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[" \u2014_-\u2014 \u2014 \u2014 =\u2014 VALLEYFIELD'S LARGEST USED CAR DEALER Bay Shore _ Meors Lid.CORNER DUFFERIN AND GRANDE ILE 5th YEAR \u2014 No.27 16 PAGES Bibliotheque de la Legislature Provincu de Quebec Hotel du Gouvernement Quebec City ,Ques Gorn) VALLEYFIEL CHATEAUGUAY D rma BEAUHARNOIS, QUE., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Valleyfield\u2019s finest cleaners _ Ph.: FR.3.2855 B'nois: CO-8-3801 __ PRICE : 5 CENTS \u2014 PER YEAR $2.25 St.Timothee Granis Building Permif For | Shopping Centre Plans are going aheud regard- | ing the building oi a large Shop-! ping Centre in St, Timothee on Highway No.3 in the Parish ol Grande Ile near tne buunda'ie: where Valleyfield ana Si.Tim2- thee meet.While the Town Council of St.Timothee is waiting for a reply from Ot:awa and the Department of Defence Production, wether or not the sewers and water can be tied in wita the existing system now being used by C.A.L, the contractors who will be constructing the shopping centre, Ettinger Enterprise Inc., were given a building permit at a special Council meeting last week Thursday, Mr.Floriur Puiëment, ne SE secrelary, told the SUN this week that the council has also appointed Mr.Louis Derome, Valleyfield engineer, to draw up preliminary plans for the water and sewer system.Furthermore ; he said that the promoters ol the project are definitely going ahead with tne building of the centre.Should Ottawa not allow connection with the C.A.L.wat er and sewer system St.Timo- thee will provide an indepen dent system for the project.From \u201cOn and off The Record\u201d in fne Montreal Gazette of Mon day December 7th we also quote\u2019 \u201cAmico Realties, J.Lubin Tne.and Bedford Avenue Realties will combine to build Vailey- ftield\u2019s largest shopping Cencre Ground will be broken for the 25-store layout on April 1st, with completion date set for late summer.\u201d startling volume of goods valued | TRADING STAMPS \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 = Rel: Gi Frs] vi 2 J Ve ; a y, = {01 A C CRASS kr THE EAN VALLEYFIELD SHOPLIFTERS RECEIVE ELEVEN DAYS JAIL SENTENCE Oficial reaction to continued reports about what could perhaps be described as a shoplifi- ing epidemic in Valleyfield, has up to recently been mild.at $1,500 stolen from a number of stores in Valleylield, sucn as A.H.Besner, Yellow Shoe -Store, Maurice Lapoinie\u2019s 5 to $1.00 store, the two United sto res, the A & P, Charles Cadieux and others.The goods found had been sto len and in many cases sold at However, last month local police in cooperation witn provincial police undertook a thorough investigation based on known facts and the confessions of à only a fraction of their value.number of people caught in the On November 24tn, five sus act of shoplifting.pects were arrested and on The police came up with a Tuesday, December 1, Judge J.Jacques Bousquei sentenced Presentation to three retiring employees of Canadian Schenley Ltd.With mant'e clocks presented to them by plant manager J.J.Haffey are from L to R : Messrs, Bznjamin Allman, A, Filiatrault and Et Legault.Standing from L to R.: Messrs.R.Rousse, G.Lussier, J.J.Haffey, plant manager, V.Lefebvre, Frank Smith, E.Bauffart, R.Gregoire, R.Leboeuf and J.Laisrosse (Photo - Peter Rozon) bY} BEAUHARNOIS 9, 1959 eral DA STE ELP BRAT T8 À Di Jeno wie + caca + nl \\ BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS b rer EES Ne stair ë i ve RÉ 1, .Lott VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS J them all to 11 days in jail.They are; Aime Gauthier, 44 of 17A Lasnier street, Rene Latour, 37 of the same address, Emile Morin, 35, of 226 Grande He, Leopold Poulin 44, of 459 Larocque road and Jean Paul Gauthier.41.of 55 Santoire.all of Vai leyfield.are continuing their investigation and in discussing tne matter with the merchants involved have asked them to give the police all possible assistance in bringing these shoplifters to justice.It is a known fact tnat some merchants are reluctant to pro secute out of fear of losing one or more customers.It doesn\u2019t seem logical that they would be anxious to keep such customers.SEAWAY CLOSED The Rockeliffe Hall, a Canadian canaller, was the last snip to clear the St.Lawrence Seaway, as the first full season of operacion of the lacks and channels between Lake Ontario and Montreal came to a close last Week.The 252 foo, ship with a gross tonnage of 2.262 tons.cleared St.Lambert Lock for Montreal Harbour at VALLEYFIELD, QUE, POLICE ASK FOR WAGE INCREASE tion of widening that part of the property owners.With the re-; Montreal C i i its AND SHORTER WORK WEEK street.Mr.Langevin explained sults of this inquiry a meeting second \u2018annual banquet ts The Valleyfield Police and + lar a week wage increase fo [the projec; in every detail, While with tne Cily Council will be The banquet will be under Firemen\u2019s Union has presented police constables and ten dol |at a previous meeting tentative requested in the near future the joint chairmanship of Mess's tne City Council with a new lars per week for officers.work contract for Valleyfield's 32 policemen and office s.The contract which is to run right for members of the Valley While a number of smalle benefits and improvements arc also being asked for these are the three main points.Under the existing two year contract, which ends this month, Constables earn $65.00; $63.00; $70.00 and $72.00 pe» week in their first, second, third and - HOTEL - FR-3-7424 Valleyfield \u2014 136 Alexander St.\u2014 SHOWS AT 9.30 & 11 PM.ON WED., THURS.FRL agreement had been reached on to discuss the next step.The Union also wants to de selling the land necessary for \u2014 crease the work week from 56 expropriation at 50 cents a sqr.hours to 44 in 1960 and 40 hours foot there seems to be some di for two years asks for an 8 dol- in 1961.A (mird important ilen | sagreement on tnis point, the | contained in the contract is he feeling being tha this price is NEW BALMOR AL field Police Force to do ouside too low.In the meantime a luestionaire has gone out to all C.Jones, S.H.Chambers and A.Walsh.Guest for the evening will be group superintendent A.F, Burgess.Moco Quarter q T' Century Banquet Tne Quarter Century Club has On Thursday, December 10th This year ten new members have at the Tougas and Nicholson Hall { joined the club.The banquet tne Quarter Ceniury Club of the starts next Thursday at 6.15 p.m.