g=" School and = excavating is being carried out by wi bare to Williams Take Tr NEWS EXCHANGE OF THE CARIBOO 4a-58 Volume 23 —- Number 22. WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. Thursday, June 2, 1955 Money For Chilcotin Roads Authorized Work will start as soon as weuther permits on repair work to Tatlayoko Lake-and Alexis Lake roads in the Chileotin, according to. district en- gineer Jim Pomeroy. The government has authorized special project expenditufes of $3000 on the former road and $2000 on the Jatter. =~ ASSINIBOINE OVERFLOWS, COVERS ROADS, FARMS WITH WATER Construction of a two-bay equip- ment shed at Alexis Creek will be undertaken for the department this summer, Another Busy. Construction Year Ahead For Village Another busy ‘building season is ahead fer Williams Lake, with sév- eral:jobs nearing completion others underway and several yet in the Assiniboine river ~ passengers were removed, but This bus was transporting 24 passengers when it was caught in the flooding Waters of the near Winnipeg, Thousanés of acres of farmland, Centra) Press Canadian 50 nniveg, have been inundated by trapped. All miles from ¥ the bus Tenia ed the Assiniboine waters. planning stage. Down on Railway Avenue the pro- pane gas outlet being constructed by M. K. Kahl, formerly of Kennewick. Washington is in the final stages of completion. At the corner of Railway and Yorston the firm of C & 8 Tire Shop is building additions on both ends of its present premises. Both additions are 28 x 40 feet. One will be used by the tire company as of- fice and display space and the other is being leased by S & B Mill Sup- plies, a firm presently operating from @ small warehouse next to Ligum’s Ltd. Other alteration work being under- taken includes an addition to Bill’s Welding Shop and one to Ure’s Laundry. Work has reached the finishing stages on the Overwaitea building and this week the smart giass and aluminum front went in. Next door Hospital Donations For Week $1435.00 Receipts in this week for War Memorial Mospital Building Fund totalled $1435, according to hospital administrator Walt Thom The eanyass had just got underway in town and in rural areas. Here is a breakdown of donations received: Lignum Ltd. $500; Allfir Lumber Company Ltd. $500; Williams Lake Motors Ltd., $200; Brandly’s Drug Store $100; Cariboo Truck & Equip- ment Ltd., $50; Dr. L. Bothamley, $25; Angus McLean, Likely, $10: Springs Lumber $50. Planning Engineer , Arrives “Ahead & Of Promised Date Our written hope in the editorial 2 telat. Memorial dor ae) eda columns that PGE general manager Hospital. qiahe fan stages we under-| P244y’ Bowman’s promise of im- stand are two office buildings and a|™ediate action on town plannin would be substantiated by the ap- pearance of an engineer in the next few days has been answered before it was seen in print. After the editorial was written we discovered that the engineer in ques- tion’ was in town already — well in advance of the suggested date of June 1. Paul Walker, a principal in the firm of consulting civil engineers of Walker & Webber, who special municipal works and subdivi Planning, will be back at his Van- couver drawing board tomorrow starting on the job of putting his ideas on paper of how he thinks Wil motel within the village limits. Home building continues at the brisk pace set last year. Four more permits for home construction were let at Tuesday's special’ commission meeting to R. C. Carson A. A. Rout- ley, Henry Fourt, and Dean Getz. Student Speaker Takes Third Place In B.C. Finals Ruth Schoonover, 17-year-old W liams Lake high school student who topped the Cariboo public speak’ contest last month placed third iu the provincial finals of the Knights of Pythias contest at New Westmin- ater. : 3 Judges’ comments on the speakers indicated that Ruth’s organization of her material was the best of all con- testants. e Bus Schedule Changes A major change in schedule of Greyhound Bus Lines went into ef- fect this week on the Cariboo High- way. : Effective June 1st, the southbound bus now leaves Williams Lake at 12:15 pan. and 2:55 p.m. and leaves on the northbound run at 3:50 a.m. and 7 p.m. The times are Standard S0 an hour must be added to bring them to Daylight Saving. STAMPEDE CORNER... Another work bee this Sunday at the grounds. Those organizations planning on putting entries in the Dominion Day parade who have not signified their intention to the parade committee should contact Clive Stangoe. There are still a few bareheaded businessmen walking the streets. How about getting a hat tsilowa? liams Lake should grow. With the aid of his wife, who as- sists him in these preliminary sur- veys, Mr. Walker has covered’ the town marking every lot with a colar code to_show what types of construe- tion now occupy them, talked to commissioners and others in repre- sentative groups, and had a close look at the Jand surrounding the present village limits. What his recommendations will he for Williams Lake is still too early to say,-and since he is working for the railway company, his final repori will naturally he to them. Every town has its planning prob- lems, Mr. Walker says, and Williams Lake has no particularly difficult ones. You gain the impression that he favours residential expansion of the area between the airport road and the old Quesnel highway. What- ever planning evolves, there will he allowance made for park sites in the recommenations, From the amount of data