Princ e An Independent Weekly Newjuaper Devoted to the Interests of Central and Northern British Colu 28; Ho. 50 ^�-------------- jty Council Calling For ocalOrsanizations To Sack Hydro Application Bright lights sought by city merchants may be dimmed ^ sheet necessity of curbing all but essential use of elec-poWer in a community facing a #75,000 outlay in potential ict demands over present resources, the studied opinion of tiren Prince George, B.C., Thursday, December 13, 1945 #2.00 Year ISuch jes E. Freeman, power plant erintendent, to City Council iy night, prompting Aid. Clark to sponsor a measure on all organizations In � George to back the City n"cil in seeing that: representation be made ||� the B.C. Power Commission the urgency of power | jertiopment In Prince George ire* and arginr immediate action." [Aid. Cl&rk's motion was unani- endorsed. ICAL SITUATION | Aid. J. N. Keller recalled that B.C. Power Obmmislon repre-atatives were in Pnnce George told them If we didn't get a dro-electric we'd perish." ["What will happen In the 5?" mused Mayor Jack Nichol-"our Juice is too dear.' ' -We are manufacturing on 15-nt oil," reminded Aid. Keller, fin-chalnnan. employment requires that province do something. We are sing vital industries which are fed raiting," His Worship declared. They promised to make a sur-y," recalled Aid, Keller. .SEE HYDRO, Page three) �nag Kills ransient Ooroner M. W. Skinner Ls conning an inquest at 7:30 o'clock to-light to Investigate the death of *rhard Weiss, formerly of Grand rairie. Alta., on Tuesday about 3 ^Jn. at Camp 16 of Eagle Lake Sawmill Co. near Newlands. Mr. Weiss was hired on as a fal-tf three days prior to the fatality. Men occurred during falling op-rations when a snag broke loose nd plummeted down on his head/ He came, through Edmonton^from he Peace River country. 'lonecr Passes In �ocal Hospital Edward/Christian Haunroth, 72. sldenf25 years in Prince George, Mn Thursday hi Prince George spltal., He was born In Chicago. funeral services were held Satur- in Assman's PuneraL Chapel by v, P. fif- Runnalls. Pallbearers were Walter Anderson, '� Cheer, J. Assman and A. Storm. Bowling League Is Considering Third Section With a recess planned for Christmas week and likelihood of another section being added after the New Year, both "A" and "B" sections of prince George City 5-Pin Bowling League have teams bunched closely behind the leaders. Malkln's Office has an edge of two games over Elks which in turn are two games up on Tommy's Place, while fourth berth is shared by Bexon's and Bi-Rite with 19 games. Malkin's Warehouse Is three games behind in fifth place, trailed by the Northern team, a further three games behind, and Moore's in the basement of "A" section. Gundy's lead in the "B" section i is being nudged by the Royal Bank, j a game behind in second place, with : Fraser River Hardware in a threa-j tening position for both, a further j game behind. The Bowling Alley | team Is fourth, three games back ! with 18 wins. Northern Interior j Lumbermen are fifth with 16 victories; Prince George Motors and Rush Transfer share sixth place with 15 games apiece, and Nash Engineering has the cellar with 14 wins. I PLAN "C" SECTION It has been decided to develop a ! "C" section immediately after [ Christmas if six teams can be formed, Ron Spooner, secretary, abX vised today In asking that individuals register with him or/at the alloys. / Malkin's Office clipped Northerns two games the past/week to gain its lead as boys in ihe back shop were sorely tried ^when Elks won two games off ^Malkin's Warehouse by two-point margins. Moore's Music climbed the scales with two wins from Bexon's, and Bi-Rite chalked two off Tommy's Place. Northern Interior Lumbermen peaveyed three straight wins off Rush Transfer. Gundy's kept top berth with two games from Bowling Alley. Prince George Motors took two games from Fraser River Hard-wnre, the Royal Bank took identical dividends from Nash Engineering. Art Newton held high three-games with 666, with high singles going to Ralph "Gundy" Gunderson for an even 300. WEATHER FORECAST FRIDAY�Part cloudy in morning, becoming fair in afternoon. Continuing cool. Light winds. Solution ^tension Project For Vesent Hospital Studied Conversion of the city nurses "�me into an annex of the present hospital and connecting the two by la closed-in corridor are two points �nder study today by the Hospital �ioard. _ Prospects for proceeding with plans for the prdposed half-million |d�Uar 50-bed hospital dulled Tues-|day night when board directors ['earned that their request for a 75 pr cent grant from the Provincial verrunent would not be granted. Although the proposed hospital as designed to act as a hospltali-on centre for a large area, at request of provincial authorities, government was not likely to pe more than the usual grant of �ne-thtrd the cost, reported George jMUburn, board chairman. Mr. Mil-purn recently conferred on the matter In Victoria with Hon. George S. Pearson, provincial secretary, and tr�e deputy provincial secretary. Even in its most generous mood he Provincial Government would not give more than 50 per cent, Mr. [Mliburn was" given to understand. Appreciating that it was beyond fthe financial resources of the city to proceed at present with a half-million dollar project, directors decided to communicate with their architect and to arrive at a temporary solution. The local picture in regard to a new hospital would be vastly improved in five years, directors felt. In advancing the proposal that the nurses' home be used for hospital accommodation, Victor Blue suggested the nurses and hospital staff could be housed in the military 'nurses' home which has 27 bedrooms and its own heating plant. Mr. Blue further