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An Independent Weekly Newspoper Devoted to the Interest of Central and Northern British Cofe
32; No. 27
Prince George, B.C., Thursday, July 7, 1949
10c per Copy; $3.00 a Year
Plant Hopes \row Brighter But...
GAS PROJECT MEETS OPPOSITION
Vancouver Sees Significance in Fact That Aluminum Company Not Working on Any But Tweedsmuir Site
Hopes grew brighter this week that the $350 million to j million Aluminum venture would be located in West trol B.C., while the natural gas project was meeting with Opposition in Alberta. Hereareihe summarized reports:
Ural gas
EDMONTON, THURSDAY jications are that B.C. may to wait a
little longer for
ral gas
than was at first be-
There is some opposition 1 export of natural gas ex-funder stringent controls.
special session of the Al-
Legislature, which began
Jg on Monday, should make
its recommendations to-
|\Vest Coast Transmission Co., plans to pipe gas south via George, gets the approval Alberta government it will to Ottawa for furter per-
lion to construct f.he line.
II Returns Now irly Complete
eliminary final poll state-ts show that William Irvine, polled 5865 votes in the I election against 7,323 by
ge Murray, Liberal. De poll is yet to come in� i from Mile 392 on the Alaska dway where there are 39 vot-
the list.
he Citizen will publish final liled returns in clue course. eanwhile, Dome Creek return-
erk points out that the poll
was decidedly in favor of
I Murray and not in favor of
2F candidate as a premature
: indicated.
nal poll figures in the provin-| election show a majority of
for Harry Bowman, Coali-
candidate. John Mclnnis,
polled 2167 votes, against | for Mr. Bowman. There were
spoiled ballots. Percentage
was 78.47.
mis Fans Work Third Ave. Courts
gang of weed-picking tennis ers descended on the Third e tennis court on Tuesday ig and began putting the in order for play, "invasion" followed the meeting of Prince George nis Club at 875 Tof ield Street, re under the presidency of Clarke, it was decided that: There was plenty of time [to play this season..
Membership fees would be k adults, $7.50 for married j�es and $3 for juveniles. 1 Members would turn out Thursday evening at 7:30 and "turday and on Sunday after-at 2:30 to remove the weeds, and .re-roll the courts. L Application to be made to pty Council for the franchise froundsman be appointed. nV SOON
Gregson was named chalr-� the ways and means corn-Meeting rooms of the club at 875 Tofleld Street.
I bo
i is hoped
f within a week. limited
to have the grounds
numbers of players
fending piiyeTS can ~> d
ber
in
en.
y can ^ en addition to the large ,Present at the meeting.
Itreal.
Bennett at the" Bank of
: East, city
loan of the City roller assured the club of his
fer^ ln geUlng the
|hn Iw"!"u victim of first burns when the cleaning shed three weeks ago, by u-r..1* ta "fair condi-
his physician today.
ALUMINUM VENTURE
Aluminum Company of Canada has practically decided on Tweedsmuir Park (West Central B. C.) as the site for their great plant development, estimated to cost from $350,000,000 to $500,000,-000.
Foundation of a tremendous water source to develop 1,500,000 horse-power'will be obtained by creation of a huge lake with a surface area of 600 square miles. Nechako River will be dammed, and a powerful head of water, which now flows east and south, will be diverted westward to man-made water wheels erected at Pacific tide-level on the shore of Gardner Canal.
No formal decision on the site has yet been announced, but it is significant that there is no activity this year at the alternative site of Chilco Lake (inland from Bute Inlet).
Fraser Lake Mill Destroyed By Fire
Fire of undetermined origin completely razed Fraser Lake Sawmills early this week, causing damage estimated at $60,000.
Some planer mill equipment is believed salvageable.
PRIISCE ALY KHAN, wearing traditional Derbv garb, and his ^nde, American actress RITA HA1TVVORTH, look over the field at Epsom Downs, England, as they attend the running of the great English classic. The entries of Prince Aly and his father, the Asa Khan vvere far back amqne the also-rans in the 32-horse Derby field, led by Nimbus. Princes Rita created somewhat of a sensation v.vh*>^ she sirolled into the paddock. She was all smiles, but show: , Ue interest in the horses, soendine most of her tip*e keeping j- white, polka-dot hat stuck on her red hair *
Neck Broken Bui Head' 'Held High'
Gisccme Lose By Nose To Pollards
6-5 WIN GAINED IN NINTH
Piles of lumber in the yard and Wear it for at least six more more than 10 carloads on an ad- j weeks. He hopes to return to jacent siding were saved. j yvot� jn October.
A large boiler, installed last
Survivor of a broken neck on June 13 is Allan Lee a faller. who is now in Prince George undergoing medical treatment.
Lee is forced to keep his head �., ,, , , , ,
enmeshed in a stout harness that j come Dodgers gave toP slot Po1 stretches his neck and holds >his-heacl high and rigid.
The accident occurred some 14 miles from Prince George when he felled a tree which broke off the top of another. The descending top struck him a glancing blow and fractured his neck.
