LQ.OJ. Rites forS. Bancroft
Prince George friends were shocked to learn of the death early on New Yeaif's Eve of Samuel Bancroft, who for the past five years has resided at 1154 Montreal Street with his wife, son, Peter, arid daughter-in-law. -
Mr. Bancroft, who was 70 years of age, had been a Bemi-invalid for several years; Recently he had shown much improvement, arid his sudden death, shortly after eating his evening meal, was unexpected.
Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, Mr. Bancroft had followed the butcher trade for 56 years prior to coming^Oj Prince George in 1946. Leaving the Old Country in 1919, he went to Edmonton where for 26 years he operated two successful butcher stores. In 1923 he was manager of a co-operative butcher shop at Mountain Park, Alberta.
In 1946 he retired and moved to Prince George.
In addition to his wife and son, Mr. Bancroft is survived by a brother, Charles, of Lbndon, England, and a sister, Mrs. R. McGil-llvray, whose home is in Scotland.
Mr. Bancroft was a member of the Canton Encampment, Independent Order of Oddfellows, which he joined 31 years ago. He
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Vol. 35, No, 1
Prince George, B.C. THURSDAY, January 3, 1952
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Must Be Claimed Soon
Dozens Of Gifts Awaiting Many In City Post Oiffce
More than 60 Christmas parcels are today lying in Prince George Post Office uncalled for and will be returned to the senders in a few days if persons they are addressed to do not claim them.
To give rightful owners of these gifts a second chance to pick them up, local postal authorities and The Citizen decided to
co-operate in publicizing names of the persons to whom they are adressed.
Parcels await the following: Leo Audet, Susan Bolton, Beat-
Roadmasfer Dies In Kamloops Office
One of Bffc.'s well known pioneer- railroaders, who spent more than 30 years working for the
National Railways between Jasper and Prince Rupert, died unexpectedly in his office in Kamloops on December 18.
Alfred Leonhard Petersen, who
rice Byrnell, Fred Basaraba, Clin- *as. tK>rPr in Walbtrg, Loften Is-ton A. Rrnwn n Ri�it�iiin T.,hn lands- Norway, 64 years
ISew Stamp Designs
ton A. Brown, O. Bjelujuc, John Chamberlain, Robt. Cooke, Evelyn Currie (2), W. T. Coil, Kath-erine Kop, Janet Dutton, James Dutton, Marlete Dudek, Robert Dingw,all, E. W. Dickson, Sil
was also a member of the Re-. Favera Sid Fillion, J. H. GoUid, bkhs and the Canadian Legion
p.m. todav in thej
on Quebec Street. I fohn J. Hams' J"f- Hutchinscm, Iff VfzenSophl* Johnson <2)
bekahs and the Canadian Legion, j Funeral services, conducted entirely by. I.O.O.F. members, were held at 2:30 p.m. today in the lorlge hall
Frank Clark, a fellow member of Canton Encampment, was in charge. Jack Carbutt sang "The Lord's Prayer," and pallbearers were A. G. Bowie, Irwin Reigert, A. G. Campbell, Percy Williams, Joe StrobikJ and Ted Woldof. One of Mr. Bancroft's final re-
rrom sending flowers, to his fun-
Groves
GuIf?e'Garn.?5aer uz- Hogarth Arnold Horning,
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G. J. McLellan, W. H. McLean, Bill Mott, Lola Morris, Tom McLaughlin, Kay Nett. Floyd Nelson, Roal H. Nelson, Stan Otulak. Steve Pawliuk, Ted Phillbrook,
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eral. but instead
mst to the Prince
Tentre for the use of children.
thAir z- Scnell, Stan Schiels, J. O. Staf-
Gene
ClarenCe
ora, Gudny Stafanson, Alex Shat-trick, Mary Shewchuk, Tommy Thompson, Vernon Vineyard (21, Mike Wombec, George Zielke.
Retired C.N. Shopman, G. D. Freeman, Dead j
An old-timer of Prince George Ifaf ADTHUil O||ITX
died suddenly in his steep onr..�.'^�f^"^ ����*�� � IMPEi** December 23 at the age of 83. i UA/VrV JLfllAllft He was George D. Freeman who llVVltCf UKUUr
came here in 191{> and was later, _
employed in the-Canadian Nation-' Dr- J- G- MacArthur has hand-al Railways shops until his re- �** ln hls resignation as vice moment. " , president of the Prince George
Born in Brighton, England, Mr. Hockey Association. Freeman came to Canada at the Interviewed by The Citizen late age of 16 and farmed for a num- � yesterday afternoon, Dr. Mac her of years on the prairies, fin- Arthur said his resignation was ally settling in Central B.C. in a11 written out and would be in
I the mails this morning.
