Page Pour THE PEOPLE’S ADVOCATE Okanagan Growers Aprove Of Ce BCFGA Convention Casts Majority Vote For New Fruit Marketing Plan In Move To Oust Combine Control VERNON, BC, Jan. 26—Representatives of Okanagan fruit growers moved this week in the direction which many hope will oust the present combine control over the fruit industry. Meeting in the fiftieth convention of the BC Fruit Growers’ Association in this interior city, delegates by an overwhelming majority Wednesday end after lengthy and at times warm debate, agreed that President A. K. Loyd should appoint a committee to consult with members of the Tree Fruit Board to work out details of a suitable Special to the Advocate plan which could be put into action. Considered by observers to m tion in its fifty years of existence, the central se one central office with consequent elimination of existing shippers and sales agents now oper- ating, became the principal issue facing the convention. Delegates were at first some- what confused as to the difference between central selling and the pro- posal for growers’ exchanges, 2 Plan supported by a number of delegates. Reeve W. G. Wilkins of Pentic- ton cleared the air by stating that supporters of the growers’ ex- change plan favored retention of the present channels of trade and opposed doing away with present shipping agencies. Exponents of the central sales plan maintained, howeyer, that to bring a new deal for the growers all fruit must be marketed through one agency controlled by the srow- ers themselves. Im brief, the central selling plan as put forward by delegates from Salmon Arm proposes that a central sales agency under 2 competent manager be set up to handle the 1939 and all subse- quent crops. The agency will have full control. of sales within the bounds of the Natural Products Marketing Act. An amendment to the original motion struck out a clause which would have stated that sales should be prorated among shippers, 2 clause which would have removed some of the effect of the central selling plan as adopted. Decision as to whether a valley pooling system or a system of pro- ration will be finally adopted was left to the committee under Pres- ident A. K. Loyd. With endorsement of the new No Evidence of Intimidation Petition To Unseat Reeve Dismissed In County Court MATSQUI, BC, Jan. 26.—Petition of Fenwick Fatkin, Brad- ner nursery man, to unseat Reeve George A. Cruickshank was dismissed by Judge David Whitehead in County Court Tuesday. Fatkin had charged that Reeve Cruickshank had disqualified himself by “corrupt practices, un- due influence and intimidation” during the election campaign. The practices complained of were to the effect that the reeve -had stated relief recipients would not receive their Christmas bonus money if the opposing candidate, Milton Switzer, were elected. Fat- kin attempted to prove that this constituted a threat. Reeve Cruickshank’s position was that he merely had expressed an honest doubt whether a newly- elected reeve would be able to make the necessary arrangements in time. Arguing the case on behalf of the reeve, Attorney Harry J. Sulli- van scoffed at the suggestion there was anything in the nature of in- timidation, and that the statement amounted to nothing more than 2 fair election comment. “Tt was nothing more than an assertion by Mr. Cruickshank that fhe was a better choice for the posi- tion than his opponent,’ Sullivan declared. Wow that the case is disposed of, Reeve Cruickshank is expected to fulfil his promise to council that he would have “something interest ing to say’ as soon as the case was settled. Surrey Women Move For Housewives League - Special te the Advocate SURREY, BC, Jan. 26.—Since the women of Toronto banded themselves together in the Housewives’ League to bring the price of foodstuffs within the range of their pocketbooks, they have given the women of BC an incentive to organize for the same purpose, and branches have been established in New _Westmin- ster, Surrey and other places in the Fraser Valley, besides those in Vancouver. The high price of meat came under the investigation of the Van- counver branches of the House- wives’ League and due to consist— ent efforts a reduction in the price of the best cuts was affected and six grades established in place of four as formerly ‘These grades must all conform to government inspection. Spain Orphans Aided PRINCE RUPERT, BC, Jan. 26. —A downpour did not dampen the spirits of bridge players who turned out to the Canadian Legion hall here last week in aid of Span- ish children. The sum of $19 was raised. The hall was donated by the Legion, and local business people contributed prizes and groceries to make the affair a success. The lo- cal CCF club rendered splendid co- operation to Mrs. Gomez and her assistants. Another item which attracted the attention of the housewives for a time was Bill 89, a price dictating act that is still on the statute books of the province. Much publicity has been given this bill designed to set the prices by wholesale cor- porations. A research committee is con- ducting continual investigation in- to prices of other commodities and keeping the buying public informed on prices which are out of reason. Action similar to a boycott is taken until such time as prices are rec- tified Price of milk was the question which started the Housewives’ League off in Toronto, although several successful sallies