He says that eating is very difficult because he Ls unable to open his mouth more than a fraction of an inch, and sleeping, he adds, is almost impossible.
He has wp^ivthe harness since June V14 and expects to � have to
year, is thought to be in serviceable condition despite the intense heat generated by the blaze.
Loss was partially covered by insurance.
Plans are now being made for rebuilding the mill following boiler inspection and arrival of an Insurance adjuster.
ROTARY DINNER
Annual Installation ceremonies and banquet of Prince George Rotary Club will take place in Prince George Grill tomorrow evening, starting at 7:15. A dance will follow in Elks' Hall. Norman Cristall is in charge of arrangements.
First Citizenship Ceremony In Canada Staged in P.G.
Twenty-two Young Men and Women Take Oath of Allegiance in Impressive Ceremony at High School
Twenty-two young men and women stood solemnly with upraised hands iasf Thursday to take their oath of allegiance at what is believed to be the first citizenship ceremony held in Canada.
Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the ceremony honoring those who came within voting age in the last twelve months included a banquet, court ceremony," film and birthday cake.
Starting off with a cold menu banquet, the young citizens heard the proceedings described over CBC news roundup by Judge E. Woodburn and William Grant.
Rev. Father. A. MacDonald.said grace at the banquet, while Rev. N. D. Mclnnes gave the invocation. � SELLING MCANADIANI8M"
In explaining the J.C.C.'s reason for holding the citizenship ceremony, Rudy Fraser, J.C.C. president said: "We could think of no better way of helping to strengthen our Canada on its birthday than to try and imbue in you, who have just turned 21, a realization of the need of accepting your responsibilities as citizens of a democracy and an appreciation of your privileges in our country. We are trying to sell you Cana-dianlsm."
Ray Williston, in his toast to the new citizens, told the young men and women that there are two main choices in the ways of life forced on every individual� the-democratlc way, which sanctifies the individual, and the totalitarian way, which sanctifies the
(Sec CITIZENSHIP. Page 5)
Despite their basement position in the Northern Interior Baseball League, the up and coming Gis-
lars a hard run for their money last night as they piled up five runs only to be beaten by one as Pollards eked out their sixth tally in the last of the ninth.
Pollards Lud Zolli took a firm hold on the league pitching lead as he hurled his fourth game and fourth win.
Chamberlain, pitching hfs first game for,the millmen, had hek Pollards to two hits and as man\ runs up to the seventh when he
got into a tight spot as. Zolli took first on an error and then Favero got on when hit by a pitched ball Schnepf then singled to center and the chips were down.
Wily Dodgers, fearing tha might presage what was to come pulled Chamberlain and Kirkness took the mound. Rhodes fiied out to left fiield but Zblli broke from third and scored the first run of the inning. Schnepf stole second then Favero came in on a passed ball for number two. Muirhead singled to score Schnepf.
Regnier, batting for Sorochan, took first on an error, then went out at second as Berry moved up on a fielder's choice. Palin rolled out. short to first.
Highlight of Giscome's attack was a long triple by Berndt in the ninth which tied the score when Coster crossed the plate.
Schnepf walked to open the final inning, then stole second and third as Rhodes struck out. fytuir-liead grounded out to first, but Schnepf raced in from third to
end the game. Score by innings:
Expert Survey Shows Civic Centre is Sound
BUILDING WILL ENHANCE PROPERTY VALUES
Annual Meeting of Association Hears Reports From Committee Chairmen as First Truss is Hoisted
The reinforced piers of the civic centre are quite adequate to support the trusses and roof. Above was part of a statement by W. Scales, M.E.I.C., registered engineer of Daw-son Creek, read at the annual meeting of the Civic, Centre Association in,the Elks' Hall last night.
At the /equest of the association, Mr. Scales had made a special visit to Prince George to inspect the Civic Centre work. He I made! one or two minor recom-j mendations and concludes that pier can support 180 tons the approximately 30 tons
First Truss Up At Civic Centre
After weeks of work construct- �
ng a hoisting system, the first I 18,000-pound Community Centre truss brace was raised to its final
esting place 44 feet above the ground on'Monday.
Supervising the operation was own "report," was" unanimously
have to carry.
The registered engineer's report was read by Garvin Dezell, chairman of the building committee, and together with Mr, Dezell's
oreman Ernie Knecht who directed building of the massive gin poles when it became apparent hat two drag-lines normally used or the job would not be available. "We hat1/ no difficulty in getting thr truss up or in attaching the iegs," said Mr. Knecht. "The whole opera'',on "went without a hitch."
adopted. VISITOK
Representation of many city organizations attended the annual meeting and heard reports from ( Alex Bowie (ways and means), j Len Proppe (supplies), M. Strick-I land' (finance), Hartley Fawcett (president), Harry Gregson (publi-
city) and Martin Caine (advisory Attached to the gin poles were i council) on progress with the Civ-
small cable winches running a double block to the truss.