1915.
At the time of his death he was' 'Rumors of his impending resig-living quietly at his home, 913 nation fr�m ,an executive on Wainwright Street, where he had Which-he has served for 17 years enjoyed good health until his, pas-|have been rampant for more than
a week.
In a prepared statement concerning the move, the well known city physician and sports fan said "I feel that I am unable to serve any useful purpose as a member of/ the executive this
sing.
He is survived by ,a daughter, Mrs. Charles Carlson, a son,'John, and four grandchildren. His wife
predeceased him In 1929.
The funeral was held from Assman's Funeral Chapel, the service being conducted by Rev. year. G. McL. Boothroyd of Knox Unit-
ed Church. Pallbearers were T. Waldof, C. E. Freeman, R. Cad-den, L. Miller, A. Bailey and Frank Clark.
R.C.A.F. Suffers Huge Fire Loss
TRENTON, ONT., Jan. 3 (CP)� At least seven planes, valued,together at more than $1,000,000, were destroyed Wednesday in a fire that burned No. 9 storage hangar at the R.C.A.F.'s No. 6 repair depot The blaze scorched two other big hangars before it was brought under control.
The planes destroyed included two Lancaster bombers. Also lost were $250,000 worth of tools and
He said he is in "disagreement
three cranes each.
valued at $75,000
The fire was of undetermined origin.
Trenton is the R.C.A.F.'s largest repair depot in Canada. The main repair hangar was 220 feet long by 180 feet wide.
with the policies in effect today,"-and charged a lack of organization to the present body ruling I city hockey.
So far, he said, executive committees of the association have not been organized.
Asked if he was permanently through with hockey in Prince George, Dr. MacArthur said "I would be only too glad to serve on the executive again under different circumstances if the public so wish."
He said he would like to see the public take a greater Interest in hockey affairs and avail themselves of their rights to voting memberships in the association.
The well known executive member has twice served as president of the organization to which he sent his resignation today.
He had nothing but praise for this year's^ Lumbermen team and said he regretted the action he has taken was necessary.
First 1952 Council Meeting On Jan. 14
First , official meeting of the 1952 City Council will be held ln the City Hall on Monday, January 14.
Prior to that, installation ceremonies will be held at noon in the City Hall next Monday and a committee meeting session will .1* held that night.
Announcement of the years'
committees week.
is expected next
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started his railway career in Ed-j mdnton in 1912, working on con-j struction of the Grand Trunk j Railway at Tete Jaune Cache and j points eastward. Later he became a roadmaster and was moved to Blue River in 1944 and. Kamloops in January, 1951.
He was due to retire on pension next year.
He is survived by his widow,' Z, who resides at 923 Buttle Street, | Kamloops; two daughters, Mrs. H. Salmon of Port Alberni, and Mrs. G. A. Hunter of Prirfce Rupert, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held December 21 with Rev. R. R. Morrison of Kamloops United Church officiating, and interment being made in Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers were F. L. Sanderson, F. C. Bloom and Aid. J. E. Fitz-water, representing the I.O.O.F. Lodge, and J. A. Leslie, A. L. Huntington and E. Gunderson of the C.N.R.
This winning design on a 20-cent Dostage stamp was submitted a year ago in a DOStaee-stamD-design contest for Canadian artists bv 33-year-old A. L. Pollock of Toronto. It is Intended to represent the wealth of forestry nroducts. The main element of the design is a broad strip of wood which at the extreme left is cut to. form a tree and at rleht is bleached and curved into a curl of oaDer. In the centre is a newsprint mill. The desien was purchased bv the Post Office Department and will appear on postage stamps next vear.
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This new desien on the four-cent -.tamo is the first of a series on well-known large animals ot Canada. Displaying the head of a rocky mountain sheep, it was designed by Sculptor Emar.uel Hahn of Toronto and was one of the winning selections.
