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XXXVI) CLOVERDALE, B.C., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 1942 Number 23 "Surrey is Run by a Small Clique" is the Charge of Candidates The first of the election campaign meetings was held in the ca Orange Hall, Surrey Centre on Monday evening. Only a bare half dozen voters were out. but the weather was not conducive to attendance. Even Brown couldn't attend.

as the roads were too slippery. Clem Willingale- Tom Craven, as chairman of the meeting called on Clem Willingale, candidate for the reeveship. Mr. Willingale stated that he had decided to offer himself as candidate because he had been asked to do so by various groups of citizens during the late summer and autumn. He stated he was not in politics, having never belonged to or worked for any of the existing political party.

Rather he believed in taking the good points from all the different parties to form a personal political policy. Stressing the people's desire all over the world for a change, Mr. Willingale compared this change in authority--even though it be only municipal authority--to a change in tools in a workshop. Stating that the tools adequate for conditions 10 or 15 years ago have to be replaced with more modern tools capable of handling modern conditions, Mr. Willingale thought that with changing times, now was the time to modernize Surrey's municipal government.

His main criticism of Reeve Jos. T. Brown and the Council was that they are not taking an active lead in modern issues. He wanted more results on such problems as local labor shortage, hospitalization and medical attention, transportation of workers, removal of cost of education from the land and the removal of the Pattullo Bridge tolls, and concrete plans for the reconstruction era to come. In order that might make its maximum contribution to the war effort, the speaker stated that the citizens must unite as a whole.

He clarified this statement by saying that each section of agriculture must organize themselves; then all sections of agricultural life in Surrey must amalgamate as one strong unit. And in this organization, he felt the Reeve and the other elected representatives should take an active part. He stated he was not so interested in lowering or raising the tax rate, as in raising the income of agriculture. Promising equal treatment for everyone and aggressive support to all organized bodies working for the community good, Mr. Willingale stated that if he is elected there will be "no more minority favoritism." He declared that ever since coming here about eight years ago, he had heard it said that "Surrey is run by a small clique; even to De the choosing of who shall be Reeve." John Bowles John Bowles, of Old McLellan Road.

Cloverdale was the next to address the meeting. In offering himself as candidate for Councillor for Ward IV. Mr. Bowles stated he had resided here for 5 years, but had come to this province and the Fraser Valley 34 years ago, SO he was no newcomer. Emphasizing that Surrey is primarily an agricultural territory, and if the farmers are doing well, everyone here does well, the speaker claimed that municipal problems here cannot be separated from agricultural problems.

Stating that Surrey's farm production is going down when it is vitally needed, he stated that there is no such thing as a lack of money. Attacking the "entrenchment" policy of the present Council he said that one of the things we have discovered since the start of the war is that while other things might be lacking, there is no shortage of money, and he blamed the Council for not organizing to bring pressure on the authorities to see that the money necessary to boost agricultural production, was forthcoming. He did not blame the farmers, it was the fault of the entrenchment policies of the Provincial and Municipal governments. "They are still living in 1939." Turning to local conditions, Mr. Bowles declared that the charge of Cloverdale being "slovenly town' was only too true.

Attacking the "back scratching" policy of the past he stated that if he is elected he will not be content with "just dishing out the Ward appropriation as has been done in the past two years." Lyall CurrieIn asking for re-election as Councillor for Ward Lyall A. Currte said he was a little different position to the previous two speakers: he couldn't just theorize. as he had been Councillor for three years now. Mr. Willingale had mentioned earlier the state of Surrey's situation, and Councillor! Currie enlarged on this subject.

With only one doctor amid a population of over 15,000, it is really serious. He told the meeting that that very day the Surrey V.O.N. had been authorized by the Municipal Council to go ahead with the plan to secure a second V.O.N. nurse; and that the Council doubled the V.O.N. appropriation.

As chairman of the finance committee, Mr. Currie stated that the Council had every reason to believe that the end of the year would find Surrey with a small surplus. This compared with a debt to the bank of some $32,000 at the end of 1941. This was partly due to greater collections of arrears and current taxes and increased land sale revenues. but also because of the acceptance by the Councillors of a $12.000 The cut in their Ward appropriations.

public works program the had absorbed increase in school costs. This year Mr. Curpractically all of $15,000 rie stated, he had put most of his Ward appropriation into ditching. He had, wherever practical, helped put the drainage scheme, so as to increase farin production. He mentioned the Meridian Road ditch bridge where the B.C.

