Prince    George, B. C
World Events Today
Danzig m Sixteen Point Prograi
Asks That Elefcisdite be Carrie^ Out iii Polioh.CjorridorT�r!vt Settle Problem There
A sixteen-polnt"! program for Settlement of the Pplisto*G�rinan. situation was outlined today by the official German news agency, following receipt uf a British note to-Herr Hitler on Monday.
To settle the problem Germany demands, first, that the free>dtyj of Danzig, because of ite purely German ""population, be unoonditlohally and forthwith returned to the Reich. The problem of the Polish;'corridor should be decided by a plebisdte of the people to be organized by an International commission from Russia, Italy, France-and Great Britain. All Genhans^arid poles who have resided in tne^orridor since 1918 sfaould be entitled to a vote.
The note demands ttjax the plebiscite should not iake placjB-until a lapse of twelve months, ^ncl further, Germany should be granted railroad arid hign-way rights^through the corridor for her exclusive use during the interim. It4^suggested that a demobilization of ijoifr-^Polish and German armies should tSkeH^ace on the Acceptance of me Nazi deniaiids.^-British Preparedness Continnea
An official notice was issued^from 10 Downing Street this afternoon^Ut the elfect' that a continuance of preparedness measures already adopted would be carried out. These include: evacuation.of the congested areas of London and other cities, the calling up of foe**j�wul*r army^reserves and supplementary tfiervei.:,
Track, Baseball For '  Day Holiday
Eight Baseball Teams to Play On it   3 ana   4
Final arrangements for- tlie Labor Day holiday in Prince Gewge were announced yesterday toy Vincent Giles. secretary of the baseballl-club, in charge of the celebration. On Sunday, September 3, opening day baseball games will be played with teams from Prince George, Island Mountain, .Jack CClubs. Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Gis-come,_stoney Creek and Aleza Lake competing. '
Deciding baseball matches will be played on Monday. H. G. Perry Mi-A. wili-tjarow the first ball in the final fame which -will be played about 4 .o'clock in tihe afternoon.
Other events schedued for Monday ^riTgreasy pole contest, baseball throw, running the baaes, fungo hitting, shot put. bicycle races and 100-yard dash. All events are x>pen. For ladies there
"1-be-art-p.gg" tmd-�pnon race and nftll driving. PrlzfeSN.'vrtll 'be offered. G.
Militia Troops Here to Guard Fraser Bridge
One Officer andrThirt^rOth^r tanks
Precautionary
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KEEPING COOL�"Not>hing can be more remarkable than the calm of th� whole British people," Prime Minister Chamberlain (above) told the House of Commons Tuesday in a summary ^olSthe European crisis. "There is no differehce^of opinion, among us,( we eventuality."
For Woodpecker
Sttrt of St. Mark's
The ger
1 mobilisation of Cana-i
xl troops throughout the Dominion following^ar^ora^JrtXin Ottawa to be prepared'ln t&e^eront ;oi hostilities in Eujope is refleffted^hsthe arrival here ota, detachment of thmv-men of the B..C. Dragoons from the ESelowna headquarters, under capable\$6mmafid of Capt. H. Angle.   .�]
The arrival of the troops has quite a stir in Prtiicfi George, ^nd brought the Europeans crisis closer home. The men were * welcomed here by Lieut. W. H. Crocker who arranged for temporary billets' |in local hotels, whose proprietors donated room space. The men present a -smart, keen appearance as they "take part in the daily ceremony of changing the guard on the Fraser River bridge, the vital connection between the city and arteries from the south and east by rail and road.                    ., *�-�
Part of Plan                           *
The action in Prince George is part of mass military preparation being carried on in all parts of British Columbia and other provinces of Canada. The Kelowna detachment of the BOD'S is under command of Col. Vickers of Rocky Mountain' Rangers at Kam-loops.     � ,r .-
Capt. Angle explained instructions to the Citizen stating that "the. militia will cover vulnerable points in Prince George, and at present our guard is concentrated at the, railway bridge." Guarding of. vital communications here is a part of a pre-arranged program of defence in BMtisri Columbia. interest Shown in Troops
Marching of the troops in Prince George streets has become an inspiration to many local youths, who have asking about bhe'102nd. Search-ttery which has been authorized for Prince Georige. As soon as equipment can be obtained, a start will be made in praiminary drilling
Church to be Held Sept. 17
Hope held by the people of Woodpecker district for many years will be realized at 2:30 p.m. Suhday, Sept. 17 when the foundation stone will be laid for St. Mark's Anglican Church. The structure will be erected between the.community hall and the general store on1 property , donated -by E., J. Down.                ^
A. P. Andersen, lowest bidder, was awarded tlie contract for the building, which will have seating capacity for seventy persons. Funds have been provided throjugh appeals made by Bishop Wells and gifts from the appreciative settlers of Woodpecker district. Aggressive Community
The history of the Anglican Church at the aggressive community of Woodpecker is a story of steady growth. Through the years 'there have been increases in attendance and splendid co-operation of the settlers has bunt ^n^-mmnuinity_ in which the part:
_QaJ�cttday_evening at .11:30 o'clock the Labor Day ^queen wilFbe crowned at the dance in"tihe Princess Ballroom. Contestants in the queen contest are Miss Mae Lockyer, Prince George: Miss Nellie Silver, Vanderhoof, and Miss Viola Thome, Aleza Lake.