were made against the price of meat. Now the housewives are directing their attention to other family necessities and are meeting with some measure of success. Surrey housewives who feel that the local branch is too far away should address a letter to Mrs. M. i. Norton, general secretary, 2621 Keith Drive, Vancouver, which will bring further information on the league. orsed the principle of central selling ark one of the most important steps taken by the organiza- lling scheme, which would ship all fruit through sales plan, delegates were quick to express satisfaction with the day's work. It was plain that on all sides the problem of blocking further inreads by the jobber-shipper combine weighed most heavily. It was apparent from the tenor of the discussion, and from the final results of the voting itself. Confidence is mow felt that the central sales plan will do what years of campaigning, of complain- ing to the federal government, of experiments with a number of pro- posals, had so far failed to accom-— plish in the way of ousting com- bine control in the Valley. Growers are still supporting the federal government probe of the combine, of course, but in the meantime they apparently feel that an attempt to work out their own salvation would be in order. The question was perhaps summed up by H. W. Birch, mover of the resolution, who declared: “The plan will not solve all our problems, but it will guarantee to the primray producer the greatest 4 possible return for his products. “Wyen a 5, 10 or 15 cent per box increase for our fruit will often mean the difference between hap- piness and despair.” Even while delegates were pre— paring to vote, word came to Hon. %<~. CG MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture, that Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley dairymen had adopted a single selling agency along lines similar to those being advanced at the BCEGA conyen-— tion. TEACHERS BEGIN ARBITRATION LANGLEY PRATRIE, BC, Jan. 26. — Personnel of an arbitration board to decide on Langley teach- ers’ claims for higher salaries was completed this week with the ap- pointment of HE. Stuart Davidson, Ghilliwack barrister, as third mem-— ber and chairman of the board. Application for the board was made by the Langley Teachers’ As- sociation in April, 1938, and since then insistent requests have forced the board which will sit this week. Harry Charlesworth, secretary of the BC Teachers’ Federation, was appointed by the Langley Teachers’ Association to represent their in- terests on the board, while A. A. Milledge, New Westminster barris- ter, was appointed by order of Chief Justice Morrison when Langley school board declined to name its board member. Indian Tribes Meet At Vernon February 1 LILLOOET, BG, Jan 26—Dele- gates of the Indian tribes are scheduled to meet in Vernon next Wednesday, Hebruary i, to further the work of organizing the Indian people into one single united body to regain their rights. Indian chiefs, councillors and delegates from the Lillooet, Thomp- son, Shuswap, Okanagan and Chileotin tribes met recently in convention on the Indian reserva— tion here and formed the United Indian Tribes Council with Basil Falardeau of Kamloops as chair- man. Chairman Falardeau seeks con- tact with other Indians through- out the province in order to have their gerievances incorporated in Minister | To Assist Growers Will Aid Plan To Establish Central Selling VERNON, BG, Jan. 26—Dele— gates to the fiftieth convention of the BG Fruit Growers’ Associa- tion are assured of support from the Provincial Government in any move to establish a central sell- ing agency for marketing their crops. This assurance was given on Tuesday by Hon. K C. MacDon- ald, Minister of Agriculture, dur— ing the course of his address to the opening session of the con- vention. 3 The Minister of Agriculture’s proposal would have the grow- ers elect a board of directors . which would then appoint a one man agency who would be re— sponsible for handling all sales, jnvoicing, collection of returns and distribution of returns to growers. MacDonald stated the main object of such a plan would be to ensure the grower of a “just and reasonable return” on his product. He referred to the central selling agency adopted by dairymen as proving that a similar method of handling fruit- products was workable. He warned growers, however, that there would be “tremendous resistance” to their proposal. “When it comes to agricultural organization, some will resent the attempt to put the man on the land in the same position as the workers in other industries. “Undoubtedly minimum wages add to the cost of production,” he said, “but if there are minimum wages, why Should there not be also minimum prices to guaran-— tee to primary producers a suf- ficient return for their product?” Observers interpreted his warning concerning opposition to mean that these at present engaged in marketing Okana- gan fruit would fight hard to maintain their control In concluding his remarks, the Minister advanced the belief that a good selling scheme could be set up under the BC Natural Products Marketing Act. Famer’s Institutes Meet In Convention the petition which will be taken to Victoria by a delegation soon. _NEW WESTMINSTER, Jan. 26. —The advisory board of District “hy” Warmers’ Institutes is on rec- ord as favoring the construction of the Alaskan highway, Secretary D. fH. McKenzie