LANSKAIL + << Liberal bearer GWhite Rock Board of Trade pr the ‘raising of one-third of it the Intersection of * OGAel will provide the balance, Money is raised. 0 grant for angley hospital st of moncy to assist ey Memorial Hospital in its financial obligations ih consideration of the large of Surrey patients who ‘been hospitalizd there for the three years, was declined by Surrey Council on ciple. It was also felt that a precedent would be set by which pther hospitals would ask for imilar assistance. ‘This was decided following pre- atation of x brie by Reeve Geo. perocks, D. E. Buzza, President of PLingley Hospital Board and H. B. SDevine, Hospital Administrator. SE-QUARTER Delegation claimed that since 1S49 ont of a total of 5,274 pati- ents admitted, 1,266 were from Burrey, or 24 per cent. In’ a total of 41,905 patient days Surrey pati- wits had 9,118 patient days or 22 per cent and they felt it was only Street bard of Trade asked to share comfort station cost * quest by White Rock Board of that Surrey Council should some share of eae in ection with this service. for a $6,923 grant was d on the 70 cents per diem patients hospitalized. Bazza sald the hospital was o full that beds had to be placed ‘the corridors and many patients iid to be refused admittance be ‘of the congestion. A grant $30,000 from IS to cover backlog of debts and co-tnsur- charges teft unpaid by pati- had still fo be repaid but were no available funds to St, Doctors were asking for had asked Langley munl- ty for’ $1000 to repay their ‘the lower mainland where White ALEX HOPE, MLA | Conservative candidate will be asked to be responsible $4,000 to provide a comfort station enc Washington Avenue and tenders to be called as soon an This was decided following a re- Trade, asking for the replacement of this comfort station, which had been demolished. It was pointed out that lack of these facilities presented a distinct menace to public health. Councillor Vic McPherson said he didn’t feel justified to spend more money on, comfort stations out of ward appropriation for the benefit of people who are largely trom outside the municipality. Councillor R. H. Miller contend- ‘ed the beaches should be classified by the government and thelr con- trol taken over as a provincial re- sponsibility. It was pointed out that 90 per cent of people frequenting. the beaches were from outside the municipality but it wax useless to ask assistance from Victoria at the present time, Steps would be taken following the election. Councillor McPherson pointed’ out the urgency of action before Four candidates to appear on platform at Ocean Park A four-way meeting to hear political candidates from all parties will be held in Ocean Park Hall, ‘Stevenson and North Bluff Roads, on Monday, June 2 at 8p.m. . Scheduled to appear on the platform sre Alex Hope, MLA; Don Lanskail, who has personally challenged his opponents to debate their platforms; Len Shepherd, former Delta MLA; and Tom Irwin, Meeting has been arranged by munity Association, Ocean Park Com- ADVANCE POLL IN ROYAL CITY Advance poll for Delta voters who will be away from the municipality on June 12 ts to be held In Room 10, Columbia Building, 35 Oth St, New West- minster. LEN SHEPHERD » OOF aspirant Poll will be open from 1 to 9 pm, on June 5, 6 and 7 ad- vises returning officer Ered Kellawa} Full agenda for VOL. XIV. No, 22. White Rock, Crescent Beach & BC. Thursday, May 29, 1952. ZAWADKS FINE By oa CLIMATE Serving White Rock, Sunnyside, Ocean Park, Legion meeting Final meeting before discontinu- ing for the summer months will be held by Branch 8, Canadian Legion in the Legion Hall on Tuesda June 3 at 7:20 pm. ‘Agenda calls for discussion on the Peace Arch International Cele- bration to be held Sunday, June 29; the White Sea Festival, July 19; Decoration Sunday.’ sometime in August; and presentation of the new television set to the Branch, ‘The Legion-sponsored White Rock Ist Troop Boy Scouts are holding a novelty dance on Satur- day, June 14 in the Hall. Norman Greenwood’s Melodians will pls J. H. Meek, for/the district pen- will visit the Hall on June~4from Xo S 1. Any- ‘one with pension problems ix wel- Government aids bridge project Provincial Department of Public Works will provide 40 per cent of the cost of re-decking the Camp- bell River Bridge along the Camp- bell River Road Into White Rock it Was announced in Council meet- ing. Monday. Chief Engineer will provide sions advocate, tie Tourist season’ commences on| uly 1. $1,200 towards this work with the municipality raising the balance. come to attend and outline their Council denies second request ==<\for increased Sea Surrey Council has reaffirmed White Rock Sea Festival on July advertising. This decision followed represen- tations by White Rock Board of | ‘Trade, including President H. R. Pinchin, John Bowles and C. Wil- bur Dawson, Delegation claimed the publicity yuiue 10 tue municipality as o whole would boost the tourist {rade which was one of the larg- est Industries in Surrey, The fea- tival would attract hundreds of people from all over Surrey and Rock beaches were a municipal Asset. The munielpal wide elimina- tion contest for a “Mius Surrey’? at the P.NJE. would be held during the fentival, attracting many peo- ple und of interest to the whole Municipality. MUNICIPAL INTEREST _ ‘To carry out thelr proposed pro- gram would involve expenditure of much money, and it was claimed to be n worthwhile endeavour Planned on & saunicipal busts, Included among the attractions wil