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by Dave McKee. y ure his mother, ; a sister, Elma, Henson Motors hers Steve and OnKe Home of was held yester- . Garden Chapel, METEOR and in Queen's Park AR | Gordon Dickin MERCURY CARS s. Vest Wilhite, a and ie Youngs when e, attended the MERCURY TRUCKS LUMBER NATIVE FIR ALL SIZES FOR INFORMATION IONE R2405, CLARESHOLM ut Creek Mill 8 miles west of .Claresholm. 2 Method Deplored aining Yule Solvency ce at least two effective ways to keep out of the tmas time, according to D. E. Weir=manager of im branch of the Bank of Montrealy n follow the Scrooge technique and just ignore jut it’s not the best way to win friends and in- Re You're not likely to have munch 5 Is. ‘tter to plan ahead, Mr. Weir believes, and open ristmas ‘savings account at the B of M. ar, when its time to start Christmas shopping Ye much more fun to draw on money in your tmas account. start right away? Figure how. much you'll need Christ. jivide the amount: of we en. and make a regular deposit It's guaranteed painless. : . ar, more®and moze Canadians~are learning how is to do their ‘Christmas shopping .with no 1t where the money’s going to come from. ir will be glad to show you how easy it fs to "own special Christmas’ account .throughout the at the B of M. he time to start! one of T.C.A.’s new DC8’s at an - t Imperial customers just the same. ie family car— hey mean. 2 line. Prices special Imperial jet fuel, as carefully your car, only two types of a whole range of troleum. These products—over 60Q ich are turned into plastics, waxes ting oils, fuel oils and asphalts. ; out of every gallon of crude oil is an —whether for a DC8, a jalopy or the ve years the average price of things ent, while gasoline has actually gone *DBS wholesale price index. L OIL LIMITED leader in Canada's growth Member CWNA CLARESHOLM LOCAL PRESS Member of ABC Gordon Neale, Editor ° An Independent weekly newspaper published every Thursday in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada. Authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department, Ottawa. Thursday, December 31, 1959 The New Year A message for the New .Year invariably tells those who receive it that it is necessary to step out into the unknown days of the year with a faith in its possibilities. So often this type of greeting becomes just vain and empty with little. meaning behind it yet as the year 1959 draws to a close and we face the mysterious days and months that are ahead o: us. there seems to be no other mes- sage that fits the peculiar situation in which this planet finds itself. Without a doubt faith is needed as this world approaches the new year in an international world that is full of confusion and uncertainty. The type of faith we need is that which motivated President Eisen- hower in his goodwill tour of many countries for he had the faith that if he eould talk to the leaders of the. various countries there might be a ‘The Challenge is Great... For "60.2... chance of bringing a real peace into the world. Commentators through- out the-world are saying that the. year 1960 may bring the type of peace that the world has not seen since the start of this twentieth cen- tury. Yet in ofder to accomplish this almost unimaginable state the eople of the Western World are go- ~ Ing to need lots of faith. Primarily we . have to have faith in the sincerity of Soviet Russia whose actions in the past have done almost everything to destroy any faith that we might have in her honesty of purpose. It would be useless for the leaders of the West to approach the Summit Con- ference knowing that their peoples were cynical about the sincerity of Russiagghere are indications that much ‘doubt remains in our minds concerning what Russia’s attitude really is and some people are already saying that one should not expect anything. concrete. to come from the summit; conference. this we have to have faith in the possibility of reaching an agreement about disarmament and faith that when the nations agree to a disarma- ment policy then the nations con- cerned will honestly accept the de- cisions and follow them. This again is a tremendous challenge especi- ally when Russia seems to be de- terminedly opposed to any realistic plan of inspection to make sure that the nations are living up to agree- - ments. Yet the disarmament agree- In addition to. ments will never get off the ground unless there is a mutual confidence in the integrity of the other nations. This will take a lot of faith. There is a great necessity too for us to have faith in the future of our own country and in thggood in- tentions of those whom We have elected to govern the country. In- dications are that Canada is facing some