Page 4 THE |WILLIAMS LAKE TRIBUNE Wednesday, September 16, 1959 Local B of M starts Alst year of operation Williams Lake branch of the Bank of Montreal—the commun- ity’s first bank—starts its 41st year of continuous operation here today, Thomas Larson, man- ager, has announced. Opened on September 16, 1919 —shortly after the arrival of the PGE railway—the bank originally Provided weekly service from the 150 Mile House B of M. Within a year of its establishment here, daily service was started to cope with the increasing demand for banking services as more and more settlers arrived. The first B of M office, built for the bank by W. H. Slater and Archie Campbell, was a far cry from the modern premises com- pleted late last year. A rough lumber shack, 10 feet square housed the bank for its first year and a half here. This building, located on the west side of the present PGE rail line, was heated by a wood- burning stove and coal oil. lamps were used to light the office. In 1921, it was decided that larger premises for the B of M were requider and an attractive bungalow-type structure was er- ected at the corner of Oliver and First Avenues—the present site of the B of M. Extensive alterations in 1948 in- creased the size of the building substantially and, at the same time, several ‘interior improve- ments were carried out. These premises served the B of M until last October, when the Present modern building was completed on the same site. During construction of the pre- sent building, the bungalow office was moved to the rear of the B of M site so that banking service could be provided without inter- ruption. Since opening here, 40 years ago the B of M office has had a succession of public-spirited man- agers. J. D. Burnyeat was the first Manager of the branch. Sub. sequent managers included W. Mackenzie, 1921-1926; G. Adams, 1926-1929; T. B. Gilmour, 1929- 1930; G. R. S. Blackaby, 1930- 1940; O. J. Simons, 1940-1945; and fuirhead, 1945-1947. Bert Wilson was ap- ed Tanager. He remained here until 1951, when he moved to Cloverdale. Mr. Wilson is now manager at the Kamloops branch. Jack Purser became manager here in 1951 and 1953, Tom ‘emained until when he was succeeded by Larson, the present man- ager. Since coming here in 1 Mr. Larson has taken an active interest in Williams Lake activ- ities. past president of the Board of ‘ade and a member of the Can- adian Legion, he is also district commissioner of the Boy Scouts Association and a past president of the Williams Lake Curling Club. Although it completed its 40th year yesterday, the Williams Lake B of M is only a “youngster” compared with the parent in- stitution which was founded in 1817 by nine Montreal merchants and which has had an important role in the development of Canada ever since. The B of M issued Canada’s first native currency. It also founded the _branch-banking system—considered to be one of the finest in the world+when it opened a second office at Quebec City, two weeks after its opening in Montreal. Branches soon followed at New York (now Toronto) and at other outposts and trading cen- tres across the country. Today, with more than 780 branches throughout the 10 provinces, the B of M also has offices in the United States, England and France, and at Canadian Army and RCAF bases in France and Germany. In conjunction with the Bank ot London and South America, the B of M last year founded the Bank, of London and Montreal Limited, now operating in Latin America and the Caribbean. Williams Lake banking modern office. wooden shack 40 years ago yesterday. Bank of Montreal’s first premises here and it, pro- vides a sharp contrast with the bank’s present This picture was taken just after the B of M established here in September, started in this rough It was the 1919. Quesnel—Matter of $5,000, spent by the Quesnel and District Board of Trade to punch a road through Likely Quesnel River, and ignored by the provincial government depart- ments, will not be dropped. to along the Letter from the B.C. Forest Service was read at the Board’s regular meeting recently. It said Statement on occupation of Germany wrong A note from Helmut Benecke, director for Canada of the Ger- man Tourist Information Ser- vice, corrects a statement made in a recent column of Sylvia Baker in her “letter home. Writing on her travels in Germany, Miss Baker said “ An- other thing that we are all amazed by is how completely Germany is occupied.” In correcting the impression, Mr. Benecke writes, “We wish to stress that the last remaining} When they lose their the Federal Republic