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j\n Independent Weekly Newspaper Devoted to the Interests of Central anJ Northern British Columbia
529; No. 44
Prince George, B-C, Thursday, October 31, 1946
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,ce Reality If Strikes
b Wartime Wtaes and Trade fin answer to appeals launch-tally for rubber footwear and f t underwear. |
I behalf of retail merchants, I. Lrd-sought advice as to when. ries might be expected. {
was advised by telegram on esdav from Ottawa that the position is still acute because l0ngecl industrial disputes in all rubber and cotton mills | �r |
of this the supplies] .'dTnot exist! and all concern- � st face the-realities of whatj ; mean,"'Mr. Gordon stressed. appeal was launched in re-lion of the needs of some 8000 ( fengnged outdoors in Prince j )e district, who require the jth of rubber footwear and cot-nderwear.
�ever, the picture is not alto-one of gloom, as, Mr. Baird; Jdvised. woollen underwear is( Jsfactory supply and a check is fmade on deliveries for this
Pastor For tholic Church
Father Anthony MacDonald,
� of Saint Joseph's Church In
I River the past year, will de-
his first mass on Sunday In
Heart Church.
er MacDonald has resided st five years in Powell River, which he came to B.C. from otia where he was raised. Father Thomas Lynch, who succeeded the Rev. j. J. GimooQle* carto Jot Vn s preparing to leave for the about next Wednesday for to his eyes prior to as-r-ajiew charge. \
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YORK�Warren Rausln, United States delegate, Wed-' night told the United Na-'eneral Assembly his country i Russia's arms limitation but only on conditions thai, prevent repetition of the last nent in disarmament "After f war," he said, "we made Stake of disarming unilator-e shall not repeat that mis-e^ato the United States is to co-operate fully with all nembers Of the Drited Na-disarmament. RETAIL MERCHANTS UVE*_H. R. R^namt, was elected for the term as president Retail Merchants' As- �n convention here. H Em WRECKED
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Transfer Patients To New Hospital Wards
Thirty beH patients and eight "up-patients"-were transferred Wednesday afternoon with quick efficiency from City Hospital into new quarters in the former military hospital.
Imminence of the historic occasion came with advice that conversion is nearing completion under the supervision of Charles East, city superintendent. Such was the heartening report
PRELUDE TO HALLOWE'EN� Concerted coumiunity efforts toward ensuring a joyous time for kiddies tonight on the eve of All-Saints* Day is typified in the above^montage arranged for The Citizen bjhWaily West Studios.
Top row: V"Mrs. George Morgan; 2, Alex B. Moffat. Mrs. Doris
Driscoll and B.C. Police Const. Alf Strom, whose aid was sought in enlisting the services �f Mr. Moffat, and who remained to do his bit.
Centre: 3, Rotarian president Harold Assman; 4, Len Proppe, Youth Council president; 5. Olive Woodcock, popular vocalist; 6,
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.Kinsmen Jack Beech, blocking Ray WilHston, Wilf Olts, Bill Jarmson. Gordie Nicol, president, and Everett Kennedy.
Eottom: Rotations Vic Morgan, Canadian Legion president; Mayor Jack Nicholson, Mr. Moffat. Everett MacEachern. Mr. Assman and Dr.E. J. Lyon.
made Monday to City Council by Aid. T. S. Carmichael, civic representative on Prince George Hospital Society, in appraising the total outlay at $78,000 for the 85-bed unit, toward which the city will require to meet $39,000.
Aid. Carmichael described how the new hospital section comprises five wings of the original buildings, kitchen, laundry, laboratories,, sterilizers, an improved X-ray machine, living quarters for nurses and hos- pital help.
"It is," he declared, "a fully equipped and modern hospital of at present 85-bed accommodation second to none in the interior of B.C."
He stressed how the four remaining wards of the original building may be altered at a minimum of cost to provide an additional 75 beds.
ADDITIONAL QUARTERS
He described how firewalls of brick and spacious fire doors separate each ward and that large rooms, 24 by 120 feet, have been partitioned � by masonite into private, seml-1 private and convenient public wards. He added that the entire interior has been given three coats of enamel "which should last 12 to 18 1 years."
