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ENGLISH CHINA STORAGE SUMMER GARMENTS WJ It Free BIRKS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1959 DIAL CUSTOM CH-H2SS No Rhyme Nor Reason to Egg Veterans From Three Provinces Meet In Saskatoon Light Infantry Reunion Scores Diflcr In Christmas Schedules Price Situation, But Sales Hearing Decided Nullity Evidence given during the preliminary hearing into a narcotics charge against Eddy Joseph Larier, 1908 Twentieth Street, west, was declared a Are Booniiiif As Never Before In Saskatoon, Christmas store hours have been left to the dis on the market today. chorused dealers, housewives and produc By JACK DENHOFF If there is rhyme or reason to the current egg marketing situ ation in Western Canada, pro ducers and most dealers inter top grades and proportionately less for the lower grades. Some stores reported an increase in sales of up to 100 per cent but most claim a boost of about one-third in sales. Farm economists claim it costs between 21 and 23 cents to pro- EGG PRICE Continued on Page 6. Column fi ers rather sadly aime.

Saskatchewan's 65,000 egg producers are receiving between 10 and 20 cents per dozen for their produce less than half the output meets the specifications for Grade A large. Consumers are paying from 35 to 38 cents in most stores for the i i i I i i 1 9 till Entries Already Received In Yuletide Story Contest nullity Friday because of loss of jurisdiction. Magistrate L. F. Bence declared that the previous evidence given during the hearing was a nullity because Larier had not been given the opportunity to elect method of trial.

The Crown may re-arrest him and charge him again or an order may be obtained from the attorney-general to commit Larier for trial. The decision to dismiss the hearing came after almost three days of legal argument between Crown Counsel A. H. Bence and J. C.

Crepeau, counsel for Larier. Mr. Crepeau argued that his Several entries have already been received at the Star-Phoenix in the Christmas story contest open to all this paper's readers. The contest requires readers to submit a story on "My Most Unusual Christmas." Stories should be about 800 words but can be slightly longer if necessary to round out the story. The Star-Phoenix is offering $100 for the best 10 client had the right to elect method of trial but had not been given the opportunity.

Magistrate Bence had proceeded with the hearing under the assumption that Larier had been given a chance to elect. Five witnesses were called to tes tify. After the evidence had been given, the misunderstanding was brought to light. Crown Counsel A. H.

Bence said a preliminary inquiry is to provide information for the case. The inquiry is not necessarily required in an indictable offense, he said. viewed by the Star-Phoenix fail to see it. Egg prices in the various market areas are as varied and numerous as the colors in a Prairie rainbow and the explanations are as wonderful as a Prairie sunset. But a reporter who made a survey felt afterward the situation was as clear as the South Saskatchewan in June flood time.

Briefly the situation is this: egg prices to the producer have slumped drastically in the past few weeks, much to the joy of housewives and chagrin of the producers. But they have dropped more sharply in some centres than others. In Saskatoon the price to producers has levelled off at around 18 cents per dozen for A large. In Regina it was 20 cents. In Lethbridge, Thursday, the price was 24 cents.

In Winnipeg it was also 18 cents. At some rural Saskatchewan points it was 17 cents. The Star-Phoenix reporter asked one produce dealer "how are sales?" His answer: "They are terrific and I guess they would be even better if retailers could get more eggs." If there weren't enough eggs to meet the demand shouldn't the price go up? Normally, was the reply, but the market was in such a state of flux, with dealers not sure where they would turn, that the price had levelled around 18 cents which was approximately the economic "export" price and would likely stay there for a while. Remembering vaguely the dic-tums of old Adam Smith, the classically orthodox economist of the "supply and demand school," the reporter suggested a it was strange that prices should vary so greatly in Western Canada much more than the freight differential would warrant. He failed to get a reply to that poser.

The further he delved the more confused he became. All that was certain was that egg prices were in a slump, dealers were suffering and housewives were buying as never before. "Best food buy THE Saskatoon Light Infantry marched ojj to war from Saskatoon on December 4 1939 Many of them did not return, but a goodly number of those who survived the Second World War gathered here Friday night for a reunion to mark the 20th anniversary of their departure overseas. Seen in this picture at the reunion at the Intercontinental Packers Ltd. are: left to right, Brig.

P. C. Klaehn Fred Mendel of Intercontinental, R. Chapman, G. 'O'Keefe, president of the SLI Association Lt Col Drayton Walker, Bedford Road Collegiate principal and commander of stories accepted, $10 for each story.

