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Aa Independent Weekly New.paper Devoted to the Interest* of Central and Northern British Columbia
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Prince George, B.C., Thursday, June 26, 1947
les Licence Bylaw [en Final Passage
Measure Consolidates Licensing Toward Greater Civic Revenue
5t was evidenced Mon-Oouncil in adopting ft , bylaw repealing earlier consolidating licensing eral bylaw.
exceptions licences |10 to $25 on six months iting July 15 or January set as the maximum i infractions, with a canine subject to a hearing Icoiincil.
and bowUng aUeys $10 for the first bowling alley and additional one. es will pay $10 for each 1J1U of ?oods up to a $40, department stores, {maximum of $50, and ers. $10, up to $25. ; will require to pay stiff retailing goods, wares dise: $20. for agents for line of goods or special nanufactured in the city. ffor transient traders, in the fee for any other er the schedule, hairdressers will be as-Iwhile sponsors of a pub-Imenagerie. hippodrome, charged $100. daily. ks will be licenced at $30 for each machine | months, as will "anto-ent machines." the consolidating
collecting of fees fpom Htherto carrying varied
licence, new cars will be as-those handling only
I of fees collectible are [standardized in recent
Carmichael jestingly 3ES LICENCE, Page 8)
Wartime Caution Post-War Reality
At last!
When R. O. "Bob" Anderson left Juno 1, 1944(, for overseas service with the Royal Canadian Air Force, he left word that should their firstborn be a boy that he be christened Robert Barry.
On June 18, 1947, Robert Barry arrived In St. Jdhn Hospital at Vanderhoof to be company for Marylin Jean.
And Game Warden Anderson and Mrs. Anderson are quite happy.
f? Trick, advocated -by % Professional Women's I the "cutest Trick in [one of three candidates 1 "popularity contest." Joan DeWitt, Ca-choice, and Rose ed by the Prince ct Joint Labor Coun-
unity Hall irs
liters
George Community v Picnicked Sunday grounds where 25 run off for some bv a committee Wade, president, secretary.
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bottles cream cones. and Mrs. Grif-;nt conveners, "earn, Mrs. Alex Estes, Mrs. C.
teams, lex Cleland umplr-
near here
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making sponsorship
department, UB.C.
Dust Hazard Prompts City Speed Limit
~--Ald. T. S. Carmichael developed a full-dress review of traffic problems in Prince George by advocating to City Council on Monday a relocation of traffic signs.
It was decided that stop signs be located on north and south streets running into First Avenue to establish First Avenue as a through street.
"We should strictly enforce the speed limit in town; the dust is abominable," exclaimed Mayor Jack Nicholson then was advised by Aid. Frank 'dark'that no speed limit existed.
His Worship suggested Aid. Carmichael embody a speed limit in the measure for parking signs. The latter declined.
"It can't be done too quickly," contended Aid. J. N. Keller.
"There is great danger at the lower end of Third Avenue." conceded Aid. Carmichael describing speeds of 50 miles per hour by ve-
(See DUST HAZARD. Page 5)
�2.50 a Year
Jaycees Prepare Varied Program For Holiday Fete
All retail stores will observe Dominion Day and remain closed on Wednesday as well, according to Gus Lund, chairman of the Retail Merchants' Association. All the stores will be open on Monday.
The decision of merchants affords a long mid-week holiday with most citizens having July 1 only for the
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celebration of Canada's eightieth birthday.
Biggest attraction will evolve about plans of Prince George Junior { Chamber of Commerce which start off festivities in the Civic Arena on Monday night.
With the objective of obtaining a $1500 operating table for the hospital, majority or the 61 members are scheduled to take part in a working bee Sunday at 10 a.m. to ready the Civic Arena, and Athletic Park for the '.elebrations.
Alex Barclay, a newcomer, will
wrestle Billy Masson during the
midway program to determine who
meets Tommy Spendlove on July 1.
Floats will gather at the Princess
Theatre by 9:30 ajn. Tuesday and proceed to the City Hall where a children's parade at 10:15 ajn. will lead the way to Athletic Park, with junior sports commencing immediately.