Electric this road. After years of crosses dispute, the railway company had been compelled by the Minister of Railways to replace its culvert with a bridge, as Surrey has wanted. In the question period, Councillor Currie received quite a barrage, mostly from one party who claimed favoritism had been shown in the paving of Thomas Road this year, and in paving in Cloverdale last year. Floyd HamiltonOne candidate for the position of School Trustee presented himself. Floyd Hamilton, from the Archibald Road.

Green Timbers, introduced himself as being keenly interested for years in school matters. A resident here for 33 years, he has children attending school. He said he had some experience as an organizer in the labor movement. Mr. Hamilton declared himself in favor of the whole cost of education being taken over by the Provincial government; textbooks to parents at wholesale prices; adequate medical and dental clinics.

He blamed the Two Candidates Seek the Reeveship CLEM WILLINGALE Fleetwood Poultryman, who has announced his candidature for the REEVE JOS. T. BROWN President of the Reeveship. Poultry ProVeteran Municipal administra- ducer's Ass'n. since its inception, tor, who is asking for re-election he feels that similar organized, as Surrey's Chief Magistrate.

action by all other branches of Mr. Brown is appealing to the agriculture will bring equal beneelectors on the accomplishments fits for them as won for chickenof 1942. Surrey today for the men by the P.C.P.P.A. Claims the time in many years will finish the present Council not taking aggresyear with a surplus, as compared sive enough action to solve warto a $32,000 bank debt in 1941. time problems.

NO CHANGE IN TIME FOR JOHNSTON ROAD SCHOOL It was reported at a special meeting of the Surrey School Board on Tuesday evening that the vote received was not in favor of changing the time of opening the Johnston Road school. A request had been received to start school later in the morning. The vote was 18 no, 17 yes. Jas. Cummings, janitor of the Simon Cunningham school has been transferred to the Queen Elizabeth High where will be assistant janitor.

R. Kisby, who formerly held this position, has been promoted to senior janitor. R. Dibble is the new janitor of the Simon Cunningham school. The Board members will attend a luncheon at Queen Elizabeth High Thursday noon.

R. W. HEALE OF CLOVERDALE DROWNED IN ROAD DITCH Robert William Heale of Coast Meridian Road, Kensington Prairie, met his death by drowning on Thursday night, Dec. 4th. It is believed that he drowned in the ditch in front of his home.

The body was taken from the Nicomekl River, a short distance from his home, and it is believed the body had passed through the flood gate on the big 12-foot ditch. It is thought that the fatality occured late Thursday night. Shortly before the presumed time of the drowning, a neighbor saw Heale's truck proceeding down the road, at a moderate speed and in a careful manner. Next morning the truck was found standing on the bridge into the Heale property, with the right front wheel down over edge. There is no guard rail on the culvert.

The ignition was off, and the lights had been switched off also. It is assumed that the deceased, after misjudging the turn onto the bridge, had stopped and got out. Investigating the position of the truck, he must have slipped and fallen into the ditch in which there was 8 feet of water. Surrey Police were notified, and the body was recovered by dragging. Born in England, the late There was no inquest.

Mr. Heale was 57 years of age. He had been a resident here for 17 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Jack Heale, who is the Army. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Cloverdale chapel of S.

Bowell Son. Rev. T. E. Harris and Rev.

A. O. Morrison officiated. with interment in Surrey Centre cemetery. Pall bearers were Ed Mufford, H.

G. Mufford, V. Mufford, T. C. Mufford, L.

W. Mufford and W. V. Mufford. LEGION OF FRONTIERSMEN (B.C.) SQUADRON Owing to government orders the White Rock Frontiersmen have had to cancel their annual Turkey Shoot this year.

This event, which has met with increasing popularity last year will be missed by many. However, no one will quarrel with the action of our government in restricting the use of ammunition for pleasure and turning all available sources of supply to the one purpose of bullets and bombs for victory. So sorry but it is no shoot this Christmas. It has been the custom of "E' Squadron to make a donation to the Red Cross out of the proceeds of the turkey shoot. As the need for unceasing support of this organization becomes more apparent as the call on their services become heavier, especially in needed help to our increasing number of prisoners of war, the Squadron felt that the Red Cross should not suffer, i.e., our boys should not suffer on account of a very necessary government restriction, so a donation has been made to the White Rock Branch as in' other years.

