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An Independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted tp the interests of Central and Northern British Columbia
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Prince George, B.C., Thursday) May 3, 1945
$2.00 Year
r Presentations First Day of Festival Delighting Audiences
eD today in Junior-Senior
_, tbet .annual
are delighting audl-r singing and acting,
Prince George Dis-
and Music Festival that d of 800 pupils opened this
officy
bv Mayor Jack Nicholson. ^ the competitors to the festival and wished them extended greetings to Ma-ilock Webster, drama adju-and Mrs. Florence Gunn. or for the music section. plays have been entered. i- 89 solos and 19 school and two rhythem bands. IT. S. Carmlchael. general chairman.
will be presented in the Ctorium, while most of the fill be done In the library. will be held tonight and morning, afternoon and 'plays will continue Saturday but there will be no sing-adult plays will be pre-"saturday night followed by performances of the out-school play and outstand-al groups and solo numbers. � adjudicators will address the at the conclusion of the . program and the Rotary Challenge Cup for the out-_ play by students and the r Chamber of Commerce Ohal-|Cop for the best choral pres-will be awarded. Oertlfi-merii will be presented to [of various competitive clas-Iprograms for Thursday and r sessions or tne festival were In the previous two edl-|of The Citizen.
FESTIVAL, Page Six)
use Money to Expenses of :Bride Children
DE�Three extra cars were to the way freight which lere at 7 o'clock this morning | a large proup of children eager rlpate in the Prince George :-Drania Festival.
KlCent funds for their expenses
' obtained last Thursday at a
concert, dance, and box so-
|htld in the Elks' Hall, success
'� affair guaranteeing the send-
1 a strong representation from
were scheduled to arrive in ; George early this afternoon ! to rest up a bit before partita the third session of the at 7:45.pm.
Famous Bomber Here May 12
Prince George will be visited by a famous Mosquito bomber Saturday, May 12, and special arrangements are being made by the local Eighth Victory Loan campaign headquarters to provide transportation from town to the airport for the public to inspect the aircraft.
The bomber is named "F for Freddie" and is a veteran of 213 flights over enemy territory. The pilot is expected to be Flt.-Lieut. J. M. W. Briggs, D.S.O., D.S.M., of the R.AJF., who has 145 missions to his credit, 105 of these in Mosquito bombers, famed planes manufactured in Canada. Among the missions was the reconnaisance of the Pennemunde flying bomb stations on the Baltic, the subsequent bombing of which set the German plans back many months.
Camp to anned May 10
sforthe annual s^.....v. v.^P
*made bv Prince George Girl ' Association at a meeting hURd t
summer camp
at 8 p.m. at the home Jorgensen, South Ft. George. H Moss will report on ac-8; the annual conference of tfii order in Victoria. -
Spitfire Fund Goes Over Top
Folks in Prince George have good reason to be proud.
Proceeds of the local Spitfire Fund sponsored by Fort George subdivision, B.C. Police, toward which the public contributed generously, were such as to put over the top with a rush the job on the Third Police Spitfire Fund.
The $500 required was met locally.
The third Spitfire is to be named In honor of Co!. S. T. Wood. C.M.G., commissioner of the R.C.M.P., whose only-son recently lost his life flying a Spitfire over Europe.
Pilot Officer John Richardson of Windsor, Out., flies Canadian Police j Spitfire No. 2, the '�General Draper," I named after Brig.-Gen. D. C. Draper, j C.M.G., D.S.O., chief constable of I Toronto
Pilot Officer Richardson has shot up German planes, troop trains, anti-aircraft guns, traffic on the German highways, dumps and ammunition trains, Supt. James Wilkinson of Windsor, national campaign chairman, has been advised. . He is attached to the famed "City of Oshawa Squadron." His plane carries a silver plaque listing the names of towns contributing. ..
THOMAS JAMIESON, of Pouce Coupe, who was named Progressive Conservative candidate for Cariboo at the recent nominating convention here.
