Prince An Independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Central and Northern British Columbia So. 17 Prince George, B.C., Thursday, April 25, 1946 #2.00 a Year istrict 57 School ard Now Formed Of Year Being Struck by Trustees. Supplemental Budget for Balance n ict 5q Municipal School Board came into existence dx- with seven school trustees on a temporary basis to '? ll/>,Jc of 1136 pupils and 49 teachers until Dec. 31. rhc netus ui A * ^ r r- Nineteen representatives were elected until October as nticts with others to be named by attendance areas not bd""""" 'Militia Unit Mooted For This District esenteJ expiring gesture of Prince jC School Board was achieved special meeting Monday when ?e Lars Strom nominated his gues to represent the city zone � with trustees elected on Tues-[ot the three rural zones. representatives are Harold A. at, Gordon Styles, Bill Rees jack Nicholson.- Nilson, South Port George, ents the zone contiguous to South Port George, Port ge, Beaverley, Mud River, Bed-; isle Pierre, Sylvan Glade, Reid Ness Lake, Crescent Lake, Lake, Salmon River, Praser id Cranbrook Mills. Buxton, Woodpecker, repre- ,ne schools along the Cariboo ray, Strathnaver, Camp Creek, n Creek, Woodpecker, Stone Port George Canyon, Cale Tabor Creek and Thompson Dl. Helen McLean, Shelley, re-s the 12 schools reached by Perndale, Shelley, Willow , Giscome, Newlands, Newlands Aleza Lake, Hansard, Sinclair , Hutton, Longworth and Penny. BOARD MEMBERS stee Moffat was the unnni-i choice as chairman of the new being elected by acclamation ay night by fellow trustees y had been sworn in by DISTRICT 57, Page Three) ilk Bylaw Back lain, and Away eedy, prompt action to have lin clauses restored to the Milk iw to comply with requests of fincial health authorities resul- �Wednesday after Mayor Jack poison said of a communication Victoria: is good, hard common sense; one of the most sensible cri- ns I've heard." concurred with colleagues that ibly the City Council had paid much attention to dairymen." jtow do we stand in the event of epidemic traceable to milk?" he d, Ve'd be morally liable," ven- Ald. W. R. Munro. ire we placing too much em-Ms on the scarcity of milk? Are dairymen using that as a iat?" mused His Worship. d. C. W. Perry, on the civic th committee, moved, in the nee of Aid. T. S. Carmichael, fian, that "things mentioned tie letter be incorporated in the w nnd that it be re-submitted approval of the Lieutenant Gov-Dr-in-Councll." Id. Prank Clark moved an Indment that the bylaw become Titive 30 days after its approval, r asking "Why should we hold " when Aid. J. N. Keller ad-ted it be referred to a special ig of the City Council in com- of the whole. motion and amendment were roved unanimously, [t's practically the original by- sent up," commented W G Ber. city clerk. lateur Card High School teges of Aid. W. R. Munro will n m action Saturday at 8 p.m. Junior-Senior High School ^ will be peen tn a of the v Lpices Youth Council .con?/? wU1 C01�Prlse nine bouts, ^ntestants being as follows: l^ Don Pe^ra. Art an, �nholm, Ron East vs. Roy George stlbbs vs. Henry vs. Doug _ Francis, � George Hamilton and vs. Hllliard Brig. E. C. Plow, O.B.E., D.S.O., district officer commanding, M.D. No. 11, is due in Prince George on Tuesday morning's train from Vancouver to attend a special meeting in the Canadian Legion Hall with the objective of forming a militia unit In Prince George. All former members of active units or of the disbanded P.C.M.R. company who are interested in joining a militia unit are being requested to attend the meeting. Depending upon the response indicated at Tuesday's meeting, It is intended to establish such a unit here, which, it is understood, would entail the immediate construction of an armories and recreational centre. Similar militia units are being established throughout the province and Prince George has been chosen as being the most important centre in Central B.C. Change of Venue Marks Mew Move In Labor Parley With a flat refusal of demands for a 40-hour week and 25 cents an hour Day increase recorded by operators in the southern interior, negotiations will be resumed late today in Prince George on similur aims being advanced by the I.W.A. (C.I.O.) to representatives of the Northern Interior Lumbermen's Association. Operators were In conference this forenoon with J. H. Ruddock of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association pending arrival this afternoon of Harold J. Pritchett of the I.W.A. and James Thomson, chief conciliator of the labor department, by C.P.A. from Vancouver. It Is understood negotiations at the coast were concluded late Wednesday. A Joint effort to agree on terms of a collective agreement covering employees in some 30 district operations will, it is understood, commence late this afternoon or about 7 p.m. in the Prince George Hotel. Suspect Remanded Following