Hazelmere News Mrs. E. Leithwood of Cloverdale is spending a few days with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.

A. Brown. George Kitzel returned home on Saturday from Pitt Lake where he has been employed for some time. W. Wilkinson was home for a few days from Victoria where he has been working for some time.

Since the request went out two weeks ago for Russian Relief, Hazelmere has donated very favorably. Mr. Belicoff has sent in a check for $54, made up of proceeds of Russian dinner at the Hall, which was given by Mrs. D. Rodin and Mrs.

K. Belicoff, netting a bridge, whist and drawing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. Belicoff, which netted $15.95 and $14.45 respectively; and a donation from the Women's Institute of $5.

In addition a wool-filled comforter made by Mrs. Rodin and Mrs. J. Arland has been turned in. The Farmer's Institute members are giving voluntary labor this week to redecorate the interior of the Community Hall, which is much needed and will be greatly appreciated.

They also intend to reshingle the roof as soon as they can secure the material for same. fact that four Surrey schools are still without electric lights on the passive attitude of the Board of Trustees; and stated that the Trustees would not even accept one P.T.A.'s offer to install playing facilities, as they seemed to think swings, etc. too dangerous. Around White Rock The Red Cross Branch's monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 14th at 2:30, in United Church Hall.

The annual Christmas treat for the young people attending Holy Trinity Church will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd. There will be a whist and bridge party at the Army Navy hall on Dec. 10th to which all who play cards are cordially invited. Mrs.

Elizabeth Work has left for a week's visit in Victoria, where her daughter Mary is a nurse-in-training in St. Joseph's Hospital. The Army Navy Vets are arranging for a Christmas draw and a children's party for Yuletide under the direction of Harold Downey, chairman of the committee. Mrs. Murphy was delighted to have her son Pat pay a visit here last week, home on leave from Edmonton.

His brother Frank, who is also stationed at Edmonton, could not manage to come this time. The Pro Rec classes met last Wednesday at the Army Navy hall. There was a good turn out and as usual, those taking part thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Tom Reid, M.P., has advised local Army Navy officials that he is anxious to meet a White Rock audience before he returns to Ottowa on Jan. 14th.

President Dick Wood is expecting word any day so that he may announce the date. Branch No. 11, White Rock Old Age Pensioners Organization, will hold its monthly meeting in the White Rock Hotel on Friday, Dec. 9th at 2 p.m. As usual a fine program has been prepared, including a sketch from Dickens' "Christmas Carol" and some excellent vocal talented singers.

A joint committee of Legion and Auxiliary members has been appointed to arrange for a Christmas party for the benefit of the wives and children of men serving in the active forces Overseas. Profiting by the experience of a similar affair last year, only the children of the junior grades of the public school will be favored with an invitation. General disappointment was expressed that the A.R.P. field demonstration fixed for Saturday last had to be abandoned on account of weather conditions. The A.R.P.

can shake hands with the promoters of an important public meeting which had to be abruptly adjourned on account of the blackout, only this time it happened to have been a white-out. The annual meeting of the White Rock and District Ratepayers' Association will be held in the hotel on Friday, Dec. 11, commencing at 8 p.m. Officers will be elected to conduct the affairs of the Association for the coming year. Candidates in the Municipal election have been invited to attend.

The public is cordially invited to be present. On Thursday, a White Rock family suffered bereavement. Mrs. Jessie Flumerfelt, at the age of sixty, passed away at the Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster on Dec. 3rd.

She had been a resident of Royal City for many years. Surviving her are three sons. C. W. Leon, Elmer and Mervyn, and two daughters, Mrs.

D. Urquhart and Mrs. D. Pockley, and five grandchildren. The regular meeting of the Board of Trade will be held at the White Rock hotel on Tuesday of next week at 7:30 p.m.

As this is the last meeting of the year, nominations will be in order for officers to serve in 1943. Other interesting matters are probably coming up, including recent action of the powers that be respecting the establishing of a public park on the old millsite, on the Indian Reserve. There was a good attendance at the annual meeting on Thursday afternoon of the Women's Auxiliary of the United Church when the following officers were elected for the ensuing, John year: Honorary president, Sinclair; president, Mrs. Wm. Graham; vice-president, Mrs.