Need Adults to Coach Juvenile Softball Teams
Approximately 200 boys and girls of this city are anxious to play softball, but an insufficient number of adults are willing to assist in leading, coaching and managing them.
Parents of school children of all ages are asked to volunteer for this work, under the direction of Const. Thomas Maxwell.
Practices and games are being planned for most evenings in the week at Athletic Park, First Ave.
Child Buried
Last rites were held Sunday from Sacred Heart Church by Rev. Pr. J. J. Gllhooley for Joanne Mary Ol-sen. 22-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olsen, who died Friday noon in City Hospital.
Siren Change Upsetting to Watch Setters
It was with mixed feelings that Prince George met the change in the siren.
Retroactive from April 1, the bylaw amendment resulted in the fire chief releasing the siren at 9:45 pjn. on Monday, which gave children nearly an hour extra from the previous time of 9 p.m. in which to get indoors.
But many an adult with the habit of setting his watch at 9 pan. by the siren, found his watch out 45 minutes.
The bylaw requires that unless accompanied by parents, guardian or an authorized individual, all children must be home or off the street, within 15 minutes after the siren goes: at 9:45 pjn., from April 1 to September 30; and from 9:15 p.m., between October 1 and March 31.
Prince George District Bond Sales $135,000; Only 8 Days to Go
Subscriptions to the Eighth Victory Loan from the McBride-Prince George-Pinchi Lake district up to noon today totalled approximately $135,000. This is some $5,000 below the figure for the same period in the last loan.
There are only eight full days left for this unit to subscribe another $180,000 to meet the $315,000 objective.
Owing to pressure of their own business, bond salesmen have been unable to contact as many prospective subscribers as in the past. The
public is urged not to wait until chosen vice-president, while Stephen I called upon but to come forward
Holmes, of Vanderhoof. was elected . and purcnase bonds from all local
Alex. Young Is Head Of
rrog. Lons.
Alex. McB. Young was named president of Cariboo Federal Progressive Association last week.
John A. Fraser, of Quesnel, pioneer political leader of Cariboo, was
Flood Conditions Feared Locally
Precautions against flood condi-, _ tlons developing since Mr. Weather- Salvation man started off May with a backlog of sunshine that boosted temperatures by Wednesday beyond 74 degrees, are being taken locally.
While the Fraser River ice went out a week ago at Shelley, the sudden intense heat is expected to create a rapid run-off which may build up into flood waters.
Oldtimers today were recalling that conditions now are almost identical to those in 1938 when waters of the Upper Fraser poured down and flooded the east end of town. Should nights continue cold, there is possibility that the run-off will be kept to slightly above normal.
campaign headquarters.
The local committee gathered on Wednesday
Barbara Austin Wins Trip To Coast With Essay On Airplane Transportation
second vice-president. M. K. Dafoe is secretary-treasurer.
Delegates to the B.C. Progressive Conservative Association executive ing a Jan fm
�55 L^ VafnC�nrr f are- Un-1 kHy the subscription of bonds. Belle Miller, of Lillooet. . * The obJectlve Pof $315 ^ m ^
! opinion of all workers, could be at-j tained only by a redoubling of effort j by everyone from the Alberta border i to Prince George district and north i to Pinchi Lake.
Last night's meeting was not marked by pessimism, but rather by a sense of full realization of the big
to Hold
Special Services
Arriving here Saturday, Lieut.-Col.! job ahead and grim determination M. Junker, Salvation Army divisional i to reach the highest quota yet given commander for British Columbia, j this unit.
will conduct the weekend services in the Salvation Army hall.
Spurred on by the flag awarded Smithers division in last Victory
Col. Junker has had wide exper- J loan, C.N.R. employees are respond-ience in the Salvation Army, both J ing with equal enthusiasm in the
Youngster Burned By Blazing Brush
McBRTDE�Trapped by a brush fire near her home at Loos, little Maria Evanoff sustained severe burns which required emergency treatment at the R^d Cross Outpost Hospital before she continued on to Vancouver for further treatment.
Basil R. Merryfield, of Vancouver. a former city resident, bus been visiting the city and district conferring with tie contractors.
Praitcd
wtkultural Society ti Its Officers
Tfidence and pleasr Jp of the officers ".\ B- Carl�r as president, ^ Prince.George and Dls-Wlcultural Society Monday
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In absentia. Miss Barbara Austin, Chief Lake Road, was awarded a return trip by Canadian Pacific Air Lines to Vancouver as winner of the essay contest. The subject was "The Advantages of Air Transportation." ,
The presentation was made Monday at a school assembly in Prince George Junior Senior High School by Jack Barber, of Vancouver, district traffic manager, who with Hugh Johnston of Edmonton, regional traffic manager, recently posted the prize for the best essay.
Mr. Barber deeply regretted: the circumstances preventing Miss Austin being present to receive her! "well merited award." the family having been advised that Miss Austin's brother. Pilot Officer Barry Emmett. was reported mussing overseas in action.
" The prize was given Instead to Bill Morris, president of the Students' Council, on her behalf. DIFFICULT DECISION
Mr. Barber described how difficult a task the judges faced, emerging with not one, but four winners, from which It was then necessary to select from these finalists the one essay adjudged the best.
"I believe the word 'sympathy' can be used on this occasion, in describing the position of the judges, due to the excellence of the material
in social service and the evangelical field. At present, besides the peacetime activities, he has the Red Shield War Services under his command. Accompanying him will be Major A. Hill, of the public relations department, who will assist throughout the weekend. Major Hill is well known for his musical ability, both vocal and instrumental.
The services will commence Saturday at 8 p.m; with a welcome meeting. On Sunday at 11 a.m. the Holiness meeting will be held, followed by Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. and the Salvation meeting at 7:30 p.m. A special meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Monday night in South I Fort George Community Film. A j sound film, "Behind the Red Shield," j will be shown. This picture depicts; the work of the Salvation Army among the troops and Is well worth seeing.
An invitation is extended to everyone to attend these gatherings.
current drive.
L. G. Armstrong, freight agent, canvassing the clerical staff In the freight shed and station, reports his section 15 per cent over the quota, as does R. W. Sydney in the car department, while E. L. Hamilton, in the engineers' department, states they have gone 30 peT cent over the quota.
K. A. Harlow, roadmaster, Is an the road canvassing, and Barney Phillipson reports the railway running trades are responding well to the loan appeal.
fly today."
'Yes! You shall inherit the earth, as you conquer the skies, the skies which hold the secret of that great free world of tomorrow. The world of speed!
What is the true meaning of the word "Speed." Speed is defined as "Progress" and "Success."
"Advantages of Air Transportation," covers a very large field in- $jqns of Spring deed, and could be classified as fol- ' ^ lows: Educational, occupational, professional, legal and racial.
(See WINS TRIP, Page Four)
Police Continue Brake Testing
City and district detachments,pn rT?r>CQ otttc B.C. Police, are continuing the de- i *~~*�at nfi tection of faulty brakes with the I CARNIVAL DATE one-Inch brake check, a wartime device designed to enable any police officer to recognize an inadequate braking system.
Motorists are being urged to give their cars the utmost care with emphasis placed not only on brakes but on steering gear, tires, windshield wipers, and other parts hav- j the carnival being one of the out- j niece in Vancouver, and a sister in ing to do with driving safety,., , standing events of its kind. I Edmonton.
Over 5000 chiefs of police and sheriffs are participating in the brake check program sponsored by
For McBride Men
McBREDE�A substantial omen of spring, so long delayed, is the envy of others and much appreciated by R. R. Sansom and J. Jervls.
Their signs of spring are represented In new rubber-tired tractors, the first to be seen in this district.
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Preliminary plans for a Red Cross carnival to be held on Wednesday, September 12, were made Saturday at a special executive meeting of the Prince George Branch, Canadian Red Cross Society.
Committees were chosen to draw up an ambitious program to assure
More Money for Red Cross Fund
A. M. Patterson, Red Cross ca'm-paign chairman, gladly re-qpened the books a week after they had been officially closed. Total donations now stand at $5806.72.
