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An Independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the InteretU of Central and Northern British Columbia
Prince George, B.C., Thursday, June 15, 1944
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arns White Race Must Iread Goodwill Doctrine hey Are To Survive
doctrine    of    international^
and   understanding   and es of humanltari&nism must ari by the white race through-> world at the conclusion of ir if the whites are to sur-Karned  Robert  Cheyne Vic-| district governor for Rotary 101, in speaking to local Ro-at dinner Tuesday night, white people are Inclined to gant and look down on other said Mr. Cheyne.   "Yet we remember that they outnum-5 to 1.  Some day they will [<� industrialized, and we must the   doctrine   of   goodwill out the world or be exter-ed."
VIEWPOINT
ting the great strides possible
velopment of planes and ex-
s, the district governor added,
self-preservation, il nothing
ompels us, to look at thiaworld-
buation from an entirely dif-
viewpolnt."
[cheyne contended there could reversion to the conditions of before. Conditions must for the better and never could large  scale  uriemploy-
tolerated.    '� -
can't sit back and allow �the 3 move under an Impetus of he warned. "We as Rotar-id individuals, must give more leration  to  the   world  prob-land   discuss   them   frankly. must be in terms of hu-
Governor of Rotary
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iray Turgeon asking Advice Organizations
| inaugurating   "Reports   from lent Hill," over  CJFJX3.  at  last Thursday,  J.  Gray mi.  MJP.   for  Cariboo,   dealt I phases of a proposed recon-|lon program pertaining to the
chairman of the House 'of (ions committee on reconstruc-and re-establishment, I have doing a great deal of work," he !"which naturally has covered | Canada.
t there has been no  neglect
West and the northwest; and
Columbia and the Cariboo
(been very much in mind�as a
pg of the committee's reports
i very evident."
include recommendations to
net a railway-*frora the Peace
district to the Pacific Coast, pacing of farming on a proper
through floor prices and Im-
" agricultural credit facilities; | electrification sad Installation
ver facilities.
stating: that future talkV will
with  (specific /problems,   Mr.
on stated he is anxious to re-
advlce \arid suggestions from institutes,  stockmens'  as-|lons,   war-veterans'    associa-
boards of trade, chambers of women's institutes, youth
Mons,   school, teachers   and associations.
Jder Improves isard Road
road grader was working on f rd road and made considerable dement.
B. and B. gang are fin-on Hansard railway Wold   was -in  Prince
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Pupils Buy $900 In War Stamps
Elementary school pupils have subscribed more than $900 for War Savings Stamps. Their objective for the season Is $1000.
The class of Mrs. Janice Pollack, comprising Grades 2 and 3, has contributed $225. "This is a truly remarkable effort," in the opinion of T. S. Carmichjael, principal of the elementary school.
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Cadets Praised For Smartness
Although rain, curtailed the inspection of boy and girl cadets of Baron Byng High School Wednesday afternoon, they won praise from the inspecting officer, Lieut. Fudge of Kelowna. Lieut. Fudge was accompanied by Sergt.-Mfijor Pile.
The officer commended the cadets, the boys smart in red-trimmed jkhaki and the girls trim in blue skirts and caps and white blouses, on their march past in column of platoon and column of route. He also stressed the tatpoii.5in.ee of such training for yout5i. lieut. Fudge also had a word of praise for H. R. Pennlngton and Hiss Lorna Tweed, instructors.
A complete demonstration will be given in the fall when Major W. R. Crltchley, U.8.O., Is expected to visit here.
Cadet majors are James Cadden and Kaye Clark.
Other officers for the boys are Captain Bill Strom and Lieuts. Bob Ewert and Gordon Swanky.
Doris Boomhovrer is captain of the girls, while Lieut. Sheila McKenzie commands Nos. eleven and twelve platoons; Lieut. Betty Moffat commands No. 10 platoon, and Lieut. Mavis MacKinnon commands Wo. 9 platoon.    -"*
Character of Klondyke Days Passes in City
Bex Beach's "Big Swede" of "The Spoilers" went to his final resting place today after funeral services were conducted in Assman's Funeral Chapel at 2 pan. for Sam Johnson, 84, who died Monday In Prince George Hospital.
Deceased inspired other contemporary authors attracted to the Klondyke with a motley crowd of miners, honkytonk "tinhorns," and adventurers   from   throughout   the
He was immortalized in the tale of how merchants wailed aloud when a U.S. marshal seized the gold pokes of miners "freezing trade," until a minor revolt led to the gold being returned.
Mr. Johnson was probably the oldest pioneer in the North in point of actual residence, having passed through Fort George in U7 in his continuous desire to be In on every gold find. Quesnel Forks and Bar-kerviUe knew him. KNEW FAMED CHARACTERS
Although in later years reticent to a fault about his colorful past he revealed an Intimate knowledge of characters made famous in prose and poetry.
