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Endorses Loan Of $70,000 To School And Hospital Boards
Princf George, B.C., Tru * y Morch 25, 1948
$2.50 a Year
Guarantee* Overdraft of $50,000 By ,7 Trust** Ponding Arbitration on Estimates
i�v of Prince George be-Hcial backer" to both s r ct 57 and the Prince
and District Hospital in sums of $70,000 Monday n it agreed to endorse from the bank by both noney required during
Hm to carry on the work
chool board and the hos-
ii with the finances of � district, the council re-delegation consisting of Willlston, supervising . and now supervisor of the board, along with chairman of the board, -r urging that in view of iat the council and board agree on the board's � and that meantime ar-('had been arranged, at tie temporary financial re-
Jranted. . w .1.
ftimates submitted by the tied for an expenditure
of $167,140, of which it the city to pay $98,042.
had returned the estl-
the board with the re-at they be reduced by at
..... but this the board
own and the result now [rbitration will take place
the city and the school j. N. Keller, chalr: he finance committee, was by the city council to
i behalf, while Gordon kl represent the school [third party to be appolnt-
,lly by the two appoin
ae, however, Mr. Willis-out, the board hod to to carry on with, and at at least a token pay-to the board fir There
RU88 BAKER
Rns Baker Receives Highest CIvHian U.I Air Decoration
Honored by the United States government for a heroic rescue six years ago, Russ Baker, well-known veteran B.C. bush pilot, and managing director of the Central B.C. Airways, was awarded the Air Medal, the highest decoration which a civilian can win. He was presented with the medal at Vancouver' Monday by the U.S. vice-consul.
Washington State Senator Warren Magnusserr recommended the for Baker's resentof U
Warning Given Not To Drink Raw River Water
' Warning has been received from Dr. T. H. Patterson, director of the Cariboo Health Unit, against drinking raw river water. Recommendation by him is that all river water be treated either for boiling or by chlorination before being used. Instructions for chlorinating water in the home may be obtained from the health unit.
A number of cases of water-borne disease have been reported this winter among people using this water and the danger of further cases Increases as the weather becomes milder.
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! was to borrow the mon-
the bank provided the
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Prince George may e near future a bus ser-ating in the city is In " the gods. An appiica-[the Gallagher Transpor-mpany Ltd., asking tor se to run busses in the given consideration by of the city council Mon-
it was felt that the city fnefit greatly by such a , Mayor Jack Nichol-out there was consid-focedure to be overcome sanction of the public �oard was necessary be-" be instituted.
of the discussion was matter was left in the [City Clerk W.G. Fraser into the procedure and the necessary Informa-iWe. Mr. Fraser will ie result of his enquir-later council meeting, matter of a franchise rtner considered. [Gallagher, of the appli-[Pany, has recently been �^rict with a view also whether or not it
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Congratulatory messages were wired to Russ by the Boards of Trade of Prince George and Van-derhoof, the message from Jack Ratledge, president of the Prince George board, on behalf of the members, reading as follows:� "The Prince George Board of Trade send you the heartiest congratulations for the honor bestowed you today by the United States government."
W. AC Bennett MLA, Attacks Sales Tax
The government's proposed three per cent sales tax was strongly opposed by W. A. C. Bennett, Conservative - Coalition member for South Okanagan, when he addressed the legislature Friday. He called on the government to withdraw the budget for reconsideration by experts.
Mr. Bennett, who is federal Conservative candidate In the forthcoming by-election in Yale, showed no.mercy in flailing minister of finance, Herbert Anscomb, and declared that the government did not need to levy the sales tax in order to balance the budget.
In his address Mr. Bennett also sharply criticized the government in its handling of the education cost problem in both rural and urban areas. :
Marjorie Alexander, Bride-Elect, Honored
Honoring Miss Marjorie Alex ander, whose marriage to Wil liam Swinton Smith of the C.P.A will shortly take place, a mlscel laneous shower was given by her former school friends at the home qf Miss Yvonne Kenney Friday evening last.
Theme of the decorations at the shower was a runway, with planes hovering above white ribbons, airplane stickers being attached to the gifts. Refreshments were served during the evening.
A telegram of good wishes made up of letters in the name of Marjorie was received by the prospective bride.
YeaA Arrested In fctet-heiWeers
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Biz-Profs Hear H. King On Immigration Laws
Guest speaker at a dinner meeting of* the Business and Professional Women's Club held in the Prince George Cafe this week was Hubert King, local barrister, who spoke on the immigration laws of Canada. There were approximately 21 members of the club present.
Mrs. Pearl McCandlish, convener of the committee hi charge of the forthcoming fashion show, announced that plans were progressing favorably.
Miss Wlnnifred Elson, president of the club, appointed a nominating committee to draw up a slate of officers for the next meet-Ing at which the election will
Miss N. Noble was Introduced as a guest and prospective member.