The stories need not be to Saskatchewan events. They can tell of adventure, experiences, or occurrances anywhere but they must be within the personal knowledge and experience of the reader. The stories should be written in a personal manner and style. Entries should be submitted by December 20. Winners will be announced as soon as possible thereafter.

The Star Phoenix believes there roust be dozens of persons in this territory who have enjoyed, or maybe did not enjoy, unusual Christmas adventures, some of them humorous, some delightful, some grim or unfortunate. Whatever the angle, happy or sad, some wonderful Christmas stories must be available. The Star Phoenix hopes its readers will participate in this feature and feels confident all readers will enjoy the exper-iences which they may be permitted to share. Once again, entries must be submitted by December 20, and they should be addressed to Christmas Story' Editor, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon. Support for Extension of Churchill FROM SFU Larier was taken into custody Oct.

27 by RCMP and charged with possession or narcotics. RCMP testified that they had found three balloons, each with four white capsules in the ac -Star-PhoenU Photo the SLI in Europe, and L. Legger, au or zasicaioon. No Plans to Widen Five Corners Aid. Bob Heggie, chairman of City Council's traffic committee, said Friday no active consideration has been given by his committee to acquiring additional property for street widening at the top of the Broadway Bridge.

Aid. Heggie was questioned about the possibility after it was learned that Pinder's Drug Store at Broadway and Twelfth Street, and an adjacent church property, both were for sale. The drug store property has since been sold to another city firm. Aid. Heggie said that although the possibility had been investi-pated some time ago, there was day night that exactly 20 years ago "we were the most conglomerate and disorganized group that ever went over there, and after cused's garage.

Board Backs Parking Authority a months our spirit and morale was at such a height we couldn't Sicily campaign, up through Italy, joined -the First Canadian Army in Wet Europe, went on to fight in The Netherlands and finally on to Germany. The group returned under Col. Drayton Walker in 1945, disbanding the same year. It was the same Col. Walker (now principal of Bedford Road Collegiate) who told his men Fri- No one will doubt it was under far happier circumstances than last time they were together as a battle unit that ex-soldiers of the Saskatoon Light Infantry got together some 200 strong in Saskatoon Friday night.

Amidst' shouts of joy for remembered faces, hearty handshakes, slaps on the back, feelings of nostalgia at times more than just undercurrent, soldiers be beat." Mr. Chapman noted it had been SLI Continued on Page 6, Column 2 at its after- The Board of Trade, council meeting Friday from Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta, many who had not seen each other since the end of noon, went on record as favoring the establishment of a parking authority in Saskatoon Similar to those in Toronto and Calgary. no longer a pressing need for street widening at the top of the bridge because another traffic the Second World War, came to celebrate the SLI's 20th reunion. The theme of the atmosphere Finishing Touches Given to Police Station Addition lane has since been construciea fnr un-bound traffic. at Intercontinental Packers was cretion of each store.

Some stores will offer the public extra Christmas shopping hours; some won't; some haven't made up the schedule yet. Eaton's will remain open Wednesday afternoon Dec. 16 until 5 o'clock, and" will remain open for three evenings until 9 o'clock, Saturday. Dec. 19, Monday.

Dec. 21 and Wednesday. Dec. 23. The Hudson's Bay Company had not decided on its Christmas schedule yet; neither had Adil-man's department store.

Birks will stay open Wednesday afternoon, rc. 16. and also for three Dec. 19, 21 and 23. The variety stores.

Woolworth Company S. S. Kresge Company Ltd. and Metropolitan Stores will follow Eaton's hours. Safeway stores and O.K.

Economy and Shop-Rite will also stay oner. Wednesday afternoon, Dec. lfi and for three evenings. Dec. 21.

22 and 23. The Co-op Centre will have regular hours except Wednesday. Dec. 23, when it will be open all day. Call Girl PRINCE ALBERT Police Chief L.

M. Poole told the Star-Phoenix yesterday his men believe they have uncovered a call girl racket here involving juveniles, collegiate students and "girls in their 20's." Action was being taken, he said. The police chief said the ring had been uncovered in long drawn out police investigation." fj Chief Poole said he could not say how many persons might be implicated in the city police de-partment's investigation. SFU Voles For Standard Time Air Year At the final session of the Saskatchewan Farmers' Union convention Friday delegates passed a resolution to request the provincial government that the province remain on standard time for the entire year. The question of standard time has been a controversial point for the past three years in the Saskatchewan legislature.

