» 1 t Williams Lake Tribune NEWS EXCHANGE OF THE CARIBOO Volume 22 — Number 47. WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. Thursday, December 2, 1954. Single copy 10c. $2.50 per year. New Power Unit Ups Capacity Of Local Plant Power from a new 1000 kilowatt Cooper Besserman was thrown on the | dines in Williams Lake for the first time Tuesday, making the local plant ‘one of the top five diesel power pro- ducing plants in the B.C. Power Commission’s province-wide system. The plant’s rated capacity now is 2250 kilowatts. , Here this week to look over the new engine were C. R. Jones, man- ager of the north-west sales division of the Cooper Besserman Corpora- tion; Ed. Marzocco, assistant produc- tion superintendent of B.C. Power Commission; Norm De Lisle, Power Commission diesel engineer, and J. D. Finnie, Shell Oil Company rep- resentative. Actual installation has been under the supervision of Fred Stempel, ser- Vice engineer. BANK PROMOTION iS Paoty by Blackweli’s Don Mars, accountant at the local branch of The Canadian Bank of Commerce, has been promoted to branch manager and will take over the bank’s new 100 Mile House branch when it is completed. Receives Two Years On Cheque Count Patrick Joyce, 39, was sentenced to two years imprisonment in Assize Court at Quesnel Monday when he was found guilty on a charge of theft by conversion. The sentence run con- eurrently with a six-moths’ sentence Joyce is. serving on « false pretenses count. The charge arose trom an incident that occurred in Williams Lake July Ast. A cheque issued to J. J. John- son, an employee of General Con- stuetion, was given by Johnson to Miss Ruth Forbes to cash in town. Miss Forbes was unable to find a place to cash the cheque and accept- ed an offer by Joyce to have the eheque cashed and return with the money. Joyce, a one-time section hand with the Pacific Great Eastern Roilway, cashed the cheque at the local PGE station and failed to re- turn the money. He was arrested by RMP officers later the same month in Prince George. Z but to enlists the aid of Col. the Assoc?: PROMOTES INTEREST IN MILITIA “central Press Csnadian In times of national or local emergency, such as floods or forest ures cages suddenly become aware they have a militia, n. He Letson, (right) that’s not good enough. He ee out. os retirement to determine a way to make the militia ‘a much more accepted part of the life of Canada’s youth. His aim is not only to promote enlistment in the militia but to interest professional men and to have their services available. T. M. Medland, left, executive director, of n of Professional Engineers of Ontario. Here he Something of a (Williams Lake) Ltd, life of Williams.Lake. The bright Shell. service station and Ford-Monareh-sarase all the appearance of an opening ni Nt yar— formance when opens ceremony time rolled around ~at--{:30, with visiting business eeuniees from the coast, two chairmen of commiséh made Williams Lake, Quesnel and Prince George. M.Geeing the show was Shell O11 representative Jack Johnston, who welcomed the visitors and introduced the speakers over the outdoor mile. Chuck Beath, president of the new firm and a pioneer automobile deal- er at Quesnel, thanked the visitors on behalf of himself and manager Dick Moquin, who couldnt be per- suaded to address the group. He said that he had always had his eye on the business possibilities of Williams Lake since he first passed by on the railroad on his way into the Cariboo, and he was happy that he had finally entered actively into business here. Congratulations to the new firm were extended by Bill Ball, district manager for the Shell Oil Company and by W. McFarlane, district man- ager of the Ford Motor Company. Alex Fraser, chairman of village commissioners at Quesnel said he was particularly pleased to wish the tirm future success because of his close association with Mr. Beath, who, through his work as Fire Chief at Quesnel, h i motion and his work as a school trustee had contributed so much to the welfare of his community. Commission chairman Stan Goad said the opening of the new firm was additional proof of the faith that businessmen have in the economic stability of our ever-expanding com- munity, He said that all Williams Week Sees First _ Snow, Colder Weather Old man winter took a swipe at us this week, with the mercury steadily falling to an early morning low this morning of 13 above at the airport and 16 above downtown. The town had its first dusting of snow Sunday, a month later than last year when the first recorded light snowfall was October 25. adings Here are the r t the air- port for the past week, taken from 8 am. to 5:30 p.m. daily except Sundsy x Friday, November 25 37 51 gaturday 81 36. Monday, November 27 25 33 Tuesday 28 34 Wednesday 20 24 J. R. Brown of Kleena Kleene left Monday for Montreal where he will enjoy a four-months’ vacation visit- ing relatives in astern Canada. It will be Mr. Brown’s first trip back ... ARENA PRESIDENT Photo by Blackwell's Elected president of the South Cariboo War Memorial Arena Society last Friday was to his old home in 52 years, Cc. FP, “Bert! Roberts, precedent was established locally last Friday night when Beath Motors ers and a host of well-wishers tom Many Visitors On Hand For Opening Of Beath Garage in business openings was its debut into the commercial Lake joined him in wishing the prin- cipals