recommended that efforts be made to obtain equipment for the present institution which could be used in the new building. Directors, generally, were opposed to a program of endeavoring to convert the military hospital or any part of it. They contended the hospital did not lend itself to economical use. conversion of the building would cost upwards of $50,000, it was stated. ^^ Proclamation HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION Merchants and businessmen are asked to observe a half-holiday on Friday, December 28, and to join in the city's "Welcome Home" festivities in honor of the returned service men and women of Prince George district. JACK NICHOLSON, Mayor. Five Seek Three Gag Program Planned To Welcome City Vets Prince George will officially and whole-heartedly celebrate the return of its men and women from the armed services on Friday, December 28, with a "Welcome Home" celebration. Mayor Jack Nicholson has proclaimed a civic half-day holiday to ensure everyone participating in festivities. / The ^program, will start at 2:30 p.m^with an. assembly hi the Junior-Senior High School auditorium. His Worship will give an address of welcome, followed by Mrs. M. S. Calne. Entertainment will be provided by high school students. A banquet solely for the several hundred returned men and women of the district will be tendered by the city in the Prince George Hotel Ballroom that evening, commencing at 7 p.m. All returned men and women who will be able to attend are asked to leave their names at The Cltixen office to help the catering committee In estimating the number el meals required, A public free dance jamboree will be held at night, the hall to be announced next issue of The Citizen. The Junior Chamber of Commerce has assumed the responsibility for arranging the dance and entertainment features. WEDDING BELLS i AIKEN-MILLER Lovely in its simplicity was the wedding ceremony performed by Rev. P. E. Runnalls in Knox United Church on Friday afternoon when Marie Kathrine, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Miller, became the bride of Lieut. Gordon Harvey Aiken. The groom is the son of Mrs. Albert Aiken of Allenford, Ont., and the late Mr. Aiken. White net and satin fashioned the bouffant skirt of the bridal gown, which featured long sleeves and a fitted bodice of lace. Her fingertip veil was held in place bjTa coronet; of white flowers. She wore pearls, the gift of the groom, and carried a colonial bouquet of gardenias, violets and orchids. As bridesmaids, Miss Sheila Mc-Kenney and Miss Lillian Miller, sister of the bride, were attired in white sheer and lace floor-length gowns. Their floral headbands were held by long blue ribbon streamers. Pale pink carnations and chrysanthemums fashioned their colonial bouquets. The best man for the groom was Douglas Keller and the guests were ushered by Ronald Munroe and Bruce Hill. During the signing of the register. Miss Mary Ogg sang "Oh, Promise Me," and the wedding music was played by Mrs. Georgina Williams. Following the reception at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aiken left for a wedding trip to Jasper and Vancouver. They will make their home hi Tara, Ont., where the groom will resume his practice of law following his discharge from the army. Fined $100 On Poaching Charge Sverre Heimstad of Hlxon pleaded guilty in District Police Court to a Game Act violation of having trapped on another man's trapline and was fined $100 on Saturday by Magistrate George MnDurn, with 17 squirrel pelts being confiscated. Proceeding With Organization Of City Aero Club Awaiting the approval of a general meeting to be held Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the Prince George Hotel Ballroom, the new Prince George Aero Club has plans to proceed with an ambitious program. Officers also will be elected. Three Tiger Moth planes have been earmarked by the War Assets Corporation for the local club, as well as three spare motors. "3ob" Boehme, Leonard Proppe and "Dick" Corless were in Vancouver recently and there obtained full information on organizing the local club and affiliating it with the Vancouver club. Terry Finny, Vancouver president, is expected to visit here in the near future. Assurance also has been received by the local club that it will be given first choice of accommodation facilities at the Prince George airport. Gordon Stock reports the club is receiving the fullest support from the Federal Department of Transport. Vacancies; Three in Rin For School Board Seats Mayor Jack Nicholson today awaits the decision of ratepayers as to which three of five candidates will serve as aldermen on the City Council to which he was re-elected Monday by acclamation as chief magistrate. Voting opened at 8 a-m. today in the City Hall to fill three vacancies on the City Council and two seats on the School Board. The three council Incumbents are seeking re-election. Aid. Frederick Owen Hale was sponsored by W. Man son and J. G. "BUI" Ranby; Aid. William Ernest Kirschke, by Henry Houghtaling and Norman Radley. and Aid. William Ronald Munro, by W. L. Hughes and W. G. Fraser. The young men's committee, headed by C. A. "Chuck" Thomas as a sponsor, backed W. D. "Bill" Armstrong, with W. E. Fleming co-sponsor, and Thomas 8. Carmlchael, with Don Robertson co-sponsor, for nomination as aldermanic candidates. FOR SCHOOL BOARD The committee, with Thomson Ogg assisting, likewise sponsored W. E. Fleming as school board nominee. Mayor Nicholson was nominated by T. A. Griffith and D. G. Fraser for re-election as school trustee, and Gordon Styles was sponsored by Harold A, Mof f at and Mr. Thomas. Polls will close at 8 o'clock tonight. Early indications today were that the poll will be lighter than the record