SFU delegates passed the resolution with little discussion. Other resolutions passed included one asking that the Saskatchewan government amend a section of the Municipal Tax Act to read: "a rural municipality may seize for taxes, after the initial quota of 300 bushels, one-half of a farmer's deliveries until taxes are paid." Delegates said that when the rural municipality seizes all a farmer's grain until its claim for taxes is settled in full, a. real hardship is imposed on the farmer. Delegates resolved that tne provincial government pass legislation permitting farmers to procure on request a special deer hunting licence to hunt deer for 30 days before the regular season opens and for 30 days after the regular season closes. They asked that this licence be good for a maximum of three deer.

The delegates felt that because deer in this area are plentiful and as a result, damage farmers' crops, the hunting license resolution should be passed. Under wild life, delegates resolved that farmers be compensated for all damage to crops or livestock caused by wild life without having to insure. It was argued that since the wild life is government property, the cost of same should be recovered by increased fees to sportsmen hunting in these areas. Tonight What's on THEATRES Broadway "The a a i n's Table," 8.00, 10.00. Capitol "It Started With A Kiss," 1.15, 3.20, 5.20, 7.20, 9.10.

Daylight "Five Gates to Hell," 3.10, 6.30, 9.50; "House of Bamboo," 1.25, 4.45, 8.05. Roxy "Aunt Mame," 1.15, 5.30, 9.20; "Utah Blaine," 3.40, summed up aptly by guest The Council of the Board of Trade adopted the report of the civic affairs committee, stating that a parking authority should He said the additional lane has quickened traffic movement speaker Warrant Officer (Class through the intersection. Two) Robert Chapman, in these words: "Old soldiers are expected to fade away; I am very be established and that no happy to see there are no signs change in parking meter rates should be made until such an of anyone fading away here to authority was established. night." Hospital Workers Seek Higher Wages in Talks The board was of the opinion It was exactly 20 years to the that increased parking meter day since 750 SLI soldiers em barked from Saskatoon, arrived The tenth annual convention of the Saskatchewan Farmers' Union Friday supported the efforts of the Hudson Bay Route Association to improve and extend facilities at the port of Churchill. The convention also requested the federal government to bring Canadian Pacific Railway points in the north into the Churchill rail shipping area, with inter-switching facilities installed at Tisdale, where CPR and CNR lines cross.

The two rail lines were said to cross at Melfort, but interswitching facilities were already provided there. It was requested that Churchill be made a base for grain prices like other Canadian export points. The federal government was re rates should follow and not precede improved and enlarged in England December 17 for training, and from there went on to take part in many of the most hard fought battles through the parking facilities. Another problem in Saskatoon's traffic flow, that of the level rrossines on Thirty-third Street wan also considered. The civic More than 1,000 union workers at Saskatoon's three hospitals are seeking more money and a wider range of fringe benefits for I960.

The -hospital employees nursing aids and assistants, orderlies, maintenance men, housekeepers, engineers, electricians and others off salary scales in certain departments. City Hospital Superintendent L. T. Muirhead said about 350 union workers there are asking for a flat five per cent across-the-board pay increase for one year in all employment categories, and in addition to several minor fringe benefits, that union employees be granted free private and semi- affairs committee reported that cation departments will take over the third floor of the old building, with one corner left for Lost and Found. The morality squad formerly occupied an office on this floor.

The traffic department, which since the addition was started has had no office, will now have a separate counter for the taking of accident reports and a private room for Inspector Jack Wood. The new garage, which covers almost the entire ground floor of ADDITION Continued on Page 6, Column 2 Christmas Exams Loom For Most IN HIGH SCHOOLS an arrangement was being sought to stagger the railway periods of switching of cars away from A $229,000 addition to the city police station is nearing completion as Boychuk Construction Company workmen put finishing touches on the two-storey structure. They expect to start renovations on the old building "in 'a matter of weeks." The addition, started early this year, will provide new offices for the chief, staff-inspector, traffic department, morality squad, and a new 20-car garage. As well, a considerably-expanded general office will be available. The renovations will give the deputy chief a larger office, and will provide a badly needed office Jor the city prosecutor.

City planning officials were "mum" Friday when asked the proposed cost of the old-building renovations, but said Boychuk men would also handle this job. The painting and other interior decorating has not been tendered as yet. The building is expected to be finished in the spring and considerable shuffling will be necessary then. The detective and identifi- peak traffic periods. on the lay staff are all member? The civic attairs commiuee is quested to raise the income tax of the Building services em private hospital accommodation in exemption for children under 18 currently studying a proposal to establish a United Community ployees International Union, local years of age to $600 and for whol 333.