He detailed the extent to which the city has benefitted by "this
modern, convenient, sanitary an&J�***0*' matron of Prince George safe hospital of 85 beds equipped1 HosPital. t(> volunteers who swiftly with the most efficient and- tip-to- transferred patients to new wards date appliances antil finished and witn the least of discomfort despite outfitted" for many'years to come." \ a raw- dtili afternoon on Wednesday. In estimating/the total outlay as � slmilar sentiments came from approximating $78,000, Aid Carmi-,' ��e George Hospital directors chael declared: I wno sPen'; the afternoon helping1
"Frit this against the proposed j wltn tne change-over. 60-bed hospital estimated to cost; Volunteers were called for during
the invitational hospital bail
Mother Saved By Prompt Surgery
Patients had scarcely been moved into new hospital quar- " ters on Wednesday when the1 surgical team of Dr. L. T. Maxwell yid Dr. E. J. Lyon undertook an emergency Caesarian section to save the life of a mother by delivering a four-months -premature child, owing to severe complications of pregnancy.
The operation, performed for medical reasons involving the safety and well-being of the mother, was a success, the patient being reported today as progressing favorably.
Doctors and nurses performed under difficulties having to sterilize instruments in the old quarters and shield them acros* to the new operating theatre.
Ball Precedes Move Into New City Hospital
A "magnificent effort" was the "tribute^pald today by Miss Jessie
Halloween "Shell-Out" Known Tonight
Kinsmen-Rotarian committees met Wednesday night in the home oi Wilf Olts, general chairman, to set the stage for an elaborate Hallowe'en program which gor underway this afternoon as The Citizen reached the newsstands.
Carrier boys coupled deliveries at 4 p.m. with a collection of "Shell Out" stamps and are joining other youngsters & five rallying points at 6:30 p.m. to parade to the high goblin's cave
in the Junior-Senior High School auditorium.________
A crescendo of excited anticipa-
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tion has developed since Thursday's novel radio auction over CKPG at which local artistes and those sacrificing quality to enthusiasm realized some $400 by airing talents, some unsuspected by their closest cronies, from the collective strength of many organizations.
It inspired Martin S. Caine next day to post $5 for the "Shell Out" fund, provided some fellow Rotarian would entertain at" the luncheon meeting. George Morgan obliged with "One Alone," accompanied by the official pianist; Dr. E, J. Lyon.
In all the planning, children of pre-school age were not forgotten, for goblins and witches were out in full fdrce at the peter Rabbit Kindergarten this afternoon at a Hallowe'en party sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Kaser.
For children of South Fort George this evening's festivities were a double thrill, they having attended, some 150 strong, a delightful party put on - in the community Hall there last Friday by the p.-T.A. and local teachers, with Judges being nearly baffled Dy excellence of the costumes worn.- - �-<
traffic Violator .
Edward Greensill was fined $5 in ifflc court by Magistrate P. J
Chinese Shares Auction Plaudits
Prom every walk of life came calls on Thursday to hear skilled entertainers and those whose abilities could .be.measured orUy by a public-spirited enthusiasm as Kinsmen-Rotarians sponsored a unique "Radio Auction" over CKPG.
Consensus of those in the studio was that the greatest applause went to Gordon WU of the Prince George Cafe for singing""in Chinese the national I anthem of the Chinese Republic. '
Mr. Wu also contributed sandwiches for the other entertainers.
City Revamping Traffic Bylaw
Advice of P. E. Wilson, K.C.* city solicitor, was promptly followed on Monday by the City Council.
Mr. Wilson suggested that . so in'any amendments to the traffic bylaw have been made that, rather than proceed with a further amending bylaw. City Council would be bettor advised to effect a consolidation and publicize the stream-lined version.
Authority was given Mr. Wilson to revise and consolidate the traffic bylaw rather than'the City Council proceeding with an amending bylaw as planned following acceptance ab the previous �neeting of a recommendation to institute parallel parking.
$500,000 and yo'u will realize what a great boon to the city has been the hospital board's conversion and use of these buildings." ' "Does the Board think the hos- ' pital will work out?",asked Aid. J. i N. Keller.
"Yes, indeed,1' replied Aid. Car- j michael.
