Alexandrian Drowned When Car Plunged in River at St Polycarpe
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—One way for a man to —A bride is a married keep his youth from slip- woman who acts as if she ping away is to hide the invented matrimony. The Glengarry New car keys. THE FINEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN EASTERN ONTARIO -- VOL. LXn—No. 27 ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 2nd, 1953 SINGLE COPY 7e Alexandrian Drowned When Car Heat And Evening Rain Marred Plunged In River At St Polycarpe Big July 1 st Park Opening .jGaston Ranger, 24, Trapped As Car Huge Evening Crowd Driven Off Plunged Into Delisle River, Sunday Night— By Light But Persistent Downpour— Brother And One Other Escaped Entertainment For Everyone In Big Program Trapped in a car when it plunged! into the Delisle River near St Tolycarpe, early Sunday evening, Gaston Ranger, 24, of Alexandria, lost A huge holiday crowd, out to join in the evening fun at yesterday’s Ids life by drowning. His brother, Pte. Jean Jacques Ranger of the park opening, here, was sent home early by light but persistent rain Canadian Army, Hagersville, Ont., and a friend, Gerald Charlebois of which called a halt to the program at nine o’clock. The same rain-soaked Dalhousie Station, escaped with minor injuries. Young Ranger was the eldest son of J. E. Ranger, local Massey- clouds which disrupted plans of the Park Committee, proved advantageous Harris dealer, and Mrs. Ranger of* in one respect, however. They formed a most effective backdrop for the Alexandria. v fireworks' display, making star-shells brighter and1 thunder-flashes more The accident occurred shortly be- Fractured Elbow * thunderous. fore 8 o’clock Sunday evening. The Many of the estimated 4,000 in three men were returning from In Fall From Raft attendance last night were still TJorion when the car reportedly In The Heat entering the park when a light, misséd a curve on the highway and Miss Germaine Lalonde, Lochiel street, is in Hotel Dieu Hospital, warm rain set in shortly after eight plunged into the river between St And The Rain o’clock. Most of the crowd stayed Polycarpe and Coteau Station, Que, Cornwall, for treatment of a frac- tured left elbow suffered in a fall on despite the "California mist”, but It was almost completely submerged One of the finest bands Alex- a heavier downpour at 9:15 sent rand the victim was trapped under from the diving board of the Island beach, Friday evening. Miss Lalonde andrians have listened to in a long them scurrying for their cars. From the dash. His brother, alleged time, we would say of the Command that vantage point many enjoyed driver of the car, and Charlebois, was reportedly about to dive off the board when she slipped. In her fall Band of the Royal Canadian Regi- the very effective and colorful dis- the other occupant of the front ment. There wasn’t the harshness play of pyrotechnics, released by seat, managed to get clear, but to the water her elbow struck the board and the injury resulted. The attractive new memorial gates at the entrance to Maxville fairgrounds, which will be of the usual brass band and they members of the Fire Brigade from failed in efforts to free the victim. seen by thousands at the Glengarry Highland Games on August 1st. were equally effective in their ren- their own island in the lake. Dr. Therrien of St Polycarpe, di- Lifeguard Lowell Ostrom brought dition of the old favorite “Colonel It was a rather sorry ending to rected efforts a£r artificial respira- the injured girl to the beach and Bogey’s March” or in swinging the big day, reminiscent of the tion which proved fruitless. she was given preliminary treat- To Mark “Pop Goes the Weasel”. heavy rain which called a halt to Jean Jacques Ranger and Charlfe- ment by Dr. M. Markson before be- Maxville Minister Board For Blind ing conveyed to hospital. Lieut. Wm. Armstrong, CD., their the park opening festivities two 'bois suffered cuts about the head Golden Wedding director, has gathered together a years ago. and bruises, but escaped serious o Plans Fall Canvass grand group of musicians and a fine A blazing sun and high humidity injury. Bade Farewell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MacLeod, bunch of fellows. They even play had left 2,500 sweltering through the Born at St Isidore de Prescott, Greenfield Couple Rev. J. H. Hamilton terminated Dunvegan, will celebrate their Gol- The Glengarry County Advisory “The Road1 to the Isles”, though Gaston Ranger was educated at afternoon and undoubtedly had de- his active ministry on Sunday, when den Wedding on July 7th, 1953, and Committee for the Canadian Na- they hadn’t brought that music with cided many people on waiting for Dalhousie Station, Rigaud and Em- Mark Silver Jubilee he delivered two outstanding mes- tional Institute for the Blind made them — some bad briefing some- an evening outing. Then came the brun before taking a science course will be “at home” to their friends sages in the church where he had plans for the fall campaign for where. early rain and more than one Park at Mont St Louis College,' Montreal. Congratulations are extended to and neighbors that afternoon from labored so fruitfully for 22 years, funds at a meeting held here last committeeman was convinced the He served In the RCAF from 1947 Mr. and Mrs. John James McDon- Our town was paid a compliment, Maxville United Church. 