Raga & 1 More About B.C. Economies) “'°" t Ye"s eve! Gasoline Sales Greater (Continued from Page 1) soling increased Consumption of over the corresponding period last % during the first five months of year. the year. The use of marked gasoline Construction Down used or industrial purposes declined from 10,968,860 gallons to 10,246, 551 gallons over the same periods. Construction contracts awarded in May total $9,117,100,, down from the May, 1953 total of $11,¢ The} This is a result of the generally cumulative total of contracts for the| slower tempo of industrial activity first five months of this year is 35% | this spring: GRE SRIRUNE, WIRLIANS 2425, 3.3, epaneess = NEW. DESIGN FGR SCHOOLHOUSE a 1100 Mile News OLIVER THEATRF— Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday --- August 9, 10, 11 JANE POWELL and GORDON McRAB in “THREE SAILORS AND A GIRL” Comedy and News Show starts at $:30 pan. Thursday, Friday, Saturday --- August 12, 13, 14 EDWARD G. ROBINSON and VERA ELLEN in “THE BIG LEAGUER” Comedy & News Thursday show at 8:30 p.m. TWO COMPLETE PROGRAMS BACH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT First show at 6:45 — Second show at 8:45 Children admitted to second show only when accompanied by Parents Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week: Guy Madison, Frank Lovejo ‘Charge of Feather River” . The Woodland 25 AUTOMATIC The latest in. fully jeweiled automatic wrist watches with the latest features to assure accur- ate time, dependabe service and the pleasure of smart styling. These FULLY GUARANTEED 25 jewel Auto- matic wrist watches have the famous Incabloc Shock proof balance, Yellow Gold Filled water- proof case, Antimagnetic, Luminous dial, with the Winding Reserve Indicator. Only 9.00... Terms available — liberal trade-in allowance on your old watch CALL IN NOW it is easier and cheaper to build storey windows which will allow design allows for an auditorium, rooms. Sixty equal sides to this model of a schuel now being built in Owen Sound. Ont., make it unique in Canada. The designers say the new schoo] will make maximum ulilizatfon of space and that Marg Rainbew points to the third- —Centra) Press Canaaton light into the gymnasium. The , cafeteria, gymnasium and 27 Hottest Day Monday was the hottest day of the as the mercury climbed at the airport to a sizzling 91° above. The close weather broke Tuesday night with a heavy rair recorded in the valley -Karl Anderson, operator of Lou’s Log Cabins on Horse Lake reports the fishing has been good down there this past month. About 200 fish have been smoked by anglers at the camp. Largest caught by guests were an 11% .pound char brought in by a nine-year-old girl from Cloverdale and a 12 pound char by an Oregon visitor. —o- Mrs. Bert Lloyd is - visiting her parents at Salmon Arm. Boy Scout News The Boy Scouts performed a pub- lic service last week and also kept in practice in making hot dogs when they ran a concession stand at the Prince George Archer Bags 200-lb. Bear Prince George — Hunting history was made in this part of British Col- umbia last Thursday night and 4 novel and exciting form of sport was opened to local big game hunte when J, @. (Jim) Vandergrift killed a 200-pound black bear with a power- ful bow and arrow. It is believed to mark the first time big game has been slain in this manner by a local hunter. Scene of the unique kill was 18 miles south of Prince George in the vicinity of an abandoned sawmill | near the Quesnel-Prince George} highway. Mr. Vandrgrift, who is a North- West Telephone Co. employee, was accompanied by Bruce Lamb. They stalked the bear briefly before un- loosing the first arrow from a range of 20 yards. The slim, 28-inch winged missile penetrated 26 inches into the bear's chest, leaving just the feath- ers protruding, and killing it almost Phursday, Avaust-1 4084, THE Goverment auditor from Vie- toria was in the Cariboo last week auditing the books of the Deputy Brand Inspectors. W. Fenton, game