Campbell and Mrs. Work; secretary, Mrs. A. Edwardson; treasurer, Mrs. Saunders; missionary convenor, Mrs.

Lashley Hall. Excellent reports were presented for the year's activities. The W.A. of the United Church went over the top with their preChristmas bazaar last Wednesday afternoon and netted $90. Everything offered was sold and many a household will be gladdened when Santa distributes the numerous fancy and useful articles which his deputies gathered on this occasion.

There was afternoon tea, too, and altogether it was a happy affair. Presiding over the home-cooking exhibits were Mesdames Neilson. Angus and Edwardson. Mesdames Calderbank, Thornton and Campbell had charge of the fancy work, and Mesdames Saunders. Davis and Work, the tea tables.

The decorations were tastefully carried out by Mrs. Hall and Miss Crawford. The whist drive put on by the Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion last Friday evening was not as well patronized as was expected but the program was adhered to faithfully and the players at the six or seven tables spent a pleasant evening, topped off with the usual very acceptable light refreshments the ladies provided. The high scoring lady was Mrs. Ashton; Robert Dare was the top scoring gentleman.

Mrs. Brown was awarded the consolation prize. There was interest, too, in the drawing for a beautiful pair of pillow slips which went to Herbert Foley, holder of ticket no. 857. The proceeds of the draw, in which all tickets were sold, went to the fund for sending Christmas parcels Overseas.

Another Comrade of the local Branch of the Legion has gone West. Albert L. Houkes passed away on Nov. 30th. The late Mr.

Houkes had been a resident of White Rock for some years but latterly had not been very well and moved to Vancouver to stay with some relatives, after undergoing treatment for a couple of months in St. Paul's Hospital. Last -week he took a turn for the worse and entered Athlone Hospital where the end came on Nov. 30th. The funeral was held on Dec.

4th, with interment in the Soldier's Plot, Mountain View cemeterv. Rev. T. W. Scott officiated.

The deceased, who was aged 73, is survived by three daughters: Mrs. A. J. Tough, Penticton: Mrs. J.

M. Tait and Gladys, Vancouver; and a son, W. Russell Houkes of North Vancouver. The late Mr. Houkes served in the Forestry Corps in the World Legion, War White and was Rock.

a member of the SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN AT SOUTH WEST. FAILS A widespread search has been going on for Leonard Slocombe of 1504 Old Yale Road. South Westminster. The 57 year old man, who is partially blind. went for a walk at four o'clock on the afternoon of Dec.

2nd, as was his custom. At seven his dog, which always accompanied him on his walk, returned alone. The aid of neighbors was enlisted and a thorough search of the bush in that area was carried out over the week-end, but without avail. ELECTION MEETINGS Dec. 10th- -Strawberry Hill; Colebrook.

Dec. 11th-White Rock: Hazelmere Sunnyside. Dec. 12thDec. 14th Westminster; Hjorth Dec.

15th-Cloverdale: Sullivan. Dec. 16th Clayton; Port Kells. Dec. 17th Newton; White! House.

HERBERT SUTHERLAND NEW BANK MANAGER HERE The new manager of the Cloverdale branch of the Bank of Montreal, Herbert Sutherland, has arrived to take up his duties here. With Mrs. Sutherland, he comes to Cloverdale from Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Mr. Sutherland was born at Kingston, Ontario, and entered the field of banking in 1909 at Souris, Manitoba.

After returning from military service in 1919, he was for a time attached to the Vancouver branch. The same year he was appointed accountant at Red Deer, and the following year, in 1920, he became manager at Penhold, Alberta. He has a wide and varied knowledge of banking, having served since as manager at Munson, Vulcan and Wetaskiwin, as well as being on the inspection branch for some years. Mr. Sutherland is an active community worker, and has taken an active, part in different organizations the points he has been stationed.

HAZELMERE W.I. OFFICERS RE-ELECTED FOR NEW TERM The members of the Hazelmere Women's Institute met at Hazelmere on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, for their annual meeting. A light, but pleasant lunch was served by the Hazelmere Circle at 1 p.m., after which, with the president Mrs. R.

