An Independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interest* of Centra* iaJ Northern British Columbia
Prince George, B.C., Thursday, Japrov. library Mar 3l"47
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In 1947 ut District
ipes rougho
Most Prosperous Year Gives Promise Of Greater Success In The New Year.
thxhc first post-war year having developed as the most .sful in the history of the district, Prince George looks to with confidence, despite the sword of Damocles poised logging industry and represented by possible 30 per
gains
In freight rates, a "tightening-up" on grades and etition from Baltic and Soviet producers.
al B.C. faces a new era open-
17*11.
ilatlon gains and riches from _ have focussed upon it the industrialists in the Lower Ind, in the east, as its primary [ts are stripped from around _ny small communities. ossible 30 per cent gains in f rates, a likely �'tightening-\ grades and competition from [and Soviet producers fails to jits pace, primary woods pro-fill carry the district through ad boom-time era opening nities for secondary indus-it may sustain the popula-a higher level than at pre-
iyear 1946 may readily mark
point.
omenal gains of some $3,000,-, the.value of woods products cated for the past calendar sting the 1945 value of $6,-i to up around $9,000,000 from approximation expected to firmed within two weeks , final tabulation is completed
1945 when a log scale of
1BJM. contributed $5,707,000
aggregate, prosperity in Fort
i Forest district is contingent
hipping out some $6,900,000
I the past year at a rough ap-
[ boom-time activity in logging ntrffinted toTwortr teinrtet stmas by local storekeepers, over-taxed postoffice and in
shipments into town.
ghls of 1946 in Prince
included: ary 3, civic banquet staged
veterans and companions; nbulance conveys two injured
to hospital; January 10, lm-�tlon clinic draws 111 Infants [pre-school children; local HOPES BRIGHT, Page 7)
F oiler's Best Pal Can Be-- His Dog
TERRACE � Caught in a "half-Nelson" formed by the boughs of a falling tree, G. G. Mueller faced death by freezing or starvation when pinned down by a big cedar tree.
His dog "Mike" released him by clawing away some of the bark and the snow about, forming an opening sufficiently larg�, for Mr. Mueller to extricate himself from.
#2.00 a Year
Ahead of Opening Mobile Clinic Here
Pending departure of Hubert King, chairman of the Red Cross blood donors committee, led Monday to a special meeting being held.
A general committee comprising Mrs. A. T. Cross, Mrs. Martin S. Caine, William Trotter and Mr. King were appointed Monday night to assist with registration next week in the Scout Hall.
Volunteers may submit their names at the Scout Hall between the hours of 2 to 5 pjn., from Monday until next Saturday, or, should they be unable to attend In person, they are requested to phone 185 in the evenings.
In most communities in B.C., citizens will be asked to register as blood donors next week when the B.C. Division, Canadian Red Cross Society, inaugurates "Blood Donor" week.
The actual giving of blood will be
Game
Heroic Feat Failed To In City Arena Save Victim Of Fire
Opening game of the Northern! B.C. Hockey League will commence
Heroism of a quiet-spoken truck driver, William Angus
B.C. Hockey League will commence Ci ij r c J � C � -1 J �.
here Saturday at 9 Pm. when Van- Shapland in twice entering a gasolme-fed inferno failed to derhoof and Prince George Seniors save the life of Mrs. Margaret Campbell, 27, of Vancouver, meet in the Civic Arena.after House wno died Saturday at 7:15 a.m. in Prince George Hospital of 1 and' House 3 o/ the Juvenile L, , iii-jj l
League face off at 7:30 pjn. j shock and muI"pl.e third-degree burns.
Second Senior game will com-
??Ue�ent �' highWa^|
d Senior game will com1 ^ % ??�t g^
mence Sunday at 3:15 p.m. accord-! workers flanking the base camp of ing to Vince Giles, league secretary. � Campbell - Mannix Companies at , � ' 7s '{ Summit Lake was numbed by swift-
Weakened by inability of some of- ness of the t ^ Prida after. their best players to travel north, I ����
noon.
Quesnel Juniors were defeated han-!
dily by local Juniors on Sunday at* Mrs. Margaret Careless was pack-
the Civic Arena by a score of 6-4.
Bruce Harvey opened scoring for the home team off Doug Sims, with Harry Goodwin registering the second goal in the first period from G. Swanky.
On a break-away from well up the ice, John Lazzarin scored fo' Quesnel after the face-off in the second period.
Red Cross Branch Electing Officers
Reports of committees and the election of officers will feature the j-" Though this extension of one of
organized later in 1947 when the j Prince George halted the threat.
mobile transfusion clinic visits this Goodwin scoring off Bill Strom,
I district, at which time a temporary Harvey blinking the light on a pass' floor: Her clothes were aflame. She 1 clinic will be set up, the .mobile unibj from R. Smith and Tom Zlot flick-
ing snow around her cabin 40 feet from the $1600 trailer-home of Mr. arid Mrs. Lome Campbell when she heard a muffled explosion."
