- Thursday, Mebruary 7, 195%. THE TRIBUNE, WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. Kagnaroos, Chuck got.a bit of a shock when he discovered Fred and Lawrence Boyd were playing for the The’yre Durable ene le visitors. Citizens In Clinton °° asccsine sane soveatea « was 21 y ago since tne Boyd Chuck Beath of Quesnel has come to the conclusion that they build their hockey players of durable stuff down Clinton way. Visiting the Clinton dressing room Ty skates have been on the wall between periods of a game with the| for quite some time now,” Chuck = z admitted to the Cariobo Observer, “but those Boyd boys from Clinton just seem to keep going forever.” brothers had last played at Quesnel and at that time Chuck was goalie for the Rivertown squad. BOARD OF TRADE GENERAL MEETING Thursday, February 14th Village Hall A four-leaf clover is considered lucky hecause its four leaves form a cross. GREATEST SHGW CN EARTH \ The greatest show on earth just now is the industrial production of the Western nations. Canada has a big role in’ the show. And Canada’s primary textile indus- try, with the largest manufacturing employment, the largest payroll, and with facto ries well’ diversified throughout the smaller communities, is a star player in the Canadian show. Dominion Textile has an important part in all this. Dominion Textile Company Limited PRODUCTS A pod. #MANUFACTURERS OF 5S eo | Industrial Arts Course Valuable In Many Ways Instructor Tells Jaycees Although boys taking Industrial Arts only receive instruc- tion for 10 ciass periods a week, the course is providing a basic training that will stand them in good stead in later years, according in L. EB. ‘Les’ Cantell, Who has been entrusted with District 27’s first venture into this part of the educational field, and who gave his views on .the work to members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Monday night. = The purpose of the course is not} to turn out trained tradesmen. Mr. Contell explained, but to give the hoys a grounding in fundamental skills that they can make good use of in the trade they follow on gradu- ation. Even if this knowledge is only used in later life as a hobby, the course would still be worthwhile to the student, he stated. will branch into metalwork and farm mechanics. But there is more to the course than drafting and making small woodworking models, or even the Proposed addition to the School Board office the seniors may tackle this spring. The speaker emphasized the value of the training in more abstract ways; in developing a wholesome re- spect for good workmanship; becom- ing safety conscious, and developing a respect for the difficulties anead in earning their dally bread. PARENTS’ JOB In this work of industrial arts, the parents of the boys taking it have a part to play too, Mr. Cantell asserted. When a boy completes his first project, which may be a simple stand with the upright set in a mortised joint in the base, he'll proudly bear it home for inspection. Maybe it will Industrial Arts, or manual train- ing as some of his older listeners would remember the course, was first organized in Finland and Swe- den, the teacher said. In explaining that the course is not a new ‘frill’ of modern education, Mr. Cantell said a school in Sweden which was start- ed in 1872 is still turning out teach- ers. And the course is about the same now as when it originated, mainly concerned with carpentry, metal- work and stonework. In this province industrial arts courses were in danger of being dis- continued during the ‘hungry thir- ties’, the speaker said. In Vancouver, where Mr. Cantell (aught this course for 18 years, they were afraid the move to. economize in education would result in industrial arts being | remember- he did it with his own dropped from the curriculum. In-| ands,” Mr, Cantell said. “To make stead it was only curtailed and the! that simple project the boy had to men who had spent all of their fine | plane down his block of wood to teaching in the shops, weathered the| size and possibly threw out several storm by filling in with other sub- before he made a satisfactory mor- Jects. 3 tised joint.” LOCAL COURSE It takes a long time for a boy to iearn, and his parents should give Dealing with the course in town ‘© me eae nace started last term, Mr. Cantell said }im every support, ane the cramped quarters at present lim-, W@™2€4- ited instruction 10 woodworking, KET TO KNOW TEACHERS drafting and some electrical work. | Veering from the subject of indus- However the small shop is weil| trial arts for a moment, the speaker equipped with hand and power tools went on to say this understanding and the boys are getting a lot out,of! of all problems of education could the course. When the new addi in | be helped along if the. parents would tor the cow 3 with the teachers and look like nothing on earth, the speak- er said, but don't make the mistake of picking it up and exclaiming “what the h--- is this.” > “It may not be a good