be im children's parade, for which prizea will be yiven; rand eantle contests on the beach in event; for Queen lent Work has already beon started, Councillor R. W. Keery the additional $800 cost as he had nly allowed $1,000 for this work in his ward appropriation, and felt the additional money should come from general revenue. plored Festival grant __ its decision to limit assistance to 49, to a token grant for $50 for | It was pointed out that estimates should have been sent to the gov- ernment in February if a larger grant was necessary and the de- partment was really stretching a point to have given $1,200 at this late date. ‘The Reeve pointed out that when the decking was taken off it would involve much more repair work than at first estimated, White Rock Street Lighting Com- mittee has recommended that a light be installed at the corner of ‘Kussell Koad and “G” Street, stat- Ing that the location ix very dark. This recommendation followed a request through a petition circu- lated by residents in the area. jcillor R. W. Keery objected that commitments in the present bud- get wouldn't permit a grant of 3000. Councillor Lloyd Atchison contended ft was a wrong princi. {ple and would set up a precedent, with every district asking for grants for local events. Councillor R, H. Miller belleved the beach was a municipal asset and would ultimately have to be classified ax a Class “A” beach by the government, Councillor MePherson's subse- quent motion to give $250 when Fut to the vote wan defeated, Candidate plugs for aid to local roads, beaches Don Lanakall, Liberal candidate for Delta Riding, has pledged Aimaolf to yo all out In aupport of an alternate highway from U.S. border to Vancouver and to leave no stone unturned to bave the “marvellous natural beaches” of Semiahmoo Bay di Aw Parks, ‘The candidate, speaking tant) BULK WATER Wednesday in Sliver Moon Batl- [room to more than 150 ciinena out | PAYMENT OKAYED. Surrey Counelt hax accepted the we the proposed “*cenle route” offer Of White Rock Waterworks art wt the Poace Arch Park Company to provide water In uund proceed along the shoreline “hrough Semiahmoo Indian Re- bulk to Surrey Corporation for the Qceun Park area at $1 por 1,000 CONSTRUCTION STA COMPLETE OPERATI Authorization to draw sketch Rock Hospital was given to Robert Vancouver, by a meeting of White + last Friday evening. Sketch plans, If approvs | vinciat Hospital authori toria, would provide a basls for the detailed plans of the building which will include all services required for a 50-bed Institution, including major and minor operating rooms, maternity, ete, in one building. DETERMINE COSTS Detailed plans are arrive at accurate costa for the cottage-atyle building, Hospital So- ciety Vic MePherson told the meeting, “No construction will be- gin, however, unt] authorized by a general meeting of the hospital) society." ‘Tho architect expcets to £0 to Victoria with sketches this week, and if they are approved. preimin- ary plans will be ready within a month. required. to Barring unforeseen delays it is expected ket underway by August 1 and the roof would be on before the wot weather sets in. MEMORY FUND Establishment of a “White Rock ‘Hospital Remembrance Fund” has been approved by directors. Per sons wishing to make donations in memory of some friend or relative will be able to donate. Proceeds will go towards furnish ing a ward and a sultable inserip: tion Is planned. NEW WELFARE HEAD APPROVED Surrey Counell hax confirmed the appointment by the Department of Health and Welfare of Robert Tal dot to mucceed R. 1. Stringer ax Welfare Administrator for Surrey. who haa béen promoted to the poaition of Supervisor for the that construction could} Architect ordered to draw sketch plans for hospital RT POSSIBLE BY AUG. 1 NG SERVICES INCLUDED plans of the proposed 3S-bed White C. Bennet, MRAIC, &7 Hornby Rock Hospital Society tors Film Council wins grant of $200 A grant of $200 was given to Surrey, Film Council by Surrey Counell toward the purchase of a projector for use in the munici- pality. This decision followed represen tations made by officials of the Film Council, which set forth the activities of the Council during the ue, 6a. A total of 240 showings had been made in Surrey since September, 1961, including 96 in schools with « total of 13,130 in attendanée. There were 144 adult showings at which 1.186 people were present. A grand tctal of 22,295 people saw the tree films. It was polnted out that free showings were given to Kensing- ton House and the Jobnstea Road Nursing Home each month; while freo films are provided for Surrey Schools twice monthly if wanted, while cther orgenications only pay ke email rental Counciligr Vie McPherson be- Meved that\the School Board should bear some | of the cost in view of in soe provided by tho Fim to them. Councitier Lisyd Atchison said the Film Counell was a voluntary group of people giving thelr time to Ko all over the-municipality te provide catertasament for the peo ple and they should be encourage! ‘There are 38 member groups ca the Counell, of which 12 are schools, 5 churches and 21 other Prince George area and who leaves on June 1. Mr, ‘Talbot hay been highly re- commended and has been In ‘charge of the Welfare department at Powell River for spme tne WHITE ROCK nerve to White Rook, Ocean Park, joule feet, with a monthly mink i mun charge of 405. An agreement {Will be prepared for completion by the | Company and the Munielpay | The Company he Wee te et owt May 21, 0 dex, . alee