INSIDE
EDITORIAL ........................ Pa9e 2
SPORTS .............................. PO9. 4
CLASSIFIED ........................ paga 6
COMICS..............................page 7
WOMEN'S SOCIAL ............ Pago 8
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Dedicated to the Progress of the North
Vol. 3; No. 115
j^RINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1959
A Nice Funeral
We've all heard the .safety slogans telling us that alcohol doesn't mix with certain commodities, (gasoline and gunpowder usually), but up until yesterday we didn't think there was any reason for a further slogan, to the effect, "Alcohol and excavation don't mix."
An Inquiring reporter, looking with other "sidewalk .superintendents" at a hole dug on George Street to locate a leaking water main, was suddenly accosted by a drunk.
The drunk, after stumbling up' to the hole and seeing the people lining the trench, button-holed the newsman to give a whispered apology for "interfering with the funeral."
The city's 4,000-odd voters are due to be called to the polls July 8 if Fred Gray receives expected competition for the aldermanic post on city council vacated by George
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candidate and thus be auto Hiatically shooed In as alder
City Council last night set that, date for a by-election to fill the seat left vacant when Mr. Stewart resigned last week to become the city's magistrate.
Fred Gray, retired engineer who will campaign on a policy of "humanity, not bloody politics," is the only man to announce publicly his intentions to seek a position on the council.
Voters are likely to be called to the polls, however, as Oray js not, expected to be the l
Now They Can Relax
With a year of hard work and,�' nctlvitv-,bc';i,ie returning officer.
Guilty Plea.
Brian Miiulmark, 17. arrested Saturday in connection with ii break-in at. McCullough Jewellers, Pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of breaking and enter-I
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He also pleaded guilty to the I heft of $2,500 worth of watches arid ''ings taken from National t"redi' Jewellers on June 7th.
He was remanded a week for sentencing.
Leslie Bricker, 18, was re-ninnded for eight days for his Part in the break-in. He has not entered a plea.
Commend Moran
City Council Monday night vpted to send a letter to P. .1. Moran. former city magistrate, commending him for his years of faithful and unbiased service.
The decision followed the receipt of a letter from the city's third magistrate informing city fathers formally that he had tendered his resignation to the Attorney-General.
WRECKING CREWS will begin to remove one of Prince George's old landmarks this week when they begin tearing down the old Provincial building. Work
on the old building at the corner of Third and Brunswick began today, with the inside getting the men's first attention. �Vandervoort
Bear Situation Looks Bleak For Undecided Jaycee Hunters
It looks black. "It" being the bear hunting competition between Prince George Jaycees and the city of Tim-mins, Ontario.
The Easterners have taken G2 bears _ since_ the.ii.' hunt began May 1G" and the Jaycees now place a sad second.
About 25 skins have boon accumulated here. "About' is used
This is The End
With "the ago of the automobile" humans have gradually become more and more lazy.
Even the post office is forced to cater to the car driver; � �
Prince George motorists will soon be able to mail letters without leaving their cars.
A letter box is soon to be jolted to the sidewalk, on the Fifth Avenue .side of the post office, for the purpose.
because no accurate count is available currently.
The Jaycees report that they have never seen so many rejects. Quite a number of the bear skins here cannot be used as the fur falls out. This situation has never occurred in previous hunts, say thtvJunior Chamber .of Commerce hunters.
A complete recount of the pelt collection is to be held to determine how many good bear skins are in storage. K.AST DAV
Yesterday was the last day bear hunting was allowed in Northern Ontario and the local Jaycees will hold a meeting tonight to decide the future, if any, of this year's bear hunt.
The group could decide to continue the hunt here in order to give Timmins a better run for the money. Or the hum could be abandoned because of the trouble experienced in finding good skins.
The Easterners began organ-
The winners of the Conriaught Elementary P.T.A. raffle held last Wednesday wore: Mrs. Alex Anderson, a blanket; Mr. .1. Naayhems, a portable barbecue; and .Mrs. K. llrondel, a lazy susa'n.
ized hunts before the Prince George group and the Jaycees hero could feel they haven't had equal opportunity yet to even the score.
All of the 02.bears shot in the Kast however, were not taken by Tinimins hunters. Only 40 wore taken by .Mayor Leo Dei Vil-lano's Irregulars. The other 22 came from other areas, including North Bay; Kupaskasljig and Carlcton Place.