T. A. Griffiths, iocal wholesaler, recalls meeting Johnson in the North about 1910, operating a gam-at Dawson City.
His extreme vitality and rugged-ness is evidenced by the fact that he fanned on Celery Flats near Hansard and at Newlands until 70 years of age. One of his partners, George McDowell, left for Russia to become an outstanding agriculturist.
In his declining years, Mr. Johnson entered the Provincial Home at Kamloop-s but stayed only a year, still desirous of being in the thick of things. He came to Prince George about two years ago to batch in a shack.
He had resided 63 years in B.C. "'He was born in 1860 in Sweden.
"Something Worth Fighting For/' Faith on Battle Eve
The following message of a fight- $and not being left behind.  There is
ing man to his mother is carried below as describing- a conviction that has prompted many other sons and daughters in Prince George to "do their bit."
The* Citizen feels it expresses the general attitude of the many whom at this moment the community are anxious for.
Lieut. Jack D. Coriess writes hk mother, Mrs. M. E. Oorless:
"As you'll see by the change of address*' I lia-ve been shifted a Mi
"Can't tell you, where I am or what Fm doing but It's all for the best. I'm still on the right track to get into action. And as soon as the Second Front opens I'll be in it�lrcirrinfi: any mishaps. IXWG WAIT
'Tm so glad to see my opportunity of doing a little scrapping has gotten closer. It's been .a long wait, eh ? "Now don't you worry a bit about me because m be perfectly alright. There's no dotibt it will be a long hard fight but I DO feel equal to it �as every other gvy over here.
"And besides�the sooner It starts the sooner we get it over with and can get back to some sort of a planned life�Lord knows, it's been no cinch up to now what with depression and war.
*Tm with a good bunch of fellows  the 'misfits' were weeded out at Number 2, so from here on inTU be in good company. You'll never know just how much it means to be moving along with the rest of the gang,
a certain amount of satisfaction in it.
'Tm happy once more�out in the woods. In a tent, sleeping on the ground, just like a little bit of home. 1*1} never lose my liking for the bush no matter how many big cities I get into�there's no place like 'God's Country'�British Columbia. "B.C. IS BEST"
"Everybody I talk to from Eastern Canada is crazy about B.C.�either going there after the war, or making a trip.
'Tve seen all the provinces and, even without bias, I can honestly say B.C. is by far the best. Ontario is nice, too; but, well, it just doesn't quite 'touch' B.C.
"All the the best, mum�Jack."
Only Lack of Faith Can Stop City's Progress
�Mr. Justice Wilton
'I don't  see  anything  that can. this country Is still good, our faith
stop you, except a lack of faith," was the conviction expressed Thursday by Mr. Justice i. O. Wilson at a testimonial dinner in his honor by Prince George Board of Trade in Prince George Hotel ballroom
M)r. Justice Wilson, 45, youngest appointee as County Court judge and since his appointment seven weeks ago, youngest Supreme Court-Justice, recalled early days in Prince George during 20 years residence while engaged in law, politics and as a member of the Board of Trade here.  He is a past secretary.
"Promotions involved my going away but I have not yet seen a better place.to live in-than here. I don't know why people should look to the South as a 'Chosen Land,' when there is so much to offer herfe
"I believe it absolute nonsense that Prince George will 'go back' after the war.
"We started off with tremendous faith,   expecting   collossai   things-
is Justified; we must think and plan (boldly, for we have everything in the world to succeed by.
"This town Is spoken of 20 times now over the once it was spoken of before. I feel that it will take its natural place.
"Prince George is very dear to me," Mr. Justice" Wilson continued, in recounting how one of his "bitter memories" was paying 25 cents for an apple at the Hudson's Bay store and one of his "nicest recollections" was receiving an armful of magazines and funny papers in 1915 from Karl Anderson as he boarded a troop train with a contingent of the 67th Battalion.
He described an "exceptional population, far above the grade of small town people, energetic, vital, and with a tremendous faith in the country," he lived among during 20 years here.
Favorite anecdotes included his (See  WILSON, Page Five)
Lavish Sports Program
WiHHi9kii9htJ.CC Celebrations oh July 1
South Rifle Team
 Ranger Shoot
Nine-men  rifle  teams   represent-
ing South FotI George and Prince George companies of Pacific Coast Militia Rangers staged a competition at the army ranges Tuesday evening. When the last shot had been f Ued the team from South had rolled up the impressive score of 393 out of a possible 450, the city sqttad trailing badly with 294 points.
Ten shots were fired from the 200-yard range with service rifles.
High scorers for the winners were E. Sutton.'H. Majin and B. Blackburn, each with 47 points,-only three short of a possible. Gordon Nash (46) and D. Stevenson (44) were top marksmen for Prince George.
A lavish sports program of 20$ events, a pet parade for children and two bathing beauty contests are Included in Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce plans for July 1 festivities, Leonard Proppe, general chairman, announced today.
For oldsters there will be an all-day horseshoe pitching contest at Athletic Park. Walter Burns. Dominion Experimental Farm, may be contacted for details.