every success in..their new venture. Following the speakers, a ribbon ACiv-5 the garage doorway was cut by Cons issioner Goad, who declared the P _ses officially open for busi- ne! Prior to the ceremonies the build- ing and equipment were inspected by ed by Dezell Construction of Prince George, the company being repre- sented by president Garvin-Dezell at the opening. Following the opening, the visitors attended a private cocktail party at Columbus Hall, with music furnished by Vie Imhoff’s orchestra. Guests At the garage ceremonies, staff members Art Myers, Bill Anderson and Jim Readmap were introduced. Out-of-town guests included Shell Oil officials Frank Smith,, district manager; B. Fody, maintenance man- ager; Bill Astlen, sales representa- tive: From Ford Motor Company were W. Robertson, manager of trac- tor division, and Gordon Mackenzie- Smith and Peter Moore, sales rep- resentatives. From Beath Motors, Quesnel, were Bd. Westover, manager; Ken Staple, Howard Ash. Also among the four carloads of tos from Quesnel were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gauthier and Mr. and Mrs. Lew Griffith of the Cariboo Observer. Bert Roberts Named Arena Society President C. F. ‘Bert’ Roberts, former Board of Trade president was elected presi- dent of the South Cariboo War Mem- orial Arena Society at the annual meeting of the group last Friday. Bert replaces popular Claude Huston, who this time stuck to hiv guns in refusing nomination for the societys top executive position. The meeting though honoured the so- ciety’s long time president and tire- less arena booster by naming him honorary vice-president. Through the names of this year’s te of officers are those of younger sportsmen, who are being encouraged to take responsible positions in the society. Vice-president is Roy Crosina, sec- retary is Mickey Lunn and treasurer is Les Pigeon. Directors are Mrs. O. Matheson, Ken Rife, Don Quesnei and Reg Norberg. The meeting discussed at some length a suggestion that town organ- izations be invited to name repre- sentatives to the arena society to assure overall community participa- tion in the operation of the arena. No decision of invitation paticipa- tion was made, the visitors. Construction was handl- | were received by Mr. and Mrs. Beath. |’ No Opposition For Village Candidates Excuses -- Excuses .| Dear Reader: There’s a reason for your Tribune being late this week, so don’t blame the postmaster or your newsdealer. Our monthly shipment of news- print did not leave the supplier until this morning (Thursday), so natural- ly it was impossible for. any trans- portation.company to get it here be- fore Friday. And since, newsprint is an important part of the production schedule; without it we haye been forted to mark time, 4 Clive Stangoe. | Highway. Accident Prevents Wrestlers Making Fight Show Fans who jammed the Elks Hall t Saturday night to witness the first ‘wrestle royal’ to he staged here were disappointed when a minor highway accident forced cancellation of the night’s feature attraction, Driving up.from the coast, Buddy Knox and ‘Mr. X’ were forced off the highway near the 70 Mile by anoth vehicle and were unable to get here in time for the show. The wrestlers were not injured in the accident. At the hall the show went on with Felix Kohnke and rough-and-ready Tarzan Potvin heading the impromiu card in a one hour match that went the limit before Félix won the event with Potvin submitting in a hammer- lock, While Potvin was Z up for a second appearance against Bill Kohn- ke, comedy relief was furnished when Benny Abbott challenged Bill. After a couple of minutes eapering, Bill ran out of the ring, declaring the hoseiman wes. “too toug! the final Potvin-Kéhnke match, Bill emerged the victor, winning two Fae Spit. Safonau Toren won the second fall by levelling Bill with a blockbuster. 4 RVES AGAIN Soo] —photo by Blackwell's Tony Borkowski, local busi- nessman and a former member of the Board of Village Com- missioners, was one of three declared elected this morning when nomination deadline passed with only three candi- dates available for the three board vacancies. Three Commissioners ommiissjoners. When nomination deadline rolled around at noon today, only three nomination papers had been filed with Returning Offcer Joe Smith. Papers for the third place on the | board of commissioners were taken out by Anthony T. ‘Tony’ Borkowski, former commissioner who was de- feated for re-election last year when he ran, Filling out the vacancies on the board are Chairman Stan Goad and Commissioner Alf Bagle, who had ‘both signified. their intention of standing for re-election several weeks 0. Property owners will still have to go to the polls though to approve or reject the proposed $132.000 sewer by-law. There }s_a difference in the voters’ list for this purpose and the one for election of commissioners. The money by-law vote is confined to property owners, while the other list included spouses of property.owners and com- mercial ratepayers..The money by- yy a Game Statistics From Cache Creek Up to midnight November 28, close to 900 hunters were checked through the Game _ Department’s game station at Cache Creek. At that time there had been a total of 1411 moose checked through, 114 of which were cows; 1481 deer, of which 279 were does. During the first two days of the short either sex season on moose, 42 