Stabbing Nick Honoff was remanded for eight days by Magistrate P. J. Moran in City Police Court this forenoon on a charge of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, following an alleged stabbing affray Wednesday about 8 p.m. in a local restaurant on George Street. Sam Evans sustained a deep stab wound on his left hip and required medical attention before proceeding to his home on Third Avenue. Patrons in the cafe saw a man enter and approach Evans who stood up. As he did so the man lunged at his stomach with a knife and Evans twisted sidewlse toward the counter at which he had been having dinner, according to reports to B.C. Police. Reports to B.C. Police are that an altercation had occurred earlier outside the cafe. NURSES' CONVENTION Mrs. Mabel Brolin flew south by C.P.A. on Wednesday to attend the B.C. Registered Nurses' Association convention in Victoria tomorrow and Saturday as a delegate from the newly formed district organization embracing Prince George and Smi-thers and supplanting the former local chapter. Civic Problems Being Aired At Local Hearings Almost overshadowed by labors connected with setting up District 57 Municipal School Board, a Royal Commission hearing on provincial-municipal affairs will open in the Court House on < Friday, with submissions of Prince George being presented by Mayor Jack Nicholson and P. E. Wilson, K.C., city solicitor. Apart from pressing for the restoration of grants for re-assessment Issues are likely to dominate the local brief. Representation is anticipated from Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, McBride, Quesnel and Williams Lake. H. Carl Goldenberg will preside as commissioner and J. E. Brown is secretary of the commission. Mr. Goldenberg is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on municipal affairs in Canada. He was graduated from McGill University in 1932. at the age of 24 years and immediately became a partner in a Montreal firm after being a gold medalist In economics and law on the campus. He lectured in 1932 in economics at McGill under the late Stephen Le acock. THeo. Frank Not Guilty Of Robbery Theodore Prank, 30, of Edmonton, was found "not guilty," by Judge Eric D. Woodburn in County Court on Wednesday on a charge of robbery with violence and a lesser count of theft from the person of Mary Bonder. Judge Woodburn considered the robbery with violence charge "quite unproven," noting that the waitres3 walked six blocks with accused, after a ring slid off her finger, without requesting accused to return it. He further noted several inconsistencies in evidence given in the theft from the person charge. "I don't believe," Judge Woodburn said, "that accused ran away with the purpose of getting rid of the ring. There was no attempt to conceal or dispose of the ring." He commented to accused that, "your whole conduct was extremely improper and extremely suspicious," in noting that evidence showed Prank had been "following and pestering the young woman." A. M. Patterson Opens 'Conquer Cancer" Drive With a quota of $1500, the "Give to Conquer Cancer" Campaign was started off today by A. M. Patterson, local chairman, to assist the Canadian Cancer Society in its first national drive for funds aimed at se-curng $500,000 throughout B.C. toward an objective of $4,000,000 across Canada. The international cancer campaign In Canada and the United Sttes*commenced -on Monday and all funds raised in the province will be spent here to fight Canada's second greatest killer. Mr. Patterson directed an urgent appeal to canvassers who have done such a splendid job for the Red Cross in Its roll call membership drive, and who are familiar with the territory. "None of us,'1 he conceded, "are anxious to go into this work again, but, realizing the seriousness of this terrible scourge called cancer, we feel that in the cause of humanity we must put forth a serious effort to do what we can to expedite the scientific research necessary to fight against the ever growing and alarming death rate of cancer. "You, I feel sure, will be interested and willing to do what you can. "However, should circumstances exist whereby you cannot do this worL, someone in your district should be found, whom you know much better than we do, to carry on. "We are endeavoring to have the receipts in tHe hands of the collec tors for the end of the month. In this way we can possibly be finished and remit our quota to headquarter? by May 15," Mr. Patterson said. As chairman of the Prince George branch, Conquer Cancer Committee Mr. Patterson placed emphasis on the vital importance to every community of the cancer problem which in British Columbia alone resulted in an increase of almost 100 per cent in less than 15 years in the deaths from a disease that can be cured. The death rate in this province has jumped from 724 in 1931 to over 1380 in 1945'. City Keeps 65 Mill Levy by