Williams NEWS EXCHANGE OF THE CARIBOO Lake Tribune ~~ 9-52 Volume 20 — Number 41. WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. Thursday, October 16, 1952. Single copy 10c, $2.50 per year. Hon. Ralph Chetwynd Speaks At Annual Cattlemen’s Banquet Two hundred and fifty people were on hand Thursday night to attend the annual Cattlemen’s banquet, held this year in the main auditorium of the Elks Hall. Main speaker of the evening was Hon. Ralph Chetwynd, Minister of Trade and Industry, who opened his remarks by saying he had attended every one of the 15 cattle sales. He complimented the buyers on giving their loyal support to this year’s sale and°ensuring its success. * Lower prices were somewhat of a mixed blessing, Mr. Chetwynd said holding out the hope that the present market might result in a boost in domestic consumption. As an ex- ample of this in the past, the speak- er said that in 1937 1700 head a week were sold in Vancouver. This figure rose to a peak during the war of 2500 head and then dropped with high prices back to 1700 head a week although Vancouver population hud increased tremendously. The government support plan for cattle was touched on briefly by Davie Pulton,.M.P., who also address- ed the banguet. Mr. Fulton outlined the work that had been done in British Columbia to secure Federal government as- surance that beef prices would be supported here. He said he was pleased that such support had not been necessary at the Williams Lake sale and expressed the hope that the industry would always remain healthy enough to operate without this support. : ‘ Guests were welcomed by Carihoo Cattlemen’s Association president Lord Martin Cecil. He also thanked the Board of Trade for sponsoring, Instructor Receives | Junior Club Award | Among the awards given out at the annual Cattlemen’s Banquet | Thursday for s nd showman- ship in the junior class special one for a man who stands behind the work of some of the juniors in this area. Jack McLuckie, well known resi dent of the 150 Mile was singled on for the honor by the Canadian Council of 4H Clubs. award one of the few presented in Britu: Columbia, was given to Mr. Me Lucke in recognition of his ser with junior farmers. Mr. McLuckie devotes several hours a dy through the spring axa summer months showing members of St. Joseph’s Calf.Club how to feed | and look after their animals; how to| show them and gives pointers in ring deportment and judging. He is assisted in the work by Pr Rockey of Sugar Cane. es was Federal Building Again In News Final plans and specifications for the Federal Build- finally been completed, according to ing here have Postmaster Cece Rhodes. Mr. ed ‘approved’ October panied the plans be called shortly, Rhedes has a copy of the plans which were nid that tenders for the building would r Sth. A letter that accom- Evidently No Problems In Educational Matters Education may take a big slice of the taxpayer’s dollar, but he eon- tinues to show no interest in school affairs, according to the attendance retord of un Area Representatives meeting called im town Tuesday night. Lone person in attendance was the man who put up the posters calling the meeting, representative Bert Levens. A second meeting will be called in the near future. ONLY ONE HURDLE LEFT I N PLANS Natural Gas years seems a real possibility In speaking to the Board of Vil jage Commissioners Tuesday night, Mr. Smith made the prediction that gas lines would be laid in town in the banguety Mr. and’ Mrs. Johnny “Brickson foi their work in ecorat- ing the hall and Ben Richards for supplying the merchandise loaned to present a ‘ranch’ atmosphere. Main part of the banquet program | was taken up with the presentation of various trophies for both the Cat- tle Sale and Bull Sale classes. HIGHLIGHT OF YEAR SALE WEEK -SOCIAL PROGRAM POPULAR As the entertainment highlight of the year, Cattle Sale Week lived up to its reputation. -Wind-up of the all-night sessions