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Terrace Bay News, 12 Apr 1951, p. 3

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iE C ~"EPS' COLUMN v.32 lest specialist training parade a very interesting discussion was i 1d on the matter of recruiting and it is hoped that most of the chaps went home with a lot clearer picture of this phase of our programme, Some interesting observations were brought to light during this discussion, One person spoke out saying that he thought that to Korean War wes a deterring fac- tor. Another pointed out that most people wanted a good rank at time of snlistment without working for it and were not content to wait for promotion, Still another spoke out saying that possil"'y the general public weren't suffic sntly acquainted with the part thet ..ck Ack has to play in the criti- cal pe tod. Another person spoke up on '*espr de corps" and emphasized the point .f£ how important this could be, These 2asons and a few more were de~ sermir 1 as being the main ones why the enlistments in the Reserve were below par, The question before us is, how to overcome these difficulties in Terrace Bay and add greatly to our strenc -h, Some of the suggestions broug:" forwerd were: To pub on an open: sht, primarily to get the public out to 'ec what we are doing, Sponsor a filr 'showing every Sunday for the pub- ee "3ration of the income tax on Army: - vf complete exemption of tax, Inere:'..3 in Reserve pey, Competetive rifle shooting, Construction of an fick Ac' renge in our immediate vicinity overlc.'cing the Lake, The staging of an ali-vank dance, To sponsor frequent Smokers, Certainly all of these are Teasibic and worth looking into, T.aining is progressing very fa- vourab y and ec scheme hes been laid on for us just as soon as the snow has dis- appearcd, An outdoor Rifle Range is on the bo' ks to be built around May of this year :.d will be suitable for rifle, L.M.G.. and pistol firing, Our genial Gas Ins sructor Sgt. Jim Cumming has left to tak a course on Atomic, Bacteriolo- gical 1d Physiological war-fare and we hope * 'earn a lot from him when he re- turns. Onee again woe request all ranks to tu: out promptly to all regular and Specin 'st parades end remember that all recru° 3 will be warmly received, a cominder thet "THE TRUE GLORY"will be sho . on Tuesday, April 17th at 7:30 pm. ir. the Rec. Hall, o-0-0 Page 3 For the information of all residents who are concerned, advice has been recciv- ed that tho New Liquor Control Board store in the townsite is expected to be open for business on Monday, April 16th. If, due to unforseen circwastances, the store does not open on Monday, it will open on oither Tuesday or Wednesday, Oe0-0 YOUTH {ACTIVITIES (Cont. from page 1) Mixed High School Activities: Chairman 41 Lindskoog. This group will investigate and promote any recreation needs for the mixed high school group, The Boy Scouts and Cubs are being ask- ed to name a reprosentative to sit in on the committee meetings to help co-ordinate their activities with those of the other groups, 4s the need for other groups arises they will be formed, The oxecutive will wol- come any suggestions or help from anyone in- terested in promoting additional activities. The Chairmen of the various groups have been asked to form their committees, plan thoir activities, decide on facilitics neede' and submit this plan along with a budget fo the year to the nex} executive meeting, is can be seen from the foregoing there is a great deal of work to be done and plenty of elbow room for lots of help and the com- mittee is taking this opportunity to ecll fo: volunteers, Anyone who is interested in scw- ing or any of the committees named or in forming any other committees is requested to contact Ozzie Dalzell to be signed up. Here is your chance to pitch in and help promote a healthy youth program for Terrace Bay, It doesn't matter if you can spare a Llittlo tim or a whole lot but we do want enthusiasim. Lots not let the kids down, o#0-0 The regular monthly meeting of Silver Bireh Chapter No, 264 U.D. was held on April 9th with Mima Moore, Worthy Matron presiding. The regular business was transacted and preparntions were discussed for the inspection on June 30th by Ted Phillips Worthy Grand Patron, ufter the meeting closed, a delicious lunch was served by the Schreiber group, o-0=0

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