As in past years, the log-sawing contest will be the major attraction among senior sports activities due to commence at 1:30 p.m.
A double-header baseball game between teams of Giscome, West Lake^ Timbars and Prince George Seniors will be played commencing Sunday at 1 p,m., with finals constituting a knock-out game July 1 at 4 p.m.
On Sunday at 1 p.m. Prince George Seniors will -meet Giscoma. and at 3:30 p.m., West Lake will meet Timbars, the winners playing a knockout game July 1.
One of the major attractions Monday night, will be the crowning of the "Popularity Queen." during the dance in the C.C.F. Hall, from among" the three candidates. Rose Storm, Joint Labor Council candidate: Joan DeWitt. Canadian. Legion choice, and Mary Pat Trick, sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club.
City Enters Pact For 50 Extra Homes
A bylaw sanctioning an agreement with Wartime Housing Ltd. for 50 extra,low rental houses being built in the Millar Addition was given preliminary reading Monday by City Council after proposed sites had been reserved.
The agreement is subject to recognition of there being no sewers in Prince George.v I
It was pointed out that in place jjj | of 50 separate septic tanks, one huge tank would tee built to serve the 50 homes, with the sewer connections being installed for ultimate switching over .to a sewer system.
In reply to a query by Aid. T. S Carmichael, Mayor Jack Nicholson described how an option to buy is provided homeowners desirous of paying 15 per cent down and the balance on an enhanced rental basis He stressed there is a five-year residence clause to prevent speculative buying.
Caustic criticism from Aid. Carmichael, health, parks and cemetery committee chairman, that little con-
Kinsmen Tackle Park Development Plan
Nechako River Site Chosen As Service Club Elects Executive
With use of parkland on the Nechako River granted by the Lamb family, owners of the former Alexander sawmill, Prince George Kinsmen laid plans in electing an executive Tuesday, to develop the area on "the Island" as an up-to-date
park.
sideration Is given to sites for parks prompted Mayor Nicholson to retort that the 50 proposed homes constitute a very vital question.
Aid. Carmichael held that the park reserve wiped out by setting aside sites for the second housing project in Prince George is all the more necessary In view of the development proposed in the Millar Addition.
"We are iosing our opportunities of setting aside proper park areas,' he contended.
'Tm convinced homes come first," replied Mayor Nicholson. 'Tm (See 50 HOMES, Page 8)
Directors Name Administrator
Directors Balked From Any Retrenchment Move
Hospital Board Faces Increased Service Expenses at Institution
Bridges to be crossed by Prince George and District Hospital Society were tested Tuesday for stresses and strains by directors acutely concerned over added services provided the public and subsequent cost factors.
"This fall we must make provision for at least 15 more beds," advised C. H. Wisenden, retiring secretary-treasurer.
Cliff Ellis, new administrator, cited how at May 1 there were 45 patients in hospital, by mid-May, 55. and toward month's end, 70.
He anticipated 120-bed requirements by next spring, compared with 30 less than 12 months ago before switch-over to the present quarters.
� "We can't turn patients away," agreed directors when confronted with potential four-fold gains.
"I don't believe the city will be required to pay more in 1947," consoled Mr. Wisenden.
"But $1 today buys 60 cents of last year's values," lamented H. 'Joe" Hewlett, in stressing how far more is now spent on each patient.
It was cited that the eight per cent increase in butter prices will entail some $500 more annually for this necessity.
Miss Mary Bolton, matron, reported on nursing staff discussions regarding overcrowding In the men's ward, patients having increased from 22 to 27. It has entailed an overflow of patients into the isolation unit at present free of infectious cases, but leaving no place to put an Infectious case.
Miss Bolton described how the hospital will require to call on out-(See HOSPITAL, Page 5>
'Fraudulent Theft" Hearing Underway
With other charges pending, Rudolph William Draeger appeared this forenoon before Magistrate P. J. Moran for preliminary hearing on a charge of theft by conversion of funds entrusted to him for forwarding to the Premier Health & Accident Association.
He is charged with having unlawfully and fraudulently converted monies intended for the association to his own use, "thereby stealing the property" of the association.
