' l Provincial Library Mar-1944
L {No. loony) An independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Central and Northern BritUh Columbia
Prince George, B.C., Thursday, March 9> 1944
Response of Soldiers Sends Red Cross Fund Over Halfway Mark
Public Giving More Cheerfully Canvassers Report; District is Contributing Readily.
taunch response of army lads<* - $804 shot Red Q**s sub- - Past the halfway mark n the current drive to ex-
M. Patterson, campaign chairman, Announced today.
��Collectors report a more.cheer-ful welcome and a more generous rtsponse by the public," he stated, adding that "if contributions continue at the present rate' in this district we should end up with an amount equal to the $4299 raised last year, or even a little better." Mayor Patterson stated the Interim total amounts to $1465. Partial canvas in the east end of Prince George realized $150, and a
| nearly complete total of $142 from the Millar Addition: $100, from Penny, $129 from the Government office staff whose goal was $100; US from D. E. McPherson, assistant superintendent, C.N.R., on behalf of.
[ the staff; and $58 from John New-some at Willow BiVer. The latter
I plans on adding to the village total by canvassing the district.
Patterson acknowledges a
personal cheque for $25 from* Hon ' H. G. Perry, minister of education, I and a $50 cheque from St. Andrew's I & Calendonian Society.
Reports from Giscome show $270 ! has been raised there.
Screen, Stage Stars Delight Audience Here
Print* George was Included hi the
arduous schedule
for a de-gla-
morized Kay Francis and troupe of travelling entertainers last Friday I night." '
Swooning' out of a cold winter's I dusk, the sextette of UJS.O. performers warmed the hearts of army and airforce luds and a select few civilians in a melange of mirth-provokmg skits before continuing into the skyway less than half an hour alter their surprise show.
Chuckling in her famous husky voice fit the bulky shapeless flying she wore, Kay Francis hurried from the plane to rid herself of some 40 pounds of apparel, iiiclud-lng"mukluks.
When she appeared in the R.O.AF.
ess hall she wanner own svelte self, more . easily identified as the screen's best dressed actress; rather than the rather cuddlesome koala bear she appeared on arrival. GLAMOR�COMEDY
The glamor that has kept her at tne top all these' many years was quite evident as she presided as the mistress of ceremonies, contributing tne odd song or two.
But when Reginald Gardiner, Hol-wood comedian, came out to do his 11 i
it was just too much. raeir mirth was unbounded.
ri,mle J*81 of the troupe�Marsha
X 0Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer star;
�tJ Sherman, New York actress;
mwiH. pmaSl HoUywood starlet; ana the versatile
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Dieppe Raid
Definitely
^Worthwhile
In light of subsequent operations, the Dieppe raid by Canadian soldiers, airmen and tho Royal Navy was definitely worthwhile, said Lieut-Col.. A. EL Fraser, D.S.O. describing the August, 1942, assault on the French-occupied coast to Rotarians at luncheon Friday. ^
Ooi. Fraser participated in behind the scenes planning of the raid and took part in the actual operation. On returning to Canada a year ago, he said, he was surprised to find a number of false impressions regarding the raid. These had been caused by half-right reports and had placed doubts hi the minds of next-of-kin of men who had been casualties in the assault.
"This reconnaisance in force made possible effective operations in the Mediterranean which would not have been possible otherwise," the speaker explained. ASSAULT VESSELS
Assault vessels designed for the Dieppe operation were the forerunners of those which proved so successful in the African, Sicilian and Italian campaigns.
Referring to the report that casualties were heavy at Dieppe�65 per cent of 6000 Canadians participating, Col. Fraser explained that .they were mainly prisoners of war. Those kill-ed or missing numbered 16 per cent, not disproportionately high for a hazardous undertaking.
The feasibility of three forces, air force, army and navy operating under three commanders was tested and proved by the Dieppe raid. The co-ordination and co-operation between the three leaders seeped down through the entire task force. WELL PLANNED
Although all objectives were not reached during the raid, extensive damage was accomplished and munitions factories were put out of operation,, and �> valuable" information was obtained.
The raid was well-planned and there were many dress rehearsals for it. It was regretted that a Commando force encountered a, small German convoy near the French coast. Although the encounter was successful for the British, the sound alarmed the German defences, which nt that time of year were manned 100 per cent.
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Eastern Interests
Assume Control
Eagle Lake Mills
Roy Spurr, manager, has advised The Citizen that on February 27, control of the Eagle Lake Sawmills at Giscome passed Into the hands of Eastern interests, headed by W. B. Milner of Toronto.
