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A Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the  Interests of Central British Columbia
Vol. 24; No. 21
Prince George,  B.C., Thursday, May  22,   1941
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Weather Forecast
Generally fair and warmer.
Krawehuck to Hang
Second Death Penalty Imposed on Ukrainian Sectionman for Wife Murder
Here Last September�Goes to Gallows August 7�Hesse Gets
Nine Months on Wounding Charge �Assizes  End.
Slayer Takes Stand for First Time in Own Defence
The spring assizes of the Supreme Court of B.C., whichf opened here on May 12 with Mr. Justice S. Smith presiding, were brought to a close at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday when the case of Rex vs. Yee Chong, charged with contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, ended by the jury bringing in a "not guilty" verdict and the accused being discharged.
Mr. Justice Smith then passed sentence of nine months in jail on Herman Hesse convicted of stabbing Anton Sadler with a knife at Lejac Indian school*^ on March 1 last. The convicted man was given credit for three months he has been in jail awaiting trial so he lias only six months to serve.
In the case of Steve Struck, convicted of committing perjury in giving evidence In lower court, suspended sentence of six months was given.
There were three other criminal cases before the court: that of Rex.
vs Gleason, charged with unlawful use of His Majesty's mails in which a stay of proceedings was granted; A. B. Cunningham, who won acquittal on a charge of shooting and killing Prank Hargreaves 'at Mount Robson on December 26 last, and the second trial of Taras Krawehuk, charged with the murder of his wife by shooting her at their home here on September 14 last.
Kriiwcliuk was again found guilty and was sentenced to be hanged on August 7 next. Two �divorce cases were (heard, and (See SPRING ASSIZES, Page 4)
Mobile Unit of R.C.A.F. Signs Eight Recruits
Airmen Use City Hall as Recruiting Office � Other Recruits   May   Join   Later.
Eight Prince George men joined the Royal Canadian Air Force last Friday during the brief visit of a mobile recruiting unit to 'the city that clay. The unit comprised Flight Lieutenant A. K. Knight, Flying Officer Dr. Arthurs, M.O., rand Air-craftsman A. C. Howden, and the city hall was used as an office for the day.
The following were passed here as pilot recruits: William Scott, William C. Hem, Douglas F. H. Struthers and Prank B. Wheeler; as observer, Murray R, Crocker; as wireless opera+or and air gunner, Robert D. McCul-laugh; for general duty, Ross Alexander Kwen; for administration, Leo Connor.
Five other local young men made inquiries and may toe accepted.
Seven men enlisted at Williams Lake and one at Quesnel during the hurried trip of the recruiting unit.
The men will be sent first to Vancouver and spend the first four weeks in a "manning depot" where they are outfitted and gradually acr customed to the change from civil to military life. Then then go for six weeks to one of the airfields and act os guards over stores and aircj-nft euipment. This is to enable the n$n to become thoroughly .acquainted with the variety of things used in "ie air service. Following this experience they are sent to an elementary flying school as students of the necessary subjects of their new pro-�ession. After completing these studies they are transferred to an initial service school where they are
nbout six montihs. All types of machines are used such as Spitfires, Hurricanes and others. Each man is �Sted as to his best fitness for either pombing or fighting planes, trained 'n the bnfach in which he excels, atlQ is then sent overseas.
No Information On Election Says Deputy Minister
F. Walker, Old Time Civil Servant, on Inspection Trip Throughout Northern B.C.
P. Walker, deputy minister to the Provincial Secretary, was a visitor to Prince George and district to the west last week-end.
In charge of one of the busiest departments of government service, Mr. Walker has supervision over welfare, 'hospitals, civil service, and many other activities. He is one of the oldest civil servants in the B.C. government and has retained the complete confidence of all provincial administrations.
Mr. Walker endeavors to visit the various government agencies once a year to maintain personal contact with the business and employees of his department. Among his manifold duties is that of issuing the writs for provincial elections, but he has mj'-informntion ^Whatever as to rumors in the press recently about �the possibility of an election tills year.
