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_______________ Prince George-^. C, Thursday, November 22, 1945
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joard Tussles With Crisis Financing New Hospital; ants Governmen>Aid
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V('hilc asking the City Council to^rfTdertake action for
use of the mMitary hospital for temporary quarters, ince George Hospital Speiety will call for specifications for 50-bcd hospital iWtc^Iee of Connaught Hill and WAX seek ,m the provin^jahgovernment acceptance of a greater share bur '
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Measures were decided on cfay in an effort to sever the .Jan knot confronting directors ough manifold needs of the city, ring discussions with Mayor Nicholson and W. O. Fraser, clerk.
described by Mayor Nicholson, in Prince George must be so that no single part of the required suffers from em-being placed on any one par-ar project.
|His Worship felt that the military rital could be "secured as a gift." I'No one," he said, "has advocated hospital more than I, but $500,000 'rather staggering. If you build a building, even If the govern-jent pays half, the rest of the city ; suffer; and well have a poorly lipped city. �I feel that for practically noth-we could get the military hos-ttal and convert it into one suited our needs for five or ten years, k cannot go on with the farce we tve now." He didn't like the idea risking a temporary building beaming a permanent one and em-basized he was speaking flgura^ ely.
|Mr. Fraser bluntly advised dlrec-i that Prince George is up to the ilt of Its borrowing powers today, HOSPITAL ISSUE, Page Five)
flan Hot Lunches City Schools
I Prince George Parent-Teachers" ciation on Tuesday undertook ans toward having lunchroom fa-lities provided for about 150 chil-fen who are now bringing their n:h to school.
[It is felt desirable that provision made to provide hot meals and Irs. R. B. Carter was appointed to dvance plans, the first objective a stove which the commit te*> I desirous of obtaining from anyone Iho has a usable stove for sale. (When soup-making gets under donations of vegetables would gratefully received, it was stated, there is great need for hot nches
Return Seed Growers
i FRANCOIS LAKE�Executive of he Central B.C. Seed Growers of "raneois and Ootsa Lakes was re-"rned en bloc at the annual meet- when it was estimated that the onnage to clean this season will be fbout 100 tons. '
Officers: J. H. Keefe, president; Sugden, secretary; C. Hunter, J. r, w. Bickle and A. Prebble, rectors; and Lee H. Cooper, seed ant operator.
Indian Cleared Of All Blame In Fatal Shooting
PORT ST. JAMES�Vagaries of hunting led to the accidental death of Harry Prince, 14-year-old member of the Necoslie Indian band, a jury convened by Coroner W. R. Stone heard on Friday from skilled woodsmen.
Jean Baptiste Patrick, 39, also of the Necoslie Band, was exonerated by the jury which returned a verdict that Harry Prince came to his death November 14 six miles from ! Fort St. James when accidentally shot. The Jury added a rider attaching no blame to Patrick for the accident.
A dead squirrel in the coat of deceased mutely corroborated the story of Patrick of how the two of them separated on the Fort St. James road upon coming across a fresh deer track. Prince left to shoot squirrels with a .22 rifle, Patrick taking up pursuit of the deer.
Patrick testified that he saw the deer jumping across an opening in the heavy bush and fired, as the animal bounded out of sight. He approached the tracks to see if it had been wounded and shortly after spotted a .22 rifle sticking out of the snow.
HUNTERS DRAW CLOSER
Not knowing whom he had shot, Patrick approached to 50 feet of the body, then, frightened, blindly sought a way out of t'ae bush to report to Dominion Police Constable Cochran.
The latter, in company with Paul Bloorrifield, Harvey and Wassa_J_eon, Patrick, and Pierre Sagaion, undertook a search, not knowing whether Prince was alive or dead.
Heavy snow led them to near exhaustion in their unremitting searcli which disclosed where Patrick had circled no less than seven times when "hopelessly lost" in the bush. Tracks in the snow corroborated his story of the tragedy."
Dr. Stanley P. Findlay of. Fraser Lake testified that Prince had been shot through the shoulder tip of his right arm, the bullet lodging in the arm pit on the left chest.
He had died instantly.
The body was brought to Fort St. James.by a party headed by Const. B. E. Munkley, B.C. Police.
The coroner's jury comprised Capt. Russ Baker, foreman, Daniel Fraser, W. D. Fraser, Alex Rosen, David Jones and Joseph Huffman.
Fjjttil Figures In Fort George
The official count in Fort George constituency released today by B. G. Parker, returning officer, shows that M.LA.-elect John Mclnnis has a majority of 355 votes over the Hon. Harry G. Perry, former minister of educations. Totals were: Perry, 1371; Mclnnis, 1726.