Braham in the chair, the ladies got to business. After singing the Institute Ode, the minutes of last meeting were adopted, and the treasurer's report duly accepted. Reports from the different Circles were read by the secretary. All were very satisfactory, but the Peace Arch Circle was outstanding in the amount of work, knitting and needlework which the members had accomplished, and are a shining example to all Institute members. Among other business, donations were voted to: Surrey V.O.N., the Russian Relief, Grandview Heights and Hall's Prairie Schools, and the Surrey-Langley Hospital Committee.

After the business, the election of officers was called for. Mrs. Harris, president of Peace Arch Circle, was called on by the president to take the chair and nominations for president were called for. A motion was carried that officers now acting should all be re-elected en bloc. So Mrs.

Braham is president again, her fourth year; with Mrs. S. Webb, vice-president; Mrs. Kitzel, recording secretary, Mrs. C.

Ashcroft, treasurer and Mrs. F. C. Fryer, corresponding secretary. A vote of thanks was passed to J.

R. Archibald for auditing the books. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, Jan. 6th. The Hazelmere Institute has invited Mrs.

A. Rose of Langley to give a talk on Rehabilitation; also the Institute's year's work is planned then, so all members are asked to attend. -CARD CLUB AIDS RED CROSS FUNDS Rev. and Mrs. Frank Hardy, Dr.

and Mrs. Lashley Hall, Mrs. Elizabeth Work. Mrs. Hall will be pleased to receive additional names.

JOHN BOWLES Prominent Cloverdale poultryman who is running for Councillor in Ward IV, opposing Lyall A. Currie. Mr. Bowles, who is general secretary of the Pacific Coast Poultry Producers points to its record of achievement as to what can be done by organized, aggressive The success financially of the White Rock No Christmas cards club last year was so marked that many are asking to have their names listed again this year. A friend, seeing your name in the local paper, will understand that instead of sending a card, you are giving the money to the Red Cross.

The following names were handed in this week: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Moffat, Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Robson, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Thrift, "NO ELECTIONS" PETITION A petition has been widely circulated in the White Rock asking that the Municipal elections be dispensed with this year.

The petition declares that an election at this time would be a waste of good money--the present elected representatives doing their work in a satisfactory manner, working for the best of interest as a whole. The petitioners asked that the Reeve and Council re-consider and "arrange to dispense with an The petition has received 221 election this signatures. GET-OUT-TO-VOTE CAMPAIGN The Surrey Junior Chamber of Commerce at its November meeting decided to sponsor its usual get-outto-vote campaign. This year, however, because of gas and tire restrictions it is of course impossible to help provide transportation, as the organization has done in past years. The Junior Chamber members do, however, wish to impress on the citizens of Surrey the real necessity of voting.

Vote as you please, BUT VOTE! KEEPING TAB by Stan McKinnon Peter Rodin, son of Mrs. D. Rodin of Hall's Prairie has arrived Overseas. He's a leading torpedo operator in the Navy. His mother received a letter from him last week, via air mail it took only ten days from the time it was written till it was received here.

Speaking of how everything over there is rationed, Peter says: "I am getting a new suit. We are only allowed to buy $40 worth of clothing per year, so now I have only $30 to spend in the coming year for clothes. As an example, people wear shoes with wooden soles- -when they run it just sounds like a horse." He tells his mother to be sure to send cigarettes, as he doesn't like the English smokes, which, anways, are hard to get and very expensive. His older brother, Nick Rodin, has been Overseas for some months, SO the two will be getting together as soon as possible. Miss Ellen Greenaway left today return to her post with the CWAC at Halifax, after being home here on special leave for the past two weeks.

The big red red rose goes this week to G. W. Monger of White Rock. Last week at the O.T.C. at Barriefield, Ont.

he was one of the class which graduated as Second Lieutenants. Ronnie Macnaughton, the popular former O.C. of Company here, is now a captain--getting his promotion from Lieutenant a couple of months ago. Capt. Macnaughton is in charge of the Army's vocational training school at the Vancouver Tech.

He likes it fine, and we're darn sure that the men and the students like him fine, for he was a swell O.C. the Reserve boys agree. The latest lists from No. 1 RCAF Recruiting centre include three from this district. These fellows are Otis W.

Libby of River Road, R.R.1, New Westminster: John D. Robson of for a couple of months yet, SO brother Ken. They won't take Ken Barnston Island, and the "kid" meantime he is pulling his whisker out by its root. Miss May Withers of White-aRock is home on leave. She has been transferred lately to Vancouver from her post on the Island with Ordnance Department of the CWAC.