She could see a billow of flames which seemed to fill the interior of the trailer.
Mrs. Careless rushed to the trailer calling "Marg!"
She opened the aoor, but was driven back by the flames. She got a glimpse of Mrs. Campbell on the
providing eouipment and staff.
This system, which is being inaugurated in B.C. by the Red Cross, will provide blood and plasma, free of any charge whatever, to all hospital patients where the local institution has agreed to provide transfusions free.
annual meeting of Prince George branch, Canadian Red Cross Society at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23. in the LOjOF. Hall.
With its change-over to peacetime activities effected this year, it is anticipated the reports will constitute a challenge for 1947 activities by members of the branch who are being requested to turn out in full strength for the meeting.
NEW CLASS STARTING
Three candidates from Fort George Forest District have completed terms at the Green Timbers ranger training school, C. L. French, Fort St. John; L. A. Wlllington, Penny, and A. J. Kirk, Vanderhoof.
Three otner candidates will start classes next Monday from this district. They are: J. S. Macalister. of McBride, and acting rangers W. V. McCabe, Giscome, and I. B. Johnson, Pouce Coupe.
uiet Festive Week Up New Year's Parties
by a post-Christmas trait Summit Lake the festive i to date has been the qulet-J recent years in Prince George post people content to stay V the family circle. [equally quiet New Year's Eve on is foreseen, but for those f l� bring in 1M7 with danc-musi, cariboo Plying Club
a supper dance in its
th
Jamboree In the CCF at Namekus Lodge a sup-
*ncf *m feature 1 �lebratlon.
the New
aesrera
favored "hilt a
Junior
ward. George Clark was master' of ceremonies for the occasion with gifts being given to each patient.
Hampers containing cigarettes, nuts and fruit were distributed to the hospital patients on Christmas Day by Big Brother Elks of B.P.O.E. Lodge 122.
Those confined to cells of the local gaol were not forgotten, 12 receiving roast pork with all the trimmings early Christmas Day.
While few complaints were lodged with the B.C. Police who concur Christmas festivities were the quietest about town in recent years, evidence of the ever-present "innocent bystander" was provided at the City Hospital.
One patient required treatment for ribs allegedly kicked at near a dance hall, two or three required patching up for facial cuts and one was heavily bandaged about the head for hard blows to the left side of the face.
A woman was rendered unconscious near the slough toward South Fort George in a spill on the icy roadway but was discharged after treatment.
People crowding into Sacred (See FESTIVTnES, Page 6)
the greatest of Red Cross wartime services Canadian citizens needing such treatment, will share in one of the greatest of modern miracles -the gift of life from a fellow citizen.
To keep such a service operating, the B.C. Division of the Red Cross is opening a completely staffed provincial blood donor laboratory in Vancouver on January 21. This centre will handle all blood donated in this province, type and purify it, and service all co-operating B C. hospitals with blood and plasma. ' Provincial medical director of the Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service for British Columbia is Dr. W G. Rice, who has already taken up his duties at the Red Cross laboratory at Shaughnessy Hospital.
Dr. Rice, graduate of University of Toronto, 1938, and fellow in pathology and bacteriology of the Banting Institute, saw extensive war service. Loaned by RCNVR to the Royal Navy, he servd with the naval fighter squadron off Africa and later on a Canadian manned light aircraft carrier off Norway.
ing in a solo shot, as the period ended.
Quesnel rallied in the third period Don Gassoff scoring off Lazzarin who in turn scored two goals on assists by Russell Trites and George Campbell, while Bill Checkley lodged home a goal for Prince George.
Tibbett and Burns To Play Off For Commerce Trophy
Curlers will start off the New Year with the Chevrolet Cup competition, play in the Commerce Cup trophy having all but ( wound up Monday night.
The membership committee reports three more rinks entered to bring the total up to 18; _
Tommy Tibbett's rink went right through their half of the Commerce Cup play without a loss, winning seven games. Walter Burns defeated Jimmy James on Monday to cinch first spot in the other division, having won five games and lost one. The play-off date has not been decided yet.
News Flashes
(By Canadian Press) WAR "ENDS"
WASHINGTON�President Harry S. Truman in a proclamation today stripped his government of emergency powers when he formally proclaimed termination of the period of hostilities in World War n as of noon today. The proclamation, however, does not terminate the period of national emergency nor end the state of war itself.
NO STRIKES DESIRED I
OTTAWA�Percy R. Bengough, president of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada said last night in his New Year's message that organized labor "does not anticipate and certainly does not desire" work stoppages in 1947.
SETTLE STRIKE
VANCOUVER�Settlement of the dispute between the International Woodworkers of America and Queen Charlotte Island logging operators was announced Monday by Harold Pritchett, the Union's district presi-
was trying to reach the door.
Mrs. Careless screamed.
Mr. Shapland, 42, a war veteran who joined the company recently upon his discharge, ran toward the trailer. As he neared, Mrs. Campbell stood in the door, then toppled back inside.
Mr. Shapland plunged through belching flames into the trailer, blindly groping for her. On his first attempt he came out with only some burning clothing.