critical times economically—in the next little while as a result, ‘as some of the opposition members as- sert, of the free handed spending of the Conservative Government. Whether any other government could have stemmed the tide of govern- mental spending is a question but the point is the. lack of faith in. the economic future of our country could lead’ to some disastrous results, There can be no doubt Canada is. one of the greatly favored nations of the world as far as natural wealth is concerned. Some experts tell us our wealth in agriculture and minerals has been scarcely touched yet and the years ahead will see Canada forging to the front economically. This cannot be’ done if the people of the country. have’ doubts about the future and become a brake on the wheel of pro- ess. Canada has _ just about everything to com- mend her as far-as the future is concerned. The citizens of the country ‘will be the major factor in. determining her future destiny. Then in. this New Year let us rally around alt that is progressive and forward looking so our land may take her predestiried place as one of the great powers in the world. : Then there is need for us to have faith in ourselves, those around about us who are our neighbors and in humanity generally. Too often do we talk about the things that are bad and degrading as though these things were the important things of life. The things that really matter are those qualities of goodness which are a part of the’ makeup of every human being. So we.need to have faith in-man. That means we must have faith in the possibilities of the growing generation and their ability to take up the demands of good citizenship when the need arises. It has become too much of a custom to criticize every move made by the ‘youth of this land and to, point to the weaknesses -in their lives. We must haye faith that under the care- lessness of immaturity ‘lie the. great possibilities of mature judgment and leadership. Thus as we welcome in the year of 1960 let us make it a year of faith. If we are able to do this when this year fades into history we will surely know that it has been one of the greatyyears in human history. Celebrations Not everyone celebrates the be- ginning of the New Year on January 1: But people in all parts of the world have special customs to insure that the New Year will get off'to a good*start. Church services and frantic parties, for example, pre typical ways of. cele- brating in the VU.8. ~ In many ‘European ‘countries, gifts are exchanged on New Year’s Day. The custom originated with the Romans, according to’ World Book Encyclopedia. Back in 747 B.C., reportedly, they pre- sented the kihg of the -Sabines with branches of bay and palm trees con- secrated to Strenia, the goddess of strength. The “strenae,” or gifts, be- came more elaborate, in expectation of royal favor, and the emperors came to regard them as deserved tribute. Augustus Caesar is said to have passed the word alohg that he had had a vision in which he saw. himself receiving gifts from the Senate and the people on January 1 . Claudius finally stopped the influ- ence-peddling by limiting the cost of gifts. Henry III. introduced the custom into England in the 1200's, and Eliza- beth I collected enough loot to replenish her wardrobe for.a year. The custom - went out with Oliver Cromwell. In Scotland, bad luck is in store for a family if the first person to set foot in the house, on New Year's Day is a woman. . roa gravedigger .. . or a person who walks with his toes turned in or a man with red or blonde hair. To minimize the risk, the Scots ap- point a tall, dark man as the “‘first- footer.” On New Year's Day he enters each house in silence, places a bundle of fagots on the fire, then wishes .the family good luck. ven the poorest Chinese buy new shoes for the holiday, because it is bad luck to step down on the ground into old shoes..on New Years Day. And the Portuguese ignore their debts, because the man who pays a bill on this day will pay out money all year. Cire. 1007 Life's Like That | DELBERT REYNOLDS MUST LAY AWAKE NIGHTS dreaming up some of the squibs he passes out. The latest is the story about three slightly inebriated gentlemen who made the train just as it was about to pull out. agent assisted two ofthe chaps on to the train. Mr: Jenkins, station The third fellow was left standing on the platform as the train pulled out. Mr. Jenkins said to the chap “I guess you are pretty sore on having missed the train”? “Not as sore as the other two fellows will be —they came to see me off,” stated the remain- ing fellow. A FRIEND OF OURS WHO EDITS A NEWSY PUBLICA- tion from which we take the odd item stated in a letter this week that’ he liked our item in’ “Life's Like That” writing on the back of hand-outs, about An excerpt.from the letter states “I've been doing that for a good many years, as most everybody sé¢ems to send me their out-pourings.” I. am Pleased to note that someone else has found a use for the multitudinous. material which comes to this office week after week. couple of years, If it ever stops we have sufficient on hand to last a- Happy and Prospercus New Year. “Ron”. 