2 to 4 o’clock. week. weatherman was being definitely to 1949 and in the Army from May, ald, Greenfield, who celebrated their though a somewhat lefthanded one, In the morning, Communion was o unco-operative. 1961, to April, 1952. Since then he twenty-fifth wedding anniversary on Air-Commodore N. S. Mossop of we would say, by the director. Lieut. Friday, June 26th. served to the very large congrega- Lancaster, presided in the absence Armstrong told the assemblage the The weather notwithstanding, it ■had worked with his father in the tion. Special music was given by local Massey-Harris agency. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald were of president John A. Fraser, and band was just back from a tour of was a big day, one which will linger the choir. Sister Honored A popular member of the younger married at St. Catherine’s Church, two new members of the committee Korea and the boys found Alex- long in the memories of the young set, he will 'be mourned especially Greenfieldi, on June 26th, 1928, by The evening service was one of were welcomed — Clarence Mc- andria very attractive in com- folk and an event which was note- in Alexandria and the Dalhousie the late Rev. Ranald MacDonald. deep feeling. Rev. Mr. Hamilton On Anniversary Millan of Lochiel, and R. J. Mac- parison. worthy for the community-wide Station area where he had many They reside on their farm, Green- chose the same text as he had used Leod, Maxville. On a public relations job from goodwill and effort which went into friends. field West, and have one son, Ger- when he started his ministry in The 25th anniversary of Rev. Procule Poirier, postmaster, Alex- Eastern Ontario Area, Kingston, its planning and presentation. The To mourn his tragic passing he ald, who is at home. Maxville. The St. Andrew’s Pres- Sister Margaret Mary as a religious andria, was named chairman of the was Lieut. Glenn Munro, who is no many attractions were on a scale in leaves his parents and two brothers, As Mrs. McDonald is at present byterian Church withdrew their was marked Saturday, June 20th, campaign for funds and organiza- stranger to Alexandria. He still which our citizenry might take 1 Pte. Jean Jacques Ranger of Hag- recuperating from a recent illness, evening service and with their min- at St. Margaret’s Convent, here. To tional work is shaping up well. Cir- thinks of Apple Hill as home. pride, and they represented the ersville, and Alain, at home. Mrs. the day was spent quietly. The ister, Dr. MacLean-Bell, joined in mark the date, Rev. J. D. McPhail culars are to be printed in both It would toe difficult to find an labor of the local service organiza- Hanger is the former Dora Perras. couple attended Mass in the morn- the service. Rev. G. W. Irvine of celebrated a Mass in the convent languages this year. M.C. who fits into the local scene tions and many other groups in Williamstown, and Rev. J. J. E. The body rested at the Marcoux ing, and were entertained at a din- chapel and an anniversary break- Mrs. Helen Patterson, Alexandria, as well as does Romeo Huot of Corn- town. : f i—^ Brownlee of Apple Hill, also as- •& Morris Funeral Home until Wed- ner in the evening. fast followed. was named chairman of a commit- wall. Perhaps it’s because he’s a It was a real community effort nesday morning when the very They received many cards, tele- sisted. Throughout, the day and on Sun- tee to arrange for a supper meeting local boy, fluent in both English and from the opening parade of floats largely attended funeral was held to grams and gifts from their friends, Friends were present from sur- day many friends called . to extend in Ottawa. Other members are French. But without those attri- and other vehicles, through the Sacred Heart Church and cemetery. with best wishes. rounding congregations. congratulations and Sister Margaret Mrs. D. M. Macleod and the secre- butes he’d still do a swell job, plenty sweltering heat of the afternoon and Rev. C. F. Gauthier, P.P., Lochiel, o On Monday evening, at an “At Mary received many gifts including tary, Angus R.