An Independent Weekly IW.pap.r Devoted to ,he Intera,t, of c.en.r.1 and Northern
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Provincial Library (No. 1 Copy)
Mnr-1944
British Columbia
t26; No. 27
Prince George B.C., Thursday, Julyr 8, 1943
festive Spirit Runs jgh Dominion Day
junior Chamber of Commerce Provides Gala Programs of Parades, Band Concerts, Sports, Beauty Contest, Midway
Dominion Day celebrations in Prince George set a new; in entertainment fot seyeral thousand men, women and
[ildren, w Commerce
rth every program being all the Junior Chamber
AC'
ed for it.
The ypufjg men's organization for the festivities was well ^ military band from Terrace sounded the opening celebrations with a band concert the evening of June 30, Ithe City Hall. The sparkling and exciting midway of chancel opened and later the first J.C.C. dance was held
"'* in the new C.CF. Hall,
These attractions were merely a foretaste of the thrills, excitement and pleasure offered on Dominion Day itself.
A parade for the children and their pets in the morning drew a
leanor Swanson \ls Beauty Queen
real feature of the Dominion celebrations was the Junior !ber of Commerce beauty con-Elf and all six contestants received hands from the crowd of 2,000 ons who crowded the Civic
Jl'eanor swanson, sponsored by the Erthern Hardware and Furniture Ltd., was crowned Miss Prince _orge 1943.
Inve judges deliberated seriously at length over the respective erits of the entrants, each marking [paper and setting out points for
feature.' '' [other contestants were Kay Clark, onsored by Rowena's Ladies' Wear; orothy Tremor, sponsored by the of Hughes & Ratledge;- Alice .•sponsored Iff Wayside Inn; tkla McCabe, sponsored by The . H. Malkin Co. Ltd., and Virginia efe, sponsored by Prince George ore Ltd.
winner was presented with a que for $35 and to the other con-ats went cheques of $10 each. [Judging was conducted according Atlantic City "Miss America" Each judge adjudicated in-dually. awarding up to four for each of the following atures: head, shoulders, bust, hips. t, thighs, calves, ankles, person-lity and carriage. . HKiL.
I All points for" each entrant were en totalled and the winner an-
ireat Future [or North B.C. States Perry
Announcing his purchase of the ntrolling interest of the Prince jtupert Daily News from the estate If the late Henry P. Pullen, Hon. G Perry, publisher of the Prince wr?e Citizen and minister of edu-•tlon, reaffirmed his faith in the
uture of
central and northern B.C.
Mr. Perry envisions continual de-
%>ment during the war. and a future after hostilities have He sees Prince Rupert and we George as the basis of a great agle having its apex extending
«'the great and potential hinter-
w of the North.
°ne morning,-the forecasts, this W™ will awaken to find the n*ay between the two Princes apeted. This will bring about a
JWete change in the relations of communities from the coast to
colorful throng. Boys and girls with pets laughingly participated and won money prizes that were showered freely. Youngsters appeared as clowns, dressed in barrels, clad as representatives of many lands and organizations. Bicycles were gaily decorated, and one little fellow rode jauntily in a two-wheel cart while his big collie dog pulled him along, j A small boy dressed in a leopard j skin led a protesting monkey, and! three well groomed horses brought up in the rear of the procession.
This was followed by a sports program for the youngsters. MILITARY PARADE
A smart military parade, headed | by the band, launched the after-1 noon's proceedings. 'Joining with the soldiers from the district was a detachment of:'dELG.AJ& arid the Red I Cross Corps dressed in trim grey 1; uniforms.
The remainder of the day was oc- ' cupied with> running off exciting track and field events! >v
Jn the evening, music lovers were again entertained by the band under Bandmaster Edward Gibney at the City Hall grounds. Wally Seretney was masterof ceremonies,- JipA the ever-attractive midway swting into action. One of the-highlights was the bathing beauty contest, after which scores of young people left for dances in the C.C.F. Hall and the Elks' Hall, j The games of chance continued to attract large follow -ings, however, until early hours of July 2: APPRECIATION
George Stevens, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, which organization was resopns'ible for the entire festivities, said:
war moves
By LOUIS F. KEEMLE, Briliih United Prc» War Analyu (Special to The Citizen.)
Japan's offensive possibilities in the Pacific and on the Asiatic mainland have rapidly reached the vanishing point, as far as further expansion or conquest is concerned.