A case of breaking and entering Gordon Wood's Pharmacy Store on George Street early Tuesday morning might have resulted in more serious consequences, had it not been for the presence of mind of T. M. Watson, well-known Prince George citizen, who owns and resides in an apartment upstairs in the same building.
At about 1 a.m., Mr. Watson on hearing the sound of crashing glass, dressed hurriedly and went downstairs to investigate. He found in the store a young man crouching to thej right of the door, the youth having, apparently, obtained entry by breaking the glass of the front door.
Asking the youth what was going on here, the young man replied, "I didn't do it, but I know the man who did." Mr. Watson requested the youth to lead hiin outside and show_ him where the other man was. They proceeded north on George Street, and on arriving at Ben Baird's corner, Mr. Watson said, "Which way did he go. Do you think he is in the C.N.R. restaurant?" They proceeded west on Third Avenue and about opposite the entrance to Baird's store Const. Van Dusen in his police car turned off George Street on to Third Avenue, and Mr. Watson waved him down. He told the constable that Wood's plate-glass door had been broken and that the accompanying youth said he knew who did it The youth, however, was unable to locate the other man.
Const. Van Dusen, however, took the youth into custody, and yesterday he appeared before the local magistrate on a charge of breaking and entering with intent to steal. The case, however, was adjourned at the request of the prosecution, the accused being given an eight-day remand.
Urges P.G.L Extension lo P.G.
(Canadian Press)
VICTORIA�Sawmills, in the Cariboo Riding must have an op-iJortunity to compete in the prairie market through extension of Pacific Great Eastern Railway from Quesnel to Prince George, Walter Hogg, newly-elected Coalition member for Cariboo, told the provincial legislature Tuesday. The extension would permit connection with the Canadian National Railway. "The extension of the P.G.E. Is a 'must' and I hope Mr. Hart will be successful In his negotiations with the two transcontinental lines and the federal government in bringing about this extension."
Campney Chosen
VANCOUVER�R. O. Campney, Vancouver lawyer and former secretary of Prime Minister Mackenzie King, Wednesday night was chosen Liberal candidate for Vancouver-Centre Riding in the forthcoming by-election. Officials of the Vancouver Liberal Association Convention declined to announce the figures, but said Mr. Campney was elected by a "substantial majority" in the first ballot over opponents Aid. Alex. Fisher and Aubrey Peck.
Excise Tax to Remain
OTTAWA�A 25 per cent excise tax imposed by the government November 18 on a long list of consumer goods will remain in effect. The House of Commons Tuesday approved this contentious bill, strongly opposed to by the opposition. The Commons adjourned Wednesday for a 10-day Easter recess.
VS. Air Farca to Recruit
WASHINGTON � The United States Air Forrce announced Wednesday It will seek 25,000 more enlisted men. This is a reversal of the policy a week old the asr#* said on March 16 it
would not accept more.
"Army Plane Crashes'
WOODLAND�Eight men perished in the crash of an army C-47 Sunday on an isolated mountain 16 miles east of here, but the pilot. Major John B, Harding, and
jassenger, Pte. John M. Belmonte, survived. The two survivors
rawled through the deep sno.w
n timbered wilderness, the pilot with a broken leg. to reach an
solated cabin.
Labor Party Wins
BRIGG, Eng.�The Labor party etained its Commons seat for this northeastern district In yesterday's by-election, results show ed today. Labor candidate, E. L. Mallalieu, defeated Conservative Anthony Fell by 27,333 to 22,716.
Italy Will Negotiate
ROME � A foreign ministry spokesman today announced that Italy was willing to negotiate directly with Yugo-Slavia on the question of Trieste and the free territory.
Printers' Strike Ends
ROME�The Italy-wide printers' strike ended today. It had deprived Italians of newspapers since Sunday.
Negro Shot to Death
SUGAR LAND�A negro prisoner was shot to death by guards at Central Prison Farm near here last night after 200 negroes went
W. L. Hughes, 67, Dies Following Long Illness
Well-Known Pioneer Merchant Receives Masonic Rites: Many Attend Funeral Services at Knox United Church
W. L. "Bill" Hughes, senior partner in the firm of Hughes and Ratledge, and well-known old-timer of the city of Prince George, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Prince George and District Hospital at about 7.5a Saturday morning. Mr. Hughes had been a patient in the hospital for the past few months, and succumbed following an illness which had been more or less protracted for some time.
Born in Wales, the late Mf*. Hughes came to Canada in the early part of the century, following his apprenticeship with the firm of Dickens & Jones of Regent Street, London. Being always interested in the clothing business, he spent several years in New York, being employed there with Altmfln's and Macy's department stores. Moving westwards, he arrived in Vancouver, where he was with the well-known firm of Drysdales, and after that firm sold out he worked for some time with Price Jones of Calgary.
Following a brief time spent in farming at Mud River, Mr. Hughes gravitated back into his old field, and in 1918 opened his own store in Prince George under the name of Hughes & Drake, conducting for many years a very successful business in exclusive ladles' ready-to-wear. In 1945, due to indifferent health, he sold out a half-interest to Jack Ratledge, at that time a Wells' merchant, and the business of Hughes and Ratledge has carried on since, expanding with the gradual growth of the city and district.