\u2018 PETER ROZON PHOTOGRAPHY PRESS-COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL WEDDINGS - PUBLIC RELATIONS 67 SALABERRY ST.FRONTENAC 3-1450 VALLEYFIELD AND SAT four«n year respectively.The se- : cretary earns $74 per week, ser- Yvan Daniel geants $76 and captains $80 per Internat/ona\u2018ly known Singer, Week.The City Council met this past Monday evening in a special meeting to study the proposed contract.Grande Ile Blvd Merchants Meet Sponsored by the Grande Iie Businessmen\u2019s Association and under chairmanship of Mr.Ga animaïor and M.C.George Greco Acrobat from Bellevue Casino, Montre:l.Featur.ng : Jeanette Ravel Great singer and star.She's called the TV star of \u201859 NEXT WEEK : briel Langevin 22 of the 37 p o- JEAN ROGER perty owneds cn the North side THOMAS AUBERTEN and of the CNR track alon\u201d Grand his band.: Ile Blvd met last Saturday aiter- noon to furtner discuss the ques LARGE ASSORT- OME G A MENT OF Watch COSTUME JEWELERY pd For the happiest solu- vo, tion to your most important gift problem, give a smart new watch from our collection.AUTHORIZED DEALER SEE THE MANY OTHER GIFTS OF YOUR CHOICE AT : 1 Marcel Hebert ~\\BIJOUTIER + JEWELLER 15 JACQUES CARTIER VALLEYFIELD FR, 3-5440 pores 3a \u2018AE \u20ac THE ST.SOCIAL AND PERSONAL FROM VALLEYFIELD Phone FR.3-4550 Get well wishes to Mrs.D.N.Montgomery who broke her rignt arm in a fall near her home last week.Mr.and Mrs.J.RR Bell spent the pust week-end in Rawdon, Que.as guests of Mr.and Mrs I.A.Budge.Mr.and Mrs.Stan\u2026èy Wahley and Greta of Huntingdon were recent guests of Mr.and Mrs.T.Crook.Word was received during the past week from Vancouver of the illness of Mrs.C.Foley.Sne has been hospitalized in a Van couver hospital where she is to undergo surgery.CORRECTION Those attending the Scnool of Instruction at the Masonic Hall in St.John's recently, attended for the Order of the E.Star and not for the 1.0.D.E.as previously mentioned.We re gret the error.Valleyfield friends of Mr.and Mrs.V.Cnivers-Wilson will be pleased to know that a son was born to the Wilsons on Novem- ver 27th in Toronto.101 ALEXANDER ST.LE FRICOT BAR-B-Q RESTAURANT (PR.34622) WELL KNOWN FOR ITS GOOD FOOD Meals sant eut en any erder \u2014 The customer pays Taxl fere _ BELLERIVE-VALLEYFIELD SALON PAULINE EXPERIENCED HAIRDRESSER ALL WORK GUARANTEED 219 Victoria (near Royal Bank), V'field, FR.3-5422 .; 103 ,Alexandre YOUR FAMILY SHOE STORE © J.PAUL CHATEL 53 St Laurent - Beauharnois ' 199 Victoria - Valleyfield (TARN VUE J.BEUF Inc.BRIDGE \u201c24 CLUB\" (Standing Dee.1st.) H.Van Alstyne 8330 A.lH.Woodhead 0040 Schvarczkopf 8720 L.LeMieux 8680 J.R.Bell 8460 0.B.Millar 8350 W.G.Griffin 7620 R.B.Wrightman 6110 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Woman's Association and Evening Auxiliary of the Valley- field United Church will hold tneir joint mceting on Monday evening, December 14 in the Church Iall.This meeting will be followed by a Christmas party for the members and all attending are requested to bring a gift to the value of 50 cen:s The Women's Missionary Society of tne Valleyfield United Church will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday Dec, 10 at the home of Mrs.William Shannon, All members are urged to attend.News from Nitro (By Mrs.S.St.Onge) Luckily some Nitro news had to be held over from last week, as fnere isn\u2019t much to write about this week.First, our sincere sympathy to Mrs.A.Neiderier, whose father passed away last weck after a lengthy illness.Then belated Birthday greet ings to Mr.Clarence Roy, Mrs M.Carson and Master Craig Tay lor.Craig celebrated nis sixth birthday on the 2nd and had his little chum Master Gerald Murphy to lunch.We're glad to know Master Barrie Brown is home from nos i pital again.This time having un dergone a series of allergy tests and home with such a long list of things to which he is alleigic | But that means a long step toward less of these illnesses to which he has been subject.