told delegates to the annual convention here last week end. The convention opened in the of- fices of the secretary with the larg- est attendance on record. Hon. K- G. MacDonald, Minister of Agricul- ture, was in attendance. The report of W. J. Bonavia, sec- retary of the advisory board, show-— ed that during 1938 there were 216 Farmers’ Institutes, an imecrease of four during the year, with a mem- bership of around 6000. Some 57 percent of these insti- tutes were engaged in some form of cooperative trading, reporting revenues of $253,383. Two of the institutes did a business of $40,000. Qn Saturday delegates were en- tertained at a convention luncheon, attended by four members of the provincial legislature including two cabinet ministers. Present were Hon. K. CG. MacDonald, Hon. A. Wells Gray, Len Shepherd and Les Eyres. : “British Columbia is far from its markets and transport costs are high. That means regulation, pro- tection and cooperation among farmers is necessary to making farming prosper,” the Minister of Agriculture declared in addressing the meeting. “Marketing legislation is here to stay, and it is up to the farmers to take an interest in it and make it worl,” stated Len Shepherd. BOYCOTT JAPANESE GOODS BILLIARDS MT. PLEASANT BILLIARD HALL and BARBER SHOP Everything in Smokers’ Supplies Cigars — Cigarettes — Pipes 2 i Lighters — Etc. 29341 MAIN STREET DENTISTS Dr. W. J. Curry DENTIST 608 BIRKS BLDG. Phone Sey. 3001 SEMI-DISPLAY LLEWELL OUGLA: DENTIST FRR : TAD @SEY- 5577. 3h. RICHARDS & HASTINGS BARRISTER GARFIELD A. 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ANYTHING, ANYTIME ANYWHERE Passport Photos While You Wait Z mmuantraunel ntral Sales Agency Important Decisions | Reached At SWFA Meet. two main points demanded in week’s conyention of the Surrey , Workers and Farmers’ Resection i A total of 14 resolutions, dealing principally with municipal and or- ganizational affairs, were approved by delegates of this fast%srowing organization which has now be- come one of the most influential in the district. @ver 300 delegates and visitors were in attendance when the ses- sions were opened by Councillor Tom Binnie- Speakers to address the meeting included Reeve John Hunter, Len Shepherd, CCE-MELA, J. Flourdeau of the Langley Work- ers and Ratepayers Association, Ered Carr, Councillor Ben Shep- herd and Gouncillor Pranks. The majority paid tribute to the erowth of the SWEA and urged members to continue their work in assisting to solve municipal problems. Typical of the resolutions under discussion were those advocating proyincial health insurance, Oppos- ing appointment of a commissioner for the municipality, supporting federal unemployment insurance. Discussion by delegates indicated the organization had become deep- ly involved in the life of the com- munity. The main report showed a total membership of 600 with ten locais throughout the municipality The SWEA had affiliated with the BC Federation on Unemployment and maintained close relations with the Langley Workers and Ratepayers Association. Work of the organization had resulted in the placing of many Surrey residents on highway con- struction, winning assurance on the issuance of free school books, organization of the Bear Creek Park Association and the cam- paign for public restrooms in Clo- verdale. An important amendment to the constitution dissolved the Grieyv- ance Committee and made provi- sion for the election of a permean-— ent business agent, Thomas Boyes getting the almost unanimous ap- proyal of delegates for the posi- tion. Pian Food Control CLOVERDALE, BC, Jan. 26 — Flood control measures will be dealt with by the Surrey Dyking District at the annual meeting in the Municipal hall on Saturday. Two important resolutions will be placed before the dyking com-— Special to the Advocate : CLOVERDALE, BC, Jan. 26.—Distribution of the taxation | burden according to the ability to pay and opposition to reduc- ~ tion of wages for municipal employees of Surrey were among ~ resolutions endorsed by last TO USE CNR AS MAIN DYKE Be aa Ey _ tional SOUTH WESTMINSTER, BC, Jan. 26—Use of the Canadian WNa- ; right-of-way as the main dyke between the gypsum plant and ~ Port Mann, a distance of one’ and a ~ half miles, has been secured and a =| final agreement reached, Bruce | Dixon, dyking commissioner, an- = nounced here this week The old dyke is on the inner side of the railway embankment and was found to be in a weakened po- sition, while the right-of-way has recently been raised above freshet level. In 1935 parts of the embank-— ment to Port Mann were flooded out, but these depressions have been filled in. = During the past month the dyk- ing commissioner has conducted a survey of the dyking area to see what improvements are needed. it is understood he intends to call a meeting of residents shortly to hear their views, so that preparations can be made to proceed with dyk- ing work before the spring freshets: ast session of the legislature guaranteed dyking bonds for South Westminster to the sum of $55,000, part of which will cover a debt of $36,000 now outstanding and will leave a balance of $18,000. Mr. Diz on is not yet sure as to how much of this balance will be nequired to meet nécessary construction work. Six flood boxes built during 1924 are believed to be in bad condition #¢ and will have to be replaced. 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