Candidates to Discuss Campaign Forty-nine CCF candidates and their campaign managers are to attend a two-day meeting in Re-gina Dec. 18-19 to discuss organization and strategy In the provincial election expected in the spring. Members of the party's provincial executive will also be present. Provincial CCF secretary Percy Brown said the party's program should be finalized within the next two or three weeks. Fund to function as the United Appeal functioned in 1959, raising and allocating funds for They represent almost ou per cent of the city's entire hospital staffs.

Management spokesmen at University Citv and St. Paul's hos health and welfare organizations in the city. A second body, the Saskatoon Community t-ouncu, pitals told the Star-Phoenix Fri would co-ordinate planning for ail wel- local efforts in the health, fare and recreation fields. day they expect ear.iy seuiemem with the union. The union's current contracts Lost Autumn ly dependent children attending university, to $1,000 annually.

Annual Nativity Scene Competition Judging for the sixth annual Knights of Columbus Nativity Scene Contest will be held on December 23 and prizes of $25 for first place, $15 for second and $10 for third will be awarded. The rules of the contest state that the scenes must be outside in full view of the public. Scenes in large windows which can be seen from the sidewalk or street would be taken into consideration. Chairman of the contest committee is Lome Arsenault. the event of sickness.

He said the union also is asking for several individual pay adjustments, and that four weeks vacation be given to employees after 15 years continuous service, instead of the present 25 years. Mr. Muirhead said he expects an early settlement with the union. Results of the current negotiations probably will be completed at all hospitals here by December 31. Queen's Bench Trial for P.A.

Accused Special to the Star-Phoenix PRINCE ALBERT Harry Wizby, 38, of no fixed abode was expire at the end of the year. Demands by the University Hospital's 550 union employees are still to be decided, however, and J. M. Ratcliffe, chairman of All autumn I have waited lor Airline Service to U.S.A. Among Topics for Board the union's negotiating committee, said complete requests likely will not be decided until next Wednesday.

He said, however, tne union will negotiate for a two-year con that day When everything is bathed in molten gold; When amber sun pours forth a lavish stream-Far too much bounty for her arms to hold. I have anticipated with delight A mellow, lustrous day so clear and dry. When burnished copper trees stand motionless To point in wonder at the sapphire sky. One poignant time I lingered on tract on all issues except wages. Mr.

Ratcliffe said the union would ask for a one-year wage contract. Negotiations between 210 employees and the management at The possibility of institution of direct airline service from Saskatoon to the U.S.A. was brought up at a meeting of the council of the Saskatoon Board of Trade Friday afternoon. The board's aviation committee reported to the council investigations were under way to determine the feasibility of a Northwest Airlines flight from Edmon Everybody Will Enj'oy Our Christmas Strip While the elementary school pupils are going into the last few weeks of school before their Christmas holidays, their high school counterparts are settling into the grind of study for their pre-holiday examinations. Christmas examinations have been done away with for the public and separate school children.

However, all have written their fall term exams, have taken their report cards home and will face another set of exams not too long after the vocation is over. On the other hand, Christmas exams are still a "must" in most of the high schools. Technical Collegiate is the lone high school which does not have these exams but they completed first term papers last week and will write further examinations after the holiday. At Nutana, St. Paul's, Bedford Road and City Park, all grades will write between December 16-22 and all, including Technical, will return to school January 4 as will the elementary school pupils.

Aden Bowman students begin the exams a day later. Sion Acadamy girls, most of whom are from out of town, will committed for trial at the next sitting of Queen's Bench court at a preliminary hearing held in city police court before Magistrate E. Z. Anderson, on a charge St. Paul's Hospital are nearing completion, Personnel Director C.

H. Richardson told the Star-Phoenix. The workers there are asking ton to Minneapolis landing at for salary increases ranging be of "living on the avails of pros titution." that day, When cherished moments stretched an hour long; Saskatoon. This flight now passes over Saskatoon on its way to Edmon The preliminary hearing was That day I paused, suffused in ton but does not make scheduled stops here. Board of Trade com closed to the public.

eolden dreams. And basked, while insects hum tween, three ana eight per cent, according to job classification, and fringe benefits that include the accumulation of sick leave credit after retirement age. A senior union spokesman said the union is attempting to level missioner K. O. Gronsdam tola Six witnesses were heard, two on Thursday and four on Friday.

