An Independent Weekly Ncwspapor Derated to the Intersil* of- Central and Northern British Columbia
[7; No. 25
Prince George, B.C., Thursday, June 22, 1944
.GO Year
Products Price Floor cessary Says H. G. Perry District "C Convention
IqBRlDE-�Hon. Harry G. Perry, ministel of education I.L.A. for Fort George riding, told farmers here Monday-hat as prjce ceilings have been established for consumers, >rices will have to be set for products of the farm, in the
il iiiterest of the cojintry.
'A builder cannot put a ceiling in a house unless it is
frrted by a foundation," he told 100 delegates to the two-
jnvention of District "C" Farmers' Institute and visitors
inner in the Elks' Halt.
j war trends vital to the f arm-
idustry would, he contended,
[improved transport by rail,
{trucks and air, opening and
sing Central B.C. particularly.
il consideration is now being J housing, and rural elec-ls the subject of study by
/incial commission. Already
ire under way tor adult edu-
il and cultural expansion, and
r consideration will be paid to
il, economic, social and cul-
plannlng. future of farming, however,
epend less on the government,
on the individual fanner, Mr.
wise farmer will improve 3ttering his- livestock, con-hls soil, increasing his pledge of farming; for the farmer must not trust istinct alone," the speaker lued.
le must be something of a atist. engineer, mechanic, Inary, salesman and ac~ ;, as well as being a oer." i Perry then dwelt on the part
are playing in the war ef-the role they must play in the liberated countries of and China when peace
are not fighting for ourselves ' he reminded, "We are fight-give hope to conquered peo-Sghting to give hope to our own to establish, when victory a lasting peace; fighting for endence of the allied countries, interdependence in days of for the time has passed when Diintry can live unto itself." eferring - to the provincial eniment's gift of one million <>f soil-surveyed land to federal government for dis-ntion to B.C. army veterans |er terms of the Veterans' ct, Mr. Perry said he re- to report that the dlr-�r of the act had Intimated to icr John Hart that he was Interested In the plan to de-the lands In Prince George 1 Vandertfoof districts. T
minister vigorously defended provincial government'^ � prq-vis-"tat the million acres be re-for B,C. veterans until all needs are met. before being open to returned men from [ Canadfan provinces, ��
gathering applauded when 'erry declared It was the duty |(See PERRY, Page Fiv6)
Socialism Uor Threat Canada Now
the C.C.F.,party in Saskatche-loiiows a narrow, partisan po-" socialist experimentation, it become a political obstruction >eress," declared Tom McEwen, nctai organizer, Labor Progres-
a"*'. at a meeting Sunday it- y 60 people hi the C.C.F.
WOuld
Can"
^ ^ uld Pla^e Can euve danger, as the prime
lr^e Canadian people Is to
nit 7 �n the home fronfc so
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unit 7 me fronfc so
JJity on the Allied front may enBthened," he said. tild the Teheran conference al �f the Mending of
COmmon <*�� be" powers and the So-
itoBbriSted thewar "*� done ahl^ P�les together and to * harmony of purpose.
TY POLICY
a Liberal-Labor- the next
cut across All question of
Expectant Dad Prepared For All Exigencies
Duties of pending fatherhood weighed heavily on LAC Robert O. Anderson, whose furlough time failed to coincide with inclinations of Mr. Stork.
As befits a well trained air-forceman, he prepared for all exigencies before boarding the train Sunday night.
"U girl: Marilyn Jean; If boy: Robert Barry," were his terse instructions.
In Prince George Hospital on Wednesday, Marilyn Jean smiled happily at staff nurses.
Mrs. Anderson Is the former Dorothy Hewlett.!
Children Stage Play to Assist War Prisoners
Five youngsters through their initiative in presenting a play on Saturday, after three weeks of preparation, made a contribution to prisoners of war parcels.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs; A. j. Jank, Dren.e Jank, Hazel Davis, Eva Prudente and Margaret1 Gregg^r staged the play with Alan'"Sibley as master of ceremonies, and raised $2.10.
Many Gather in Last Tribute Jto Mrs. H. Douglas
An honor guard of Prince George Red Cross Corps joined with members of St. Michael's Church congregation in paying final tribute to Mrs. Winifred Isabel Douglas, 50, wife of Harry H. Douglas, at funeral services Wednesday in the Anglican Church, Rev. H. Cutler officiating.
Mrs. Douglas died suddenly Friday in Prince George Hospital.
Pallbearers were F. J. Shearer, George Milburn, A. f. Green, W. L. Hughes, S. Clair and A. G. Campbell.