Saw A. D. Harvey of the Immigration Department the other day, so I asked him how his son FlightLieut. Roland Harvey was doing. Rollie was among the first who left from around here to go into action with the Air Force Overseas.

He's stationed at Gibraltar, and up to the end of September had taken part in 75 bombing sorties. Which is an awful lot of hours logged over enemy territory. I didn't want any. When He was giving out ears, I thought he said beers; I asked for two long ones. When He was giving out legs, I thought He said rate kegs; So I asked for two ones.

When He was giving out chins, I thought He said gins; So I asked for a double one. Then when He was giving out noses, I thought He said roses, So, of course, I asked for a big red one. Am I a mess!" An advance scout has contributed the following little ditty for this week's wanderings: "When God was giving out brains, I thought He said trains; So I missed mine. When He was giving out looks, I thought He said books: Hither and Yon John Mackie is now at an Army Medical Corps training centre at Camp Borden George Radford's parents, of R. 1, White Rock, received an airgraph bo, Ceylon.

"Join the Navy and see from him, saying he was at Colomthe world" is more than just a slogan R. S. "Toots" Loney of Port Kells has received another stripe since going Overseas. He's now a sergeant in the Army Service Corps. Miss Henrietta Graham of White Rock, who is stationed at Vulcan, Alberta, with the W.D.'S of the RCAF.

has written home that she will be able to spend her Christmas leave with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graham another White Rock Air Force gal expected home for Christmas is Velma Willcock, daughter of our talented sergeant. Velma will be home from Edmonton, where she's stationed; but her sister Jean, also a W.D., won't be able to get home from Trenton, Ont.

Hamish says that men's eyes are like birds; for they flit from limb to limb. Jack Brydson of White Rock has headed out for the East Coast, after spending leave with his parents here. He's a Navy man Cpl. Frank Laronde of the RCAF is home at Ocean Park on sick leave. Frank is stationed at Toronto George Simpson, who is with the RCAF at Vancouver, is spending a few days leave with his wife at White Rock saw Charlie MacCharlie McIntosh of Cloverdale in at the Ice Carnival Tuesday.

He's an Air Force mechanic at Pat. Bay Bill Watson, Grandview Heights, is home on leave from the Army, siting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Watson of Constable Road Peter Molyneux was out visiting at the home of his brother, Ted Molyneux of Cloverdale.

Pete is on furlough, An Airman, he has just completed I.F.T.S. at Saskatoon. Brother-in-law Archie Sloan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

B. Sloan of South Westminster is also home on leave. He's with the RCAF at Edmonton. SUNNYSIDE POULTRY MEETING The White Rock-Sunnyside Local of the Pacific Coast Poultry Producers Ass'n. invites all poultrymen, and friends in the White area to attend their next meeting on Friday, Dec.

11th at 8 p.m. An interesting evening is expected for all. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

Hanslow of White Rock announce the engagement of their younger daughter Joan Alicia, to Mr. Alfred Henry Somerton, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Somerton of Dawson, Y.T.

The wedding will take place in the White Rock United Church at 7:30 o'clock on Dec. 29th. SURREY COUNCIL DOUBLES GRANT TO SURREY V. O. N.

Provincial Government Grant for New McLellan Road Paving Received MAIL EARLY TO ENSURE DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS "Mail Early" this Christmas is more than a slogan. It is an absolute necessity. The impact of war conditions upon postal service has been terrific. The volume of mails, which last year reached alltime proportions, still continues to increase and will surpass all previous records this Christmas. To be sure of having your gifts arrive in time for Christmas, the mailing dates suggested by the Post Office Department are as follows: United States On or before 1 Dec.

10th. (Especially parcels). Maritime Provinces -Dec. 13th. Ontario and Quebec- -Dec.

15th. Manitoba Dec. 16. Saskatchewan and Alberta Dec. 17th.

British Columbia 19th. Local -on or before Dec. 20th. Around Home The W. A.

of Surrey Branch No. 6, Canadian Legion, will hold their meeting in the Anglican Church Hall, Cloverdale, on Thursday, Dec. 17th at 8 p.m. All members are requested to bring in their ticket stubs. Geo.

Radford of R. R. 1, White Rock was a caller at The Surrey Leader on Thursday last. Mr. Radford stated that he has given up the job as courier of the mail in his district and the position is now being filled by Norman Edwards.