He again faced the flames. He groped for her, lifted her in his arms, rushed outside and covered her with snow.
Mrs. Campbell was still conscious.
She gasped to witnesses that she knew she shouldn't have been cleaning clothes with gasoline within the trailer.
In the cabin of Mrs. Careless, she
was administered morphine by Eric
Bright, First Aid attendant, who
accompanied her in the city am-
CSee HEROIC FEAT. Page 6)
Gun Victim Saved By Prompt Action
VANDERHOOF � Prompt emergency measures by Dr. V. J. Gut-tprmsson in Saint John Hospital saved the life of Thomas Ahyee, 35, who was admitted from Fort St. James in a dying condition Sunday evening.
An Internal haemorrhage developed when Ahyee suffered a .22-calibre bullet wound in his chest while handling a rifle in his cabin Sunday afternoon. The reverse of a blood infusion released the pressure on his heart, the patient rallying speedily from the emergency operation.
Const. Gtlbert'A. Perry of the Port St. James detachment, B.C. Police, and Indian supervisor Lee Cochrane rushed the wounded man here from Fort St. James.
District Farmer Dies In Hospital
Funeral services for Peter Holz-worth. 67, who died on Thursday in Prince George Hospital, were conducted in Assman's Funeral Chapel on Saturday at 3 pjn. by George Rhode of Connaught Hill Lutheran Church.
Mr. Holzworth had resided in Red Rock district the past 26 years.
He is survived by three sons, Arthur, Emil and Jack, farming in the Stone Creek Area, and one daughter, Emma, residing at home. His wife predeceased him about 20 years ago.
Ministerial Association Sponsors Joint Services In Universal Prayer Week
The Universal Week of Prayer which is annually observed during the first week of January, will commence Sunday, until Sunday, January 12, providing people of all Christian churches an opportunity to give united witness to their common faith. |HI
In co-operation, with
dent. Operators have agreed to pay leaders throughout the
HOCKEY TILT
FORT ST. JAMES�Foit St. James Indians defeated Stellako Indians' hockey team here Saturday by a score of 3-2, the visitors in turn winning 4-2 on Sunday over Fort St. James whites.
AUXILIARY MEETING
W. A. to the Canadian Legion will meet in the City Hall next Tuesday at 2:30 p.m
seven cents an hour differential in ieu of loggers' transportation fares to camps, retroactive to January 1, 1946. and nine cents differential during 1947.
CRIME SWEEP
VANCOUVER � A major drive against suspected criminals in Vancouver was disclosed early today as more than 30 men were taken to the city jail from late night police raids on cafes, rooming houses and beer parlors. Walter Mulligan, superintendent of the criminal investigation branch; said It was "only a start." He said pressure on suspected criminals would continue In an effort to stamp out increasing crimes of a major nature in the city.
PIONEER PASSES VANDERHOOF � Funeral services for Ernest Hedren, 63, resident of Endako since 1912, who died Tuesday week in Saint John Hospital here, were conducted Thursday
Christian world the
Prince George Ministerial Association has arranged for a special "Week of Prayer Service" to be held in Knox United Church next Wednesday, January 8. at 8 p.m.
The service will be conducted by the Rev. H. Cutler, president of the association.
Short addresses on the theme of the service, "The Unity of the Christian Churches," will be given by -the Rev. A. H. Townsend, Clement Dreger and Mr. Cutler.
Clinton Ward, Pentecostal Evangelist, Captain F. Watson, Rev. V. E. Sprock and Rev. N. D. Mclnnes will assist in the worship.
It is expected that there will be a large attendance at this most significant gathering, which will not only stress the unity of the Christian churches, but also mark the centenary of the Universal Week of Prayer.
The Ministerial Association extends a most sincere invitation to all persons to be present. This invitation cannot be better expressed than
by the Rev. Rural Dean McCormick. I in the words of the general invita-interment in Vanderhoof cemetery. | tion of the World's) Evangelical Al-
liance to persons all round the world to observe the Week of Prayer.
"To all who in every country and place call upon God In the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is our privilege once again to Invite Christian people of all churches and nations ta join in the Universal Week of Prayer during the first week in January, 1947."
This call to prayer goes out at a fateful moment in world history. Civilization has clearly reached one of its major cross-roads. Now, in the terrible aftermath of two great wars and having discovered the tremendous secret of atomic energy, mankind is confronted, literally, with the alternatives of life or death. It must pursue the way of hatred, aggression and war to self-destruction, or return to God and righteousness and live.
What this means of challenge and opportunity for those Christian societies throughout the world who, however imperfectly, are seeking to live and spread the way of Christ, Is obvious indeed. Let us thank God for what Archbishop Temple called "the great new fact of our time," namely the existence of the World Church. But it is only the beginnings of a united Army of Christ that we are witnessing; our prayers in this Centenary year may rightly centre on the thought of unity�the
unity which God only by our sins.
waits, hindered to give to the
church and through the church to nil mankind.