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Prince George, B.C., Thursday, March, 22, 1945
o Fire Outbreaks ise$12f000 Damage M. S. Caine's Mill
ames Swept Plant Saturday Night, and Broke Out Again jrly Sunday Morning To Totally Destroy Planing Mill.
en while �investigation is continuing to determine the If the fire that destroyed Caine's planing mill Saturday [nd early Sunday morning, M. S. Caine, owner, is pro-[ with plans to rebuild the plant.
fe less, including building, equipment and dressed lum-:eeds $12,000, Mr. Caine stated.  The plant carries $2500 Thp'iumber loss was not covered by.insurance, extinguished.
$2.00 Year
ie (Jftmen left, it broke out 3 a-m. Sunday, reduc-Eharred building to ash and [hinery crashed through the the ground, causing total
,oe approximating 41,000 was V foreign freight car at the platform   before    it   was to the   C.N.R. roundhouse
| was just five years a*o to Say that I turned the first erect this mill," remarked Caine as  he  watched  the
[fire originated in the boiler ad was so confined as to not by  the  night   watchman, Blighton,  living  only  300 pay and in full view of the
ALARM
s were first seen rising from tier house a few minutes after
by Aid. Frank Clark and Freeman, city electrical jitendent, who turned in the
a few minutes the entire ablaze. Including 30,000 feet lumber  awaiting  ship-I Although there was no wind. I quickly spread south through at and to lumber piled In the r. A fully-loaded car had been away only, a short time.be.-.
firemen arrived the fire had the plant. To battle the |they had to lay 1500 feet of aking connection with a hy-[back of the city power house. played water on the plant nidnight. The blaze had been fently extinguished, but the nery was still standing on the Jburned floor.
nek. pulled  away  from the lire was swept by the second
ding operations at the mill had about 3 p.m. Saturday, said line, and the engineer, Jack had remained for two hours ; up the boiler house. Un-of lumber from trucks in ird continued  until  about 7 [and workmen said there was ldence of the fire that had Japparently smouldering in the portion of the boiler house, line stated.
mill had been operating Just peek on the season's run and has a large dumber of to meet in the early future. I Is seeking use of another planer
ie- district, which ftlng.
 reconstruction
 is not now
 of the mill
started shortly, Mr. Caine there will be some delay in  new machinery, so limit-the supply.
Caine has been in the lumber ss in the district for 25 years, constructing his mill in Prince he operated one at Fore-,B.C
ty Council \ccentuates ^
 "uncomfortable    mo-pnts," tut described by Mayor f* Nicholson, when City Coun-Lmust say "NO," in emphatic fnn     to an applicant for a re to be :done away with. WorshljT-appblnted Ald'er-fin J. N.  Keller   and  Prank ark to compile a suggested list te to be taken off the mar-Jor  various   reasons,   and ""pally   involving  low-lying  where river seepage an-feu�occur8.
 council cpnsiders it time Rview lots not suitable for re-entlal   or   commercial   pur-
N. R. Collinson Married Saturday
Logger is Killed By Tree Top
Carl Olaf Gard, old' time logger, was instantly killed Wednesday at Ralph Lindstrom's logging operations off the Kelly Road, north of Prince George, by a dead snag.
With "Curly" Gordon, he was falling a tree which crashed against the snag as both men ran clear of the falling debris.
It is believed that Gard stumbled, being struck with terrific impact on head and shoulders by a large section of the rotted tree.
The body was brought to Prince George by Const. Harry L. McKen-ney, district detachment. B.C. Police.
An inquest was set for 7:30 o'clock tonight by Coroner M. W. Skinner.
Carries Off Bride On Tandem Bike
On a bicycle built for two. Flying Officer Harold S. "Hal" Quinn. son of Mrs. Claude Barnes of Prince George, and the former Irene "Rene" Robbins, of London. Eng.. enjoyed a honeymoon tour of England.
Their marriage was solemnized March 3 in a church which had .been rebuilt after a bombing.
A brother. Flight Sergeant Kenneth Quinn. was best man, and the guests include^ their brother-in-law, PteT J, H. "Jim" Russell. Congratulations were telephoned to the home of the bride's parents, in which a reception was held, by Fit. Lieut. Gerald "Gerry" Quinn just before the latter took off on a bombing mission;
The tandem bike, solved "the transportation problem quite nicely, the newlyweds concurred in,a letter to Mrs. Barnes, who expects to see her latest daughter-in-law In the near future. Another son, Flying Officer M. "Phil" Quinn. was recently home on a visit with his bride, the former Doreen O'Ueary of Ottawa.