| \u20ac En BNA Pork Sausages \u2014 MORIN \u2014 4 3c a lb.leg of Pork \u2014 Complete \u2014 49c¢ a lb.WIN A CAR! With each 1 dollar purchase you receive a ticket which gives you a chance to win a brand new Renault car.DRAWING ON DECEMBER 28, 1959 CHRISTMAS TREES ALL SIZES Priced From $4.00 - $5.00 _ Lo \u2018CALL FR.3-7535 FOR FRE E DELIVERY ANY TIME ! Fer Delivery Before Lunch, Call Before 10 a.m ., For Delivery Before Supper Call Before 4.00 LAWRENCE SUN RICK & QUENNEVILLE Authorized Volkswagen Dealer for Beauhar- nois, Chateauguay, Huntingdon Counties 164 Larocque Road Wednesday, December 9, 1859 Knowing Mrs, R.Martin would be leaving soon, she was invited to drop in at tne Edgar home Thursday evening Nov.26, for a little visit with Mrs.Edgars\u2019 sister, Mrs.E, (Molly) Yull unfortunately Mrs.Yull was not able to come out to Edgars that night, but Pauline was unaware of that fact, and when she arrived at Kays, it was to find a goodly number of her Nitro friends had gathered to wish her Bon Voyage.Kay Edgar presented her with a Cnristmas corsage.Mrs.E.(Peggy) Taylor tendered a \u201cToast to Pauline\u201d which was enjoyed by all.Pauline was pre sented with a travelling case and a lovely Duster, from her many friends.A social evening was spent and a delicious lunch served by the Hostesses, Mesdames Edgar, Yates, Wilson and Amyot The hostesses were helped by many helping hands who had made cakes, cookies, ete.Friday morning Pauline phoned me and asked if I would convey her thanks to all tne girls for the surprise given her the night before, \u201calso to say \u201cSu Long\u201d to those sne hadn't been able to see before she left.Bob and Pauline have lived in Nitro for seven years, and many of us were sorry to know thev were leaving but Bob had nbtained a position with Wyeth Labratories, in Westenester in Penn., U.S.A.so naturally we wish them well in their new home.They were going by plane so would soon be there.By the way.anyone knowing tne Martins and passing through West chestes.will find Open House at 425 West Bernard St.There, Pauline.can\u2019t phone you this time to check and make sure this was what vou wanted, but do hope your \u201cSUN\u201d reaches you every week, and that enough folks still here, will phone in their news items, s¢ that you'll be able to keep in touch with us.By the way Sylvia Nowe Shared a letter with me, she had just received from Pnerry Prest.Therry is beginning to settle down, making new friends and etc, but Ginny and Jeff keep asking when they-re going home fo Nitro! Hard for settle down.BOWLING NEWS HIS AND HERS\u2019 LEAGUE NICHOLS CHEMICAL STANDING DEC.5 | Mixers 27 Whirl Winds 26 Splinters 22 Bell Hops 21 HIGH TEAM, 3-GAMES Mixers 2236 Whirl Winds 2236 HIGH, TEAM GAME Mixers 777 Whirl Winds 777 HIGH, IND.3-GAMES B.Langevin 506 F.Donald 490 A.H.Woodhead 439 A.Lemieux 411 M.Schvarezkopf 394 I.Amos 379 HIGH, IND.GAME F.Donald 195 L.LeMieux 191 A.H.Woodhead 188 M.Plante 165 I.Amos 156 A.Lemieux 154 A.H.Woodhead 32 142 F.Donald 30 140 R.B.Wrightman 36 132 J.R.Bell 36 131 J.Sehvarezkopf 33 130 S.Cadieux 24 128 D.Butcher 27 125 L.LeMieux 36 119 S.Thomson 18 119 F, Amos 30 108 C.A.Hornett 27 108 little folk ta | (Pauline) Valleyfield FR.3-0723 M.Schvarczkopf 36 120 A, Lemieux 24 113 L.LeMieux 36 108 M.Brassard 30 106 I.Amos 36 103 D.Bell 36 97 B.Buchanan 30 91 M.Butcher 27 86 K, Woodhead 29 85 R.Wrightman 30 83 R.Hornett 21 58 SPARES:\u2014 B.Langevin 9 155 R.Plante 6 154 C.Christie 12 130 W.R.Dickie 6 111 J.A, Wallace 3 120 (Continued on page 5) In \u20ac handsomu new STOWAWAY Shoe Shine Box 28\u201d Sor vee BEST PAL SHOES EVER HAD! 