmas lights from a rose arbour and a snow laden Christmas tree, shone down over the terrace. Mrs. lliffe's work through the past years in landscaping her new home and developing one of the loveliest gar- dens in Haileybury was a natural setting for a Christmas scene and the simplicity of the picture im- pressed the judges. This is the first year that the Chamber of Commerce has sparked a drive to interest more citizens in lighting Haileybury and the response was so rewarding that they plan to continue next year. Already, several families have looked ahead and are planning next year's display. Department Issues Report on Kenora Dist. A report published this week by the Ontario Department of Mines over the signature of H.E. Carlson, the resident geologist at Kenora, gives an encouraging picture of the results of recent exploration work - in the Kenora District. During the last year the area has been the scene of intensive development work by companies interested in occurrences of base metals, particularly nickel and copper. The two properties in which the greatest interest has been shown are that at Populus Lake operated by Kenora Nickel Mines which are con- trolled by the Falconbridge Nickel] Mines Limited, and the Werner Lake showing of the Quebec Nickel Corp- oration. The history of previous work in the area and the results of the cur- rent operations are covered in Car!- son's summary. aa Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crandall, left last week for Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Kallies of Oakville were guests of Mrs. Kallies mother, Mrs, N. J, McAulay for Christmas. Winter Activities Begin with Heavy December Snowfall Weatherwise, everything was just made for Christmas. We received a liberal supply of snow just in time to assure a White Christmas and at intervals ever since Old Man Winter has been back again with his snow shaker putting a fresh layer of snow on snow. The forecasters are predicting still more and it could well mean a record for in the past few years, most of our snow came in February and March. Activity at the Northern Ski Club got underway last weekend and this Saturday and Sunday, the hills will be alive with enthusiasts who could- n't ask for anything more. On the Junior Ski run, so well packed early in the fall with heaps of snowdust, instruction lessons will get under- way for the small fry with Alex Mac- lean directing their efforts. At the curling club on Monday afternoon, plaids were in vogue once again and a handful of curlers stood behind the big glass and gazed and gazed as if they couldn't believe it was true. One friendly game was underway and the long rest did not seem to have dulled the throwing arm of Dick Fleming and Bob Pop- pleton. Backyards and Lake Temiskam- ing are swarming with little skaters and big skaters and if you are driv- ing a car in town, be careful on the turns because you never know where the sleighs are coming from. Winter, in a word, has arrived in full glory. Wilson - Caron Holy Cross Catholic Church was the scene of a double ring ceremony on Monday, December 27th when Marie-Therese (Terrie) Caron, daugh ter of Mrs. Caron and the late Joseph E. Caron became the bride of James R. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Wilson of Timmins.- Rev. Father Brunette officated at the ceremony and the soloist was Rev. Father Lan- driault who sang '"'Ave Maria'"' and "On This Day."' Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Clovis Caron of Earlton, the bride wore a ballet length full skirt- ed dress of Chantilly lace over satin styled with a deep neckline of cut- out lace and pearls and long pointed sleeves. Her tiara of lace and pearls held her fingertip veil and she car- ried a sheaf of red carnations and salad leaves. Miss Theresa Labine, maid-of- honour wore*dark green lace over taffetta fashioned with a full skit. Her headdress was of matching plume and she carried' a cascade bouquet of broze mums and salad leaves. Little Louise Caron was her cousin's flower-girl. She wore bronze lace taffeta and carried a basket of mixed flowers. Lowell Wilson was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were Glen Moriarty and Harold Watts. At the reception at the Hotel Hail- eybury, the bride's mother received Wearing a beige metallic taffeta two- piece dress with matching hat and a corsage of red roses. She was as- sisted by Mrs. Wilson wearing a grey and black beaded dress, white hat and a corsage of red roses. On their honeymoon to Montreal and Quebec City, the bride wore a gold velveteen syit, matching hat and brown accesories. Her corsage was of red carnations. On their re- turn, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will make their home+in Timmins. Out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Caron and their daughters Lor- raine and Louise of Earlton; Mrs. Blanche Reid; Mr. H. Blanchard; Miss Marion and Sharon Wilson and Ear! Wilson, all of Timmins; Mr. and Mrs. W. Moriarty; Misses Marilyn and Margaret Moriarty; Mr. Miek Moriarty and Mr. and Mrs. E. Bilo- deau, all of Cobalt; Miss Norah La- bine of Ottawa; Miss Cecile Belang- er of Toronto; Adrian Brien of North Bay and J. MacLean of North Bay. Prior to her marriage, the bride was entertained at a shower given by Miss Theresa Labine and Mrs. D. C. MacGregor of Haileybury. Miss Marjorie Shaw of Hespler is the guest of Miss Betty Ann Bag- shaw this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Peter McLeod and family of Chibougami, were with Mr. McLeod's parents, Mr.