A.R.P. wardens and First Aid men are advised by Wes Gillis of the Surrey A.R.P. Advisory Council to check their flashlights to see that they are in working order. If left unused, flashlight batteries soon become wet and are therefore useless. Clem Willingale, president of the Pacific Coast Poultry Producers' Association will be heard on CBR farm program on Monday, Dec.

14th at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Willingale will represent B. C. agriculture on "Round Table Forum" discussion on a national hook-up.

The Church of the Redeemer Guild are holding a card party, whist and crib, at the Church Hall this Saturday. Do your shopping, then come over and spend a nice evening of cards. Starts at 8:30. Also door prize, and refreshments. See you at the card party Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Keery and Mr. and Mrs.

R. Collishaw were joint hosts and hostesses at a farewell dinner at the home of the latter in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. J.

Wilson, prior to their departure to reside in Vancouver. Later in the evening a number of friends called to wish the Wilson's the best of luck in their new home. The Cloverdale Local of the Pacific Coast Poultry Producers' Ass'n. is holding an "open night" on Friday, Dec. 18th in the Liberal Hall, Cloverdale.

Wives of members and friends are invited. Vice-president, A. W. Cooper will be present and possibly other members of the executive. Refreshments will be served.

Meeting opens at 8 p.m. I. 0. O. F.

News The members of Cloverdale Lodge, No. 15 of the 1.0.0.F. and Rebekah Lodge No. 10, will meet on Monday evening Dec. 14th at 7:30 p.m.

This will be celebrating the lodges' 51st anniversary. Members are asked to please phone their acceptance of the invitation to N. C. Curtis, Secretary. NEWTON A.R.P.

MEETING Monday, Dec. 14th is the monthly meeting of the A.R.P. and First Aid unit of Newton, and the meeting will be held in Newton Hall commencing at 8 o'clock. The District Warden, William Hall, has issued this message: "All of you who are interested in this much needed cause are urgently requested to attend this meeting. Any one who feels that they have something beneficial to offer will be received with the greatest courtesy.

Or any one having any kicks this is the place to air CLAYTON CHURCH SOCIAL The social to commemorate the anniversary of Clayton United Church will be held in the Hall at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11th. A short program will be rendered and there will be guest speakers. Refreshments will be served by the ladies.

Obituary Obituary John T. Heppell The sudden passing of John T. Heppell of Hall's Prairie Road, Cloverdale on Thursday, Dec. 3rd, came as a shock to his wide circle of friends. A pioneer farmer of Surrey, the late Mr.

Heppell had been a resident here for 37 Born at Newcastie-on-Tyne in Northumberland, England, the late Mr. Heppell was 68 years of age. He is survived by five sons, Clarence, in Mattson, Wisconsin, C. Lester and Leslie, Cloverdale and Theodore. Abbotsford: and one daughter, Mrs.

P. F. Jones of Abbotsford; and 11 grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Cloverdale chapel of S. Bowell Son, with interment in Surrey Centre cemetery.

Rev. A. J. Laughton of Abbotsford officiated. The pallbearers were the five sons, and the son-in-law, P.

F. Jones. Mrs. F. D.

Sinclair and. Mrs. Jas. Scott appeared as a delegation before the Municipal Council at the regular meeting last Monday afternoon. They came to ask the cil's assistance in the Surrey V.O.N.'s endeavor in this to have two nurses working Municipality.

Mrs. Sinclair stated another nurse was absolutely necessary because of the of increasing doctors, and population, the shortage now has no relief the fact that Surrey Scott V.O.N, nurse, Mrs. budget the V.O.N.'s propresented posed for 1943, on the basis of two nurses. This would necessitate which a total outlay of $5,468, in of a second will be included the purchase V.O.N. automobile.

Last week the Council held a special meeting with the V.O.N. executive, and this matter was gone into Miss thoroughly. Reeve Brown and F. Martin, president of V.O.N. were delegated to go to VicSurrey toria Government to see what aid the Provincial will grant if a second nurse is added to the vice.