The charge involves payments made for membership certificates.
Clifford E. Ellis was appointed administrator of Prince George-and District Hospital on Tuesday by directors who unanimously approved an honorarium going to C, H. Wisenden for 18 years service ns secretary-treasurer.
Attending his last board meeting, Mr. Wisenden was praised, by H. "Joe" Hewlett, chairman, for being the staunchest advocate of the hospital over many trying years.
"He has been a faithful and steady worker, and ha.s foueht hnrd j for the hospital. The society hn.i j never had a pro tern secretary. In I many ways we shall feel lost with-} out him. for he has done a truly! splendid job," said Mr. Hewlett.
Directors shared in the sentiments ! expressed.
Mr. Wisenden is' leaving the hospital on Monday.
� In reminiscent vein, Mr. Wisenden recalled earlier trials exemplified by the days when half a carcass of beef, a 200-pound pig, sacks of sptris and other produce was left at the hospital door by patients, proud, but money-poor; and of how the hospital weathered the depression, to emerge to its present stature of a "B" class institution.
"Call on me at any time," he volunteered.
Delay Tribute to... Hub of Province
Aldermen beamed Monday as City Council was advised the travelling instructional unit of the fire marshal's department might be some time in reaching Prince George.
It is intended, aldermen were advised, that the unit "visit the most inaccessible plnces first."
"Someone realizes we're not at the North Pole," approved Mayor Jack Nicholson.
Accused Appears For Hearing On Ambulance Cot
Preliminary hearing of an attempted murder charge against Jimmy Alexander was resumed this afternoon before Magistrate P. J. Moran following an adjournment late Wednesday due to weakness of accused.
Propped up on an ambulance cot, accused sipped water throughout the hearing and winced from time to time as though in pain, prompt-Ing Alex McB. Young, K.C., defence j months "on the "park "project, Kin�l counsel, to seek an "adjournment men Ielt on Tuesday that about midway through the hearing. j mid-July or toward the end of next
Proud of signal achievements in their less than a year's existence. Kinsmen acknowledged leadership given by Gordie Nicol, charter president, by according him an ovatioa before advancing plans for their biggest project, the park development.
R. S. "Doc" Ferguson succeeded Mr. Nicol by acclamation, as president; with Jack Beech elected vice-prcwJdent, succeeding Howie Sutton; C. O. "Torgy" Torgerson. secretary; succeeding Ray Williston, and Everett Kennedy, secretary, succeeding Wllf Olts.
Ray Allen was elected editor of the club bulletin, succeeding Mi-. Beech.
Directors are R. C. 'Curly*' Bar-bour. Harold Elsie and Jack Car-butt, along with the immediate past president.
President-elect "Doc" Ferguson-arranged to meet Wednesday night to appoint a "Shell-Out" committee-for the second annual Hallowe'en celebration by Kinsmen. The initial "Shell-Out" program was a joint en- . deavor with Rotarians before Kinsmen received their charter.
The transfer of offices was marked by electioneering which enlivened the dinner meeting in the Prince George Hotel Cafe.
Quietly engaged the past few
"Go ahead," advised accused in a husky whisper. P. E. Wilson, K.C.,
month the development, will haye progressed sufficiently for an offi-
crown counsel, urged at 3:35 p.m. i cial opening.
that an adjournment be made, as!" It is proposed to establish a swim- not fair to nccused," Mngis- J ming pool, picnic benches,
Rotarians Debating Income Tax Slash
A lively debate "that the income tax be immediately further reduced" will feature a luncheon meeting of Rotarians on Fridny in the Prince George Hotel Cafe.
The affirmative will be taken by George Morgan and Jack Ratledge with Hubert King and Martin S. Caine taking the negative.,
Last week's luncheon meeting featured a showing of films by "Chuck" Williams of the Peace River district and scenic route downriver to Finlay Forks.
Aid. T. S. Carmichael is arranging an invitational banquet to mark installation of Rotary Club officers on Friday, July 11.
Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Moss are leaving Saturday for Vancouver on holiday.