Wife of Airman in Hospital
Di
ies
CPU N. R. COLLINSON
A double, ring wedding ceremony In Revelstoke United Church on Saturday united in marriage, Eileen Mary Alfreda, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Kelly of Revelstoke, and Cpl. Norman Richard Collinson, R.C.AF., only son of Mr. nnd Mrs. Ernest Collinson of Prince George.
. Cpl. Collinson arrived home on February 16 from three years overseas duties as mechanical engineer with an R.C.AP. ground crew, after participating with invasion forces.
The bride was given In marriage by her father in rites performed by Rev. L. G. Seiber. She wore a floor length gown of white brocade satin with sweetheart neckline. Her floor length veil was gathered at the crown with orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of deep red roses with maiden head fern. A pearl necklace was & gift of the groom.
The bride's sister, Inez, as maid of honor, and the groom's sister, Margaret, were the attendants. L.A.C. Keith Moffat, R,OA.FV of Prince George, was best man.
Miss Florence Atherson of Vancouver sang "I Love You Truly." during signing of the register; and Harry Croft of Revelstoke and John Nurburg of Kamloops, were ushers!
A reception in the King Edward Hotel was attended by 30 guests, including visitors from Invermere, Cranbrook and Vancouver.'
Rural Delivery Starts April 6
SALMON VALLEY �Salmon Valley rural mall delivery service will be provided each Friday, comment-in; April 6.
Contract for the delivery was awarded to Rosario Lacasse.
Residents along the route are now receiving their mail boxes for posting on the road in front of their property.
Mercy Flight Fails to Save Indian Child
Cutting into a south-wester ranging from 25 to 35 miles an hour, an R.CAJF. plane attached to a Polar Bear, unit on special manoeuvres made a dramatic mercy flight Sunday with a pneumonia victim.
Cecelia Jacks, 6, daughter of James Jacks, Bella Coola agency Indian, was provided oxygen by Capt. G. S. Barber, assisted by a nursing sister, during the flight, but short of their goal the supply was exhausted.
The infant died en route from tho airport to the local military hospital, the father accompanying the body back to Anahlm Lake for burial.
The emergency flight was undertaken when an appeal was made to the field hospital near Anahlm Lake as the special unit neared Its objective, Bella Coola, after a lengthy trip from Williams Lake.
Thigh Fractured In Fall On Ice
Mrs. William Morgan, elderly South Fort George resident, sustained a fracture of the right thighbone when she slipped on an icy surface In the roadway outside her home and fell heavily.
She was admitted to Prince George Hospital "on Friday and is reported making favorable recovery.
Red Gross Finance Drive Continues Although Quota Already Exceeded By$38O
Banquet in Honor Of A. M. Patterson
To honor A. M. Patterson, for 18 years mayor of Prince George, a public banquet will be held on Monday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in Prince George.
The testimonial dinner is being arranged by the City Council.
C.W.A.C. Needs Tradeswomen
The C.W.A.C. are the only Canadian Women's Service who are still recruiting, and they are making an urgent plea for recruits.
Women who have been given their release from the Air Women's divls- j ion of the R.C.A.F., are � especially; urged to re-enlist with the C.W.A.C.
Elated canvassers are continuing the Red Cross drive until the end of the week, although $3080 has been raised already. This Is $380 over the $2700 quota.
A. M. Patterson, campaign chairman, today reported that the above total Is for incomplete returns mostly, and anticipates that Prince George will have won new laurels when final compilation Is made.
Employees of local C.N.R. departments contributed handsomely with $366 raised as incomplete totals were tabulated by Mr. Patterson.
R. A. Harlow, roadmaster, totalled $222, Including $33 in pay roll commitments; L. G. Armstrong, freight agent, raised $22; H. T. Roos, yard-master, collected $38 from trainmen; and Frank Clark,, locomotire foreman, gathered $84 from the shops.
R.C.A.F. RESPONSE
Enthusiasm   of   the   R.C.A.F.   re-
Officers of the Old Timers' Association are urging members to, keep April 5 open for the annual banquet which promises to be outstanding. The catering committee is at work on the program.
or ask for a transfer before being actually released from service.
This was the message of Major T. Brayshaw, Pacific Command recruiting officer, on his recent visit here.
Qualified tradeswomen are "desperately needed" according to recruiting officials. These include women who have had experience in dental and medical fields, trained stenographers and typists.
As the need grows for more front line fighting men, openings for women Increase. Already the Canadian Women's Army Corps have released enough men to form a complete j Canadian fighting division In the field.
The call for male recruits also goes on.
Full information on the army and the C.W.A.C. can be obtained from Sergt. D. C. Smith at the local army recruiting office.
Sketch Plans Ordered For Modern 60-Bed Hospital
Increase Membership Fee For Hospital Insurance Scheme To $1.25 Per Month,
Mrs.    Elizabeth   Mable   Midford, 20-year-old  wife of L.AC. Chrislo- j pher S. Midford. succumbed Thurs- ' day to a sudden and acute illness in Prince George Hospital.
Condolences of the local R.C.A.F. station* were extended the bereaved aircraftsman, who accompanied the body east to Winnipeg.
Mrs. Midford was born in the United States, the'daughter of;Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Grimes, now resident in Selkirk, Man.
Logger Suffers Facial Abrasions
HANSARD � Extensive facial abrasions were sustained Monday by Adolf Bruestle of Camp 17 when swiped across the face by a windfall swung from under the treads of a tractor.
The Hansard section crew took him as far as Giscome where Roy Spurr met them with a car to convey him to Prince George Hospital where he received medical attention.
Vanderhoof Man Passes Away Here
James Cole/who was admitted to Prince George Hospital a month ago from Vanderhoof district, died at 7:30| p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Assman's Funeral Chapel.
First steps toward drafting plans for a new 60-bed hospital and a nurses' home were taken by the Hospital Board Tuesday night.
Directors also:
1. Voted to Increase the monthly membership fee for the Hospital Insurance Scheme from $1 to $1.-25, effective June l.to bring receipts and disbursements in line.
2.   Re-elected   George   Milbunv  as chairman, and named I. B. Guest vice-chairman.
3.   Increased   the  starting   rate   of monthly pay for graduate nurses to $90 to conform with salaries paid in other cities, and provided for a $5 a month increase after one year's service.   Proportionate increases were provided for the matron,,and   an .operating room nurse.
NURSES RESIGNING
Miss Dorothy Saunders. matron, advised the board thnt Miss Ha^ol McGladrie and Miss Evelyn Hughes are resigning March 27 to take post graduate courses in surgery n't Vancouver General Hospital, and Miss Katharine Goward is resigning April 1 to be married.
Miss J. Robertson will return to the nursing staff when Miss Sue Bateman assumes Miss Goward's work In the operating room.
Patients' days during February totalled 887, C.H. Wisenden, secretary, reported. Hospital earnings for the month were, $3,905.10, while Expenses totalled $3,508.76, with an addition of $335 for provincial and municipal indigents, leaving a net profit of $81-34.
Hospital Group Insurance collections for the. month were $777, �while charges totalled $826.50.    .
In. consultation with Miss Saun-
ders and,Dr. C. Ewert, representing the city doctors, the board decided to retain the services of Townley & Matheson, "Vancouver architects, to draw sketch plans for a 60-bed hospital including requirements specified by thje B.C. Inspector of hospitals and local medical and nursing staffs. These plans will be studied and revised by the board in light of data gained between now and then. NURSES' HOME
Architects also will be asked to draft plans for an adjacent building to provide living accommodation for 20 nurses and 15 general help.
Both buildings would be of reinforced concrete and would be served by the same heating plant."
C. W. Ferry argued against a 60-
Police Ball Draws
Great Interest As
Spitfire    Booster
One of the year's most outsandins? social "musts", will be held Friday night in the C.C.F. Hall when city and district detachments of Fort George sub-division B.C. Police sponsor a dance in aid of the fourth annual "Spitfire Fund.1'
Police departments across Canada are sponsoring similiar means of raising funds and it is anticipated loyally by Scrgt. Georce H. Clark, that local proceeds will materially assist the national objective.
A heavy demand is reported for tickets to the affair.
suited in Flying Officer Hans Braa-then turning in $173.75 on behalf of the station headed by Squadron Leader A. G. Hobbs, while Mrs. Brundrett brought in $65 from the Department of Transport at the airport.