1 CAME ACROSS THE FOLLOWING WHICH 18 appropriate’ for the year-end. message of “Life's Like That”. “Should auld acquaintance be -forgot and never brought to mind? Not when it brings to us this chance—This one we can’t decline! A chance to pass along to you our gratitude ten-fold For interest and loyalty—two. sentiments we hold For om these qualities we know we operate and thrive And look ahcad—the best one yet—leap year 1960!" 30 Years Ago from files of The Claresholm Local Press of December 27, 1929. Mrs. George Fenton, 31, died December 22 from pneumonia following the birth of a child: Violet Boniface and Earl Wil- liam Frogge were married Dec- ember 26 at’ the home of Mrs. Rose Boniface. & A. Brooker of Claresholm*bak- ery was repeating the offer of a christening cake to the pare ents of the first baby in the ne year. Thomas Thompson, 66, pioneer of the Claresholm district, died at Retlaw to which point he had moved.. Survivors included a brother, O'mond Thompson, Claresholm. The funeral was in Claresholm -United Church. The Rex was filled with resi- dents of the area from Parkland to Granum to see the show, “The Gold Diggers of Broadway”. Winnipeg cash close of No. 1 Northern Wheat was $1.38%. + Dr. Willard R. Haig who had been practising at Consort had purchased a practise at Macleod. W. M: Knight left to spend Christmas and a. couple of Of Man. WELCOME, TO 1960 In spi year 19 Out of the Past weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Abel, in Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs, Russell Haig and family wgre in Lethbridge for Christmas with Mr. Haig's mother, Bob Glasgow came from Ed- monton to spend Christmas a‘ his home here. = Z Mrs. Mark Fisher went to Calgary Christmas Day to visit relatives there. ir. a » W. J. Welker spent Christmas at Mrs. Welk- er's home in Calgary, e Christmas visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Clark were: Mr, and Mrs. F. W. Tay- lor, Bow Island; Mrs, P. J, Kenny and son, Lorne, and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Rogers, all of Lethbridge. zs Donald Murray. was spending holidays from university here. Mr. and Mrs. Leonce Clark spent Christmas in Calgary: Miss Marion McKinney came down from the Holy Cross hos- pital to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs. George _Mc- Kinney, Miss Bertha. Strangways was home from the University of Al- berta for Christmas holidays, Things | rose Hills of all the gloomy forecasts, Canada goes into the in pretty fine shape. i . Inflation has been held in check in recent months, due in large measure tothe courage of the gqvernment (maybe it is the Christmas spirit that makes me finally say a good word for the politicians!), and the good sense of Canadians generally in accepting unpopular decisions without too much fuss, . Labour, too, has shown somewhat more restraint and good sense over the past four or five months. Most workers are of the opinion that it-is better to-hold the line and consolidate Canadian gains now than to go romping off on a fake boom that could price .us right out of competitive overseas magkets, and thus create unemployment nt. This sensible sentiment in Canada gets something set-back, however, when American-owned their native wage rates to the concerns appl; Canadian scene. An example vis the International Paper Company, which applied wage-rate increases in their home plants to their big operations here. Wonderful for their Canadian employees, perhaps, but sure to cause discontent and.new wage demands, throughout the Canadian paper’ industry—where prices are already high enough. especially pace-setting industries are in- volved. ts of this nature, by American-owned companies In spite of these complications, Canadians have ridden through avery dangerous period in this nation’s economic life. Labour and management both deserve credit, and some must, also go to steady ‘on the oars, it is alto gether. likely that international trade will find this country a strong competitor. If increased productivity can be achieved, there could be a series of in- creased wages without a cor- responding increase in the cost- of-living index: and after all, that is the only kind of wage increase that does any good. In other words, things look reasonably good for 1960 and