Jaycees Approve Affiliation With Aviation Council
Prince George Junior Chamber of Commerce approved joining the B.C. Aviation Council at a dinner meeting Wednesday in the Prince George Hotel Cafe at which the July 1 program was reviewed by R. E. "Dick" Archibald, general chairman.
Dr. Larry Maxwell and "Spike" Enemark were inducted as members and Jack Corbett and Ray Simmons of the Vancouver Junior Board of Trade were welcomed as guests.
Best wishes were extended James Cadden, secretary, who is leaving Saturday for Vancouver to be married.
CONDUCT RECITAL
Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Gross-Smith, concert pianists, conducted a recital Tuesday afternoon in the Junior-Senior High School' auditorium in aid of the Found and Crippled Children's fund administered by the Junior Red Cross League of Canada.
'it's not fair to nccused," Magistrate Moran granting the request.
Dr. E. J. Lyon testified to wounds sustained by Max McCall, alleged victim of a shooting affray-.. May 27. and Charles East, city engineer, produced a plan showing where he jaw both principles.
Joe Bayuk described seeing Alexander walk west on Fourth Avenue from the direction of George Street, with a rifle in his hand, to a point below where he was working on the W. H. Malkin Co. addition.
Mrs. R. Corning testified: . �-i'T-saw Jimmy (the accused* levelling a rifle. I heard a shot and saw a man fall. Quite a few. people were crossing the street at the time. I saw Mrs. Alexander, while the shot was fired, holding on to another nans' arm. I knew him a.s a taxi-Irivef."
"Alexander," she recounted, "tried to do something to the rifle."\
Under cross-examination the witness testified accused appeared to be drunk when in the Piccadily Cafe earlier and appeared very excited.
T. M. Watson saw Alexander going into the poolroom on the corner with a rifle as he went to the Prince George Hotel for a newspaper. He passed Mrs. Alexander and McCall on his return and saw Alexander step from the poolroom as he approached within eight feet.
"He pulled the hammer back, raised the rifle, took aim and fired. It had an extra long barrel. I immediately turned and saw McCall lying on the street. Alexander stepped off the entrance-way to the poolroom and tried twice to get another shell into the rifle. The mechanism seemed Jammed," Mr. Watson testified.
a soft-
1 ball diamond and other facilities ia the supervised park area, particularly for those who have no cars and who are restricted to town on weekends.
It is the major project for Kinsmen this year, it was stressed.
Moose Buy Hospital For Lodge
With promptitude and expressions that good development could be expected, City Council on Monday accepted-a~ bid of $6000 from Lodge 928, Loyal Order of Moose for purchase of . the former city hospital and the grounds on which it is situated.
Governor Ian Bo well; R. E. Chau-doin, treasurer, and H. I. Moss, secretary, submitted the tender on be- � half of the Moose Lodge.
Aid. J. N. Keller, finance chairman, moved that the sole bid be accepted, winning unanimous support.
"We've lost a headache for $6000," chuckled Aid. Frank Clark.
Jn regard to the former nurses' home, for which no bids were tendered, it was decided to obtain an appraisal of its value to establish a price for which it may be sold.
Aid. T. S. Carmichael was of the opinion it might serve a.s a teach-erage but was advised by Mayor Nicholson that follow trustees on the school board had shown no interest in such a project.
Transformed
Fan Becomes Alderman When Grass Riles Team
The vision of Infuriated ball I He joined with Aid. T. S.-Carmi-ptayers vent.nff thelr wrath upon ^ ^l'"r%l�. SZiTjlT-
him was graphically provided City Council by Aid. Fred Hale, who is an ardent ball fan.
"Was Prince- George mad!" he exclaimed, in describing how loss of a ball on Sunday in high grass in the outfield resulted in a "homer" for West Lake ball team. He attended as a fan and was dealt with as an alderman�when four, runs were brought in.
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scribed Athletic Park "a disgrace," and related how he has been called upon by ball players every week.
City Council promptly authorized Aid. Carmlchael's committee to ready the grounds for" July I, including the removal of bottles, which it was pointed out by Aid. Carmichael "are not soft drink bottles."
West Lake, incidentally, won the game by a score of 9-3.