Mr. Brown reported serSurrey Mr. Pearson, Minister of Hon. that be agreed that the Victoria grant would Health, doubled, from the present $480 a cil year to $960. The Municipal Counpassed a resolution that if a second nurse be added to the and would a car purchased, the Council service, of least guarantee to provide a grant at $1,600 for next The local V.O.N.

has made applica- year. tion for a grant from the Dominion headquarters of the Victorian Order Nurses. When the Order was first established in Surrey, a small grant was given by the Dominion body for in the all. first three years, totalling $600 The proposed budget has been submitted to the Dominion V.O.N.. and they are considering Surrey's application for assistance.

Ditches along the Highway south of Cloverdale are receiving consideration, and a meeting between Engineer C. H. Harvie and the New Westminster officials of the Public Works Department of the Provincial Government will be arranged to see if action can be obtained in getting these ditches cleaned out. Ditching and draining continues to be to the fore, with a request from Dorothy G. Taylor for a ditch from the corner of the Borne Road to connect with the Walden Road, as she claimed her property was being flooded.

The Engineer reported that the water complained of was the natural drainage, not road water. The request of Paul Petschek of Hazelmere for deepening of ditch on Hall's Prairie Road, was referred to Councillor Frank and the Engineer. A letter was received from J. H. Vidal of White Rock, writing as a private citizen, suggesting that the proposed lease of the the old millsite should be at a nominal rent of $1 per year for a term of 99 and that the old office building years, ted should be included.

He also suggesthat the name be Semiahmoo Park, and to this the Council was in agreement. A letter was received from Mr. Reid that he was taking up the matter of permanent renewal of this Indian Reserve lease. An invitation from the Surrey School Board, for the Reeve and Councillors to attend a luncheon to be given by Grade 9 Home Economics students at Queen Elizabeth High School, was accepted. Coun.

Tom Binnie asked what was being done in regard to Christmas for Surrey's unemployables, especially for those with children. The Provincial Government grants a Christmas bonus of $3.20 per family, or $1.80 for a single person. The Reeve and all Councillors were heartily in agreement that some form of a Christmas grant should be given, especially, as Coun. Frank pointed out, there will be less hamper distribution carried out this year. Council passed a Christmas present to these unemployables, to provide an extra $5 for each married couple, with $1 for each child, and $3 for each single person.

These sums of money include the Provincial Government's grant. And on motion of Coun. Ben Shepherd, the name "Relief Committee" was dropped; henceforth this committee will be the Social Service committee. Lyall Currie reported on the J. J.

Brown ditch on the Pike Road, Surrey Centre. He and Coun. Shepherd and the Engineer had looked the job over and decided that a 50- 50 basis would be equitable. This is a joint Ward II-Ward IV project. Mr.

Shepherd then referred to a letter received by the Council from Leo Holcombe, in Ward II, asking that some remuneration be allowed him, as he had put in five hours work digging the ditch on Nesbit Road. This matter was referred to Councilor Shepherd to obtain information on. Reporting on the Russian tag day held on Saturday, Nov. 28th, Coun. Binnie reported that this, the first comprehensive house to house tag in the Municipality's history, had raised $569.66.

The only expense attached was $4.20 for printing. Mr. Binnie felt that, although a few places were missed, the students had done a fine job and thanked all those who had helped. This money has been turned over to the Surrey Red Cross Branch to forward. The rather strange case of Elgin Hall was commented on by the Councillors.

Originally started by a Community Association. though finished by private individuals' money, for the second time it through has become Municipal property delinquent taxes. It is a $3000 buildwith an excellent floor, and it ing. seemed a shame that it is not used by The old Mud Bay school site was the community. sold to the Dinsmore estate.

This parcel of land was originally a The donation from this property. Municipality bought a of little the piece Frost of Road and the Highway. This will property at the corner be a boon to persons using the road, a proper approach to the Highas way can now be constructed. The Provincial Government has put up of the cost of agreed to the done on flush the New McLellan Road, coat of hard surfacing to an amount of $658.68. This up grant was quite a feather in the cap for Lyall A.

Currie and the Reeve, for when first approached Public Works officials said there was 110 money available for such Councillor Currie stated that he projects. wanted to follow made up to on the the B.C. request Electric Railway for a commuters' train. Surrey has While response to the appeal for names and data of those who would use the service was not very large, it was felt worthy of following through. The Reeve, the Public Utilities Committee and Coun.

Currie will meet with the railway men to see if this can be arranged. The meeting adjourned to Monday, Dec. 21st at 1:30 p.m., which will be the last meeting of the present Council..