Mrs. Douglas, a native of Warren, Ont., came to Prince George from Ottawa in July, IStel, and was soon an active member of different societies in the city, and was especially active in all organizations of St; Michael's Church and particularly the Women's Auxiliary, in which she held various offices during the past 1� years.
She was Cariboo Diocesan representative to the Dominion Board last fall.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband; two daughters, Lsobel and Margaret, and on� sister, Mercedes Trilby Knight, nurse on the staff of Prince George Hospital.
WEDDING BELLS
GAGNON�WEBBER
A quiet wedding was solemnized in Knox United Church manse on Saturday evening when Maximillen Joseph Raymond Gagnon, soldier, and Laura Kuth Webber of Mabel j Lake, B.C., were united in-marriage W/
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| Dominion Day Plans Complete
Their capacity for actual work will | be ;�ut to the test next week when I members of Prince George Junior ! Chamber of Commerce sponsor a j lavish July 1 .fete at Athletic Park I and in the Arena. ; Len Proppe, general chairman, reported Tuesday during a meeting j in the-Shasta Cafe that, as, indivld-i ual chairmen concurred, plans of all ; sub-committees have been complet-� ed. "From here on it means work by Individual* Jay-Cees to ensure success of our annual undertaking," H. D. Stafford, president, said.
All For One Policy Can Do Wonders For Central B.C.
�B. A.
To achieve a full measure of suc-@velopment, after its official open-
from vast, untapped resources opening up in central B.C., communities here must develop a warm cooperative friendliness and appreciation that the triumphs of one are a victory to all in the region.
Such is the conviction of B. A.-Mc-Kelvie, representative of The Vancouver Province, who is touring the North seeking facts, and who spoke to Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in the Shasta Cafe.
Introduced by President Harold D. Stafford, the speaker paid tribute to
ing, likely about July 20, he said, "as it is one of the greatest scenic highways in the world, through the Uake country where fish and wild game abound."
HISTORIC CENTRE
"At Hazeiton there are links with the long, long ago, a remnant of a tribe at Hagwilgate that is one of the mysteries of America-�believed of Navajo descent.
"At Terrace there are nine ther-mo springs In 13 miles, the largest 100 feet in diameter, producing 225,-000 gallons a day at a temperature of 187 degrees; where the waters
Jay-Cees.
"Your organization has become | coufd be piped to maintain recognized as the most progressive i houses on the lake shore, in central B.C. for, when men In | ..xnis lancj wiu prove tne pantry the Press Gallery in Victoria find of prince Rupert," he declared con-time to follow activities, it suggests a refil, live,.virile body at work." "AMAZING RESOURCES"
"I have seen," he continued,
tinulng to describe "one of the most difficult engineering feats in Canada, heroically carried on under conditions that astounded veteran
many amazing resources in the last road-makers."
three weeks while seeking information about this great country�a wonderful country�that I feel central B.C. is on the" eve of realization of possibilities envisioned when the country was opened by men and �women of vigor, enthusiasm and enterprise.
"A new spirit is necessary," he cautioned, in describing how "central B.C. was one of the casualties of the last war, being set back 30 years, while 70 per cent of the population became con-. centrated in I per cent of oar area.
"They who are weary of waiting are hesitant today to recall visions, renew enthusiasms, but the potentials still remain to be developed in this veritable land of opportunity and should be in the next 10 years. "It is my honest conviction that the trend of development must be toward the north from the ribbon of �population along the international border," Mr. McKelvie held, m describing his trip east from prince Rupert over the Skeena Highway.
This highway is bound to be a great contributing factor in the de-
Mr. McKelvie paid tribute to Prince George Rod and Gun Club for "being so wise to keep the lakes stocked," in prophesying how the many genuine attractions are bound to create an Important tourist trade now that routes are open for circular trips. TOURIST MECCA
"You have^ attractions without parallel, and the first business to ipost-war recovery may well come from the 130,000,000 people whose demands for travel have been checked these past three yeaifs.
"The fault here may be as elsewhere, being too close to the forest to see the trees, too familiar with the surroundings to appreciate what' they offer," he said.
He instanced appreciation of how William Bellos, local contractor,' has "evolved a marvellous land clearing machine," implying that because of it being local the recognition of its value is not fully appreciated.
He urged that Jay-Cees take part in the drive to create a broader vision embracing the whole province with realization that "Vancouver and Victoria cannot prosper unless the rest of B.O. prospers."