In a little more than 18 months of war, the position has changed ! radically. Japan, like Germany, is now strictly on the defensive with- ! in an outer bulwark of early and fairly easy conquests.
Japan still has offensive power, but any initiative on her pan now must be purely offensive-defensive, to strengthen the bulwark at one of several points where it is or is likely to be gravely threatened. Japan otherwise cannot break out of the ring.
Of the five original avenues for Japanese expansion in search of conquest, three may now be considered clpsed. The five were: southeastern Asia, northeastern \sia into Siberia, the north Pacific toward Alaska, the central Pacific towards Hawaii, and the southwestern Pacific towards Australia.
The danger of a Japanese attempt on Australia has long been written off by Allied strategists. The present Allied offensive in the Solomons and New Guinea leaves Japan with a precarious chance pf holding what she has in that area, let alone advancing any fartheiC
A campaign in the central Pacific towards Hawaii seems quite remote, if only because of the demands on Japanese naval and air strength in the Australian zone. The same holds true of Alaska and the Aleutians.
In southeastern Asia the road to India has beefi blocked, leaving only southern China as a field for a major campaign. It would be to Japan's utmost advantage to crush Chiajijif Kai-Shek's resistance and impose a formidable land barrier to/the expected Allied drive from India through Burma and China, towards Japan.
Yet the latest Japanese drive souih of the.Yangtze has been impressively broken and the Japanese are still on the defensive as the time grows shorter. \H
There remains eastern Siberia, which until recently was consid- I ered a highly probable target for Japanese attack. Japan has hesitated, presumably because of the prospect of Hitler's early defeat, which would leave Russia free to deal with any encroachment. Even an advance into Siberia to forestall American use of airfields there for an attack on Japan would in the long run defeat its purpose, because it inevitably would bring Russia into the British-American coalition against Japan.
What Tokyo faces in the not distant future was set forth by Prime Minister Churchill and U.S. Secretary of Navy Knox in recent speeches. Knox said the bulk of the navy's rapidly expanding power is already in the Pacific and much of the sea and air power now in production is earmarked for there.
Churchill promised that with Hitler's defeat "every man, every ship and every airplane in the King's service that can be moved to the Pacific will be sent."
Year
Rotarians Will Have Second Launching of River Sweep Barrel
Club Rules to Rerun Course on This Saturday When Lost Barrel Reappears After Substitute Makes the River Trip
The now famous Prince George Rotary Club's barrel,will be relaunched at^a.m. Saturday for a rerunning of the Fraser River sweepstake. .
Launched last Saturday at 3 a.m., it was lose in a boom above J>iriclair Mills Sawmills, and a second barrel was launched in thaf vicinity. The original barrel was found early Monday, however, disqualifying No. 2 barrel which arrived here at 10:51 that day.
"I wish to express our appreciation and thanks to the many people who assisted in making the Dominion Day celebrations such a success. Without their help and co-operation we could not have carried the programs to such a successful conclusion. ,
. "Congratulations and thanks to the many members of the J.C.Cwho worked so hard to do their part. Few people realize the weeks of hard work and planning necessary both before and after a celebration of this kind. I am very pleased with
and
Prince George Mail Service Will Be Daily
Increase in the two _ way mail service on the Jasper-Prince George -Prince Rupert railway line from j not known here, three to six times a week is announced by W. P. Mulock, postm'as-
Transmitter at Radio Station
The transmitter for the local radio repeater station has arrived at the studio Ln the basement of the Post Office Building.
When it will .be installed or when the radio will begin operations is
ter general, in telegrams received by Mayor A. M. Patterson and Elmer F. Little, secretary of the Board of Trade. No mention is made of when the new service becomes effective.
Mr. MJulock says: "As a result of
represenation of Mr. Turgeon, M. P. I crown the man with a club. ,-for Cariboo, for improved postal) Mr. Hansen reports the fine pile service in your area, authority has.', .of 9-foot poplar he cut recently for
Meanest Thief Stole Firewood
The latest claimant for the title of "meanest thief" is being sought by Sven Hansen, who says he will
The sweep prizes are: $300 for first, $100 for second; $25 for third, $25 for fourth,- $25 for fifth, and $25 for sixth.
J. B. Hooker, well known guide, will again convoy the barrel from Dome Creek to the Grand Canyon, first leg of the tortuous journey of 145 miles.
Barrel No. 1, when found by mill-men, was firmly lodged under a green fir in the boom. FIRMLY CAUGHT
'Tt could not possibly free itself, and would have remained there through this coming winter's freeze-up," said one of the millmen.