we can mean it sincerely when we say, “Happy New Year to qs" IME, All successful individuals have . become such by hard work; by improving moments before they pass into hours, and hours that cther people may occupy in the pursuit of pleasure. —Mary Baker Eddy Current Cotnment: Farewell The passing. of Hon. J. J. Bowlen, Lieutenant Governor of Al- berta, has brought a note of sincere sadness to the Province -of Alberta and particularly to this district. During the early days of this pro- vince he was closely associated with the development of the ranching in- dustry in this area and after he was appointed to the high post which he held at the time of his death he has found time to visit here and to tell his delighted audiences stories of the early days. His was one of those stories that one reads about and yet scarcely believes. He came west in the early days without any material possessions, worked hard and well until he built up for himself consid- erable holdings. came here as an unknown man but through his sense of devotion and responsibility carved for himself a reputation that places him in the forefront of all the distinguished Alberta citizens. Politically he was elected to represent: the people of this province in the Legislature, edu- cationally the: University of Alberta And Prime Minister Diefenbaker has announced J. Percy Page will become the Lieutenant Governor of this pro- vince to.replace the Jate Dr. Bowlen. he choice. will be arr exceptionally popular one and Mr. Page Will be accepted into the hearts of the people of Alberta. He has disting- uished himself in many ways. First of all he was a teacher who was de- voted “74 able and whose students still look“back to the timathey spent in his classrooms. xt is well known throughout this province as a very efficient basketball coach who for years directed the. Edmonton Grads in their successful bids for’ world championships. Twenty-five years. ago or more his name was a household name in the province be- cause of this basketball team and the girls who played on the team will witness to his untiring efforts. In ad- More than that he - a conferred upon him _ its Doctor of Law degree and relig he was awarded the highest | given to a layman in the | Catholic Church. To crow amazing career he was called Federal Government to acce, highest office within the Prec that of Lieutenant Governor. yond all this his very integrit personality won for him ach friends who will long remembe In this high office he workec and made the position one « treme usefulness to ‘the pro No request for his presence w insignificant for him to accept usy schedule permitted.. He | upon himself as a'man who much to-all that he had experi and bore witness to his grateft Although he was a Roman Ca he delighted to tell how a Met minister gave him a necessary at a critical time. Now the we lost another of its great men ; will be very difficult to mat type in this province today. Hail. dition he served his province -p ally and sat in the Legislature number of years and for a whil the leader of the Progressive servative party. He was pc with his own party and those wl posed him in politics. Now a full life he is called to this high tion where he. will have man portunities to continue shis | service. Because of the exhat work-the late Dr. Bgwlen did i position the task ofthe Lieut Governor has become a dema one and involves much more thé ceremonial opening and _closii the Legislature and ‘the signi legislation. No one doubts Mr. will carry. on the tradition dignity and effectiveness and zens generally throughout the vince will welcome him to the appointment. The End Of A Trip President Eisenhower has ended an exhausting trip that he made to many key points in Europe and Asia ‘in the interests of world peace and to carry the American point of view to a number of countries. Every- where he went he. was greeted by ‘large and cheering crowds who dem- onstrated without a doubt that they trusted him and believed. in the sin- cerity of hi to_an quite fn the opinion of the west- ern powers has béen consolidated and unified because of this excursion and the optimists are expecting that AHEAD AND HAVE A HAPPY NEW some great. advances will be toward world peace. Over opti at this point could well be dang -if it causes a-relaxation in the v fulness which. is» always ess when one is dealing with Comn a and her intriguing Russia has carefully avoided criticism or comment on the’ dent’s trip because she has k full well that anything like would raise a storm. That do mean she is going to accept without some counter: Wea Eternal vigilance on the part west is still necessary. a s ae tase VRAR!
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