"No election could be held under the new Elections Act without at least 82 days passing from cancellation of lists in the nine Vancouver seats," he said.
Mr. Walker drove up the Cariboo and said the roads were good, particularly in view of the heavy rains recently. He returned to the coast on Sunday.
Programme
EMPIRE   DAY
(May 24)
12:30 p.m.�Parade falls in at the Legion Hall and marches to City Hall grounds. Marching order as follows:
Boys' Band.
War Veterans.
School Oadet Corps.
Girl Guides.
1  p.m.�Raising the Flag on Oity Hall flagpole. Address by H. G. Perry, M.L.A. On completion of address children will be taken for aai auto ride around Loop.
2 p.m.�Free Matinee for children at Strand Theatre.
7-9 p.m.�-Children's Masquerade Ball, Princess Ballroom. Adults, 10 cents; children free.
9:30 p.m.�Annual B.P.O.E. Ball in Princess Ballroom, during which drawing will take place for hamper of groceries being sponsored by Women's Liberal Association  of Prince  George.
Cattle Ranches Attract Buyers
Harry Reifel, son of one of British Columbia's oldest and most successful brewers, has purchased the T. G, McBride cattle ranch at Stump Lake, near Merritb, for $100,000 cash.
The McBride ranch is reputed to have one of the finest herds of cattle in the province, being a consistent winner of first �prizes at all the stock shows for, several ',� years past, and
'Granny" Kinneburg, Veteran Knitter of Two Wars
Civic Airfield Busy Spot on Sunday Last
Up at Port St, James a patriotic old Scotch lady of 78 years lies on a bed of sickness and pain, industriously knitting for the Red Cross.  She I Mrs. Marion Kinneburg, and to date her contribution is well over 100 pairs of socks. Mrs. Kinneburg hias been confined bo bed for a number of years, but is very cheerful and feeling thankful she cp < do her bit toward Mio war effort.   She was an uctive Red Cross worker during the first Grea War, her contribution then amounting to over 100 pnirs of socks, besides touques, etc. Mrs. Kinneburg's record is a proud one, and for her rage and frail physical condition sets a stirring and moving example of what can, accomplished in spite of adverse circumstances.  Not only Fort St. James
Mr. Riefel is reported to be buying I residents', but those of tine entire northern area, ore proud of "Granny
more pedigreed stock to add to the already finu herd.
Mr, McBride is a well known B.C old timer, having conducted a building material supply business and contracting firm in Vancouver.
Two other large ranches Irave recently changed hands. The Ohatta-way property in Highland Valley, near Ashcroft, has been purchased by Blake Wilson of Vancouver, and the 101 Ranch has been sold to Major C. S. Goldman.
Kimieburg's valuable contributions to the work of the Red Cross Society
R.M.R. Band Will Lead Huge Torch Day Parade
Fur Sale Held At Finlay Forks
Constable A. H. Taylor and Game harden William Forrester returned irom a two weeks' patrol on Friday *nich had taken tihem far into northern British Columbia. While at. Pinlay Forks on May 10 they at-�naed     f
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� a fur sale at which trappers "?m many sections of the North *?a their catches direct to buyers *rto had come to the Forks to attend l  S^     Some $500� W1�rth of furs
 ^ ome $500� W�rth of furs  ,^lsP�sed of. One of the largest idual sales was a catch of 50 ^J" Pelts which brought the own-00^?hlei buyers were Johrny O Chris Pappas and the Hud- Bay Company
Crete Invasion Widespread
Two German Troop Transports Sent to Bottom
40,000 Germans Poised in Greece
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LONDON, May 22 (BUP)�Forty thousand Nazi troops are poised in Greece readly to join 15,000 or more fighting for a foothold in Crete, it is understood 'today. Authoritative sources said the invasion was still being attemped and fighing continued but otherwise the situation was unchanged. British-Greece-New Zealand forces are said to be fighting the Germans hand-to-hand on beaches, in valleys, on plateaus and on rugged mountain sides. In addition tq dropping troops by parachute and landing them from transport and glider planes, the Germans were try- jfcickct holders were: ing to land from small boats in remote coves and small beaches. A dispatch from Cairo asserted all objectives captured by the Nazis in the first landing had been cleared, but British General Headquarters admitted the general situation was obscure.
Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons today that the
Germans have occupied Candia, largest town in Crete, but Im-      _.,,^              ......�,�,
penal forces still hold Candia airdrome.   He revealed the navy ' Savings Certificates which equalled had sunk at least two German transports and apparently had driven off nother German convoy of 30 ships.
A dispatch from the Middle Eastern headquarters at Cairo reported today German parachutists and airborne troops have gained "temporary foothold" at Malemi, near Canea, capital of Crete. The report said the British navy had thwarted German attempts to land reinforcements upon Crete by sea and that the Nazi convoys have been dispersed and sunk. The communique did not indicate how many Nazi parachutists and airborne soldiers were installed at Malemi.
Victory Loan 1941 Committee Arranging Gala Evening at Skating Rink Here Next Wednesday, May 28�Street Parade of Civic Organizations and Citizens from City Hall
The down-town section of Prince George will re-echo on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next to the martial strain of one of British Columbia's crack regimental bands.
The publicity committee of Victory Loan 1941 has arranged for the Rocky Mountain Rangers band to stop off here en route from garrison duty at Prince Rupert to Kamloops.
Anti-Axis Club Draw Winners
The sixth draw of Prince George Anti-Axis Club was conducted in the lobby of Prince George Hotel last Saturday   evening,   and   the   lucky
(2585) J. A. Lestln, city ............$50.00
(2608) Lome Lyle, Aleza Lake .. 25.00
(2479) E. V. Whiting, city
10.00
(2623) Mrs. Violet Wallin, city 10.00 (2762) Wilf Smith, Aleza Lake 10.00
(243G) Dr. E. J. Lyon, city ........   5.00
(2733) A. J. Downing, Hansard    5.00 Prizes  were In the form of  War
JAP PAPER PREDICTS U.S.-BRITAIN UNION TOKYO, May 22 (BUP)�The Japan Times and Advertiser, organ of the Foreign Office, said today a union of the United States and Great Britain appeared in making. It is reasonable to assume President Roosevelt has such a union in mind, the paper said, because his actions point that way.
HITLER AND MUSSOLINI DIVIDING SPOILS LONDON, May 22 (BUP)�Germany and Italy have arrived at a secret agreement by which Italy is to receive a major share of Jugoslavia in return for shelving if not actually renouncing drums on French Tunisia, Corsica and Nice, according to diplomatic reports here.
(See Page Five for Additional Late News Bulletins)
the sale of tickets to the value of $92.00.
The next draw will be held at the same place at 8 p.m., May 31.
DISCUSSES NEW LOAN At a dinner meeting of the Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce held at the Prince George Cafe on Tuesday evening E. W. I. Keenleyside addressed members in attendance on the Victory Loan 1941, in which he stressed the necessity for "all out" support of the loan, subscriptions for which open June 2. He stressed the serious crisis in the war situation, and asked that everyone subscribe to the limit of their ability. A series of moving pictures showing war scenes was shown.
> It is purposed to have U�c big1 band parade the main streets on Tuesday evening1 after arrival of the train from the west.
