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Terrace Bay News, 30 Jan 1974, p. 11

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JANUARY 30, I974 TERRACE BAY NEWS PAGE II Schreiber Council Quotes - continued H.G. Blanchard was named solicitor for the town. A.J. Gauthier was named ratepayers' repre- sentative to the Public Library Board = other members being Miss Gwen Hadley - secre- tary-treasurer; Mrs. R.W. Turner and Mrs. D'Arcy McGuire, with one member still to be named. The Reeve was named as Schreiber represen- tative to the Thunder Bay Health Unit. Data was received from the Ministry of Treasury, Economics and Intergovernmental Affairs, regarding general legislation that should be available to municipalities so they can aid Elderly Home Owners in a manner app-= _ropriate to circumstances within the commun- ity. There was a discussion on a proposal re- ceived from the Department of Public Works (Federal) regarding leasing by council of the former post office building which could be an addition to the town for a nominal fee. DID YOU KNOW? THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWMAN WAS PHINEAS T. BARNUM HE ORIGINATED "THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH" IN 1871. IT WAS THE FIRST CIRCUS TO TRAVEL IN ITS OWN RAILROAD CARS WHICH ENABLED MORE FOLKS TO ENJOY THE SHOW. One oF Te EE cesT ATTRACTIONS BSF SIA BARNUM PROMOTED @ WAS THE MIDGET, VW. "GENERAL TOM THUMB ] WITH WHOM HE WENT TO LONDON, WHERE THEY ENTERTAINED ROYALTY. THE TERM "BALLY-+HOO" WAS ATTRIBUTED TO BARNUM'S TECHNIQUE OF ADVERTISING. * JUMBO" FROM THE LONDON ZoO. HE HE ONCE SERVED IN THE rd he TAL mimeo GIANT ELEPHANT -- : CURLING NEWS ~ The Ladies Curling Club is pleased to ann- ounce the name of their Queen candidate for : the 1974 Winter Carnival. The lucky girl is Miss Kathy Buckley. Coming dates to remember: Annual Sweetheart Bonspiel - February 9th. which is open to the public.. Also, the Kimberly-Clark Bonspiel, February 22-23-24 - so if you haven't curled before or are a former curler, now is a chance to grab a broom and come out and join the fun. Our senior ladies team is curling in Atiko- kan at present. Skip, Peg Wellings and her team of Mary Hale, Dean Clancy and Jeannette Gunter are competing in the Northwestern Sen- ior Ladies Zone Playdowns. We take this opportunity to wish them good luck and good curling. LEGION BOWLING Standings to Jan. 25th: Bombardiers 48; Spitfires 47; Irish Regiment 39; Corvettes 38; Cameron Highlanders 26. Games over 200: A. Daley 232, 202, 220; S. Ballentine 200; L. Hiebert 200; N. Chopty 250; J. Teniuk 2II; D. Coupal 203, 23I; L. Swirhun 228; S. Gusul 205; E. Beddard 228; R. Belliveau 229; L. MacRae 2I4, 2I9; E. Kettle 2297: T. Velanoff 214, 235, 205. Friday, February Ist the Irish Regiment has the bye. LADIES AFTERNOON BOWLING LEAGUE Standings as of January 23rd: Hippies 130%; Tornados I20; Ho Boes II4%; Gems III%; Alley Cats IO00%; Hurricanes 98. Games over 200: M. Pederson 225; S. Montey 200; A. McKie 2I4; I. Ellacott 276; M. Glad 236; J. Hall 25I; S. Dakin 290; J. Capar 242; L. Mercure 245; J. Greenwood 202; R. Garriock 223; H. Hiebert 209; P. Buck 207; F. Knight 201; E. Boutilier 218, 230, 206. COME & GO TEA A Come & Go Tea will be held at the home of Mrs. John Morris, I06 Ontario Street in honour of her mother, Mrs. T. Spanton who is leaving shortly to make her home in Alex- ander, Manitoba. The tea will be held Friday, February I5 from 8 - IO P.M. Everyone Welcome.

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