The first servicV at-Woodpecker was held on June 15. 1924 by the Rev. S. PolUnger-JSeryjcesJhave been held in the community hall in past'"years.- and it was always hoped , that a church �would some day be built.
It is hoped to have the church ready for use by mid-October.
School Belts  Ring
Ions School Holiday Closes Tuesday When Classes Open for Hew Term
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commanding local�troop, announced^" The Kelowna detachment is maintaining a 24-hour guard on the bridge, -where they have become a source of keen interest to many young people as they march back and forth an duty. With the early arrival of all equipment the troops will move out of hotels and live under-canvas at the tourist camp, Capt. Angle said.
Provincial police are collaborating with the militia in guarding vital communication arteries in the city. Private citizens have also indicated a willingness to- assist in any' way possible.      '
Japanese Plane
To Land Here
Seven Aviators on Round-World Flight in Twin-Motor Plane
_Seven.Japanese^aviators on a "goodwill" round-the-world flight are ex-pected to land at Prince George-air field. The Nipponese flyers, who took off from Nome, Alaska, on Aug-^"^8rWeTFnatrW!h1tehorse this- morning, it was reported by Yukon Southern Air Transport here.
The Japanese are flying a twin-motored monoplane, the "Nippon." Their plans are to fly from Whit �horse through Prince -George.,.-- and on to Seattle and San Francisco and then to swing eastward across., the continent visiting American cities.   �
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First Parade 2nd. Scare
The j 2nd.. Searbtalight Battery.
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next weeic. Ybutig'men who   re^feotiy! 'indicated    they . would  llke^tb  join have  been asked to/assemble next Tuesday at  the  Canadian  Legion.  The following announcement of the initial parade was made by W. _H. Crocker, O.C.:
"All young men who are interested   in   Joining   the   2nd. "Searchlight     Battery,     R.C.A. (non-permanent    militia),    are asked to parade at the Canadian 4 Legion  on Tuesday, September ^5, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose! of~^pganizatlon and drill.1
Supplies   and   equipment   forj organizatiwt---~have    beeji    for-! .warded to Princfe-George, it is learned.            x^\^
Courses Available At High School
Woodwork   and   Home   Economics Given; Students Should ^^    Make Early Choke
Tuesday will be an eventful day uv the lives of some forty Prince George! chiidren who will assemble for the flrst time in a school classroom. At-^ndance at King George public school this year will be about &25, which is about trie sanie as last year. An in-ctease in registration in Baron Byng Wgh school over last term is expected.
A number-of changes in staffs in both public and' high schools have &e-tatal of 47 compulsory. credits for' high school, graduation. All others are optipnal. V. B. C. Choice Limited
For those students ^ho wish to include the courses required for uriiver-' slty entrance (junior matriculation), choice is much more limited. Compulsory courses axe: English III, IV, V, VI (grades 9 to 12) 20 credits; social studies,III, IV, V (grades nine to eleven) 15 credits; general science III, FWV, 15 credits; mathematics Tlj, TV, V, VI, 20 credits; French I1, II, tit 15 credits; health and physical education ..three periods weekly in each of ^he four years, 12 credits. This makes a-total of 97 compulsory credits for junior matriculation.