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NEAT BETWEEN - SHINE STORAGE?Handsome hardwood cabinet with foolrest lid.BRODEUR JEWELLER VALLEYFIELD Complete for only Aise Avaliable fa Standard ST-JOHN LACHINE 201 VICTORIA FR.3-1606 V'field Credit Jeweller PAGE b Wednesday, December 9, 1958 THR ST.LAWRENCE SUN BOWLING.re LE DAVISGN.BOWLING LEAGUE iii : NGLE: N e ® ° ° (From page ¢) 0; Ledue 04 NAMES Ave Finest Chinese & Canadian Dishes .5 Ni\u2014 clanger R.( Gomme, à Ms 2e 2 IR : ; of Leblanc E 127.7 i {K -( | M.Plante 9 124] M E N:\u2014 Baker P.126.4 es auran wong - orriveau nc.= Gaines 2 18 R Boaz EN: 514 Deschambault M.1246, STARTING AT 7 A.M.DAILY B.consi § Gime G.Barrie A 1223) 76 ST.CECILE \u2014 VALLEYFIELD \u2014 FR.32112 i.vin MS \u2018 ; \u2014 T, Charette 3 62] With one Single up to date oy vy a HIGH TRIPLE: Eagles 30 23/40 0.575 \u2014\u2014 Burlers 760 .THIS WEEK: \u2014 Castors 30 16.40 0.400 ST.IGNATAIUS BOWLING h a tri A Soucy R.121.0 J.M.Beaucnamp 398 Alouettes 18 3/24 0.125 LEAGUE ,TEAM STANDINGS With a triple up to date ! a DINGS purlers 20g7 HIGH SINGLE: To DATE; \u2014 a Braves 34 22 16347 M.Cecile 157 T STANDING NOV.24h og hiv ant i o tom.\u201d \u2018 .: cams G.Pts Ave ills, Harrie can't face them.Glants a 2 13061 [| SHOP LOCALLY | TO-DATE: \u2014 Catalists 9] 21 28 0.750 \u201cYou don't have to face them potas ab ee \u2014 | G.Sarrazin 210 froquois | 21 1728 0607 dear.jusi foot them\u201d _ Reds 24 9 14576 Highest Pin Fall 3 St\" ings R.Lemieux T M.Zeagman 383 Highest Pin Fall 1 String R.Lemieux 180 M.Zeagman 154 BIG FOUR (MEN) R.Lemieux 144.2 A.Anderson 138.7 M.Bourget 136.0 F.Fishwick 134.C BIG FOUR (LADIES) M.Zeagman 122.7 A.Campbell 122.4 M.Primeau 107.9 H.Birkett 1029 MERCK BOWLING LEAGUE STANDING DEC.3 M E N\u2014 VIT.C 29 B\u201412 26 B.F, IL 26 Decadron 23 Niacin 21 Quassin 20 Citric Acid 16 Diuril 15 WOME Ni\u2014 Braves 28 Aces 26 All Stars 18 Merkives 16 WEEKLY PRIZES CLASS A WITH HANDICAP M E N\u2014 B.Langlois 211+7 w oM EN\u2014 R.McSween 165+0 CLASS B WITH HANDICAP M E N:\u2014 F.Boissonneault 156 +27 BEST AVERAGE M E N\u2014 E.Pilon 140 R.Emond 138 G.Besner 136 C.Leduc 136 P.Rivest 136 R.Bergevin 135 B.Cronshaw 133 A.Voss 133 A.Anderson 133 D.Hawkurst 131 WOME N\u2014 H.Desrochers 137 R.Dumouchel 131 A.Fregeau 128 W.Leslie 125 M.Cronsnaw 123 HIGH SINGLE TO-DATE M E N:\u2014 A.Voss 230 WOME N\u2014 H.Desrochers 216 HIGH TRIPLE TO-DATE ME N:\u2014 Here's a bright new brew that matches P.Rivest.N- 515 the lively mood of Quebec today\u2014 w \u2014 Molson\u2019s exciting answer to new ways H.Desrochers 44 of living! This ideal lager is the result « MOCO BOWLING DO\u2014_MO\u2014TE-\u2014CO LEAGUE CTANDING NOV.27TH.of unhurried, natural brewing\u2014a smooth, friendly beer with a lively flavour that lends life to your leisure.Yes, 1efreshment has a new meaning severe PR .NAMES PTS | : pan ! Main Office 35 for Canadians on the \u201cgo\u201d.Next time \u201cLOOK FOR Burlers 322 ask fur MOLSON CANADIAN and Stashers 3 enjoy its brilliant new taste.THE RED, WHITE yers 2 Spinners 29 , AND BLUE LABEL Packers 22 ., Weave Rooms 12 .Carders 10%2 Big Ten Individual Average MEN Ave V.Latour 135 M.Verreault 134 V.Grace 132 P.E.Lalonde 131 A.Ledue 127 WOMEN Mme S.Dumouchel 1 Mlle M.Leboeuf 9 Mme G.Barrette 108 Mme R.Chiasson 104 | LAG E R BEER Mlle L.Dumouchel 101 PAGE © THE 8T.LAWRE LUMBER AND BUILBDERE SUPPLIES BOIS a MATERJAUX»>s (ONSTRU(TION © AVE NAPOLEGN 8% TEL.FR.3-2860 VALLEYFIGLD.Qua NEW PRESIDENT c Mcn's Bonspiel this past rg» \" V field Curling Mr.Rooney's fcam es YOUNG LI Two rinks from ine Valley.were Joe Carr, G.Thompson BERALS field Curling Club, one skipped and H.Whiienad.This team A young lawyer from Mont by Mr.Fred Soucy and the other was runner up in ihe finals after real, pa A js ir by Mr.Stan Rooney, reached being defeated in the last game Young Liberals\u2019 Federations.H the play-offs in the Howick\u2014 by Ormslown.succceds Mr.Benoit Boulanger.COMPANY COMING.HAVE PLENTY OF COKE! TRADE-MARK REG.SAY \"COKE\" OR \u201cCOCA-COLA™ ~BOTH TRADE-MARKS MEAN THE PRODUCT OF COCA-COLA LTD.~THE WORLD'S BEST-LOVED SPARKLING DRINK BE REALLY REFRESH ED! There\u2019s a friendly fire and warm hospitality waiting at home .and people waiting for Coke! Coca-Cola.with that cold crisp taste that\u2019s bright and bracing as the winter air.Ride through the Holidays refreshed and relaxed .welcome your friends with the real refreshment.plenty of ice-cold Coca-Cola.Authorized bottler of Coca-Cola under contract with Coca-Cola Ltd.TOUGAS & NICHOLSON LTD.Valleyfield, Que.Dufferin Road Wednesday, December 9, 1959 something .WANT ADS A Want Ad in this paper is \u2018fast on the draw\u2019 and right on the target of the result you want Lo get! Whether you want to sell something or buy .whether you want to trade, rent, hire or whatever, you'll get action FAST with an ad in the classified section of this newspaper.SEE THE CLASSIFIED-AD PAGE FOR NUMBERS TO CALL : THE ST.LAWRENCE SUN a notary from Quebec, wno presided at the assises of the provincial convention in Quebec City, Saturday, Nov.28.Mr.Marcel Nichols of Drum- mondville and Mr.Gauthier of Sherbrooke were also contenders for the office.In spite of the unfavorable weather, some 150 delegates attended the convention Mr.Guy Masson of Ville Lemoy- ne was elected to the office of Organizer.also contended by Mr.Lucien Chamberland of Montreal.In addition to being President of the Provincial Federation, Mr.Aquin is also President of the Young Liberals\u2019 Association for the district of Montreal, having ben elected in 1958, and secretary for the Senior Committee of Public-Speakers.The new President was two-time winner of tne Young Liberals provincial publi- speaking contest, in 1953 and 1956.He was President of the Ernest Lapointe Club in 1954.for the Young Liberals in the district of Montreal in 1955.treasurer and vice-president of the Young Liberals\u2019 Association for fhe district of Montreal in 1957.MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED HOW TO SURVIVE YEAR-END FESTIVITIES Do you want to outlive this vear?Well, tnen, you should drive as though you were making a bid for the title of \u201cBest Driver of the Year\u201d.This advice is given all Canadian motorists by W.Arch Bryce.Executive Director of the Canadian Highway Safety Council.which has spearheaded Stfe- Driving Week.Here are some of the specific recommendations Mr Brvce issues to drivers at this time of the year: 1\u2014 Be sure vour car is in good running condition and rca dy for winter.2\u2014 Dont let vour vea-end festivities endange- your own life or the lives of your friend- Wherever vou drive.stick \u2018o coffee ard other non-alcoholie s\u2018* mulants.3 \u2014 Leave earlier to get *ha-r on time and drive slowlv.Allo vourself plentv of time tn enmo to a ston.Avoid skiddins he pumping vour brakes 4.