Youth Killed
bogging Logs At U.F. Mill
Albert Anderson, 18, husky six-foot mill "dogger," who was-tilled Friday at Upper Fraser Spruce Mill while working with his brother, Edward, died due to "a sudden failure of the steam feed valve causing the sawmill carriage to become uncontrollable."
Such was the decision of a coroner's Jury convened Moniiay by M. W. Skinner in Assman's Funeral Chapel. ,
Anderson's neck was broken.
His velocity when thrown from the carriage was such that the dogging lever he held snapped. Testimony of the brother was that both had nearly lost their footing half an hour earlier when the lever Jammed and had been thrown off once before on a similar occurrence. ��
Funeral services were held Tuesday from Assman's Funeral Chapel by Rev. A. H. Townsend. Pallbearers were Anton Tompos, C. Claire. Axel Anderson. H. Sunquist, Eflob Samuelson and Len Proppe.
Red Cross Corps, Rangers Will See
by Rev. F.E. Runnalls.
Growing Interest In V.D. Education
"Keen public interest has been aroused by the announcement the
Fort George detachment, Pacific Coast Milltte Rangers,, will be hosts to Red Cross Corps members at a N^shbwing of three war films in the community hall, South Fort George, at 7:30 Friday evening. Following the moving pictures. Rangers will
Popular Couple United In Charming Ceremony
A popular couple were married on� Sunday in Connaught Lutheran Church when Inge, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jorgen-sen, became the bride of Pte. Mil-lard M. Sloper, eldest sor^of Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Sloper, of 184 West 39th Avenue, Vancouver. Capfe Wesley Latimer, officiated. � � .
The church was prettily decorated by the First South Fort George Girl Guides with, wild roses and, stocks Mrs. Donbur presided at the organ
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a full skirted gown of white sheer, featuring a scalloped
serve light refreshments.
Junior Chamber of Commerce . is Wives of Rangers also will attend. conducting a venereal disease edu-I /Transportation will be provided cation campaign, which began in! from Rangers headquarters, Burden Mac Arthur,"
April," Dr. John G. chairman .said today.
"This," he added, "is in line with public response in other centres In
Block, Third Avenue, commencing
at' 7 o'clock. In order that Corps members may
attend the weekly servicemen's K.
Canada where such programs are j of C. dance the same evening, it is being conducted. In many places! planned to have the Fort George
capacity meetings have been held.
"There is no doubt that the people are1 eager to be told about these scourges," Hugh Stone, committee-mant agreed. >
The committee is arranging an itinerary whereby meetings can be addressed by competent speakers.
people and policies must be settled today on the basis of their contribution to the anti-Hitler coalition, with a peaceful post-war development stemming from similar unity,'' Mr. MDcEwen said.
"Skeena and, Cariboo are in the pathway of tomorrow. This north-land lies In the direct path of,great post-war development, through profound changes that the war has brought." *
"Socialism," he explained, "isn't on the agenda of history at the moment�the � question of jobs, the r aintenance of standards that *ave come \nt(f being and Canada's opportunity to maintain production for succor of a devastated continent are
paramount."
Mr. McEwen
stated that Labor
Progressives proposed joining the C.C.F. on the basis of the Regina manifesto but "C.C.F. leadership turned thumbs down." The two forms of socialism Just>don't Jibe, he said.
event conclude shortly after 9 p.m.
Rotary Gives $25 For Youth Sports
Rotarians Friday voted! $25 for the newly-formed Youth Council to assist in providing equipment for boys' and girls' softball leagues.
This interest in youth welfare is in line with the club's major program of providing a playground for children.. Money from the annual Fraser Riv?r barrel sweepstakes will be used for the project.
A number of organizations are being asked to support the Youth Council's sports program.
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LOGGER RECUPERATING FROM GRAVE INJURIES
s, James King, who sustained fractured ribs on his right side, four on the left side, and severe internal Injuries when caught in the path of a deck of logs Friday is today "out of danger."
He was admitted to Prince George Hospital suffering from multiple injuries and severe shock from a bush camp of Alexander Sawmills.
waistline and lon^ sleeves, rier three-quarter length veil of illusion : net fell from a shirred hnlo with i side cluster of gardenia blossoms.
Her only ornament was a gold 1 locket given by the groom- She carried a bouquet of white roses, carnations and fern. TWO BRIDESMAIDS .
Miss Lissl Jorgensen, the bride's eldest sister, was bridesmaid, dresfe-ed in a full length blue and gold trimmed taffeta gown.
Jessie Jorgensen, second bridesmaid, wore a dusty pink sheer gown. Both carried bouquets of pink carnations, purple Iris and fern.