job, but CANIMAHOOD Viincouver Girl Becomes First Female R.C.A.F. ~ Para-Rescue Instructor Heavy Snow Forces Closure Of Mills Low temperature to 20° below and heavy snowfall resulted in the closing of schools, sawmills and trucking the early part of last week. The ‘local roads and main road to Dekka Lake were opened by Me- Neil's snowplow. A GROUP of neighbors held a benefit wood cutting bee last Sunday. Participating were Ken Higgins, Bd. Higgins, Curly Granberg, Oscar Kre- koski, Herd MeNeil. GLISS WINTERS of Penticton re- turned home Saturday after a com- bined business avd pleasure trip through the district. HERB McNEIL made a business trip to Jens Bros., Canim Lake, last Tuesday. Ie was accompanied to the 93 Mile by Mrs. A. Stratton, who is on a business trip iv New Westmm- ster. GLEN PETTIGREW with Ed Juls- rud, motored to Asncroft last Sun- day. Mr. Julsrud and daughter Laura are leaving on a visit to his sister in California. During Laura’s absence her sister Ruth is substituting in the telephone office in Ashevort. Central Press Canadian | One of the first four RCAF women to complete the RCAF’s rugged para-rescue course has been appointed to the instruction staff of the para-rescue school at Tactical Air Group Headquarters, Edmonton. She is nursing sister Flying Officer Marion MacDonald of Vancouver, who becomes the first woman to receive such an appointment. F.O, MacDonald will act as liaison officer between women studénts and male staff, make demonstration para- chute MR. A. LAW and David came in Sunday from Bridge Lake on a visit to Mrs. Law. R. V. ROBERTS returned home in company with Mr. and Mrs. Hartwig and family of Vancouver, who are residing with Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. David’s enrollment brought the school attendance up to sixteen, ex- jumping kit on actly double that ofa year ago. completion of a practice jump. a a eee roost NE hear their side of: the story. One of the best mediums for this relationship is through the Parent- Teachers Association. But full ad- vantage of this is not made, he stat- ed, in pointing out that the meetings of the local P-TA are attended by the -teachers and by some of the mothers of the school children, but it is sel- odm you see a father in attendance. | Greater support of the P-TA would help the students, the teachers and give the parents a chance to take a more active part in the education of; their children he concluded. r if MR. HARTWIG accompanied by Carl Roberts returned to Vancouver at the weekend on business, MRS. MURRAY FARNES of Can- im Lake is visiting at Mr. and Mr Steve Erickson’s. DOWLING MONBETE and Wayne Miller, Lone Bute, were in the dis- trict on business last Sunday. DR. NAISMITH accompanied by D. Brown paid a visit to Lone Butte last week. The Prairie Crocus is the emblem of Manitoba. 5 Bring The Whole Family The Youngsters And Grandpa Too! It's A Fun Filled Program That Will Appeal To All Ages LORRAINE McALLISTER - Featured Vocatist 2 A familiar “name” on CBC shows for the past several years. Played many major Club locations in Chicago area during 1949-50 as well as frequent television appear- ances through same period. Successful appeared in “Theatre Under the Stars’. productions for several years, climaxing her appearances with a starring role in “Brigadoon” in 1950. Currently appearing as featured vocalist with Dal Richards’ Orchestra at Hotel Van- couvers Panorama Roof. To Join The Fun At Our Big Family Party © CARIBOO TRUCK & EQUIPMENT LTD. extends a cordial invitation to the people of Williams Lake and District to attend their Family Night Party on Saturday, 16th February in the Elks Hall In appreciation for your past business and patronage enjoyed by us we present an all star cast to entertain you... including BARNEY POTTS AND HIS ORCHESTRA LORRAINE McALLISTER -- Vocalist - MOVIES MUSICIANS - JUGGLERS - COMEDIANS Matinee Performance 2 pm Evening Performance 8 pm BRING YOUR. FAMILY AND FRIEND! COMB AS OUR GUEST Admission Free ~ You Are Cordially Invited se We THE DATE — Saturday, February 16th THE PLACE — Elks Hall THE COsT — : Like The Best Things In Life - IT’S FREE BARNEY POTTS Orchestra Leader and Master of Ceremonies ROY WHEELER --- Comeay Magician ‘ Long been a featured and favorite entertainer of Canadian audiences in acts of magic with a comic twist. More recently has had featured bookings in San Franisco’s leading Clubs as well as television appearances in that city. Joins the Interna- tional Harvester Revue ‘following a tour of leading Pacific coast nisht clubs. . BILL DAVIDSON --- Impersonator * ALICE HULETT --- Dancer For many years one of Western Canada's most popular entertaine Featured with his orchestra in all major Vancouver Cabarets and ballrooms during the past years. Currently sterring in his own radio show several tim s weekly. For many years a featured performer in the famous Canadian outdoor theatre, “Theatre Under the Stars.” Currently travelling with an ‘‘all star” group of musicians. / 2 \