Lions Club Will Sponsor RMR's
Late News Briefs
Canodion Press - Thursday, January 3
Soviet* Want Korean Armistice
PARIS�Russia called today for a top-level security council meeting to help bring about an armistice in Korea. The council meeting would be called under Article 28 of Che U.N. Charter, which authorizes governments to sen�? their chief state foreign ministers ai delegates to council meetings.
U.S. Steel Strike Threat Wanes
ATLANTIC CITY�Danger of any imminent industry-wide steel shrike practically vanished Wednesday night on the eve of a specially summoned CIO Steel Workers Union convention. Philip Murray, president of both the: CIO and the Steetworfcers Union, broadly hinted to reporters that union officers will recommend an indefinite postponement of the strike.
B.C. Oldsters Ignore New Pension
VICTORIA�More than 4,000 eligible British Columbians have not accepted the new $40 universal old-age pension paid to all persons over 70 regardless of their means. Federal officials said Wednesday 40,077 persons have applied as compared to 44,500 who are eligible. An additional 3,000 already receiving pensions are automatically placed on the new pension.
Vancouver Man Killed At Kemano Bay
PRINCE RUPERT�The body of a Vancouver man killed in a fall Monday at the Aluminum Company of Canada project at Kemano Bay was brought here Wednesday. Police said Herbert Walter Green, 37, was killed when he fell from1 a rock in the water tunnel which is being driven ot Kemano Bay.
$2,000,000,000 For Western Oil Search
EDMONTON�A record 108 oil and natural gas discoveries were made | in western Canada in 1951, industry sources reported Wednesday. Forty were oil strikes and 68 were gas discoveries in new areas. More than 200 oil companies poured more than $2,000,000,000 into western oil and gas exploration.
Falls Kill Two Vancouver Workers
VANCOUVER�A window cleaner and a longshoreman died in separate plunges here Wednesday. Philip Wright, a 35-year-old window cleaner, died) -in hospital of injuries received when he toppled from the fourth storey of the San Building. Lawrence A. Edwards was killed when he fell 16 feet into the* hold of a vessel loading wheat in Vancouver harbor.
More United States Aid To Britain
WASHINGTON�The United States turned over $39,888,000 to Britain Wednesday night in a move to keep inrra-European trade flowing. The per1 ment is a prelude to the resumption of l^rge-scale American financial aid *� the hard-pressed British Government.
Noted Sculptor Dies In France
NEW YORK�Word was received here Wednesday night of the death in France of the noted sculptor, Jo Davidson, 68. A son, Jacques, said he received a cable from his step-mothers saying Davidson died in the afternoon.
Members Pledge Recruits To "A" Company
1 Prince George Lions Club members have pledged themselves to active sponsorship of "A" Company of the Rocky Mountain Rangers here. Word that the arrangement had been made was confirmed today by R. W. "Bob" MacKenzis, Lions Club president.
Mr. MacKenzie said. that each member of the club would be responsible for signing up one recruit in the militia force. ,"
"This community needs an active army unit and I feel that our sponsorship will be a contribution of aid to the Rangers in bringing the unit to full strength," the Lions Club presi-
B.C. Butchers May
Sell Seattle Meat
VANCOUVER, Jan. 3 Vancouver packers may
(CP) � import
beef supplies from Seattle in an effort to bring down high prices here, it was reported Wednesday.
Practically all types of meat nre selling for less ln Seattle than here. This Includes beef, lamb, veal and pork.
A packers' spokesman said Seattle beef, after paying duty, freight and defattlng charges could be sold for a cent or two a rvund frss than current Vancouver wholesale prices.
All Steel On Hand For Parsnip Span
All major steel components of the Parsnip River Bridge on the Hart Highway 104 miles north of here are now on hand at the river crossing. *
Arrow Transfer Company of
Vancouver have completed the
ransport of 24 rail carloads of
steel from Prince George to the
Parsnip .-:
.The steel was supplied by West-errv-Steel Company, holders of the contract for erection of the bridge superstructure.
So far no contract has been let for construction of the concrete bridge piers or for the temporary wooden pile bridge to be erected in early spring.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for W. C. Arnett Company Ltd., highway contractors, said that only about 15 men will be employed on the southern portion of the highway next spring.
These 15 will be divided into two crusher crews which are to operate a mile this side of the Parsnip River and a short distance on the north side.
Crushed rock will be stockpiled at these points for future maintenance. The northern- portion is completed all but a short stretch immediately north of the Parsnip and only a small crew will be required to bring this section up to specification.