Mrs. McLean of Shelley forwarded $190.55 and the fund was swelled from Finlay Forks by an unsolicited1 $54.55 from Mrs. M. McDougall.
Mrs. M. Cahoon of South Fort George raised $85, and In the area north of First Avenue Mrs. George Bond collected $110.
W. E. Kirschke's mill employees contributed $36. The Citizen contributed $25 In addition to a $2& donation by Hon. H. G. Perry, publisher, and donation by individual employees.
Canvassing continues steadily within the city, Mrs. George Morgan raising $125.65 in the Millar Addition: Mrs. Lome Kenny, $157.35 in j district No. 5: Len Proppe's mill subscribing $5; Mrs. C. E. Freeman securing $54.50 north of Winchester Street, and Mrs. Woodcock, $48, on j Vancouver Street, south of the slough.
FIRST PRINCE RUPERT MAYOR DIES IN EAST
PRINCE RUPERT�In retirement the past 15 years in Brampton, Ont. Alfred Stork, 74, first mayor of Prince Rupert in 1910 and federal member for Skeena -from 1921-25. died Thursday in his Ontario home.
Mr. Stork settled In Fernle In 1898. becoming that city's first mayor in 1904. and disposed of his hardware store in 1908 to come to Prince Rupert where he resumed business an a hardware merchant.
Measures For Control Of Epidemics Outlined
The role of Hon. Harry G. Perry minister of education, as a virtual magician In 1918 during the 'flu epidemic in rustling up sorely needed bedding for victims quartered In the Millar Addition School was recalled by Dr. E. J. Lyon.
The occasion was an organizational meeting of Prince George subcommittee on emergent epidemics planned to prepare   Prince George
bed unit, contending 50 beds would   to meet possible post-war epidemics, amply serve the needs here. He was not satisfied with the chairman's ex-(See HOSPITAL. Page Four,)
Revising Overseas Mailing Addresses
As it is most essential that lists of addresses used for Overseas mailing by The Citizen be revised frequently and kept up-to-date, subscribers1! are asked to -notify The Citizen where it is known that the weekly has been missed by those Overseas. . The use of obsolete addresses on mail is still causing the base post office to cope with some 21,000 letters and 3000 parcels monthly, all improperly addressed.
The considerable extra work increases the possibilities o* delay In forwarding the mall.
Thername of the military unit Is omitted from much of the mall handled by the directory service.
Dr. J. G. MacArthur, chairman, received reports of committee members regardine tentative arrangements which will be furthered at an other meeting" on April 11,
Severity of the 1918 'flu epidemic was used as a gauge to determine plans.    -"-
Dr. Lyon recalled that the community had about 30 days notice from development of 'flu In Halifax until it hit here. He ruefully admitted being the second victim of 'flu In town and paid tribute to then mayor Perry for the way in which needed bedding materialized.
Formation of a sub-committee In Prince G.eorge was prompted by decision of the Canadian Medical Association in conference In Ottawa In December, 19-13. to sponsor total mo-
time living conditions, of travel and habits of people Is conducive to epidemics of ravaging diseases.
It was further recognized that epidemic disease,of a serious nature frequently follows in the wake of wars.
Mrs. C. A. Warner and Mrs. D. Stoning reported 11 volunteers on part-time basis with home-nursing experience, four having had hosnltal 'raining. Mrs. Q. H. Bond stated that 13 graduate nurses are available. Miss Eileen Snowden and Dr. Carl Ewert reported on buildings available- In an epidemic, and the amount of available equipment.
Miss Snowden advised that thp Women's Volunter Group will consider use of their Block System, in which Prince George has boon divided ,to seek cut those who are sick and needing ft id, in the event of n.n. epidemic. "The proposal will come before, the April meeting.
Dr. Ewert and Miss Snowden concur that an emerpney could be met by utilizing the unused part of the Military Hospital If vacant at the time, or the C.CJP. Hall,, Elks' Hall or Millar Addition School.
Some 200 cots and 70 mattresses ere  available with  sufficient blan-
bilization  of   all   resources,   toward i kets, linen, bedding, etc., for a 45-
securing the1 full support of voluntary effort on the park of citizens.
It was recognized by medical authorities that the exigency of war-
bed hospital, contajned in two Red Cross units. An anpeal. might b� made for further aid In the event of an emergency