The name of the company remains the same and' its business will be continued as in the past, the manager reports.
Police Out to Stop Unlawful Sale of Liquor
Two unauthorized salesmen and two clients paid $153 for two bottles of rye whisky as a result of the current drive to stamp out the illicit i liquor traffic between soldiers and
j civilians. The four,
arrested Saturday by
Edmonton Man Gets Two Years For Theft
Charged with the theft of $175, Sverre Lund of Edmonton was committed by Magistrate P. J. Moran at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Police Court, elected for speedy trial before Judge Eric D, Woodburn, pleaded guilty and was sentened at 3 p.m. in County Court to two years in the B.C. Penitentiary. Today he is en route to New Westminster.
John Nelson, elderly Pinchi Lake logger, testified at the preliminary hearing of arriving In Prince1 George with $400 and playing host February 28 to whoever came to his party in his hotel room.
: Late at night Lund submitted nine $10 bills to the hotel manager for safekeeping and later flashed a roll of $80, witnesses recalled. Investigation by Corporal Norman DeWitt and Constable G. A. Perry, B.C. Police, preceded laying of a charge, originally for theft of $300, subsequently amended by P. E. Wilson, K.O., the prosecutor, to $175 upon a
closer inventory expenditures.
by Nelson of his
Herman McLeod Is Laid to Rest
Last tribute was paid Herman McLeod, 65, well known city resident, when funeral services were held on Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Michael's Church. Rev. Herbert Cutler was the officiating clergyman.
Mr, McLeod died In a fall down his basement steps February 25. He came to central B.C. during the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, and since 1930 has been head bookkeeper for Karl Anderson,
He is survived by his wife and three daughters. '
Pallbearers were Thomas Austin, Sr.. Sinclair McLean, St., Everett MacEachern, William Bexon, John Assman. Jr.,: and A. J. Trick.
Corporal Norman DeWitt and Constable Donald 8. Morton, paid this sum, less $20, in fines and police court costs imposed by Magistrate P. J. Moran.
The $20 represents the initial outlay before the law stepped in.
Peter Donald and Arne Perala were each f hied $50 and costs upon pleading guilty to the illegal pur^ chase of liquor for which they paid $10 a bottle.when they appeared before Magistrate Moran at a special hearing at 8 p.m. Saturday. "GOOD SOLDIERS"
Two soldiers, William Wonnen-bourg and Reinhard Raddke, who pleaded guilty to individually selling liquor to the accused, were given suspended sentence on Monday by Magistrate Moran and were assessed court costs of $15 each.
They were described as *:good soldiers" by an army spokesman who TUESDAY'S GAME emphasized their low pay and the' ' " ' '"'
temptation placed betore them by civilians offering $10for liquor averaging $3.25 a bottle.
HOCKEY
Fusiliers Win 3-2 Over City League Champions
Fresh from triumphs at Pinchi; Lake winter carnival where they won all games played against miners there. Fusiliers swamped under league runner-ups Sunday at the Civic Rink, defeating Div. H.Q. 7-2 in a rousing hockey match.
Fusiliers then went on to triumph 3-2 over Artillery Tuesday night.
Artillery are league champions.
Fusiliers literally bubbled with enthusiasm at the grand reception accorded them during the three-day carnival at Pinchi, which was highlighted by Miss June Forfar being crowned qtieen. * v
The Fusiliers defeated^miners 7-4 and 6-3.
It meant a reunion for many of the Fusiliers with miners known in civilian life.
The Suhdiay Red Cross benefit game Sunday was even in the first period, both Fusiliers and Div. scoring one apiece, then Fusiliers moved
Police Action Upheld When Appeal Heard
Court costs cf $50 were imposed on Roy Francis Bourelle, Vanderhoof, by Judge Eric D. Woodburn in County Court Tuesday, in upholding a conviction by Magstrate G. W. H. Day at Vanderhoof, who fined Bourelle $100 on February 7 for obstructing a police officer In the execution of his duty.
After summing up evidence In the appeal made by Alex McB. Young on behalf of accused, Judge Wood-burn stated:
"Officers of the B.C. Police force are up against a difficult lot.
"The general attitude of the public should be to assist and help them
ahead two goals in the second, while | m everv respect. It Is the duty of keeping Div. scoreless. Play in the last period involved Fusiliers rifling home four counters to one by Div.