A junior bathing beauty contest Is an innovation this year, open to girls from 7 to 10 years inclusive, with all entrants to receive a prize. They must be sponsored by some firm or organization .with judging scheduled for 9 pjn., June 30, in the Civic Arena.
The senior bathing beauty contest for girls 17 years of age and over will be judged at 10:30 p.m. July 1. qOLORFUL MIDWAY
A colorful midway will be operated from 8 pjn. until midnight, June 30, following a ball game at Athletic Park at 6:30 p.m., with dances scheduled 'for both C.C.F. Hall and EH's' Hall, from 10 p.m.
The July 1 celebration will start off at 9:30 a.m. with a children's pet parade from the City Hall grounds to Athletic Park where a varied sports program will commence at 10 a.m. All children in costume will receive a gift, apart from prizes for best costumed boy and girl, best decorated <3oll buggy, best pet entry, best decorated bicycle and best decorated tricycle.
Children's races will include events for those from 5 to 16 in 25, 50, 75 and 100-yard sprints, high jumps, broao jump, three-legged race, sack race, softball throw, wheelbarrow race and a half-mile bicycle race.
Senior sports at 1:30 pm.. will include open 100 yard sprints, a 50 yard "sprint" for fat men, one for women married at least fiv3 years; an open high jump, women'*? three-legged race .thread and needle race for mixed couples; men's broad, jump, shot put; hop^tep and jump, softball throw and five special events.
LOG SAWING CONTEST
The program also will include n log sawing contest; a two-man affair, with contestants required to bring their own saws.
Likewise ladies will be requested,' in view of shortages, to bring hammers for their nail driving contest. First aid attendants will be present.
The carnival spirit will prevail in the Civic Arena both nights and clowns will be attending all day on July 1.       y ' � \ �
Various committees of the Jay-Cees are completing plans for a final rheeting soon.
Government to Co-operate on Road Program
The Public Works Department of B.C. will, clear out ditches and instal necessary drainage on the road between Prince George airport and the Fraser River bridge some time in July.
Funds of the Federal Department of Transport will be used' to remove silt from two or three areas where bad frost boils occur and for back-filling with gravel, raising the grade on the curve at the top of the hill where, for about 200 feet, serious heaving occurs each spring, and irt placing crushed gravel on the road to the extent which funds will allow.
Advice as to these two projects'was received today oy C. F. Straw, � secretary of the Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce, from J. G. Turgeon, M.P. for Cariboo.
Cream Alone Not Best For Child Growth
Adults who save the cream for themselves and serve skim-milk to the children need not feel they are depriving their youngsters, J. K Manning, district agriculturist, told Rotarians at luncheon Friday in the Shasta Cafe, when he dwelt on ail phases of milk.
In fact, he explained, it is a better practice than the reverse, "for it gives the adult, who needs the fuel rather than body-building material, his proper share, and to the child, who needs body-building material rather than fuel, its proper share also."
Mr. Manning said It was a great misfortune to the human race that the relative value of cream and skim milk in nutrition are so frequently wholly misunderstood, and that it is so commonly thought that the cream is the most important and valuable constituent, and the skim-milk the comparatively valueless one.
"The actual facts are almost exactly the reverse of these unfortunately widespread and popular beliefs," he pointed out.
By scientific research it has been found that the fat furnishes about one-half the fuel value of the whole-milk, all the rest of the milk, furnishing the other half. Since bodybuilding power Is confined almost wholly to proteins, fat furnishm very little of the body-building material. Cream, because It- consists ot from 16 to 50 per cent fat, together with some of the rest of the milk. Is a strong fuel, but because it contains only a relatively small amount of the rest of the milk is relatively a weak body-builder.
Mrs. John Cluff Is Laid to Rest
Last rites for Levina Cluff, 64, wife of John Cluff, who died in C ,y Hospital June 6, were conducted on Saturday in Assman's Funeral Cha-r ipel by Rev. A. H. Townsend.
Mrs. Cluff had resided 34 years In Prince George and is survived* by her husband. She was born in Quebec.
Pallbearers were Wilson Muirhead, Eugene Gabrielle, George Henry, Harry Withiam, Ted Williams and Ed LaPointe.
Poor Ticket Sale Might Delay City Playground Plans
Possible sites for the location of the children's playground planned by Prince George Rotary Club are being inspected by a special committee.
The club already has $900 earmarked for this project and net proceeds of their second annual  $500
j-Fraser River Barrel Sweep the end of this month will go to swell' this
I fund.
\    "The sale of sweep tickets Is not
j-going as well as anticipated," announced A. B. Moffat, general chairman, today, in urging everyone to purchase their tickets immediately.
"It would be too bad to delay pie establishment of the' much-needed playground for small children," observed Mr. Moffat. "And that might be necessary unless sajes pick up considerably in the next few days.
Orangeman in Pulpit
Rev. W. O. Frank, grand master of the Orange Grand Lodge of British Columbia, win preach at the morning service In Knox United Church. The evening service at 7:30