bulls and 69 cows were tallied. For the same Pperiod, 370 buck deer} ‘and 221 doe® jl were checked. Declared Elected, Poll Still Necessary For By-law For the first time since 1949, voters in Williams Lake will not have to go to the polls December 9th to choose their law list contains 390 names, compar- ed to 417 on the normal voters’ list. Those doubtful of their standing should check the by-law list posted in the village clerk’s office. Poll for the by-law will be held in the Fire Hall and will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 9th. Commissioners on the board for 1955 are Stan Goad, Alf Eagle, M. F. ‘Mac’ Johnson, Herb Gardner and Tony Borkowski. Mr. Borkowski takes the seat vacated by Commis- sioner Ben Abbott, who declined to let his name stand this year. Don Mars New Manager of Benk’s 100 Mile Branch Don Mars, popular accountant for the local branch of The Canadian Bank of Commerce for the past six years has been appointed manager of the bank’s new 100 Mile Housé branch, due to be opened around December 20. Mr. Mars started his career with the bank in 1940 at New Westmin- ster, leaving to join the army in 1942. After three and a half years service including overseas, he returned to the bank’s Kingsway and Knight Road branch in Vancouver. His first posting away from the coast was to Whitehorse, where he spent a year and a halt before being moved to Dawson City for another year, In 1949 he was promoted to accountant and transferred to Williams Lake. During the years he has spent here, “Mr. Mars has been extremely active in community affairs. He served as EL COMPA QU BRANCH New Auto Dealer Firm Opens Here A new automotive and farm equip- ment dealership has commenced business sin completely renovated premises on Railway Avenue. The local outlet is a branch of J. L. Wilson & Sons Limited of Quesnel and handles Willys Jeeps, Kaiser cars and John Deere farm imple- ‘nents ‘The Quesnel firm closed down their Prince George branch prior to moy- ing to Williams Lake. Manager of the local operation is Harry Williams, who was formerly with the company at Prince. The company has purchased the old ‘Fix-it’ shop building across from |Axgus Lumber company and, have done a major job of renovating the structure inside and out. Area Has Accident Free Hunting Season As far as the Williams Lake area is concerned, the hunting season passed this year without any serious accidents being reported. Police say that their records show six hunters were reported lost, but all of the men turned up safely. Ice Show To Open Season At Memorial Arena Dec. 21 been pate teres to this week, be ushered in at the War Mem one of the country’s top tour 3rd annual Ice Fantasy. The professional show which play to over half a million people in 108 communities in Canada and wh United States in the course of its tour, has a company of fifty skating cham- pions from all parts of the two countries. With 24 colorful acts, including a airy tale on sk ‘Little Red Rid- ing Hood and Peter the Big Bad Wolf,” the show promises to he a stellar attraction. Headlining the “parade of stars’”’ is Lorrie Perkins, first Canadian ven a continuation of the winterish weather we have the season of winter sports will orial Arena December 21st with ing ice shov the Canadian | to stay in the annual ice | spectacle. rl ev With the weather tightening up, crews of volunteer workers have been busy at the arena, with the first flooding made Monday night. If the ther holds there should be no good surface x difficulty in for the one-n Hockey too, Fri mittee of the arena society holds its first meeting to line up the popular Stampeders for the season. of the Canadian Legion br aneli for two years, secretary of the Board of Trade, secretary of the War Memorial Arena Society and was four years president of the Boy Scouts Group Committee. For the past year and a half he has taken a major role in the church construction pr for St. Andrew's United Chof! pao degihte on the t7. 4 interes: dian Legion. Replacing Mr. Mars at the local branch will be E. A. More, who is being transferred from Prince Ru- pert. Mr. More is not expected here until Janua ‘Valuable Player’ Puck Award Offered There will be more than moral satisfaction accruing to the most valuable hockey player in the 1954- 55 Stampeder line-up, thanks to the interest shown by the local jewellery firm of B. G. Woodland & Son. According to thé scheme, every person attending a game in which the Stampeders participate, will be given one ballott per game on which to write the name of the player they consider to be the most valuable to the team. These in turn are deposited in a locked ballot box and at the end of the season the ballots will be counted by an impartial committee. The player receiving the most bal- lots will be presented with a Gold Gruen Automatic Sports model wrist watch, valued at $125.00. "The proposal has been accepted by the War Memorial Arena Society, under whose direction the Stam- peders operate. Verdict Rules Logging Death Accidental A verdict of accidental death with no blame attached to anyone, was returned by a coroners jury Friday inquiring into the death of Daniel Albert Rabbitt 26, who lost his lite at Horsefly November 24. The accident oceurred when the er released the cinch s on a truckload cf logs before a fork lift truck was in place. The jogs spilled and one fell on the victim,