one last civic elections. The Junior Chamber of Commerce members were out early today with their "Get-Out-The-Vote" appeal. Mr. Thomas, chairman of the committee responsible for securing two aldermanic nominees and two candidates for school board, today clarified the position of the committee. While formed at close of a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting, the committee is representative of most new ratepayers in Prince George and, in securing candidates for office, did so with the sole purpose of ensuring an election, he explained. "We are not primarily concerned with who is elected," he said. "But we do want people qualified to exercise their franchise. "We depend on the good judgment of the voter to determine that Prince George secures the type of alderman, trustee or mayor it requires. "And as members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce we are desirous of having every voter cast a ballot. As an organization we are non-partizan. As individuals we hold varying political beliefs. "What we want," he emphasized, "ls to have the people vote as they like�but vote." Flies Here For 91st Birthday Ninety-one years of living have been full of Interest and pleasure for Harry Read, who came here by plane from his home in Vancouver, to celebrate his birthday Sunday with a daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Despite his years, he is active and his clear memory has gained him a high place as a teller of stories. He is the father of Mrs. Roy Scoullcr and grandfather of Mrs. Lyle Knight and A. L. Scouller. Four great grandchildren also reside here. Game Warden Phil Brown, who arrived Wednesday from Vanderhoof to pick up 2000 of the new beaver tags, reports having seen a small flock of the rare trumpeter swan at the east end of Fraser Lake twice this week. Purchase Plane For Serving Of Northern B.C. Aerial prospecting and exploring of big game areas of Northern B.C., as hunters' guides, will be undertaken by R. F. "Dick" Corless Jr. and Gerald 8. Quinn, former flight-lieutenant with the R.C.AJF1. A four-place Stinson Jr., powered by a 215 h.p. Lycoming engine, and equipped with wheels and float gear, was purchased last week and will go through a major overhaul in Vancouver. It will be finished in a hand-rubbed silver grey color with Indian red trim and registration lettering, with a streamlined red gull in a red circle as insignia. The plane will be flown here hi March, then will return in April to have the float gear Installed. A new machine of larger capacity will be added later. Mr. Quinn will be pilot and Mr. Corless will act as business manager. Mr. Quinn served as instructor for over two years with the RU7JLF. before completing a tour of operations on Lancasters with 36 trips before returning to Canada, He hopes to serve the proposed Prince George Aero Club as instructor. Collect Your Parcels Urges City Postmaster Old-fashioned use of a cupboard and conniving to out-guess the youngsters are to be. preferred to using the Post Office as a hideaway. This became evident as the pre-Chrlstmas postal delivery picked up in tempo the past week toward a peak load next week. E. A. Burden, postmaster, has enr gaged temporary help for nights and � ' * ' !u days to aid the regular staff. Delay in picking up parcels suggests there are those who prefer to use the Post Office as a sanctuary. With space limited parcels pile up rapidly. Most handled articles are C.O.D. parcels which in November, 1944, totalled 1044, but this year mounted to 1188 in November, which led today to Mr. Burden appealing for co-operation of the public. He asks that in order to assist the temporary staff, *?ho are not familiar with the 800 box numbers, those directing local mail make sure of using the box number as well as the name where possible. THURSDAY DEAD LINE There can be no certainty of local delivery after next Thursday In time for. Christmas delivery. People receiving parcel notices are asked to be prompt in picking up parcels not only in the interests Recreation Activities BRIAN CHEER Community Recreation Director With several extra racquets available, an enjoyable evening I* possible with the Badminton Club which meets Mondays and Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. in the Junior-Senior High School. GYMN CLASSES Men's gymn classes are being held each Wednesday in the high school directed particularly to ex-high school groups and young business men, with conditioning exercises* tumbling and apparatus work to develop strength, flexibility and coordination. Boxing under the expert direction of W. R. Munro should appeal to all. BASKETBALL Providing a highly competitive fast-action game, basketball at the high school gymn Tuesdays at 8 pjn. affords a chance for a fast workout. At present these practice periods are open to both men and women. WEIGHT LIFTING Adaptable to any physique, weight lifting is conducted Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. A ' special junior weight-lifting group is operative Tuesdays from 4 These classes are aimed at conditioning and developing exercises to keep in shape and build strong, well co-ordinated bodies�or to regain the lines of youth. BASKETBALL SATURDAY Air Force basketball team will play a Quesnel team Saturday at 8:45 p.m. in the High'School gymn. This game will be preceded by one between the High School girls and Quesnel girls at 7:30 p.m. of others but to ensure themselves of receiving other parcels which may come along. Shortages In mail order houses have led to an increasing tendency to develop C.O.D. orders to get away from rebates occurring where substitutes are given as fill-ins. This has resulted hi an additional burden of detail work being placed on the Post Office staff.