of [Sernany which had been im- sed by military oceupation | authorities after World War | Two were lifted on May 5, 1955 Since then, the German Federal Republic is a sovereign country without any occupation whatso- ever. Military personnel en- countered by Miss Baker in our country is stationed there be- cause West Germany is a part- ner in the NATO aliance.” Most like steel. temper, people are restrictions on the sovereignty they're worthless. CARLING'S PILSENER .... of course! When it comes to enjoying a light and bright pilsener beer B.C’s Favorite because of the taste for free home delivery phone 184 THE CARLING BREWERIES (8.C.) LTD. This advertisement is not published or displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the Government of British Columbia, Forestry Department doesn't like new Quesnel-Likely route ° that the Forest Service had open- ed the old river road from Beaver- mouth to Buxton Creek. Appar: me i e ently the Board of Trade road|M". McEac ea eng Forge had been examined, but the Ser- » Or the local satety: con: : : committee in Williams vice had decided ag: L + Oli ten because of wet ground and addi- DS OF ONE. Mela: tional maintenance struction require and con- Members at Thursday's meeting felt that, though money was being spent on a forestry road, this would not give a road connection traffic through to It was also felt that some inves- tigation was warranted as to why the Board’s $5,000 project had been ignored after the amount of work had been put into it. The matter is to be taken up further with the department of highways and the lands and forest depart- ments. Text of the Forest Service letter is as follow: “Re yours of July 24, 1959. The forest service has this year reopened the old river road from Beavermouth to Buxton (China) Creek and from there we use the old mining road up Buxton Creek to Morehead Lake. “The Quesnel Board of Trade road was examined and it was decided not to use it since parts of it were located through very wet ground and too much main- tenance and further construction would be required. It was felt that reopening the old road would be less expensive and with further improvement provide an all-weather road for our uprpose. “For the information of your members this road is now pass- heel-drive vehicles y weather it is pass- President feel After -a year at the the Stampede can be built Forest safety contest underway Companies in the district’s lumbering industry are compet- ing for the first time in a plan- ned safety competition arranged by the Workmen’s Compensa- tion Board. Two trophies have been donated for the continuing com- petition on an annual basis. The Finning Tractor Company trophy goes to the firm with the lowest accident frequen given rates yearly period. A trophy is being donated by Disson Saws and the company’s local agent, G. A. Cole. This latter trophy is for a company that compiles an outstanding safety record and then is washed out of the com- petition by an accident occur- ring just before the contest ends. R. safety D. (Don) McEachnie, inspector with the WCB, states that there are 12 com- panies in the current contest, and he hopes many more will take part in the future. Information on records that must be kept by competing com- ‘s may be obtained through tosh and Vic Imhoff. s Stampede can be built into top show helm of the Stampede Association, Bill Broughton says he is quite certain into a really worthwhile shi Speaking the Board of Trade last Thursday, Mr. Broughton related some of the problems the association had en- countered last year and some of its plans for future shows. He said that one year ago the association had $150 in the bank and the problem of stag- ing a $15,000 show. After the first meeting a few’ more bills came down and the association bank roll had faded to $65. In spite of this, the direc- tors set about planning the 1959 Stampede, a show that Mr. Broughton said the association had been proud of. On June 20, just a few days prior to the show, the associa- tion was informed there were no days left to allocate to Wil- liams Lake for pari-mutuel betting. The president asked for permission to go into the matter on his own, and although he won't say how he managed it—the show had its pari- mutuel betting. Those of his listeners who saw the 1959 show on the last day could appreciate the fact that the field is in desperate need of more spectator accom- Tire Trouble? See us C&STire Service to Sche Passenger Train Schedule Horseshoe Ba Squamish y. Lillooet Clinton - . Williams La’ Quesnel __ . Prince