A. C. McMurdo appeared for med a drowsy song. the meeting such a service would make key connections on east 7t 0 Wgfc I must not wander far, for I see and west-bound services from Minneapolis to many points in the a clint the Crown. M.

Simonot appeared for the defence. Wizby is the first of two persons charged with the offence. The sun may soon send forth an U.S.A. The aviation committee also re amber rav. and the membership committee has begun a detailed review of membership fees.

Since many firms have changed and grown substantially since original assessments were made, it was AIRLINE SERVICE Continued on Page 6, Column 3 Northern Man. Opposes TV Satellite FLIN FLON, Man. (CP)-Op-position is Increasing in northern Manitoba to the decision of the Board of Broadcast Governors to allow a Yorkton television station to supply programs to Manitoba areas through a satellite. Flin Flon and Creighton, town councils and the chambers of commerce at Flin Flon and The Pas protested the move. They will ask provincial and federal members to ask the federal cabinet, the CBC and BBG to supply television to Northern Manitoba by means of a Manitoba micro-wave system.

Mayor Frank Dembinsky of Flin Flon has sent a telegram to CBC President Alphonse Ouimet asking him to reveal the findings of a CBC technical unit which surveyed the northern Manitoba area. The result has not been made public. Mayor Dembinsky said Friday the district wants to know whether the survey influenced the BBG in approving the Yorkton licence. I must abide, or I might be too ported on the possibility of Minot- Mrs. Helen White of Prince Albert will apear on a preliminary late Williston-Reeina service being in 7.55.

Tivoli To find again the golden, perfect 'The Wonderful Coun- stituted by Northcentral Airlines in the fall of 1960. hearing Dec. 17. Wizby has elected trial by judge and jury. be given three extra days of The aviation committee is also day.

By SALLY CLUBB. 1710 Broadway, Saskatoon, Sask. holiday to give them time to go home and return. A 'II seeking information on the possible establishment of air service to northern Saskatchewan and eastern Manitoba. 'ti nm liimniHf Membership in the Saskatoon Board of Trade now exceeds 800 3IcGralh Funeral Rites on Monday Funeral service for Jack J.

McGrath, 84, of 1007 Melrose Avenue, who died Friday, will be1 held at 10 o'clock Monday morning in St. Joseph's Church. Prayers for Mr, McGrath will be said at 8.30 o'clock Sunday evening at St. Joseph's. McKague's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, CNR APPOINTMENT Appointment of H.

R. Kelly as assistant to the division freight agent for Canadian National Railways at Saskatoon was announced today. He was formerly freight representative at Winnipeg. try." DANCES Bessborough Supper Dance 9.00. Danceland Cameron's Country Cousins.

Jay Dees Gordie Brandt's Orchestra. Mayfair Hall The Polka Dots. Suburban Don Keeler. BINGOS McLean Block Turkey Bingo 8.00. ON STAGE Greystone Theatre "The Time of Your Life," 8.30.

SPORT Arena Senior Hockey, 8.45. SUNDAY AFTERNOON University Gym. "Concert," 3.00. sufficient registrations are received by December 15, the university extension department proposes to offer an advanced class in pottery in January. A beginners' class, to commence in January, is also planned.

The Board of Trade council "Little Gabe and the Qolden Stars" Full of the spirit of Christmas, It's the story of little angel who brings holiday happiness to a whole village with the aid ot a bag of golden stars. Surprises from start to Cnishl There'll Be 16 Strips torts, Mondoy, Dec. 7 Coloring Contest Dec. 10 The Star-Phoenix Coloring Contest starts December 10 and continues until December 16. All you have to do is color six pictures of popular comic strip characters.

All youngsters 10 years old and under are eligible. Full rules will appear with the first picture, but they are simple. You may color the pictures with crayons, pencils, water colors or oil paints. Neatness and skill will count the most but originality and method of presentation will help, of course. Entries must be received at the Star-Phoenix by Dec.

19. First prize a $10 bill will be pretty useful around Christmas. Second prize is $5, third $3, and fourth $2. Get your coloring weapons ready for the first picture, Dec. 10! NARROW ESCAPE William Cahill, 1002 Avenue north, figures he missed death by about 16 inches in the country south of Pike Lake Thursday noon the distance his head was from a bullet which struck his auto.

Mr. Cahill, who had been hunting, was sitting In his parked car when the bullet struck, making a hole in the roof. has appointed Alex Kyle as vice-president for the balance of the 1959-19G0 term. This office became vacant on the death of G. J.

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