The first truss will be held upright by cables until the second one is hoisted into position and fimbers bolted in between. TWO A WEEK
"After the second one goes up," said the foreman, "we should be able to raise two trusses a week." All eight trusses should be up and bolted together within six weeks, he stated.
A caterpillar tractor will be used to move the 4000.-pound gin poles from one truss location to the next. The entire operation of lifting the truss was done by six workmen.
Steel reinforced and buttressed concrete footings, which the truss 'rests upon, held securely under the iranien.se load. Valuable experience in erection of the army drill hall type of building was gained by Foreman Knecht during the war when he worked on them during construction of Prince George army camp.
ic Centre.
They also heard
an excellent
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Giscome 100 100 201�5 Pollards 020 000 301� fi
Playground Will Open On July 15.
Owing to lack of working facilities for cleaning up and renovating the Rotary Playbround, Third Avenue, opening day has been postponed until July 15, Sergeant Norman DeWitt. chairman of the committee, stated this week.'
"Slides must be painted, a fence built, and grounds generally tidied up," said Mr. DeWitt.
Tentative government plans for erection of a new court- house on Third Avenue near the park will not interfere with the opening.
"The playground will be supervised by a full-time attendant," said Sergeant DeWitt,
He said that although the B.C. government was about to place a reserve on the lot where the playground is situated, and also on adjacent lots, the park will operate as usual until such time as the government requires the lots for actual construction.
The Community Centre is favored as a new site for the park.
400-Foot Bridge Over Cottonwood
A bridge site at the Cottonwood River is included in the contract for preparation of the P.G.E. extension from Quesnel to Prince George, according to a release from the Premier's office.
The bridge, to be designed when footing and foundation plans have been learned, will be 400 feet long.
Elks Stage Good Sunday Picnic
The Elks' Lodge picnic, held on unday, was pronounced very successful by 225 people who went out to West Lake either by the special bus or. their own cars.
The weather was accommodatngly warm after a week of cold (and rain- and many picnickers j came home with a glowing tan. Two baseball games were played and children received free "pop" and ice cream in addition to chocolate and ice cream bar prizes in the races.
Several good fishing catches were made, among them that of Constable W. Mclntyre who landed eight trout. Swimming was pronounced wonderful.
Everyone brought their own lunches and the Elks supplied tea and coffee.
"Mosquitoes weren't bad at all." said Bill Webster, chairman of the picnic committee. People returned home at 7 o'clock tired out, he said, which is always a good sign.
address by E. Lee, director of phy- . sical education and recreation. Department of Education, Vancouver, who stressed, that the Civic Centre, would automatically Unmaking Prince George a more desirable place in which to live.
Martin Caine said that when we gave to the Civic Centre we were giving to ourselves.
Owing to non-completion of legal formalities, election of directors and executive officers could not be carried out and a further meeting will be held shortly to do this.
There was a JiveJy discussion on a proposal to change the name of the association to Prince George and District Memorial Community. Centre Association.
The meeting concluded with an expression of thanks to those on the committee who had worked so hard to make the Centre a fact.
"All residents," said Mr. Greg-son, "owe the enthusiastic and hard-working sponsors, who h2d taken on such a great, task for the benefit of all, a big debt of gratitude."
Armed Men Escort Girls Through Cougar Area
Loos turned out an armed escort to accompany three grade-five school girls, who were recently scared by a cougar.
The girls, returning hojne on the last day of school from Loos to Crescent Spur heard a sound like a baby crying, followed by an unearthly scream. They then spotted the cougar crossing the river east of Loos.
As. the animal was between them and home, the girls considered discretion the l>etter part of valour and headed back for Loos, An armed escort then turned out to see them home.
Cougars have been sighted frequently in Crescent Spur of late.
Viscountess Byng. who stayed in B.C. during the Second World War, died recently at Thorpe Hall, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, England.
Oil Tanks Escape in Big Vanderhoof Blaze
Braving searing flames and exploding gasoline, volunteer firemen in Vanderhoof , on Tuesday successfully prevented fire from the blazing Public Works barn from spreading to nearby buildings.
At one* time burning embers were falling on the Standard OU balk storage plant where thousands of gallons of gasoline and other inflammable liquids are stored.
A desperate attempt to save the building through the use of three fire hoses failed when a falling chunk of iron severed one of the
lines to the CNR water tower where the supply originated.
F. Park, road foreman, stated yesterday an estimated of damage could riot yet be made as equipment believed destroyed by the blage was still being found in a salvageable condition.
More than $1500 worth of tires were destroyed.
First report of the fire came from Mrs. James Smith, wife of a Public Work Department employee, who saw flames in the building at 1 a.m.
Mr. Park stated that great credit should be given the volunteer
fire brigade and to citizens who
participated in quelling the fire.
. In danger of destruction was
the Vanderhoof Co-operative
grain elevator, which at the peak
of the fire was constantly show-
ered with blazing embers.
Before dying out the fire spread to the oil house, garage and sho^ building, but not before valiant efforts by firemen and bystander* had succeeded in removing graders, trucks and implements from the vicinity.
The fire is believed to haw started in an old Works Department office.