Summarized, ballots were cast as follows: Ordinary vote, Perry, 1214; Mclnnis, 1521; absentee vote in Fort George, Perry, 58; Mclnnis, 119; absentee vote from other constituencies, Perry, 54; Mclnnis, 34; extra-provincial active service vote, Perry, 3; Mclnnis, 9; registered active service vote, Perry, 10; Mclnnis, 10; and unregistered active service ballots, Perry, 32; and Mclnnis, 33.
The total is accepted on the basis of telegraphed returns from Findlay Forks and McLeod Lake being accurate, the ballot boxes having still to be received.
__!& Gun Club
hlorful Game Banquet ttracts 150 Sportsmen
One hundred and fifty sportsmen N sportswomen sat down to the rinual game banquet of Prince Rod & Gun Club in Prince (e�rge Hotel Cafe last night.
energetic committee headed by W. "Bud" Bell, club president, provided diners with an appetizing wnu highlighted by generous portions of venison, moose, duck and pouse. Miniature Indian gloves and Poecasins were affixed to menu Rrds printed in contrasting shades Pj brown and green, and these were FUch sought after as souvenirs of Pn enjoyable affair. I Lewis A. Goodrich, well known p'ty barber, was awarded the club RP for landing the largest Knm-^�ps trout In the district last sea-Dn- Mr. Goodrich's prize-winning ^clmen was caught at Avery Lake 1 weighed two pounds, six ounces. ftlso received a set of trolling fPoons from a Vancouver sporting P��3s manufacturer.
an introductory speech Presl-f rit Bell told of the club's activities game conservation and pro-
not be over-emphasized, said Mr. Bell, in appealing for even greater support from businessmen and lovers of the outdoors. Club membership now stands at 225, an all-time high, he reported, amid applause.
Inspector Thomas Van Dyk, B.C. Game Department, and J. B. Hooker, Dome Creek big game guide, spoke briefly in stressing the value of game conservation In Central
B.C.
Ivor Guest, former club president, emphasized the necssity for artificial feeding in maintaining fish life In most Interior lakes. Lack or natural food was a great deterrent to fish growth, he stated, and unless artificial feeding was practised, there was great danger that many lakes would lose their appeal as fishing resorts.
Interesting moving picture shots of wild life in B.C. and Alberta were screened, followed by two hours ot dancing to music by Lewis Good-rich's orchestra.
Car Fumes Endanser City Pair
A near tragedy was averted early Sunday morning after a lengthy battle in Prince George Hospital to save unconscious victims of carbon monoxide fumes, life-giving oxygen being administered until recovery of A. J. "Bill" Caine and Miss Doris Anderson, who rallied after anxious hours from one of winter's greatest dangers to autolsts.
Mr. Caine, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin S. Caine, called upon Miss Anderson about 8:30 p_n. Saturday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Alex Cleland, South Fort George, and edged his auto oft the road into deep snow to get closer to the walk.
Miss Anderson slipped on a light coat and entered the car where they chatted a few minutes!" At 8:45 p.m., Mr. Caine glanced at his watch, as he had promised to be home at 9 pjn.
Six hours later they were removed unconscious from the car by Geoffrey Caine.
With snow packed tightly under the auto, carbon monoxide fumes from the exhaust pipe had seeped through tight floorboards of the car undetected by the occupants.
Jasper Assman passed by about 1 a.m. and thought two people were asleep in the auto.
In the meantime, alarmed by lateness of their son's absence from home, Mr. Caine had Geoffrey search for him. The latter knew his brother had Intended to drop by and see Miss Anderson.
He dragged their bodies from the auto. The engine had died after a few hours, the tilting of the auto providentially removing close- td a gallon of gas away from the intake.
Miss Anderson was huddled against a window of the car, her hair frozen to the glass. Mr. Caine was against the other window, slumped down.
Dr. E. J. Lyons met the two victims at the hospital where emergency treatment resulted in Mr. Caine rallying in a short while, but Miss Anderson did not fully recover from effects of the poisonous fumes until late Sunday afternoon.
Authorities annually issue warnings in cold weather for motorists to observe utmost caution to ensure that a measure of fresh air circulates In autos to guard against the danger of carbon monoxide.
Robert Hill President Of City Curling Club
CHAMPION PLAY AIDS CIVVIES
F. W. "Bill" Dobson sparked off a team of civilians that trimmed army challengers by 1000 pins when ht� rolled up a three-game total of 809 with scores of 177, 254 and 278 in the weekly challenge match at Jamleson's alley.
Winners were Tony Gallnis. 611; Art Gillingwater, 593; Mr. Dobson. J,ake Franz, 558; and Hugh Hill. 622. pooling totals for 3193 without handicap; to defeat Al Lutynskl, 524; Jim Smith, 431; Norm Paulyki, 371; Frank Pereluck, 250; Capt. Brnd-shaw, 263, and Mike Shnlopata, 350.