Mir. Hughes, who was 67 years
All City-Owned Cars Now Have Pink Slips
All city vehicles are now insured in accordance with the new law in force, and the drivers of all such city-owned cars are in possession of the required pink slips, Cpl. Norman DeWitt, in charge of local police detachment, informed the city council Monday evening.
on a food strike. The prisoner was Ernest Williams, 22, who guards said was shot when he tried to escape gas sprayed Into the dining room.
E. Jones, Former Bank Manager Here, Dies
Many old-timers of Prince George will recall Ernest Jones, one-time manager of the Bank of Montreal here, whose death in Victoria at the age of 62 is reported.
The late Mr. Jones was manager of the bank from 1919 to 1924, and was well-known and much respected by businessmen and other citizens during the five
THE LATE W. L. HUGHES
Had den, Munro Replace Clark on Zoning Board
Two appointments to replace former Aid. Frank Clark were made by the city council Monday night. Aid. George F. Hadden was chosen to fill the vacancy on the zoning board of appeal.
Other appointment made was that of Aid. W. R. Munro to become city council representative on the civilian committee of the local company of the Rocky Mountain Rangers (Reserve Army).
of age, had been active in community life in Prince George for many years, having been president of the board of trade in 1938, and also serving on the hospital board for a number of years..
Surviving the deceased are his wife, Mrs. Hughes, residing in Prince George, three brothers, Charles of Aldergrove, B.C., and Tom and John, both in Wales, and one sister also residing in Wales.
Funeral services were, held in the Knox United Church Wednesday afternoon, when the deceased was given full Masonic honors, having been an outstanding member , of that order. The church was filled with his many friends to mourn his death, the first part of the service being conducted by Rev. N. Dermott Mclnnes, who then turned it over to the many Masonic brothers of the deceased present at the service. Dr. John Hocking, W.M., headed the Masonic group in attendance.
At the graveside the service was conducted with Masonic rites by A. M. Patterson, a� director of services, an3 the pan-bearers were the following members of the order: Fred Shearer, A, B. Mof-fat, William Coop, Frank Hutton, John MaJlis and George Mflburn.
Mrs. Carter Bereaved By Death of Mother
Mrs. R. B. Carter was bereaved this week on hearing of the death of her mother. Mrs. M. M. De-Gruchy of Vancouver. Mrs. De-Gruchy died in Vancouver General Hospital Tuesday night of a heart condition.
Besides Mrs. Carter, Mrs. De-Gruchy is survived by a son, George McLaughlin, of 401 Somerset Street, North Vancouver.
Mrs.' Carter ieft Prince George for the coast by plane Monday.
JOHN HLADUN, UKRAINIAN-CANADIAN EX-COMMUNIST TO SPEAK IN CITY
Will Give Address 'They Taught Ma Treason;" Board of Trade and J.C.C. Sponsor Meeting
Citizens of Prince George will have an opportunity April 1 to hear first-hand evidence of the tactics of Communism by one who served within the party ranks and later learned advanced party training at the Lenin University, Moscow, but who has now renounced all belief in the ideologies as now practised in Canada
years he was manager here, later moved to Drumheller
He and
Calgary, where he was employed in a similar capacity, finally becoming manager at Winnipeg. He retired recently and went to reside in Victoria.
and throughout the world.
John Hladun, whose nationwide talks on the topic "They Taught Me Treason,1' have brought him fame, is scheduled to address a public meeting in the high school auditorium next Thursday evening.
The meting is being sponsored by both the Prince George Board" of Trade and the Junior Chamber of Commerce and keen interest is being displayed in the Ukrainian-Canadian who will tell of the Inner machinery of the Communist movement and his training as a storm trooper for the "world revolution."
Mr. Hladun was born In Lay-wood, Manitoba, in 1904, and when
19 years Of age youth section of
he joined the the Ukrainian
Labor Temple in Winnipeg, two years later becoming a member of the Young Communist League. DilUgence as a party organizer won him the approval of his su-*
periors and he was chosen to be one of the annual quota of 20 Canadians sent to Lenin University for advanced training. With him to Moscow went Harvey Murphy, both having distinguish-
agltating among In Lethbrldge,
ed themselves mine workers Alberta.
"At Lenin University," Mr. Hladun declared to an interviewer in Vancouver, " we received training in everything from weapons, maps and politics, to the manufacture of crude but effective bombs."
Mr. Hladun in his interview at Vancouver, where last week he addressed the Canadian Club, declared that Canadian Communists had sworn allegiance to Moscow, and their interest in Canada was secondary to that of a world revolution with Communism dominating all parts of the globe.
The former Communist also stated that the party's tactics called for constant warfare between man and man, groups against groups. He himself affirmed his belief in mutual understanding between employers and employees, declaring that this could never be accomplished under the Communist dictum of flouting authority and creating overall confusion.