The southern section Is com pletely finished.
14 Firemen Lay Hose KANGAROOS HERE
But 'Blaze' Is Hoax
Prince George Fire Department sped to the 1600 Brock Tfcnth Avenue New Years Day, rounded
up 14 firemen, laid 800 feet of
�in. �^ieu jhose frQm Hne nearest .hydrant,
. He said the dub has under con- h found lne call was a false sideration a plan to form a single .
nlatnnn nf "A" rV�>Yinnn\' frnin
dent stated.
platoon of "A" Company from among World War II veterans of the Lions group.
The Lions Club will arrange for a number of army displays to be featured in store windows throughout the city.
Captain Tony Embleton, officer commanding "A" Company, said he and his men were honored at the Lions' gesture.
He said he thought jthe recruiting plan would be a help in getting the unit up to strength.
Kinsmen New Year's Dance Was Seil-Ouf
More than 100 Kinsmen, guests and friends attended the annual Kinsmen's New Year's dance and buffet in the ^ Prince George Hotel ballroom New Years Eve and danced into the small hours of Tuesday morning to the strains of Don Douglas and his orchestra.
The dance was ar complete sellout,- a Kinsmen official said this week. %
Cold, buffet supper of assorted meats, salads and other delicacies was served.
Continuing Warmer Say 'Met' Officials
Balmier temperatures are here to stay for a short while at least, Dominion Government meteorological officials predicted here this morning.
The forecast for today is cloudy with very light snow flurries. -
For tomorrow, overcast with snow and ^lightly warmer temperatures. � iJow tonight and high tomorrow at Prince George 5 degrees and 25 degrees.
Fire Chief August Dornbierer said today he is convinced the call was,,a prank played by some late New Year celebrants.
The call was relayed to the fire department through the office of. the Northwest Telephone Company but its source could not 'be traced due to the fact there are six telephones on the line through \vhich the call was made.
Although the' New Years Day call proved a false alarm, an earlier call just 25 minutes before the year 1951 carne to a close, was not.
A chimney fire at 1293 Calgary Street was extinguished by firemen with little or no damage.
Canada To Build New Jet Fighter
OTTAWA, Jan. 3 (CP)�Canada has decided to plan production of supersonic jet fighter aircraft for her own needs and for possible sale to other countries, a de-
SATURDAY NIGHT
Quesnel Kangaroos will play their third game of the 1952 hockey season here Saturday night with Prince George Lumbermen and a return game on Quesnel ice will be played Sunday.
Time of the game here is 3:30 p.m.
1 Tickets for Saturday's game will go on sale at the Sportsman's Shop, 415 George Street; tomorrow afternoon.
Curlers' Clubrooms Open, Draw Nade Up For Play Tonight
Men's clubrooms in thev Prince George Curling Club's Seventh Avenue rink were officially opened to members on New Year's Day.
Following the opening, work j started on preparing the draw for regular curling which gets under way tonight ..
Today's and tomorrow's draws are as follows:
Thursday, January 3 7 p,m. - v.
Pat Robertson vs A Carr; 1. Killy vs G. Kolias; Arnett vs M. fence production source disclosed j Rustad; J. Willson" vs Smith; G. Wednesday night. j[ Hadden vs W. Gustafson.
Top secret plan is to have the 9 p.m.
plane designed and produced at
Eric Robinson vs Harold Hatch;
Avro Aircraft Company plant at jj. Meiers vs Fred Walls; H. Malton, Ont., manufacturers of ROine' vs Ford Wray; T. Dilworth the CF-100 all-weather jet fighter ivs �vy. Green; C. Butcher vs Mel for the R.C.A.F. | Walls.
Funds to assist in the develop- of a plane to travel faster
January 4
The supersonic jet will be dart � " ,Sii/� , I ' shaped Pand with wings swept'. Burn Wilf Peckham vs Batty; G. back so Tar that they will form BallIie vs D- Meiers. part of the main fuselage. When 9 P-m- < . built it will travel at mope than I J- Slesinger vs J. Rice; Ron 700 miles per hour, thef speed of Hatch vs C. Geddes; M. Strick-sound and may reach rnaxirmim land vs G. Simmers; Bill Hay vs speeds of more than 1.000 miles S. Kennedy; C. Arnett vs Bill per hour. j � ' Peckham,