- and Mrs. George McLeod for Christmas. Ont. Police Commissioner Appeals to Drivers One of the major problems con- fronting us today is the tremendous traffic toll brought about by the ad- vent and progress of the mechanical age. Everywhere people are talking road safety, and law enforcement agencies and other organizations in- terested in the resultant ramifica- tions are extending every effort to cope with this ever-increasing situa- tion, affecting as it does mostly everyone. The spirit of Goodwill is in full bloom during this season, and when one reflects, it is a pity that such qualities and ideal conditions of mind do not prevail throughout the year. This attitude could well serve as a stimulus for safe driving, and we would all benefit considerably if we would adopt this feeling of good- will toward all men each day of the year rather than exhibit it during the festive season, and afterwards relapse into the old, selfish ways again. There are many ways and means being employed to impress drivers to exercise greater care, the most important of which perhaps is the appeal to self-discipline, since the driver of an automobile or any othe: motorized vehicle is master of his own destiny, and also that of others for the majority of time whilst at the controls. The enforcement phase of the traf- fic problem cannot be considered as the final solution. Extensive study of its many facets has been made by agencies and organizations spec- ializing in traffic ills, but in spite of their efforts, collision experience is increasing in violence, and your he!p is absolutely essential if this chal- lenge is to be met. It could be that in many instances we are driving beyond our own speed limits - the speed at which we are able to go into action when called upon to prevent collision. Traffic accidents cannot possibly make a Happy New Year. The year could be much brighter for many people with the practice of self-dis- cipline and consideration for other road users. These are days for liv- ing - too good to let our time run out. Moderation in all things is com- mendable, and drivers are warned of the serious results which follow an accident where intoxicants are considered a contributing factor. If it is your intention to participate in celebrations over the New Year holi- day, and consumption of alchhol is part of the enjoyment, I beseech you to leave your car in the garage and utilize other methods of transporta- tion which do not require your per- sonal manipulation of the controls. Without your help, the task of the various law enforcement agencies is extremely difficult, but with your assistance 1 feel Sure 'we can unite in a whole-hearted effort to make Safe Driving and a Happy New Year a complete realization. You may be assured that all mem- bers of the Ontario Provincial Police will do their utmost to bring about this achievement. COMMMUNITY CONCERTS TO HAVE HEADQUARTERS IN TORONTO The formation of Community Concerts of Canada Limited is announced by Columbia- Artists and Community Concerts of New York due to the growth in the number of Associationg in Can- ado and the resultant desire to give them better service. The Board of Directors will be made up of both Canadians and Americans. General headquarters will be established in Toronto with subsidiary offices in Mont- real and other principal cities of the Dominion. Rusell M Sim- mons; who is well known in Nor. thern Ontario where he has been associated with Community Con- certs for the past few year, has been named manager of the op- eration, In the past twenty-five years, Community Concerts has existed in Canada in over 90 cities. The first organiation so established was in Kitchener in 1929. As in the past, Community Concerts will continue to make available to its towns and cities, not only artist attractions from Flying Saucer at Agaunico Mine "Story of Week" Flying saucers are with us again. This time it's Cobalt in the news and John Hunt tels of a strange light hanging in our northern sky. The Nugget's reporter received a call at 8.30 p.m. on Sunday night from Willis St. Jean at the Agaunico Mine telling him to come at once 'for there's a flying saucer overhead spitting out light all over the place.' Mr. Hunt lost no time reaching the mine and reports, 'For a minute I could see nothing. Then suddenly a light. It was a cold clear light mov- ing from the east to the west. It banked and went out. Then it came on-again and hovered motionless. There was no sound except for the noise from the mine's compressor. I stood in the snow covered yard of the Agaunico mine and watched the light for more than an hour. At times it seemed to be quite low and at other times, it disappeared into the heavens. Mostly, I saw it come in from the east, hover above the rmoine and then go out. St. Jean said that he had been walking from the dry to the hoist room shortly after 8.00 when suddenly the whole area was illuminated by a light brigh- ter than daylight. 'I looked up' he said, "and there was this giant cone of light shining stright down' He was alone at the mine while the miners were on Christmas holidays. ~The light was ematating~ from a giant rotating disc of pure light. The light was emanating from a The light was not just spinning but flying in circles. The cone was sud- denly reversed and the disc sent its blinding light straight up into the sky. Then it flew over Lake Temiskam- ing, lighting up the ice covered lake before it sped up into the sky.' People in Cobalt who were asked to go out and look for the phenomena in the sky saw nothing. But Mrs. St. Jean and friends who came to the mine all watched the light come and go behaving as no airplane or star or meteor has ever behaved. As far as Mr. Hunt is concerned, he has made it quite clear that he was cold sober and flying saucer flew over the mine. the Columbia list but also from other sources, including Cana- dian. Among the Canadians already included in their roster are Boyd Neill, the Hart House Orchestra, Lois Marshall, Pierette Alarie, Leopold Simoneau, Ray Dudley, John Knight and Jan Rubes. Columbia has also managed sev- eral tours of the Leslie Bell Singers. THE WEEK'S WEATHER Week ending Dec. 29th, 1954 Min. Max. (Mhursdayewere eee 183i 30 Friday ie seine ta tees Sel Satiuincdanvenansee nee p32, Sunday Sse Monday 7 F212 Tuesday .... 4 8 Wednesday ....... Sue 1S * denote, below zero. hOTICE THE HAILEYBURY FIGURE SKATING CLUB will meet in The Hotel Haileybury TUESDAY, JAN. 4th, at 8 p.m. All persons who are interested in seeing plans for a Skating Club in Haileybury go forward are urged to attend. OIA Children will begin Skating on Thursday Afternoon [Sb ecinn Mei ia Pee.)