that Mr. Walker has armed himself with on economic as well as geographic sta- you have the feeling that tle results Will be worth waiting for. Two Aircraft Purchased Result of the recent flying school here is the appearance of two aj craft based permanently at the local ‘port. “Cookie” Hodgson has purchased a Luscomb all-metal ’plaet that was used for instruction work here und the flying club has bought an Aeroneg for the use of the members, Local Students Carry Sports Day Dark horse entry in a combined track meet with Prince George and Quesnel Last Saturday, tion of athletes from Williams 1 High School picked up 115 points to the day. an ageregs uke win In second place was Prince George school with 95, fol- lowed by Quesnel with 65. Twenty-six competitors wore the ‘ake colours, the largest aggrega- ticn in the meet which was held at Prince George. In the junior boys events, Wayne McArthur won the 100 yard dash in 12.2 sees., with teammate Terry Ba- ker taking third spot. In the i Wayne was shaded by two Prince Georse = Don Krazse-of Ques- nel wou the 40-in 60.8 sées. Don Groyer and Terry Baker captured first and second places respectively in the S$0. in the shotput Walter Levick threw 40’3" to win, followed by MeArthnr. McArthur and Leviek placed first and second in the higi jump and Levick hurled the discus 102” to win that event, with Arthur taking third place. The local team finished second behind Prince George. In the senior boys 100 yard dash, Lumber Company Announces Promotion Promotion of Ralph P. Pruden ta the position o: stant manager Wright Lumber (1954) Limited op- ov eration in Williams Lake, was an- nounced today by W. J. Swetnam, president of the firm. Mr. Pruden has had several years experience in the lumber business at Quesnel and before coming to Wil- liams Lake was municipal clerk there. A. BE. (Al) Sharpe continues as overall manager of the compan operation in this area, Mr. Swetnam also stated that due to the growth of the company’s op- eration here an extensive rebuilding program aimed at more efficient op- eration and production of dressed lumber has just heen completed. The | company at present employ on two shifts at the pl well as an additional their woods operation. r number int Two Nights Wrestling For Stompede Show Along with the annual Stampede dances two wrestling cards will bé& added to this year's show. Felix Kohnie. ed in the Fl the Tall nged by s will be st on the evening of the first and third a To fill out his py nin ad- dition to himself and brother Pill, will he four o wrestler Two will be of the usual male Feli: lining up two fen ents of the art to add colour to show. the More of date. a later | | “who and when” at On the evening of Dominion Day, prior to the dance, the Elks Hall, Against Prince, Quesnel Schools a Quesnel student won, followed by Louis McDonald and Gordon Armes. Armes finished in third place in the 220 behind Quesnel and Prince en- S. Al Deschene placed third in the $80. The local relay team finish- i In the broad "jump Armies topped the field with a leap of 1713” with teammate Louis acDonald taking third place. Bill Zaird pldeed third in the discus throw. GIRLS EVEN In the junior girls events. Gail Pelkey crossed the line first in the 6( yard dash and the speedy youns-, ster went on to win the 100 yard with Audrey Friesen taking third ae Ip the high jump a‘ Prince USpree studegt cletred the highest with Bernice Barlow and Di- ana Duke placing second and third The local junior relay team was di qualified in the relay event and it was won by Quesnel. A Quesnel girl crossed the line first in the senior girls’ 60 yard dash with localites Marjorie Mikkelsen and Barb Gardner following. Mik- kelsen led the field in the 100 yara event with Winnie Weetman second. Gardner was third in the discus throw, topped by Quesnel and Prince students. Gerry Frizzi and Gardner took first and second in the shot pnt eveat with the winner making a Loss of 31 feet. Prince George and Ques-| nel students tied for first in the] broad jump with Frizzi in third place. The local school team won their event. The Central track meet will be held at the high school grounds this Friday starting at 1 p.m. relay Commissioners Tuesday night gave the green light to the village’s $120,000 ewer construction project when they authorized the engineering firm in charge to get the work underway. ae Li = a A letter from the successful ten- means would he by cutting down dering firm, Interior Contracting | budget allowances for other services Cempany of Kamloops, stated they | such as streets or sidewalks. would be a little delayed getting on After spending while on ways and the job as they were waiting for sev- | means of saving money, commission= eral heavy duty machines to come oil | ers were presented with an appeal other work. for another chunk out of the treas- ury. ; Main problem of the commission- ers is to make sure they have enough Hospital board chairman Clive extra cash on hand in the general] Stangoe reminded commissioners revenue account to cover any extra their’ budget meeting ‘this # he had advised them that an appeal for a building fund donation would be coming their way in the that might be entailed. Short money neces- the uuforseen sary for warned the project, that rockwork could conceivably run this figure up| Presenting the appeal officially. several thousand dollars, In order to finance such an eventuality the only Although assuring the ‘hospital x the Gom- | = missioners were not prepared to say the something would amount Variety Store New |r: someinine vouta amount Venture Fer Lecal held over until their next meeting d Business Wien 4 when possibly a clearer picture of the village's financial picture would evolve. Alf and Al Smallenberg, former| | | 5 operators of the Famous Cate, will D | E be back in business together within | 2 AW ISHOME figineer the next month or six weeks. Geis New Pest , Charlie, divisional engin= eer here for the past four years. has been transferred to New Westmin- ster where he will occupy .a similar The father and son combination have leased the Dwing building on the corner of Oliver Street, and Rail- way Avenue for operation as a 5e to $1 variety store. Before the business opens how- ever, a major renovation job is being undertaken on the oid building. The present roof is coming off to be re- placed with flat one. The second floor of the building Will he turned into living space with six suites being constructed. Permit for the altera- tion work was granted at Tuesday night's commissioners meeting. igs, trict ongineer at Vernon. © word has been received by the 1 office of the Department of Highways on who will be ‘replacing Mr. Grigg. Mr. and Mrs. Grigg left for New s sold their rest.| Westminster this week. : Since then Sau MOTORS EXPANDS F The Smallenber: aurant business last fall. Garage Changes Hands In Major Deal News of a major business deal was released this week with the an-. houncement by Dick Moquin. man- ing director of Beath Motors (Wil- liams Lake) Ltd., that his firm has purchased the established garage ress of Neufeld Bros. The move was the first large e: pansion of Beath Motors a new firm in town that opened for ‘business with a Ford-Monareh dealership late occupied ny store was formerly leased riboo Saddler The Weather Not much immediate relief seems in sight from our present cool, damp j Weather. Long range forecast is for} PUT | continued cool and showery weather | until June 12. Here ar | at the airport tor the past weeks: the temperature readings min on last fall. Mr. Moquin states that an expan- sion move was necessary because of increased volume of business. The Saree deal became effective June 1. amparatuis: renaine: The company will carry out all its | toaay was 47 above ‘ motor repair work in the former’ Nenfeld garage and locate its parts Veteran Merchant Ends Long Association Wii W. S. closed 49 y uesday ‘igeon. His interest w partners in the (Sid) Western,. w US ASSO! when he disposed of his hased by s pur grocery Rife and Les Pigeon. Mr. will devote all his time now to the operation of the Oliver Theatre which he has owned since 1926. Most of his long career hehind the counter was carried out right here in Williams Lake. He started in the business at the coast with WH. Mal- kin and in June 1922 he came to Williams Lake to take over the man- agershi of the old T, A Moore store that was located in the building at the of Oliver Street and Railway J Actually he did net intend More Boxes Te Be Added At Local Post Office post Another hexes will be ndded at the local post offi g to Postmaster Cece Rhodes. Contract for the alteration work necessary to accomodate the addi- tional boxes has been let to Mont- mery Construction. When the work is completed there will be a total of G$5 boxes in the post oifice department’ there -as well.— Chuck tion with the r Beath, president of the firm, is e: pected in town today to go over or- anizational plans. °e Hen “Hank” Neufeld ‘and his ly Retail Trade brother John are indefinite about | their ruture plans. They will con- cenirate tor now on the operation of a mill they own on Horsefly Road his j nk and John came to Williams = from Wells in 1952. ‘They oper- iy. but. aie IMSERES voor a8 a snecessful garge business in interest in community work in the town: for years and dismantled Sink ieeua aa dis main building and moved It roots settled deep. 1 Hey > In 1926 Sid branched out for him-| = = se ough he retained his ma Gere ioh ie the als ™""~ Vencouver Kiwanians opportunity in the th uses A and purehased the assets of the late To Visit Willicms lake Arthur Hiller. Sid didu’t know any-| some 90 Kiwanians from Vaneous thing about the business and the! yer wit Williams Lake nex! former owner showed him how to| Thursday on a-tour of this part of work the projector as part of th¢| the province over the Pacific Great deal. The shows were then held in! Bastern Railway. the frame building at the corner of| The ill he guests of the | Oliver and Second Avenue, and this! joont club during their day | remained the theatre until 1951 | here and a joint luncheon will be [when Mr. and Mrs. Western built’ hela at noon, Providing entertain. the new “Oliver of the finest, y the luncheon will be Game theatres in (he Interior ioe Gibault who-will show LONG SPRVICR RECORD pictures of the Cariboo in colour. put in more year civic ions than most of us in this! LEAVES ON TRIP TO IRELAND | residence au member of the Mrs. Sam Sloan leaves Vancouver | first hoard o #e commissioners | tomorrow on the first part of her | back in 1929 fter servir ourney to her former home in Bel- \y nde ehairy position h Ireland. Tt will be her first visit board held fort the oid country in 40 years, Mrs. 15 Nl travel to Montreal on the | charter member Canadian” train and émbarks | board of trade when that from Quebee City for Southampton (continued on I by boat.