In launching a second barrel, G. B. Williams, who was piloting the convoy boat on the second leg of the journey, was acting in accordance with regulations agreed upon by the Rotary Club at last Friday's meeting.
At the club's luncheon Mr. Williams said there was one chance In a thousand of the barrel becoming damaged and lost. The committee in charge then recommended that in the event of it perishing a second barrel would be launched.
Reappearance of barrel No. 1 in good condition has automatically disqualified the substitute, and the committee has ruled in favor of a second launching. LAUNCHED ON TIME
T. S. Carmichael. who represented the Rotary Club at the launching at Dome Creek, reported the barrel was started exactly at 3 a.m. Saturday ln the dawning light from Dome Creek with Mr. Hooker on watch.
The launching was marked by & flash of lightning, loud claps of thunder and a light shower of rain.
Two Meatless Days Each Week For City Cafes
City restaurant proprietors will observe two meatless days a week— Tuesdays and Fridays—commencing next week.
This decision was reached at a • meeting Wednesday with Jack Scot{ of Prince Rupert, meat ration, officer in northern and centraJKBritish Columbia for the Wartime Prices" and Trade Board.
Restaurant men,,agreed to adopt a meat plan nowoperating in Prince Rupert. This schedule is:
MONDAY—Roasts and stews, and any unrationed meat available.
TUESDAY—Meatless day.
WEDNESDAY_and THURSDAY— Same as Monday.'
FRIDAY—Meatless day;
SATURDAY and SUNDAY^' Steaksf chops arid any other meat available.
Speaking to cafe operators, Mr, Scott stressed the fsu6t that restaurants, like individuals; were affected by the meat rationing order.
Later the same day, city butchers saw Mr. Scott give a demonstration of meat cutting in accordance with government standards.
E. F. Little to Be Government Agent at Vernon
E. F. Little, Provincial Govern-, ment collector here since August 1 The. trip to Penny was made in im< ancl a community leader. Is
leaving the city next week
firewood has been stolen. ,
"The. fellow must be awfully -hard up to steal," remarked'Mr. Hansen. 'If he must have wood, then why doesn't he cut it himself?"
been granted for apartment- postal car service on Canadian National Railways trains 195 and 196 between Jasper, Prince George and Prince Rupert and increased apartment postal car service on trains 2 and- 3 between Edmonton. Jasper, | Prince George and Prince Rupert from three to six times a week eacli ¦ way. »
"The change, I believe, will bring j ' George Miller. 14' yea-irs; son of great benefits to places designated,: Delmar Miller of Fort.Ware, passed
Fort Ware Boy Passes in City
involving in some cases 24 hours advance ln delivery of. mail from the
away in City Hospital early Tuesday. He was brought to hospital
?e Show to '•* $361.13 ^ Red Cross
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his father.
The funeral wus held this morning , from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. i Assman's Funeral Chapel was in I charge of arrangements.
the results of/;-the •programs
would like to express niy "pe'rsot&i | east ancj similarly also of outgoing : Sunday by plane, accompanied by
thanks to all J.C.C. members for ,a.| mail ••
job well done. f
"We all appreciate the work ofj Sergeant George Clark and the B.C.' CjI'lS Police who helped in no small way VII j to see that everyone had a good time."
Prize winners in the children's parade were:
Best dressed girl—1, Ruby Myers-and Grace Mortimer; 2. Linda Baker; 3, Stella Talva.
five hours and 55 minutes, and at that point Mr. Carmichael left the convoy boat and returned, by train to Prince George. Mr., Hooker followed the barrel closely until it entered the Grand Canyon.
The barrel swept through the canyon and apparently was carried directly into, the bbom. The second convey boat conducted an extensive but fruitless search before launching the second barrel. . ,
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Best dressed boy—1, Farrell Half-nights; 2, Bobbie Waldof; 3, Bruce Normanton.
Best decorated doll buggy—1, Eve Prudente; 2, Joy Rising.
Best pet entry—1. Jan Strom; 2, Terry-David Fleming; 3, Ted Man-
Peter Johnson
/Purchasers of the-25 lots sold by I
the City Council last week for $2.- Called-by Death
Peter Johnson died in City Hospi-Joseph
lot 19 block 37
ning.
Best decorated
bicycle— l, Joyce
Chamberlain; 2. Lois Hocking; 3, Donald Chamberlain.
Best decorated tricycle—1, Joy Reea, ; 2, Lorna Normanton.