Fifteen additional credits to make up the necessary 112 are-to be chosen from woodwork, 15 credits; geography^ 10 credits; home economlcsT15 credits; extra-mura>muslc, 15 credits.
One credit in a subject represents one forty'-Kiinute period per week 'thToughOTrtr'the-school�yearr-Por-ex-ample, English III in grade nine carries five credits. This means that there are five periods of English per week ro-vided to any unit for which he^-ls selected. The units open^to receive recruits are the Royal Canadian Artillery, Rbyal Canadian Engineers and the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. . Recruits must be between tihe ages of 18 and 35 years with high school entrance examination qualifications. They must be at least five feet, six i height and the term of en-is for-three years.
Open Wednesday
Exhibition to he Held Over For Two Days
Prince George's twenty-fifth annual fall fair, arrar^f^ iby. the Agricultural and Industrial AWQajatlom, will be held in the culling rink next Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5 and 6. The fair, which has (become the largest exhibition between Edmonton and Pjrlnce Rupert, Attracts ay. great many entries from central Brtt\pli Columbia points.
There are 0 over 300 classifications for which first and second prizes are to be awarded, comprising livestock, field root crops, sheaf grain, grasses and legumes, dairy and meat products, honey, baking, canned fruit, preserved a*id fresh fruits - .canned and fresli vegetable^, flowers, children's fancy work art work^and many other classes.! Two-Day Event^\-
The fair will ibe helcl^for two days this year and (the public witF-have an opportunity to . see trie exrumxs -on^. Tuesday evening and until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Entries number about the same this year as last, although there is an increased interest in the show with the two-day program. Reid Lake, Woodpecker, Pineview, Strathnaver, Prince George, Newlands and other centres will compete for prizes.
Officers'of the Agricultural and Industrial Association, who have been planning the exhibition are Stearns McNeil of Salmon Valley, president; C. C. Reid, A. R. V. Giles, A. B. Mx>f-fat. J. teith and Bert Blackburn.
Pattullo Expected
In City Tonight
British Columbia Premier Flying Northern B. C. and Alaska
Premier T. D. Pattullo will land at Prince George tonight on the last leg of a flight from Alaska and the Yukon, weather conditions permitting; it was learned in a wire received today by H. G. Perry M.L.A.. from the .premier's secretary, B. Hethey_.                      ,   ,
The premier is flying from WWte-horse after visiting Dawson City and Fairbanks, Alaska.
The premier is being flown by Walter Gilbert, crack Canadian Airways pilot,' and the ship is pontoon equipped, it Is reported, so it will come down, on the river here, and not on the airfield. � ^         '---------------o��----------
The Woodpecker    district fall  fair will be held on Monday, September 4.
Figures Announced For federal Farm
Total of #19^400 Paid by Doth. Govt. for Experimental Farm
Total of $19,4 Is being paid by the federal government for four Pineview farm properties to be incorporated into a experimental farm near Prince George. Figures involved in the deal were announced this week folkwing an order-in-council authorizing pur-cnase of the properties.
C. H. Thompson is being paid $8.5<>" for corner lot 1542, Charles Pinker $5000 for lot 1543, John Hediger $3000 for N.E. lot 630, and Alfred Didt $2900 for N.W. lot 630.
Construction .of buildings and well drilling is expected to start this fall.
TOURIST OFFICIALS
PUBLICIZE CITY
W. H. Cuixie and C. R. E>. Ferris of the government travel bureau. Victoria, arrived In Prince George today after malting a series oi color movie and still films of the attractions in and near Prince George. Mr. Currie and Mr. Ferris drove up the Cariboo highway taking pictures for the government travel 'bureau's files.
The shots of Prince George and district will be used later for publicity purposes.      �
F. Q. Lindsay and Mrs. Lindsay, sister of Mrs. W. H. James, are here from Vancouver   and are    guests of
Mr. and Mrs. James.