Georg . Chetwynd — . Ar. Fort St. John PACIFIC GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY No. 1 DAILY Pacific Daylight Time No. 2 DAILY NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND READ DOWN READ UP 10:30 a.m. Lv. North Vancouver dule Effective August 9, 1959 yo pees Cipeeeee DAILY a.m. Ly. a.m. Ar. Reserved Seats Available FOR RESERVATIONS able to two-w! heel drive pickups. Chetwynd — Dawson Creek —. Reclining Lounge Seats — View Windows Complimentary Meals P.G.E. RAILWAY AGENT, WILLIAMS LAKE 28 PACIFIG ; GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY No. 3 DAILY ———- Ar. 10:20 a.m. ~ Ly. 8:20 am. with Steward Service and AND TICKETS PHONE modation, Mr. Broughton said.|permanent rest room facilities Because of this need, the Stam-|a: pede Association is planning the construction of bleachers at 2} ¢) A committee is now studying come up with a recommendation to build one section next year to accommodate nd a pari-mutuel booth. It is also planned to terrace he sidehills for additional park- possible cost of $18,000. ing space. Mr. Broughton said the asso- the matter, and will probably |cfation’s financial picture was better $3,000 in the bank and a fur- 1,200 people,|ther $1,000 in accounts receive with about this year and with space underneath for able. BUSINESS DIRECTORY BAKERIES FAMOUS BAKERY Wholesale and Retail * SWEET GOODS * PASTRIES * CAKES Birthday and Wedding Cakes Made to Order Wholesale Distributors of 4X Bread PHONE 119 BUILDING SUPPLIES & CONTRACTORS WILLIAMS LAKE WOOD PRODUCTS Near Shell Oil Bulk Plant G&®> PAINTS BUILDING SUPPLIES and CABINET WORK TELEPHONE 239 G & L CARLSON Construction Ltd. COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL P.O. Box 675 Phone 239 PAINTING residential and commercial PAINTING SIGN J. LANGSTON P.O. Box 185, Williams Lake Phone 406-A FIGLERS EXCAVATING AND DITCH. DIGGING * Phone 34-K CARS & TRUCKING 24-Hour Wrecker Service LAKESIDE SERVICE AND AUTO BODY — Phone — 212-K (days) 198-F (nights) T&H Cariboo Transport Limited DAILY SERVICE Don Vow (/ 't forget to RING OFF after using your telephone When your call is finished, hang up the receiver and turn the crank vigorously for about three seconds. This will let the operator know that the line is free so she can disconnect. BEFORE RINGING: If you are on receiver to find out if the line is in the receiver gently. TO CALL: With the receiver on vigorous ring of about three secon a g TELEPHONE REMEMBER: the RING-OFF is important. Otherwise the operator will report your line as “busy” to anyone trying to call you. OTHER IMPORTANT TELEPHONE POINTERS a party line, lift the use. Then replace the hook, give one long, ds duration. BRITISH COLUMBIA COMPANY Vancouver - Wms. Lake Local Office ARMES BROS. WAREHOUSE Phone 148 Madison & Jones FAST LOW-BED HAULING SERVICE Williams Lake to Vancouver East and West e PHONE 9-B Williams Lake KOIVISTO SALES & SERVICE LTD. MILL SUPPLIES SAW SHOP LE.L. POWER SAWS Phone 238 Mackenzie Ave., Williams Lake G A. COLE McCulloch Power Saws Corner Mackenzie and Yorston Phone 172 DOCTORS W. J. M. DUTHIE Doctor of Chiropractic Oltice at BARNARD & FIFTH AVE. 2 blocks off highway on Fifth Ave. from Beath’s Shell station Telephone 156 Office in 100 Mile Motel FARM EQUIPMENT Agents for LINDE AIR PRODUCTS ° Swanson Equipment Limited PHONE 161 INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE C. H. Dodwell & Co. R. BEAUCHAMP Notary Public INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Williams Lake, B.O. LAND SURVEYOR TOM WILLIAMS B.C. Land Surveyor LAKESIDE PO BOX 768, WILLIAMS LAKE GOOK & BARTELL B.C. LAND SURVEYORS Phone 256 P.O. Box 400, «Quesnel; Bi Cc McWILLIAM, WHYTE & SEARLE B.C. Land Surveyors e KAMLOOPS 219 Victoria — Phone 1691 PRINCE GEORGE 1868 Third Ave. — Phone 648 LAUNDRY URE’S LAUNDRY Out of Town Custemers Given Prompt Attention MISCELLANEOUS J. ISSIGONIS Public Accountant e LAKEVIEW HOTEL P.O. Box 868 Williams Lake — Phone 83 LEAVITT FUNERAL SERVICE e Phone 160 Williams Lake LEWIS McINTYRE AUCTIONEER Charity Auctions Free “Your Sale in Our Hands Means Cash in Yours” General Delivery, Williams Lake Williams make a Morel Tr ailer C Electricity - aie - Sewage Situated behind Cariboo Home Service Weekly or Monthly Rates Apply Mrs. Readman Phone 145 ea * Furnaces * Sheet Metal * Commercial ana Industrial Wiring E. HARDING LTD. Licenced Gas Fitters and Electricians CARIBOO HEIGHTS Phone 320 SE FOR ORNAMENTAL IRON RAILINGS eall VALLEY WELDING SERVICE McLeese Lake Your design or ours—also a on alternate Fridays Complete Welding Service