Miss Esther Bernhardt came in from Cranbrook Hill.
With roads almost impassable. and despite a late start in gettinp collections under way due to personal Illness, she was able to turn in $13.
Mrs. Walter Thomas gleefully remitted $3 from Mrs. Colin Sinclair to put Penny over the $200 mark, which the community had been shy of by $1.
Letters of thanks have been sent by Mr. Patterson to each canvasser for their record achievement.
!Mrs. C. C Reid Passes at Coast
Mrs. C. C. Reid, long a resident of Prince George, died this morning in the General Hospital, Vancouver. She is survived by her husband, a
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Is vice-president 3 comprises P. E. J D. Chadwick, E. Thompson
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the meeting decided. The competi- j furnisneci," he said. tion is not confined to members of
Chiefs of Police In the United States
Bale. The society will
the society. THREE CLASSES
There will again be three Classes: one-lot gardens, two-lot gardens, and three or more lot gardens.
There is no longer a! clause in the j tIons
rules that bars from competition Mjt Barbor expressed the hope, any grower of flowers of plants for wnich hP feit sure the school joined
In that better news regarding Pilot
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show again In conjunction with the, forthcomingi Fall Fair on August 21 and 22.
City Council will be approached � assem again on the matter of piping water to the cemetery' to .�permit the society to proceed with a beautificatlon program. Mrs. Carter explained that water could be carried by surface pipe from a spring on the nearby hillside. - . ^
The council also will be asked for their decision on creating a park or improving Connaught Hill Park.
The judges were Judge Eric D. j ^ Cannfla
Woodburn. Miss Jean Sibbald and, R ^ pointed out tnat tne averuge Neil A. McKelvie. | car reqUires about 130 pounds of
Honorable mention was given to j p0{jal pressure to permit brakes to N/>ra McDonald, Neal Patterson and do a maximum Job. With only one Annan, for their fine contribu- j mcn of effective distance left�the
thickness of the piece of wood used �it is possible to build up only about 50 pounds of pedal pressure. When less thap one inch of distance Is left, about 60" feet "will ~be required to stop a car at 20 miles an hour, twice the maximum distance allowed by most laws for stop-
City Men at Meeting Of Boards of Trade
A strong delegation of the Prince? � George Board of Trade left Wed- SURVEY OF
y was under sponsor-u.ilp of House Two, with BUI Bun-ton as house assembly chairman, and provided, with a variety program ranging through skits, blackface, songs, and a tumbling review, one of the finest assemblies held since the new school was opened.
The winning essay by Barbara Austin follows: "
"You shall inherit the earth who
ping a car.
Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. E. Slbley announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Betty May McGillivray, to Ordinary Seaman William Edward Gardner, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. E. Gardner, Prince George.
nesday for today's opening of the Associated Boards of Trade convention in Vanderhoof with intent to push for completion of the North Trans-provincial Highway to Jasper and seek support toward lifting the "blanket" on land settlement plans for returned soldiers.
Those leaving from - Prince George HoteJ-artr4""p\m. Wednesday or early this morning included George B. Williams, T. R. Richardson, Harold Assman, Alfred Miller, H. G. Stevenson and R. G; Ranby.
Martin S. Caine expected to leave on the local this morning with W. S. Russell, secretary.
Harry Bowman, C.N.R. colonlza-
COAST INDIANS
A survey into the living conditions of the natives oE Prince Rupert district is being made fur the Department of Indian affairs, and Provincial Sociul Welfare Bnmrh by Miss Ruth Atkinson, niece of Mrs. George Tapping of thls.city.
It is hoped to improve the conditions of the natives.
Miss Atkinson is Canada's first woman social service worker anioig the Indians. She has had seven years in mission ftelds. Miss Atkinson is the daughter of Rev. -/Cw. Atkinson, of Burns Lake, and a sister of Rev. N. H. Atkinson of
tion agent, left for Vanderhoof on Smithers.