\u2014 Don\u2019t drive durine a snow or sleet storm.If vou da.von may never reach your destin» tion.5\u2014 When a ronside-ate hr tess offers you a cun of coffes at the end of an evening, acrent it gratefully.It will helo vou to keen alert on the way home.Mr.Bryce alsn warned pnedes trians against distractione of a sorts.\u201cThe simplest of all rules is to alwavs cross wiih the geen light and always at intersections\u2019, he said.Have You A Question On Unemployment Insurance Or Employment ?In this column we publish questions about unemployment insurance and employment, together with answers received from the Unemployment Insurance Commission.If you are uncertain about any point do not hesitate to send (Continued on page 8) The St.Lawrence Sun Classified Adv.Department WANT AD ORDER FORM Write your ad balow (Turn Sideways) 15 words for 60 cents Sc for each additional word (Phone Numbers Two Words; Cash, Money Order or Cheque Must Accompany Order SEND TO: St.Lawrence Sun P.O.Box 302, Valleyfield Or P.O.Box 20, Beauhamois ADDRESS PHONE Wednesday, December 9, 1959 THE FRED TITTEL RELATES HISTORY OF EARLY SETTLERS OLD B\u2019NOIS CANAL DUG BY PICK AND SHOVEL.CATTLE CROSSED ST.LAWRENCE BY CANOE At the Chateauguay Valley List.ici Seoul Counc meeuny | held recently in Beauharnois Mr.rid Ler nom valleyueld was guest speaker.Mr.Tittel, who nas always been very much in- te esed in the histo.y of the Valleyfield, Beauharnois and Cha- teauguay area, spoke on how the area developed from the time wuen the canoe was tng only mode of trafiic .o the com pletion of the St.Lawrence Sea way.Mr.Tittel told his audience that there was very little known about the area before 1800 as prior to that date the districi was only innabited by hostile Indians.Only after the massacre at Lachine when Frontenac subdued the Indians did the white- man push further into tne area.It was not before 1820, the yea: of the great influx of settlers from Scotland and Ireland, that a start was made in the development of what is now considered as one of the best agricultural areas in Canada, As tnere were no roads the only means of travel the set: tlers had was by water.They started out from Chateauguay Basin in their search for land on waich to settle along the Cha teauguay River and its tributaries.WHISKY 35¢ A GALLON During the years from 1820 1825 Chat\u2019y Basin was a very busy place, particularly during the short period in the spring when lumber rafts could pass down tne \u2018Chateauguay: Much was dependend on the weather ART LINKLETTER SAYS: Get the watch ava $0495 » 17 Jewels » Waterproof® 2 « Shock-resistant » Unbreakable Mainspring ® Also with Black Dial FOR ONLY $2495 Unsurpassed for Style, Value, Performance BRODEUR JEWELLER VALLEYFIELD A WEEK! LACHINE FR.3.1606 ST-JOHN 201 VICTORIA V'field Credit Jeweller ws lv how long the river was ucep cnough for the rafis to c.ine down.This time varied 1: am between une weck and one menth, Sometimes as many as wed lumbe men were gatnered in Chateauguay Basin and Mr.lille told his audience that in these days Chateauguay usin had no less than 16 taveins ana whis