warden, Clinton, accompanied him. LAST WEEK; Mrs. McNabb, Pen- tieton, arrived by bus to the 92 Mile, where she was met by her husband, who is buying lumber in this district, and nephew Fred Reed, who drove her to Bridge Lake to visit her sister, Mrs. M. Reed. THE MANY FRIENDS of Bert Crawford, who was the buyer for Swift’s for a good many years, will be sorry to hear of his recent death at New Westminster. ‘THE Perrey Bros., who have the new Chevron Service Station here are now open to the public for busi- ness. A MEETING of the Community Club will be held August 4th at eight o'clock in the school house to dis- cuss plans for the foundation of the community hall which will be erected here and get the work started. MRS. H. RYAN and son Pat of ‘Vancouver aro guests of Mrs, Byan's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Scott. 4 IN THE softball games at Forest Grove Sunday 100 Mile House ball team won the $90.00 first prize. In the first game 100 Mile played and beat Chu Chua 9-2. In the semi-finals between Lac La Hache and 100 Mile the locals came out on top in a well- fought game, the best gaine of the day. Score was 1-0 for 100 Mis. The lone run was made by Sandy Hllings- worth. This put 100 Mile in the finals against Forest Grove. The score in the final game was 4-3 for 100 Mile. BIRTHS At War Memorial Hospital McLUCKIE — To Mr. and Mrs. William MeLuckie of 150 Mile House. a son, born July 30. MEDNIS — To Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mednis of 150 Mile House, a daughter, born July 31. ROUTLEY — To: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Routley of Williams Lake, ason, born August 1. Better Better Service : Better Value Quality QUALITY WESTERN, RIFE & PIGEON PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE IS OUR AIM always at. . GROCERS Will purchase for cash Profitable Fir Logging and Sawmill Operation Stampede grounds while the Elliott } instantly. | Shows midway was located there. A second arrow, shot as a pre- When Mr. Elliott approached the | cautionary measure, shattered the. town concerning some organization | wounded animal's spine. | operating a stand, as their own man| The lethal weapon i ofa was sick, Mr. Bert Roberts suggested | bow capable of a 67-pound pull and the Scouts and was very helpful in| equipped with thee-bladed Bodkin | their assistance. broadheads. At first it was hoped to have the| Mr. Vandergrift, who has been midway closer to town and the boys | hunting with bow and arrow for three planned to use their own stand, but | years, is founder and president of when this failed ‘ather Naphin| Prince George Silver Tip Archery kindly offered use of the Catholic | Club. ery Shows Pictures AMBULANCE FUND Of Naval Cruise THERMOMETER Mr. and Mrs. B. Matthews and 5500.00 Ambulance |son, Mr. Frank Smith of Lillooet, Goal Mr. Ben Clarke, Mr, A. Petterson and George Fielder, were guests at the home of the Ed. Deschenes last Fri- day evenihg when Mr. Derek Yule showed his movies of his Coronation trip aboard the cruiser Ontario while serving as a naval Lieutenant of the Royal Canadian Navy. Included also 34 was a very interesting trip on the Ontario down the Pacific coast from Victoria to the Panama Canal and then north to Halifax. Write Tribune Box 187 ON SUMMER OUTINGS TAKE ALONG SUNTAN LOTION BATHING CAPS INSECT REPELLENTS AND, OF COURSE A Kodak Camera from the cheapest beginner’s model to the smart movie cameras — Choose Kodak Full line of Photographic Supplies Summertime Colagnes WORLD'S STRONGEST WHIPCORD Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bellmond and their daughter from Sheba Beach, Alberta, have been visiting the fur- Branpb_y’s Druc Store . AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR FRANKLIN SERUMS : = $2750.00 Half Way | mer's mother and father, Mr. and 1 Mrs. W. Bellmond. Other visitors at 1-WAY WRITTEN the Bellmond home have been Mr. St GUARARTEE - Bellmond's sister, Mrs. C. 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