P. E. Wilson, K.O., prosecuting, was prompt to counter with the provision of a $300 fine for bootlegging as a deterrant to soldiers wiled by thirsty civilians.
Bull Sale
The Provincial Bull Sale and Fat Stock Show will be held March 23 and 23 at Kamloops under auspices of the B.O. Beef Oattle Growers' Association.
One hundred and forty-six bulls of the three beef "breeds from leading herds of western Canada will be on parade with Prof J. W. G. Mack-wan making the awards.
Buyers purchasing their requirements at a provincial sale are protected and can buy with confidence because not only are the bulls ranked by the Judge but the animals of inferior quality, if any, are taken out by a culling committee.
Rangers to Meet Friday Evening ^
Concluding a. four-month recess. Fort George Company, Pacific Coast Militia Rangers will resume activities at a meeting Friday evening at their headquarters, Third' avenue.
Capt. E. H. Burden, officer commanding 131 company, has been advised that R.S.M. Hayhurst, small arms instructor, attached to Ranger headquarters, Vancouver, will arrive In Prince George Friday in the course of a tour of P.C.M.R. units in Central B.C. Rangers' who missed previous Bren gun classes are especially urged to attend Friday's meeting. All ranks will be instructed in
Love Flies Out The Back Door
Love showered* on a love bird has been wasted�for the bird is missing. Ungrateful and without appreciation for its warm home and large supply of choice seeds aind cnmibsrthe chatter? miniature parrot flitted out the doorway., at the William L. Grant rer sidence the other day while on exercise parole from his gilded cage.
"Just flew the coop when Mrs. Granc had her back turned for a moment when shaking a mop out the back door," explained Mr. Grant. ">. �
Alarmed, Mrs. Grant made several futile attempts to induce her tropical pet to return. As a last resort she placed the cage outside the Ninth Avenue house in the hope the flighty love bird would realize the error of his ways and return to his comfortable domicile.
"And now the cage is gone!" moans Mr. Grant "I think that ungrateful feathered creature has now flown off with the coop."
Termed by courtesy a challenge match, Tuesday's game between the Fusiliers and the league champions^ Artillery, who defeated Div. H.Q. 6-4 last Thursday and were eager to try their mettle against the then travelling hockeyists, developed into a heated contest. Fusiliers won> 3-2,
Two fist fights indicated the ardor of the players, major penalties being meted out to two players on each team in the second and third periods.
It was a hard, fast game with the Fusilier goalie, Amlinger, saving the day for his team-mates facing the rushes of Artillery in trying to redeem a fumbled penalty shot that would have tide the score 3-nll In the third�had it not gone wild.
The first period was scoreless, the teams warming up fast to emerge from the second period 2-all. They entered the third in a spurt of rough play that reminded oldtimers of the Alkali Indians. The winning marker was scored within the first minute of play in the final period arid only over-hasty, efforts thwarted a tie. , .
Sprightly Revue March 20, 21
Those who saw and enjoyed "The Witch's Cauldron" put on (last year by Divisional Patches will want to see their second venture. "Hello, Prince George!"
This sprightly musical revue will be presented on two nights, March
City Nojt Accepting Govt. Help Toward Medical Aid Costs
Prince George has not yet conformed to a plan whereby the Province will pay 50 per cent of medical costs for old-age pensioners, recipients of mothers' allowances and recipients of social assistance, said George S. Pearson, provincial secretary, in answering questions in the Provincial Legislature at Victoria. . Most of the municipalities have accepted the offer of the Provincial Government.
the court to deal severely with those who interfere with the police." NO "RABLROADING"
Judge Woodburn declared he was favorably impressed by the crown's side of the case in that discrepancies in the testimony of Police Constable Duncan Donald Mclndoo and Game Warden Phillip Brown Indicated no collusion of "officers of the railroading type."
"If I believe the accused, I must believe the police officer must be 'railroading' the accused," he said.
"I am not impressed by the accused's evidence or that of his witness James William Redmond." Kis honor said he could not believe Redmond's testimony regarding Alex Keith's language and actions."
The rebuff came after testimonj of a melee on February 5 in Vanderhoof when Constable Mclndoo arrested,A._:Ke#h. who.later pleaded guilty to charges of causing a disturbance and> of resisting an officer. REQUIRED B[ELP
Bourelle was arrested by Game Warden Brown� on instructions at Constable Mclndoo who required his. help upon Bourelle allegedly trying to restrain the officer from taking Keith to the nearby police car.
BoureUe testified that at no time-was he within 25 feet of the constable nor was he within "touching distance."