Sacrifices Token Tax Payment of $59,118 By Ratepayers Toward $352,659 Outlay War Assets Sets $129,800 on Army amp Building Partnership Dissolved City Firms Expanding A. B. Moffat, who has just returned from Vancouver, announced today that he has purchased the interest of his partner, P. D. Whit-more, in The Northern Hardware & Furniture Co., Ltd., operating two stores in this city. In January of this year the hardware and furniture store at Quesnel was sold to W. Willis and Lloyd Harper of that town and now is being operated under the firm name of The Willis-Harper Hardware & Furniture Co., Mr. Willis having been an employee of the old company at Quesnel for the past 12 years. Mr. Whitemore and Mr. Moffat formed a partnership in the spring of 1919, purchasing the hardware business on George Street of The Northern Lumber & Mercantile Co., Ltd., then under the management of George McLaughlin. In 1928 they incorporated under the present trading name. This terminates possibly one of the oldest partnerships in the north, of 27 years. . Mr. Whitemore Is still making his home at Quesnel. New directors of the company are A. B. Moffat, president; Thomson Ogg, secretary-treasurer, and H. A. Moffat, director. Further expansion of the company is planned in this city. A new hardware building 40 by 100 feet, with full basement and modern front, is to be constructed as soon as possible on the company's property adjoining the furniture store on Third Avenue, Mr. Moffat announces. OLDTIMERS MEET All committees of Fort George Old Timers' Association will attend a meeting on Sunday at 2 p.m. In the Northern Hardware Store to complete plans for the forthcoming an-liual banquet to be held on Tuesday, May 7, it was announced today by W. G. Fraser, secretary. Wells Hoop Stars Win Both Series WELLS�Wells swept both ends of a twin basketball bill with Prince George teams here Wednesday night when, the local girls won by 36-18 and boys followed up with a 38-27 victory. Judy McGowan led Wells misses with 14 points, while Jerry Armstrong got 10 for Prince George. The visiting girls grabbed an early lead but trailed 10-6 at close of the first quarter and were behind the rest of the way. Prince George boys led by 6-4 at close of the first quarter, were down 20-10 at half time, then Bruce Harvey and Jack Beech, pacesetters on the visiting team, led a third quarter rally that pulled the team up, but Wells won going away. Gordon Mercer and Jim Purvis set the pace for the winners. Mr. Beech, who accompanied the teams from Prince George as coach and mentor, commented on the fine welcome extended by Wells and the splendid sportsmanship evidenced by local players. The crowd attending the games was the best in years. The visitors left Prince George at midnight on Tuesday by bus in order to take advantage of the night frost In firming the roads along the way to Wells. Price set by War Assets Corporation for the 107 army camp buildings released from Montreal was given as $129,800 on the basis of eight per cent of their original value", It was reported Wednesday to City Coun-ciy by W. G. Praser, city clerk. Mr. Praser stated he had forwarded an offer of $25,000 for the buildings from the city along with a list of some 35 applicants. Mayor Jack Nicholson commented that it was too big a venture for the city to enter into but that civic negotiations had been intended to exercise priority rights in the interests of returned veterans and local people, rather than see the properties go to "outsiders." The deal is in abeyance, with no further word received from Montreal where applications were required by last Monday. WEDDING BELLS CLARKE-CARTER In one of the loveliest weddings of the year, Easter lilies and spring flowers decorated the chancel of Knox United Church on Tuesday afternoon when Jeanne Patricia, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Carter, became the bride of Capt. Gilbert Graeme Clarke, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. WHUaxn C. Clarke of Saint John, New Brunswick. The service was read by Rev. F. E. Runnalls while D. G. Fraser played the wedding music; The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, made a charming picture in her white bridal gown featuring a slipper satin bodice with full silk lace bouffant skirt appli-qued with a spray of satin flowers on the front panel. The bride wore her mother's full length embroidered wedding veil in cap style held in place by a spray of white flowers. Her only ornament was a four-strand string of pearls. Miss Mary Ogg was maid-of-honor. wearing a pale pink sheer frock with embroidered yoke and high shirred waist line. She carried an arm bouquet of pink and white carnations. Miss Betty Aitken, senior bridesmaid, wore a similar frock in pale blue sheer, and carried carnations and tulips. The bride's sisters, Miss Shirley Carter, in pale yellow, and Miss Barbara, in