Force (RAF) Navigation Training School was established in Charlottetown , bringing hundreds of young British airmen to live in the newly established community of , at the Charlottetown Airport. The airport itself was new, having recently moved from the old Upton Airport in West Royalty to higher ground on the Brackley Point Road. Wartime attitudes were generally more liberal, and the Prince Edward Island Legislature took advantage of the situation by announcing they were introducing a new bill to amend the existing Prohibition Act, making alcoholic beverages more readily available. It had been 14 years since the last temperance concerns were evident in the city, but now a combined effort by a number of local churches strongly objected to the government move. Local lobbies and newspaper articles reflected the magnitude of the struggle. The Baptist Church forwarded a letter to Premier Thane Campbell , stating emphatically that it was, "...Standing on the principals of total prohibition, rigidly enforced." The letter also insisted, "..That no action be taken without a Provincial Plebiscite." The effort was futile and the bill was passed, making Prince Edward Island just a little less "dry". In July of 1940, when Harvey Denton accepted a call to the First Baptist Church of Halifax, Nova Scotia , he left the church in good financial condition with a membership nearing 500 (497). A call went out to Reverend Judson Levy at the Sussex Baptist Church, and he was excited about the possibility of moving to Charlottetown . Judson Levy had graduated from Acadia in 1931 and began his Charlottetown pastorate on October 6, 1940. He and his wife Fernetta were welcomed by an enthusiastic congregation, evidenced by Pastor Levy 's induction service which the newspaper reported briefly as "bad weather - large congregation". The mention of Judson Levy 's wife, Feme, isthefirst time in all church notes, minutes and reports that a pastor's spouse is noted by her first name. John Inch was the organist and choirmaster throughout the war years, and sacred music became an important factor in the ministry. Each year the financial statements reflected balancing annual revenues and expenditures, at an average of just under $7,000. This was excellent, considering that rationing, restricted economic conditions and the fact that close to 20% of the membership was on active service, curtailed enthusiasm. It was very noticeable in reduced envelope giving, but the loss was compensated by notable personal contributions and some newly borrowed money, as a small mortgage, to "hold the fort". It had been 10 years since the last deacons were appointed, and some of their Board had passed away. Deacons played a vital role in assisting the pastor, and as pastoral needs of wartime were demanding, they felt there should be a few more. In 1940, three new deacons were appointed, bringing the total number to six. The new deacons were Stuart D. Irvine , Alexander K. MacPhee and J. Wilfred Boulter and all, with high Rev. I. Judson Levy ")ud", "Pappy" 91