"I at no time said anything, let alone take hold of Mclndoo," the- accused said, in denying testimony that he seized Mclndoo and told him* 'You are not going to take Keith away."
Redmond, defence witness, gave negative evidence, saying he did not see Bourelle interfere with the officer nor did he hear any exchange of conversation.
Judge Woodburn held that evidence of the two police officers�a ame warden is also a police constable�supported the charge of interference on the part of accused, despite the contradictory evidence, and dismissed the appeal.
new techniques in the handling of JO and 21, in the C.C.F Hall, per-light weapons. formances starting at 8:15 p.m. It
Sgt. McDonald Rink Wins Red Cross Draw
An interesting series of lectures, films and field exercises is planned for the spring and summer months and Capt. Burden desires as many| as possible to attend these meetings.
Is sponsored by the Women's Volun-
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program Includes pretty girls in snappy costumes, popular songs, oomic skits, fancy dances and an Annual meeting of Prince George j excellent musical program arranged
Two army rinks emerged finalists ^Arnett, skip; W. J. Peckham, Fred 11 in the 16-rink Red Cross draw spon- Lockyer arid Clint Geddes, all skips sored by Prince George Curling Club in their own right, to ensure top-this week. flight play.
Sergt. K. A. McDonald's rink of
Lieut D. A.. Fotherlngham, Lieut. A.
Hospital Society will be held in City Hall at 8 p.m., Tuesday, C. H. Wlsen-den, secretary-treasurer announced today. ?
Mrs. R. B. Carter Heads Horticultural Society
Prince George and District Hor-cultural. Society re-elected Mrs. R. B. Carter president at the annual meeting last Thursday. R. G. Newton was returned as vice-president and Mrs. B. E. Valde was re-elected as secretary. O. Westiaway was chosen to succeed R. A. Harlow.
Those named to the executive were: P. W. Homewood, Mrs. J. O. Chadwick, Mrs. Ernie Thompson, Ernie Davies and R. R. Anderson.
It was decided to post a cup or a
suitable prize for one-lot gardens in the annual competition, which in the past has been confined to gardens of two or more lots.
The society will again hold its annual show in connection with the Fall Fair.
As a result of its membership drive, the society now has 18 members.
At the conclusion of the business session Thursday night, members were shown slides of local gardens by K. B. Carter.
by a choir and symphony orchestra. Reserved seat tickets and general admission tickets are now on sale and may be obtained from any member of the Women's Volunteer Workers or from Mrs. R. B. Carter, Phone 21. All funds raised will be used to further the work of the W.V.W.
DOUBLE CELEBRATION BY LOCAL COUPLE
Mr. and Mrs. William Lockyer Sr. celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary February 27 and Mr. Lockyer observed his seventy-sixth birthday. Best wishes were received by them from their family and many friends.
A celebration dinner was held, attended by their three. cr-Jdien, Fred Lockyer William Lockyer Jr. and Mrs. Janet Nielsen, and families.
feated an Ordnance rink skipped by Pte. T^ Jarret, Corp. William Bailie, Pte. G. Kellln and Pte. K. Graham by the slim margin of 9-8 to win the major prize.
In the Chevrolet Cup match, hard luck dogged Tommy Tibbett's rink which was defeated by Div's rink skipped by L/Corp H. A. Ullrich, Pte. L. Rudlier, L/Corp. "Nick" Nicholson and PteJK. Watson 10-9.
The losers were down 8-1 at the sixth end but made up points to the stage of being one up coming home, only to be nosed-out in the twelfth.
The tri-club Northern Hardware Cup trophy is the objective of n rink of Prince George curlers ihnt left Wednesday for Quesnel to compete ngainst southern curlers tnere on Wednesday afternoon. Wells is the third angle.
The local team comprises O. E.
JITTERBUG DANCERS DISPLAY TECHNIQUE
Ronnie Socoroso, acknowledged .king-pin jitterbug of the city, declared Jean Woodcock and G. Rom-eril winners of the jitterbug contest staged at C.C.F. Hall Tuesday. He was considered best fitted to rule-on the niceties and finesse required of championship calibre.-
Julia Croteau and Ben Johnston won the less arduous "spot" dance award.
Citizenship Approved
A petition for naturalization was approved by Judge Eric D. Wood-burn Tuesday In County Court upon hearing Felix Fablian Bjorklund of Newlands, formerly .from . Sweden, and his sponsors.
Two other applications were deferred.