turquoise blue, net frocks carried old fashioned bouquets oi stocks and baby narcissi. All the attendants wore net and flower headdresses in matching colors. Lieut. Charles M. Williams was best man and the ushers were Corporal Walter Yoeman and LAC Crighton Marney and LAC A. Arthur. During the signing-of the register, Mr. Thomson Ogg sang "Because," f;companied by Mrs. M. Moran. A reception followed the ceremony Peter suffered while Paul prospered when Prince George City Council further shrunk the general tax to a new low. The City Council, benefiting from certain debenture maturities,' inserted a statutory five mill basic levy Into school taxes, while ensuring that the 65 mill rate remains unchanged in 1946. This is evidenced by the re-alignment designed to retain the 65 mill levy. Aid. J. N. Keller, civic finance chairman, formally moved a resolution Wednesday night that the 1946 mill rate be retained at 65 mills, which was automatically approved. He further moved that a surplus of $13,000 in the sinking fund be transferred to an annuity account to establish a superannuation fund for civic employees. This was unanimously approved. The recurrent levy of 65 mills is estimated to realize $59,118.34 from $909,513 land assessments, toward an estimated outlay of $352,59.27, as compared with total expenditures of $144,167.42 In 1945. Chief source of revenues, as in recent years, is anticipated to be derived to the tune of $86,000 from the electric light utility and $30,000 from waterworks, whilst the sale of city properties Is expected to bring in $20,000, provincial grants, $7210; trade licences, $5,550; court fines, $4500, and current revenue receipts, $7,300. Cash assets amount to $115,714.27, apart from the $13,000 sinking fund surplus diverted for superannuation purposes. WATERWORKS PROGRAM The chief outlay, apart from schools, will be $112,500 budgeted for wnterworlm, comprising $100,000 to- (See TAX LEVY, Page Four) $35,000 Storage Units For Frozen Foods is Started With excavation work completed, construction of a $35,000 cold storage locker plant is under way at Fourth Avenue and Brunswick Street for the Northern Cold Storage. D. F. Thomas and Rex Kirk Owen, partners in the enterprise, announced today that provision will be made to cut, wrap and freeze meat, and that facilities will be provided for the packaging and freezing of certain foods and vegetables. The plant will comprise a double-storey building and will _provide space for about 500 lockers. A smokehouse and pickling room will be located In the building. In recognition of the fact that many gardeners are weighing the benefits of the respective vegetables they are about to seed, the partners point out that for the benefit of those" housewives who wish to avail themselves of a service ensuring-fresh fruit and vegetables out of season there are certain specified varieties proven satisfactory for freezing purposes. As recommended by federal de- partment of agriculture, the follow- at the bride's home on Tenth Ave- | inB varieties are recommended as nue where over 100 guests came to offer congratulations. The bride's I mother received the guests in a dove grey gown with fuschia accessories. The toast to the bride was proposed by Mr. G. B. Williams and ably responded to by the groom. On the bride's table almond blossoms in tall silver vases and white tapers made a pretty setting for the three-tiered wedding cake. For travelling, the bride chose a dressmaker suit of french blue and matching top coat. With it she wore cyclamen and black accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke left on the eastbound train for Banff, before proceeding to Toronto where they will be for a short time. They expect to make their permanent home in Saint John. Members of Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold a dinner meeting Friday at 6:45 p.m. in the Prince George Hotel Cafe to further plans for the rpcjionnl conference to be held in June and for the annual July 1 celebration. suitable for freezing purposes: VEGETABLES Asparagus (Mary or Martha Washington); beans, green or wax � Kentucky Wonder, Blue Lake, Bountiful, Stringless Green Pod, Tender Green, Full Measure, Burpee's Stringless, Pencil Pod Bis Wax, Round Pod Kidney Wax, Brittle Wax); cauliflower (Early Snowball or Snowball, White Mountain, Forbes, Dwarf Erfurt, Mountain). 'Peas (Thomas Laxton, Tall Alderman, Telephone. Gradus and Improved Gradus, World's Record. Stratagem, Little Marvel, Roger's leer); spinach or greens (Savoy. Broadleaf, Giant Nobel. Longstanding, Broomsdale, King of Denmark). Squash or pumpkin (Green Hub-bard, Golden Hubbard, Acorn, Golden Delicious, or any deep yellow type); beets 'both young beet tops and small beet roots); lima beans (before full ripeness). Blueberries (Rubel, Concord, Ran-cocas); sour cherries (Montmorency, English Morello, Early Richmond, Late Duke).