Prince George Board of Trade will hold a dinner meeting in the Shasta Cafe on Friday at 7 p.m., W. S. Russell, secretary, announced today.
Robert Hill was elected successor' to Clarence Arnett as president of Prince George Curling Club on Sunday when plans to have 16 skips form rinks as speedily as possible were made during the annual meeting in Prince George Hotel.
Harry Kennedy is vice-president and Eric Clendenning, secretary- j treasurer. !
Executive: Harold Assman, Walter J. Burns, W. J. "Bill" Peckham, and Mel R. Dafoe; and the past-president, Clarence Arnett.
Ctonunittees: Mr. Hill, membership, with Wilson Muirhead and Fred Lockyer; E. J. Clendenning, fU nance, with W. H. "Jimmy" James and Len Proppe; Fred Lockyer, ice, with Bob Baxter and Clint Geddes; Mr. Burns, entertainment, with Mr. Assman, Mr. Dafoe and Tommy Tibbett.
Mr. Peckham heads the competition committee, with Harry Kennedy and Mr. Arnett, while Mr. Kennedy will be chairman of the junior membership, with Mr. Proppe. JUNIOR CURLING
High School boys and girls will be invited to curl this season on Saturday afternoons under supervision provided by the curling club as a means of perpetuating curling in Prince George by developing young enthusiasts.
Bylaws of the Manitoba Curling Club will govern play, it was decided at the annual meeting.
A lean-to will be built on the south side of the rink for the purpose of entertainment and lockers will be made available to members.
The executive will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in The Homemakers, prior to making up the rinks on Sunday at a general meeting in the Prince George Hotel at 2 p.m.
With women evincing considerable interest In the "roarhv game," it is expected an indiVidual women's league will be set up this season after a lapse of several years.
Women curlers are being asked to contact executive members of the Curling Club, and to attend Sunday's meeting.
The membership committee today reported success in securing new members in their drive this week, with many younger people who havb not curled before deciding to play.
Work has commenced at the rink and, If weather conditions hold, ice should be ready for play by December 1.
Welcome Home!
Dr. Beach Appears For Court Hearing, On Neglect Count
Preliminary hearing of Dr. D. W. Beach of McBride got under way in District Police Court at 11 o'clock this morning before Stipendiary Magistrate George Milburn following an adjournment Tuesday.
Dr. Beach, wjio has been charged with omitting his legal responsibility in caring for the late Mrs. Rose Irene Soucy, who died in Prince George Hospital 31 hours after sustaining third-degree burns in �destruction of her home at McBride, is represented by D. J. McAlpine, ot Vancouver, whom he retained while at the Coast.
Sergt. J. Phillips Died in Holland
Sergt. Jack Phillips, R.C.A.S.C., late of 2243 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, and formerly well known in Prince George, died in Holland on November 13 as% the result of.,ari accident, according to advice forwarded by Joseph Martin of Vancouver.
Sergt. Phillips is survived by his widow. Mrs. Doris Phillips, and infant son, David; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Phillips, 464 Nelson Street, Esquimalt; and a brother, Dr. Paul Phillips, with the '12th Canadian General Hospital in Belgium.
Highway Talks
With the actual construction work on the western route held possible by next summer, a meeting In Vancouver Is anticipated soon between representatives of the United States and Canadian governments to consider sharing highway costs nnd to decide upon the route, which has been mooted through Prince George.
Sixteen veterans from Central B.C. are expected in Vancouver on Saturday among 484 army personnel off the Queen Elizabeth which docked Monday in Halifax.
They include Lieut (N.S.) Margaret Marian Stone, and Gnr. D. Patrick, Vanderhoof; Sergt. J. V. Cole and Spr. C. R. Brander, Prince George; Gnr. M. M. Rodgers, Central Fort George; Sergt. T. Hbiback, Penny; Tpr. B. A. Bateson and Grir. J. B. Westle, Smithers; Spr. W. AT T. Downing, Isle Pierre; Spr. J. V. LeBourdais and Lieut. Richard Ernest Gook, Quesnel; Gnr. H. D. Sinclair, Wells; Pte. H. E. Pleasants, Dunster; Tpr. V. R. Sparrow, Sin* clair Mills; and Gnr. A. P. Dionne, Fort St. James.
Flying Officer H. D. Armstrong of Prince George was among 152 R.C.A_F. repats aboard the troopship Queen Elizabeth which reached Halifax on Monday.