Sencial prizes: Margaret Allen, Vernon Armstrong, Robert Stevens^
Judges for the children's parade were Mrs. W. G. McMorrls. Mrs. L. T. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Mark-ham and -Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Alblns.
Canadian Pacific Air Lines now have a plane, piloted by "Pat" Carey, stationed at Summit Lake.
$49.49; Mi's. E. A. Edvall, lots 11 and 12. block 37, $115.46: William Bcllos. lot 18. block 41. $186.11; William E. Kirschke, lot "9. block. 46. $240.45; Mrs. Alice Smith, lot 5, block 47, $168.75; Sergt. C. O. Torgerson, lot 5. block 53, $47.40; Elizabeth Jane Cole, lots 3 and 4. block 54, $94.80; j Mary V. Archer, lots 6 and 7, block! 54. $94.80; F. J. Shearer, lot 22, block 127. $134.85; Jack Schillinger, I lot 17 and 18. block 128, $274.24; W. | K. Fleming lot 19. block 128; $140.20. John Babich, lot 21, block 128, $134.50; Ernest Knecht, lot' 15. block;
tal Wednesday morning.
Mr. Johnson, employed by the C. N. R. as a steam shovel operator, was a resident of this district for many years.
-H. D. Stafford is In Victoria on B.C. Department of Education business.
155,
$159 43: Clyde Maud Dean Smith, lots 3 and 5, block 191, $151.-30; La Verne Beaugh, lot 22, block 204 $56.29; William Jamieson, lot 16, block 133, $270.30; Edward J. Rice, lota 20 and 21. block 161, $223.18; Charles and Alta Belangy, lota 14 and 16, block 273, $35.
Cougar Seen Near Hospital
A cougar was seen skulking in the vicinity of the City Hospital Sunday evening by Henry Nelson of Pan American Air lines.
Mr. Nelson said he came close to the large cat before it became aware of his presence1'and fled into the bush.
Barney Mulvany Loses Toe Under Freight Train
ENDAKO—Lyster "Barney" Mulvany, correspondent for The Citizen, suffered the loss of a big toe when his left foot was caught beneath a freight car htire.
He narrowly escaped with his life. 18 box cars passing over him.
The accident occurred when Mr. Mulvany attempted to crawl under a string of cars. As he darted under one, a yard engine put the string' j of cars in motion, and to save him- j self he lay flat, close to the rails, while 18 cars passed over him. The train stopped with a set of trucks overhead. He squirmed free and rolled over the rail Just as the train started again, catching his left foot and severing the big toe.
He is recovering in Burns Lake Hospital.
Seattle Asks $6,000,000 Vote For B.C. Highway,
SEATTLE — Seattle Chamber of Commerce has sent to this district's congressman a petition urging 'that Congress appropriate $6,000,000 for the ~nTJriited~States ~ share fdr^cbn"-struction of a road linking the Pacific Northwest with.the Alaska military highway.
The proposed route is 525 miles from Prince George to Watson Lake, Y.T., known as the "trench route" or Route "B".
to assume the position of government agent at Vernon, succeeding R. M_ McGusty.'
Mrs. Little will leave at the same time but will visit with a sister at Revelstoke for awhile before joining Mr. Little at Vernon.
Mr. Little joined the B.C. Civil Service January. 1, 1&6 at'"Victoria and shortly afterwards was sent to Lillooet as gold commissioner, mining recorder, assessor and collector. After three and a half years there he was transferred to" prince George as collector. ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY
During his years in this city, Mr. Lrttle has taken an active interest in a number of community programs and organizations, and since the war has proved valuable as vice-chairman of the Prince George Victory Loan committee.
He is "secretary of the Board of Trade, of which he has been a member for. 18 years. He also is secretary of Nechako Lodge of the Masonic Order, and a past master of the local lodge in which he has taken an active part since 1930.
Mr. Little, ns a past president and director of Prince George and District Horticultural Society has assisted greatly in efforts to beautify the city and his'grounds each year took prizes in competition.
Several years ago he was an ardent curler and at one time was secretary of Prince George Golf and Country Club. LEAVE MANY FRIENDS
Mrs. Little is a member of the Eastern Star Lodge here and took an active interest in Anglican Church work.
Mr. and Mrs. Little have made a large circle of frTehds~ln "Prince George and express regret in having to leave them.
Members of the Board of Trade will meet Friday at 6:45 pjn. for a dinner meeting and to bid their secretary; E. P. Little, farewell.