Ertiel Jorgensen was flower girl. dressed in a becoming short pink dress, carrying a small bouquet of pink roses, daisies and sweetpeas.
Cliff M. Sloper, brother of the gToom, who arrived here Thursday from Vancouver, Was groomsman, with James Cadden as usher.
The congregation sang "Oh Promise Me," and upon leaving the church, the bridal party moved down the aisle between two rows of Girl Guides and Brownies who held a chain of roses and. scattered petals at their feet. 70 GUESTS
Capt. D. Ramsay, R.C.O.C., spoke briefly at the reception in the home of the bride's parents which was attended by 70 guests. Capt. Lati-mer proposed the toast to the bride.
For her going away costume the bride wore a flicked tweed suit with matching chocolate brown accessories. The couple left for Vancouver for a honeymoon, prior to residing here.
Fined For Assault
Edward Thomas, Indian of Stoney Creek band, was fined $15 and costs in Police Court Wednesday by Magistrate P. J. Moran on a charge of common assault on Emile Strocheln, CNJR. caretaker.
Funeral on Monday For John Simonsky
Funeral services for John Simon-sky, 59, city works employee the past 20 years, who died Friday in City Hospital after an illness of eight pcL:mrt Vila* V\t>rt>
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En Route to U.S.
George Topper Passes Away at local Hospital
Funeral services will be held Friday, 2:S0 p.m., for George V. Tupper, 72, owner of Tupper Lumber Co., operating a mill at Willow Rivex.'who died Tuesday night in City Hospital after'a short illness.
Rev. F. E. Runnalls will officiate In Assman's Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Tupper was bom in Nova Scotia of United Empire Loyalist stock and came" West to Saskatoon In 1899, then subsequently operated the Rose Deer coal mine at Wayne, Alberta, until his retirement to Vancouver in 1927.
He was attracted north to Bark-ervllle in 193.4 and upon the death, of his wife in 1941 moved to Prince George to be with his daughter, Mrs. George Morgan. He organized and operated the Tupper Lumber ^Company for the past- three years. ! He Is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Morgan; one son, Cpl. Charles F. Tupper, R.C.A.F., in Clareholm. Alta.; two brothers and one sister In Calgary, Alta., where he was well known: three sisters in Nova Scotia and one brother In South Bend, Indiana. Two grandchildren, Vivian and Charles, Jr., reside with a. daughter-in-law at Haney.
months, were conducted Monday by Rev. A. H. Townsend in Assman's Funeral Chapel.
A resident of Prince George 23 years, he is survived by his wife, two sons, Andrew, 13, and 1\my, 5; and two daughters, Vera, "11, and Lena, 5.
DOMINION DAY W!LL BE SATURDAY, JULY 1
Dominion Day will be celebrated on Saturday, July i, this year.
Formerly it was the first Monday in July but an order- ln-council has been passed and the Bills of Exchange and Civil Service Acts amended to make Dominion Bay the first day of the month.
An enquiry by Coroner M.W. Skinner elicited. that Francis Nick, 56. Eskimo, died Friday at the Prince George airport of "starvation and scurvy" while enroute -from Fairbanks, Alaska, under escort of a UJ3. deputy marshal to Morningdale Hospital, Portland, Ore.
His consistent refusal to accept food led to the need for an emergency blood transfusion In Prince George Hospital, but, it Is stated, he was In too advanced a stage of malnutrition to rally.
By special permission, burial In Canadian soil was permitted Monday, following a simple service In Assman's Funeral Chapel.
Seek Larger Bounty On Wolves, Coyotes
McBRIDE�Increasing losses livestock and crops caused by wild animals held the attention of District "C" Farmers' Institute In convention here Monday and Tuesday, and delegates passed resolutions asking bounty increases on wolves and coyotes, and establishment of bounties for gophers and black bear.
Drastic action against wolves and coyotes by the Provincial Game Department is asked.
Delegates also urged the Wnrtlme Prices and Trade Board to establish a floor price on farm produce and a floor price on eggs that is "compatible with costs of production." They further asked the Federal Department of Agriculture to raise the ceiling price on hay.
Other resolutions asked an Increase in price of butterfat to encourage more1 farmers to milk cows and called on authorities to increase the 10-pound canning sugar allowance in rural districts.
Farmers appealed for a floor price for produce and eggs, completion
to^of the highway between McBride and Prince George, transfer of the B.C. Game Department from the jurisdicfeion of the Attorney-General's Department to that of the Department of Agriculture.
The Provincial Government will be asked to entirely remove the burden of school taxation from the land and costs of.education be met out of consollclaled revenue.
All officers >J