New Firms Become Incorporated Here [
Among a score of companies" in corporated last week were the following:
Central Interior Hotel Co. Ltd., Prince George Hotel, 487 George Street, $50,000, as hotel operators; Proppe Lumber Co. Ltd., First Avenue, $50,000, lumber sawmill dealers; and Giscome Farms Ltd., 675 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, $16,000, dairies.
Under the Co-operatives Act Prince George Co-operative Association, Prince George, was formed.
Dr. S. J. Willis Tendered Banquet
VICTORIA�Dr. S. J. Willis, superintendent of education and deputy minister, and Mrs. Willis, were honored at a banquet by the Provincial School Inspectors' Assqcia-tion, with the Hon. Harry G. Perry former minister of education, complimenting Dr. Willis on his sound and practical judgment shown during his wide- administrative experience. An illuminuated address was presented to Dr. Willis, retiring after 26 years as superintendent of education.
Hockey Club Rallying Ice
Games Here
Organization will be completed Friday by Prince George Hockey Club during a general meeting ih the City Hall at 8 p.m. to which all hockey enthusiasts are invited In order that schedules be drawn up.
It is expected that there will be a City League of five teams, Merchants, Canadian Legion, Army, Alt Force and last year's Northern B.C. Junior champions, who ore maintaining their team for intermediate play.
For outside games, an All-Stai team will be picked from players on the above teams.
Junior and juvenile organization* will be advanced at a later meeting. Hope of the Hockey Club is that a Prince George team can be developed- powerful enough to be real contenders next year for the Coy Cup, emblematic of B.C. intermediate championship. It previously was in possession of a local team.
An appeal is made by members of the club that citizens, especially parents, turn out and support the clean, wholesome entertainment provided at the Civic Arena.
"We are confident," said Vlnce Giles, president, "of Icing in the near future a team Prince George can be proud of."
It is expected that as a means of making this season's games more enjoyable that the City Band will t* in attendance at all important games.
Hockey will be played Tuesday and Thursday and a blackboard is belnjr set up in front of the Postoffice to provide bulletins.
Administration Change
A change in the administration of the British Columbia Federation of Agriculture, providing for 15 directors instead of five as at present, and also providing for such directors to be elected on a commodity basis, instead of at large, will be decided when the twelfth annual meeting is held in the Hotel Vancouver next Wednesday and Thursday.
Unity Looked To As Canadians
"National Night," observed by kindred organizations across Canada in November, led Prince George Business Sc Professional Women's Club into searching debate Thursday at a dinner meeting in the banquet room of the'Prince George Hotel.
Miss Mary Zimmaro led a round-table discussion on Canadian unity with expressions of hope that legislation introduced recently in Ottawa would lead to establishing of a definite Canadian status.
Thp meeting ' concluded with an all-Canada geography and history quiz led by Miss Clara Weiland.
J.C.C. Welcoming Returned Soldiers
Members of Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce are endeavoring to encourage returned veterans to join the ranks of Jay-Cees and, welcome them to the monthly meetings of the organization, the dinner meeting for November beinfc. set for Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. In the banquet room of the Prince Hotel.
DR. CAMERON
Prince George Centre Of Educational Zone
School financing may have neither climax nor love interest but it came to life Thursday for those in the Junior-Senior High School auditorium who heard Dr.,Max A. Cameron lift the veil on what may result from implementing his royal commission recommendations.
On the .principle that education is at root largely a provincial problem and that all children have a rlgnt to an adequate progrm of education, further expansion of education in B.C. Is likely to result In:
1. Slashing of 650 rural school districts to 76.
2. Prince George becoming the center of a school district bounded by Bednestl on the west, Penny on the east, Strathnaver to the south and the 55th parallel of latitude (Fort McLeod), to the north. .
3. Greater emphasis being placed on equalization of assessments.
4. Formation of an assessing agency toward establishing good methods of assessment.
5. Greater reliance being placed on local control through people taking a deeper Interest in schools.
The enormous size of the province requires that If the* province is to
'provide relief from tax burdens of education, the people should come up to the responsibilities entailed by local control of education, Dr. Cameron implied In discussing aspects of financing education in B.C. PARENTS' INTEREST
While recognizing occasions when. a community prefers to leave control to an official trustee, particularly in isolated areas, the speaker felt that the larger school areas would stimulate a greater interest among parents.
"Prince George,'1 he said, "is
one of the most promising: areas
for school dormitaries.
"At present," he smiled, in conveying his broad hint, "they belong to the army," continuing on to explain how the government is prepared to make a flat grant of 50 per cent toward buildings and busses and allied services, such as dormitories, toward an adequate school district.
He submitted that it has been proven in other countries and wherever school districts have been created large enough to provide an adequate school program that success has been conspicuous.
Education - is Important as a DR. CAMERON, Page Four)