Each skin make's two bearskin hats for the Grenadier Guards so the show-piece regiments will have about. 175 new toppers when the Timmins and Jaycee shipments of skills are tailored.
The Prince George group and
Swimming Classes
High school students and workers can now participate in the Red Cross Water Safety Swimming Instructors Course.
Due to interest shown by people who could not attend the day-time classes, arrangements were made to have the classes at a later time so as to include everyone.
The classes will be on Wednesday June 17th as planned but, they will start at 1:00 p.m. and will continue through the evening until LO:t)o p.m.
The course will finish on Saturday June 20th,
the Ontarians have held a real feud over who was to outfit the guards in new hats.
Tinimins appears to have won but the fight might not be over.
Decisions made at the Jaycee meeting will decide that matter.
ill Affects Local Firm
Reference to Northern Hardware was made in the house of commons debates last week. But the local firm paid a high price for the distinction of being mentioned in the Canadian parliament � $13,000.
Discussion centred on a new bill which will give provincial jurisdiction over companies engaged In inter-provincial pipelines. It was pointed out Northern Hardware was one of'the companies stung � to the Uun'e of $13,000 for dynamite � when Westcoast Transmission pipeline was laid through here because it was an inler-provincial line they were unable to place a lien or) the job.*
The sub-contractor, Sovereign Construction went broke and suppliers were unable to collect.
Get Head Start On First Million
Candy Neglected
Hy JENNIFER TIDY Citizen Reporter
A local elementary school appears to have accomplished the impossible � convinced youngsters to save their money.
The children, Grade one to s'bi students at the Island Cache Elementary School, began the adventure in saying a year ago.
Today, almos.t every boy and girl has a personal savings account at the local Bank of -Montreal.
$ Begins with Pencils $
It all started last year ;it a meeting of the Island Cache Parent-Teachers Association.
Mrs. A. J. Wiley, principal of the three room .school, complained t6 the parents about not being able to get the children to buy pencils and other school items.
"I had never scon such a bunch of candy caters," she explained recently. "They spent every penny on candy and gum and never had anything left for (heir school equipment."
The idea of, getting the children to save was expanded on. and before long a representative of the bunk was explaining the benefits of saving to the .students.
Strange as it may seem, the children seemed to approve of the idea � with their teachers' proddings. And that, is how it all began.
$ Even Pennies Count $
Now, every Friday, ^liss Marie Blais, one of the teachers, goes to the bank and deposits what each child has i;avcd during the week-
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It may only be a penny or nickel, but into the bank it goes.
The majority of young investors have something to put into the bank each week. A few arc more casual depositors.
The savings idea has developed into something of a contest among the children of the younger grades; To them being the lop depositor,-.pr the richest, is cause for pride � and a little boasting.
$ Where's The Money From $
Where does the money come from that the children put into the bank week after week?
Some of the youngsters get pocket-Jnoney from their parents'. But, the rest, well
"Most of the youngsters work for (heir money;" explained Mrs. Wiley. "What they do, exactly, I don't know. I imagine some baby-sit and do house work. Some of the boys have paper routes."
Up to deposit time last Friday, the approximately SO students had a grand- total of almost $500 sitting in the bank.
Tops among the depositors is Vidia Hakanson with $G9.S3.
$ Only One Withdrawal $
As far as Mrs. Wiley � or the other teachers know, there has been only one withdrawal during the time the plan has been in operation.
This was made by a boy. His reason was sound � he bought a bfeycle to make delivering papers easier. �
Then, with about. $10 remaining in his account, the youngster started saving all over again. |
However, it is no easy matter for the money to be withdrawn.
The money can't be withdrawn without (he written consent of (lie parents;
Which prevents little Joe from taking out 50c every now and then to buy candy, comic books or go to the show.
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Teachers Deposit Money
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The depositing end of the game is handled by the teachers. They collect the money from the young financiers Thursday and Friday afternoon.
Then, Friday afternoon, Marie Blais rushes to (he bank �� with,her purse loaded down with pennies, nieklcs and dimes � and heaves the money on (be counter (o be deposited.
The individual bank books are left at the bank to be brought up to date. They arc picked-up every Wednesday by Mrs. William Vincent.