On Wednesday evening, May 28, the band will lead the big Torch Day parade of citizens starting from the city hall at 0 p.m. The procession will wind up at the skating rink where both the mayor laiid Dr. R. W. All ward will address the assembly, and prayers will be offered by city clergymen. The Torch Pledge will bo related by the mayor. After this pftrlion of the program has been concluded with the singing of "God Save the King," the second part will begin and will be featured by community singing of old favorite war and marching songs, accompanied by the military band, inlcrspeised with a number of band selections. (See TOUCH  PARADE,   Page  4)
DIVORCES  GRANTED
At the Supreme Court assizes of the past ten days two divorce cases were disposed of by Mr. Justice Sydney Smith. A. J. Devauld was granted a divorce from his wife, whom he married in Prince George on June 30, 1936. Olive A. Vinson was granted a divorce from Albert J. Vinson, whom she married at Stuart River on August 3, 1935.
Canada's Armored Training Centres Need More Men
A call has been made from National Defence headquarters, Ottawa, for men to complete the establishment of the Canadian Armored Training Centres.
A large number of N.C.O.'s and men are required for this purpose. Men with instructional experience in technical schools and similar organizations will be considered particularly suitable for thLs work, and would be enlisted in the Canadian Armored wing of the District Depot at either Victoria or Vancouver.
Applicatioas should be made by mail direct to the District Recruiting Officer, Headquarters, Military District, No. 11, Victoria.
Total of Ten Planes North and Southbound Use Field �Four Make 3-Day Visit.
Truffle on Sunday lust at the civic ilrfield established an all-time high "or one day when a total of ton Manes landed between the hours of 1 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pour of the planes belonged to Pacific Alaska* Airways and were on, their regular Dassenger mid mail schedule between Seattle and Fairbanks, stopping here x) refuel.
Two of the Pacific Alaska planes were northbound and two were en route to Seattle. They carried a total of 32 passengers, and eaoh mnchine hnd a crew of four. There were lirec Lockheed Lodestars and one Douglas D.C. 3 In the fleet.
The next flight lo land consisted of ono United States arrriy Douglas bomber and four Beechcraft pursuit Manes. The Douglas bomber in Bharge of Colonel N. Longfellow carried a crew of five, and Kt>t away on Sunday afternoon, but the Tour pursuit plnihes in charge of Capt. Nortli-�up remained over here until yester-iay. All the U.S. army machines were flying to Fairbanks, and the bcechcrflft machines were fitted for photographic work , These planes carried a personnel of 12.
Lute Sunday night the Y.S.A.T. plane on its regular southbound trip landed with Captain Sheldon Luck at the controls. The .ship hail bem delayed at Port St. John, so did not, get away for the south until early Monday morning.
Wages Boosted Despite Pegged Lumber Prices
Some Mills Paying 15% Bonus in Excess of Scale Prevailing  One Year Ago.
H. Patterson, wholesale lumber agent of Edmonton, wius in Prince Georgo during tho pnst week in the course of a trip nlong tho CN.lt. lino from Edmonton to points west of this city.
Asked by a representative of the Citizen as to the effect of the decline hi oxiHjrt markets which Is affecting Pacific coast tidewater mills, and the shortage of ships to transport orders uilieady lubricated would have on local mills, Mr. Patterson replied it was too early to niako a definite forecast. Usually, however, when tidewater mills with their huge stocks on hand were forced to curtail operations the prairie yards were able to purchase coust lumbar at a considerable advantage in price, and Uhis had tlrt> effect of curtailing sales of Interior mills to some extent. Nearly all export markets cure soft M present, and curgo space is at a premium, if obtainable at all. Grunt Britain is reported lo be taking1 only one-tihird of the amount this year Mmt was shipped from B.C. last year. In the United States reports are 3urront that American mills may :iave to curtail production by 50 per ;ent, although Oregon and Washington mills arc not inearly so dependent on exjwrts as B.C. mills.
Car shortage is a risk faced by all B.C. mills In their present traffic with tho prairies, eastern Canada ind the United States.
Particularly affecting mills along Hie  C.N.It,  line  in  Uio vicinity  of Yince George Is a voluntary agree-nent by mill owners to reduce the lxi.sk; price of lumbar for all govern-nent and defence purposes in  the Dominion from $30 to $2'.) delivered it points in Saskatchewan a: