Thursday, January 4, 1951. THE TRIBUNE, LIAMS LAKE, B.O. —~ Page 5 ALEXIS CREER Students Entertain At Holiday Tea (held over) ~— Starting off the holiday festivities at Alexis Creek was a Christmas tea, served to the parents and friends, at the school house Thursday. About 16 ladies attended. A quiz program. was conducted by the children and pro- vided lots of fun. Tea was served by the girls and was charmingly arranged on small tables; The school house looked very testive with all its Christmas trim. The school concert held Tuesday, December 19th, was enjoyed by the many who attended. The children showed a lot of talent both in their singing and acting. The concert lasted ebout aa hour and a half and was then followed ‘vy the arrival of Santa, who distributed presents to about 1° children. Much credit is due Mr. Day- ton who has worked so hard training the children in their parts. A danée followed the concert and was also enjoyed, particularly by the younger set, niany of whom are not usuaily allowed to attend public dances. Th> music was donated by some of- the local boys. = MANY FAMILIAR FACES appear around the Creek these days. Among those ‘home for Christmas holidays i French, from Kleena Sammy and Verna Martin and Bobby Gibbs, home from school; Trudy, Harvey, Ted Gibbs, Bobby =-Haines, and Wendy Lee. MR. and MRS. DOUG SAUNDERS have returned’ home from a holiday at the coast. = MR. and MRS. KEINAS have moy- ed into their new house. TOMMY HARVEY is ing a their old friend= and neighbors from Fran and Don Pinch, now of Woit Creek, Alberta. ‘ MRS. GOWLAND passed through Friday on her way to Nazko to spend Christmas at her husband’s ranch. MRS. H. McGHEE passed through town on her way to the States, where she will spend Christmas. BOBBY BLATCHFORD, who has been attending schoo) at Abbotsford, returned home to Tsuniah Lodge last week. He visited all his old friends at the Creek. He states that because of overcrowding in the schools below he may not be able to return there after the holidays. ‘DOG CREEK NEWS (held over) Christmas was much enjoyed ithroughout the valley with a series of neighbourly calls being the order of the day. The new bunkhouse at the Cirele S Ranch was very tastefully decorated and quite @ number of guests foregathered there during the afternoon to enjoy wonderful hospi- tality. Some apparition resembling Santa Claus was observed trying to climb the icy grade leading to the house. He received so many shouts of encourage- ment he just had to make it. THE ICY CONDITION of the roads caused some to cancel plans to spend the holiday with friends in other communities. THE Charles Places and Hilary Places also A. J. Drinkell spent the day at the airport as guests of Geoff and Betty Place. We are glad to report that Geoff is recovering from his ill- ness. WE in this hope the Mas GREETINGS come to all ROE LAKE | —-———— “Young People’s Clu Holds Birthday Part (held over) A large crowd attended the birt day party and dance at the Roe Lal school house, given in honor of Mi Young People's Club sponsored t yg B rty. | WE ARE GLAD to hear that Mrs. some time in Kamloops hospital. DONALD ROBERTS and Gar Davis left Tuesday for two wee! holiday in Vancouver. MRS. ALMA DAVIS left Wednd day for Vancouver. She expects to away for a week. YOUR correspondent has just hea: that Arthur Barnes Jr., formerly Bridge Lake, now of Victoria, h: just had an operation on his maim. arm with the intention of later bein fitted with a new mechanical hand. know all arthur’s friends will be glal to hear he is over the operation O. as we all admire his fortitude a: courage. MR. and MRS. AL HULBERT an family have moved on the Reg Dav: place for the winter. MR. and MRS. F. M. BELL moto} ed to Williams Lake recently, to aj end the funeral of their small gran son. Roe Lake extends sympathy Mr. and Mr.s Ted Leavitt at the lo: of their baby son. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Leavitt and fami of Williams Lake arrived Sunday fd a short visit with Mrs. Leavitt's pai ents, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Bell. MRS. NOVETA LEAVITT was i Bridge Lake vicinity Tuesday. Hansen is home again, after spendikang “Jingle Bells.” Helighted the audience with her sing- 0 MILE odge Entertains t Festive Season (held over) umber of guests at a Christmas cele- ration Friday evening. Lord Martin Irma Malm’s sixteenth birthday. TPecil acted as chairman. The 100 Mile Lodge entertained | The choir rendered, * very beauti- ‘ully, the old Christmas hymns. Gar- ty Rosenau sang two songs and Linda Miss Yvonne Ball ng, one of her songs being The Des- prt Song. Bert and Mrs. Bell sang a ouple of duets which were much Lnjoyed. Mr. B. Striggler and also Mrs. Parsons played selections on the piano. Mrs. D. Mitchell gave a reading “The Cremation of Sam McGee.” Mr. Marks with his little puppet Pepe” really stole the show as far as the children were concerned. Pepe danced and answered questions, sur- prised Bruce by telling him he was ive years old. Mr. Marks then dis- tributed bags of candy, nuts and fruit to the children. A dainty buffet lun- cheon was served. ~ Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Striggler, Mr. and Mrs Martell, Mrs. H. Auld, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Paquette, Mr. and Mrs. BEATTY WASHING MACHINES Electric and Gas Models SERVEL Kerosene Refrigerators ONAN LIGHTING PLAN' TS coming year will be one of “peaceful prosperity” particularly for our neigh- bouring communities. week at Vancouver and Seattle. MRS. R. TURNBULL has returned home from a holiday at the coast. A good talker is only a pitcher. Un- less his audience catches him with heart and mind he is defeated. SKATES SHARPENED While You Wait Phone 15-R3 Diesel and Gas TERMS ARRANGED 150 Mile Store | seott an¢ and Mr and Mrs. Pelkey. FOUR CARLOADS of cattle were shipped from Exeter on Tuesday by Miss B. Spencer of the Diamond S, 134 cattle being shipped. One carload of cows went to Ellensburg Washing- ton, 2 cars went to Canada Packers, and a carload of feeder heifers went to the feed yards in Vancouver. _MR. and MRS. 0. PAQUETTE left Saturday for Chase to spend Xmas with Mrs. Paquette’s mother. MR. and MRS. G. MARTELL enter- tained some friends Saturday evening. MR. and MRS. AL BLANCHSTOCIC and Lynda spent Christmas eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott. MR. and MRS. H AULD entertain- ed Mr. and Mrs. T. Auld of Kamloops and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wood and Roger of Forest Grove at Christmas MR. and MRS. D. MITCHELL held “Qpen House” Saturday night. MR. and MRS. J. R. SCOTT spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Ross McMillan at Kelowna. 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Health Branch Welfare Branch related fields ef Hospital Insurance Service A person's health is his most price- less possession and it was with this thought in mind that the Health Branch was formed. Its many services are designed to safeguard the health of every citizen within the province. The present services are forever expanding, and are considered to be amongst the best on the continent. Over 95% of the population of this province takes advantage of the public nursing service, which brings to all people the benefits of capable and trainéd personnel. The complete health unit service covering the province is ‘available to over 74% of the people. It includes pre-natal, infant and child health services, communicable disease control, nutrition and preventative mental health services, sanitation Inspection and education, and many other allied programs. aber Is sarefally pene on the two important fronts, program is in ffect, cia free vetnent ‘Js afforded those who are unable to pay. To provide social security from fear of want, illness or unforeseen crisis-is the goal of the Welfare Branch. In municl- pal and district offices throughout the province, social workers strive to re habilitate the handicapped, give counsel- ling service to maintain family stability, and work with doctors, teachers, courts, police and many others to treat the effects of detrimental social conditions. To patients in the Provincial Mental Hospital, mental hygiene -clinics, tuberculosis hospitals, venereal disease clinics, and Boys’ and Girls’ Industrial Schools, social workers bring many services. In addition, this branch also provides: ... Social Allowances to assure an income for those unable to work. . . Mothers’ Allowances to assure an income for widowed mothers with children to take care of. . A substantial portion of the benefits received by our senior citizens — thé: old age pensioners. ion of children.from neglect and substitute ra care for wards of the government, to guarantee to assis ‘When the Hospital Insurance Service was formed in 1948, its chief function was to free the general public from the dread: of hospital bills. Although just emerging from its inception period, the plan has proved a beneficial boon to more than 320,000 people who have since been hospitalized and have had their bills paid by the Hospltal Insurance Service. Z In picking up the bills, the Hospital Insurance Service is paying for many facilities. While you are in the hospital, you have at your disposal the complete services of the hospital as required, which include -publi and room ward nursing care; avail- able X-ray, and hospital maternity, care. These pre are covered by the plan only while you are in the hospital. The plan is financed by the fairest and most practical method possible. In addition to the premiums paid by all citizens, the st children of ‘The elimination of venereal disease is bya program which includes free diagnosis, free treatment and the distribution of free drugs: Central and branch laboratory services provide the weapons to fight communicable disease and work closely with a capable organization designed to combat and prevent epidemics. ‘Thus, your health is safeguarded, from birth to old age by the Health Branch which vigorously furthers the maintenance of good health standards and battles disease on all fronts. DR. G. F. AMYOT, Deputy Minister parents, and the parents themselves. . Medical Care for Social Assistance Recipients, payment of Hospital Insurance’ premiums. British Columbia leads all of Canada in its program of social welfare. This is a tribute to the enlightened people of this province who recognize the need for social welfare and pay for it through the Social Security and Municipal Aid Tax (3% Sales Tax). It reflects the economical, yet thorough administration of the weltare Branch. including E. W. GRIFFITH, Deputy Minister your each make @ con- tribution. of 70 for every day you are in hospital. The provincial government has also allotted additional money from general ¥evenue to cover the remainder of the plan's operating costs. Since .the, plan’s and states the world have been requesting particulars concerning its operation. They are interested beca' the Hospital Insurance Service administers a good hospital insurance plan — one which is designed to serve the people of B.C. in the best possible manner. L. PF. DETWILLER, Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE - HON. DOUGLAS TURNBULL, Minister.