Mrs. Vincent is the mother of one of the school's students. As she gets Wednesday afternoon off on her job, picking up the books is no hardship.
When the teachers receive their classes' books, they send them home to the children's parents to be checked. The parents return the books Thursday, and the whole operation begins all oxer again.
"There have been no complaints from anyone,'" states Mrs. Wiley. "The bank likes (he idea and so do the parents."
"According to tbe bank representatives," she continued, "we are the only school in Canada to be using such a scheme."
"I think," she concluded, "that every school in Canada should encourage such a plan. There is no reason why they can't."
Afraid City Will Cut Lawns
Residents along Patricia Boulevard are worried.\ They have reason to be. The city threatens to widen the thoroughfare onto "their" beautiful lawns.
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A uiree-man delegation, representing the i7 homeowners affected, appeared last night before city council with a signed petition in regard to the matter. Real estate man T. S. Carmi-cliael, theatre owner Herb Stevenson and lumberman Hans Roine said they were presenting "the unanimous � views" of the homeowners who "cannot see" butting the lawns back. INKOIOIIOI) Pit 11) AY
Residents received letters from the city on Friday informing them of the plans for widening the street. A meeting was called by them and a petition was drawn up.
The petition, after being read to city fathers, was referred to the city engineer and the city planner for a recommendation. They will study and discuss further with the residents t'he alternate programs that are possible and make a report back to council.
Tlu> Pqtricia Boiileviird people presented n comprehensive brief und petition. They .said they wanted to sea improvement of the traffic artery and t h t> y will not attempt to interfere with this. However, they referred to the beauty created by the lawns, which they encroached on city property to build, and the expense they carried in filling the city property.
The petition said in part: "We cannot conceive the city cutting back the lawns and boulevards to the property line of each resident w|.tli the resultant '.in-sightly cuts to wltliin a lew.feel of certain dwellings .*. ." AI/TIOHXATK
Tlic Patricia people suggest the city implement three alternate proposals:
1. Allow a boulevard to run between the property line and the south side of the improved street.
In effect, leave 'their lawns as is, using the lawn that has
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encroached a boulevard.
2. Include proper curbing as part of the program.
.'i. Construct a sidewalk along the north side of the thoroughfare. This would in the interests Of safety. There are 10 intersec-dons and 13 driveways on the .south side of Patricia but none
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on the north. Street on the north side.
The entire hassle .started over sidewalks. The city proposed one on the south, or residential side, of the street. Homeowners complained. The city decided that street widening was then advisable and the lawns are once more in danger as they encroach on city land.
The delegation to council said there
their plan an,I have ft() feet of surfaced roadway, plus a boulevard and sidewalk � between the property line, (the legal one), and the escarpment to the north.
The city had proposed widening to Gi> feet, with no boulevard. WIIiMN'G TO PAY
All three men said they hail little doubt Uiat most, property owners along the street would be willing to pay for land encroached on and also share in the cost of a sidewalk on the opposite, north, side' of the street.
They readily admitted to councillors (lint they had advanced onto city properly knowing th�'y were doing so.
However, they said they helped the city by putting expensive fill soil on the land. They said also that their expense and work had made Patricia one of the most beautiful streets in Prince George.
Five blocks on the south side of Patricia Boulevard are affected by the proposed widening and street Improvement.
Watch Your
you're of the ' clan, don't put
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glasses on the coffee table and nap on the sofa tonight. You could wake up blind.
The Lions Club is canvassing the city tonight for old eyeglasses. Should yours be sitting unguarded on the table an unthinking 'member of the household, in a rush to assist the club, might have your specs on the way to India before you "come to."
The local service club is joining the Canada-wide Lions drive to supply old eyeglasses to people in India suffering deficient eyesight.
About -400 were collected in a previous canvass but the city was riot completely covered. More canvassers will be on the prowl tonight and the club hopes to have about 1200 pairs of glasses rhtfall.
ANNUAL "FLYUP" was the feature of the day at Brownie Hall op Monday afternoon. Mrs. O. Duprc is pinning a young Brownie with her Wings and Golden hand in the preparatory ceremonies. About 33 girls took part in the activities which saw the youngsters advance to the Girl Guides. These girls will now take part in any activities the Guides have planned for the summer.
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