"It is most gratifying to me." commented Mayor Jack Nicholson,' "to realize I was on the right track] when I was after its use. Everybody was against it when I mooted that solution."
Red Cross Fair Realizes $300
i . The Pair of All Nations on Friday J drew high praise from the many persons patronizing it and netted the Prince George Branch, Canadian Red cross Society, approximately $300.
Tlie various booths and .attractions proved popular with adults and children and many women enjoyed the afternoon tea.
Local Garages Set New Closing Hours
J. D. Freeman, secretary of Prince George Motor Dealers Association, today announced that in CDmpiiance with a city bylaw hours of closing for all garages and service stations will lie changed on Friday.
Effective tomorrow the premises will remain open between 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.. daily, except Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Closure on Wednesdays will be at 1 p.m., with one garage remaining open until 6 p.m.
All garages and service stations will remain open until 7 p �n. on Saturdays and one garage, in rotation, will open on Sundays until 6 p.m.
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Supplying Liquor Results in Fine
M. J. "Mike" Coleman was Hr�ed $50 on Wednesday by Magistrate p. J. Moran in City Police Court upon pleading guilty to a charge of having supplied a 15-year old Indian girl with iiquor. He paid the fine.
A plea of "not guilty" was- entered by his brother,1 Joseph, to a similar charge, the accused being remanded until this afternoon for a hearing.
8 OUT OF 10 BUYING
OTTAWA�At the twelfth day cumulative sales total of Canada Savings Bonds stood at $217,263,500, an advance of $16,663,700 over the Previous total,.,
payroll'purchasing has accounted for $56,714,750. Hural purchasing in Manitoba is keeping even with buying iti Winnipeg and other urban centres. On one day Manitoba rural buying actually ran ahead-of ^th� urban total.
Referendum Over Term of Mayor
"Shall the Mayor be elected for a term of two years?".will be the referendum submitted to electors in December, according to decision of the City Council on Monday.
"With civic elections in the offing we should determine if the Mayor's term should be ex-.tended to two years instead of one," advocated Aid. W. R. Munro, in taking the stand that continuity of administration policy justifies such a move.
Aldermen unanimously approved that a referendum be submitted.
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the previous evening in the new quarters by Fort George Chapter, B.C. Registered Nurses' Association, held toward raising funds for a piano in the Nurses' Home.
The affair proved a social highlight of t!he � fall season drawing some 400 guests who enjoyed a varied program arranged by the chapter.
Ivor B. Guest, president of Prince George Hospital Society, met guests at the door. Mrs. Mabel Brolin, chapter president, was the official hostess, and with the matron welcomed arrivals.
Aid. T. S. Carmichael acted as master of ceremonies and brief speeches were made by Dr. E. J. Lyon and Charles F. Straw.
The virtual "open house" provided an eye-opener for guests who were shown oyer the converted premises.
Moving day on "Wednesday came as an almost anti-climax, not without incident..
Mr. Stork got wind of the affair last Thursday and proceeded until within a few hours of the changeover to deliver five girls and three loys to the second floor of the oM quarters.
SENT TO OAKALLA Lauri Wara i was sentenced to four, months in Oakalla by Magistrate P. J. Moran in City Police Court on B sixth offence charge of being an interdict in a beer parlor.
Missing Hunters Return Safely
Thomas Miller, 30,, and Alex Mc-Kenzie. 72, set out Friday from Mud River on a hunting trip toward Swede Creek with a sandwich apiece to sustain them the short time they anticipated being away.
They were reported missing Saturday evening, Constables A. M. Millar and G. A. Perry of the district detachment, B.C. Police, and Game Wardens Alf �Tank and A. W. Vinson, accompanied by Const. George Russell with the latter's police dog. trained for tracking, set out for the Vanderhoof Highway.
Six miles along the highway they met a party who related how Mr. McKenzie became tired on the trip, ' necessitating an over-night stay in an impromptu ramp, the two having reached home shortly before the search party left here.
VAG FINED $40
Using abusive language to waitresses led to Amon McLean being fined $40 and court costs by Magistrate P. J. Moran in City Police Court on a'^vajrraney- charge of disorderly conduct. �