h_ 26th, 1945

Cranbrook Ladies
Behind Men

“Local 111, Cranbrook IWA
dies Auxiliary are very pleas-
d by the weleomes tendered to
hem by letters from other aux-
iliaries and by press notices in

the Lumber Worker.
G
We are very much concerned

‘here with the reactionary wage
scale brought down by the Reg-
jonal War Labor Board which
“gave our bread winners such a
drastic cut in wages, and al-
hough we are still inexperienc-
in the ways of auxiliaries, we
"are quite prepared to stand be-
hind our men in any actions that
_ may be deemed necessary to ree-
tify the wage scale and raise
\ our living conditions to a higher
standard. At dur first meeting
18 members were initiated and
Several more applications were
received.
, . We ran a hot dog stand at the
‘last local Union Dance which
| Was a huge success and netted
“45 a very tidy sum of money to
rry on our organizational work.
We have set up a joint Press
‘Committee -with Local 1-405.

We are strongly considering
the merits of Political Action and
in the near future we hope to
have a Political Action Commit-

- tee set up.

Meetings will be held on. the
first Wednesday evening of the
month starting April 4.

uncan Local Hears
lumerous Reports

_ At our meeting on Feb, 27 we
e pleased to have among our
lembers present, Sister Mae

who has been absent for

ome time owing to illness. Thus

‘belated but excellent report of

the convention at Port Alberni
given by this Sister. We

ere informed that 18 auxiliar-

ies had been formed in B.C.
e 1942 and the total member-
of all the auxiliaries was

Guest speakers at this conven-
m were Mr. Morison, Provin-
Librarian, and Brother

Mr. Morison spoke on three
p of libraries — travelling,
pen shelf, and union, which the
ies could obtain, if they
desired. One of the topics
her Morgan discussed was—
; the Auxiliaries help the
Sister Parlee gave a re-
of the Hospital Board
ling held on February 23. A
of the Hospital W. A.
was given by Sister
also of the third annual
bration at Courtenay and
WPT.

em ‘olution sent in was re-
wg the shortage of towels.

‘tioning was discussed
med hopeless, owing
types and sizes of
thing, such as child-

_ Auxiliary

THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER

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‘We Dood It =
| March 10, 1945, marked still another date to be remembered in

| Camp 6. The Shop Stewards of Camp 6 sub Jocal put their heads
| together (and they are not wooden ones at that) and put om the
finest banquet ever held in this hall. They played hosts to our
sisters of Camp 6 local 98 Ladies’ Auxiliary. The hall was taxed to
capacity and everyone including Brothers and Sisters from Youbou,
Lake Cowichan, and Duncan had a wonderful night amidst the
spirit of goodfellowship that prevailed. Some 106 guests enjoyed
the wonderful eats in the hall which was decotated in the colors
symbolic of the IWA.

The banquet was officially op-
ened by President George Smy-
the, the singing of O Canada and |
a toast to the security and peace |
was given. After the inner man

Toasts were given to the IW. |
and the Auxiliary. Songs were |
rendered by Sister W. Ferguson,
Mrs. Ronback, Wilf Killeen, ‘and

. sae |J. Malbon. The winder upper,
was satisfied the first part of ie a meee saute waar TE

evening was filled with speeches |27¢ 4 © neg
and well rendered songs. Presi-| Sit Py Ere oH ype caer |
dent Owen Brown from Local/™§) C. Gilehrist (Clare), and|
Reco ayiitt wxilicen! Tocal i200: 2! Stacklie (George), which)
Sister Bdna Brown, president of | WS hilariously received by all.
the B.C, District Ladies Auxil-| Dancing, to the music of Bro.
iaries and sister Atchison, presi-| Sisters and guests from Youbou
dent of Local 98 Ladies Aux. ex-|Was enjoyed ‘until the small}
pressed their best wishes in con-| hours of the morning. |
nection with the banquet and for| We wish to take this oppor-
closer co-operation and the|tunity to thank all who helped
carrying out of the union policy.!make this affair such a success.

committee have many worth-| Patients Visited At

SHES GHA | General Hospital
Letter from Lake Cowichan | Re laa ae
dith Cook and Cora

was read extending an invitation) Sisters

to members of our local to/Thomas visited the following |
attend their 10th anniversary | woodwork: Wed., March 2
celebration, Tt was undecided | prother Derpak, Port Alberni; |

who would accept this kind iny

|
tation. Bro,

Three letters were read ex-
tending the appreciation for
parcels received by the follow-|
ing: Sgt. Brown, Pte. Ballet, and |
Sgt. Handberry. Chocolate bars |

and fruit cake seemed to be tops. |
|

Phil Verrett, B.S.W., ankle |
7 Bro. Pt. Decauley, of}
mith, Comox, back injury
Demchuck, _ progressin
sch, progressing; Bro.
Bruce Lamb, Lamb Lumber Co.,
Bro. Oliver Couglin, Kelly Log-
ging Co. Q.C.I., Skeddans Bay.

We would .ask Shop Steward
|BilP of Skeddans Bay, Q.C.L, if
he would help locate lost per-
sonal effects of Brother Oliver
Coughlan (who is being treated
for injury at General Hospital,
|Vaneouver—Book 11509). The
|articles Jost include shirts, tow-
els, socks, handkerchiefs, razor,
|knife, ete. This help would be

|much appreciated.
| == EST,

Our auxiliary was pleased to
welcome a new member, Sister
Tembey.

Sister Cleough very kindly of-
fered to donate the lunch for our
next meeting. Then it was de-
cided that hereafter two sisters
woud supply the Tunch for the
following meetings.

Youbou Ladies Elects
Officers; Plan Social

Vancouver Local Starts

On Monday, Feb. 26, the Wo- ses ae
men’s Auxiliary, IWA Local) Of9anizational Drive
104, held their regular social| The social meeting of the Van-

evening. After this, games were |couver Auxiliary was held in the
enjoyed. A delicious lunch was|home of Mrs. Charles Thomas,
served by the hostesses. A pres-|with 14 members present. Mrs.
entation was made to our form-|Thelma Harrison who was leav-
ex recording secretary, Sister|ing to live in Nanoose, Vancou-
Rose Daly, who is leaving us.|ver, Island, was presented with
Hostesses for the evening were|a bed spread as a parting gift
Sisters Frazer, Orr and Adams./from those present. The winner
Two mew members were added/of the raffle was Sister Stahs-
to our numbers, Sisters Scott | field.

and Sandford. |

|, Members of the auxiliary at-

The regular business meeting tended the local meeting March
was held in Union Hall on Mon-|11, when an appeal was made to
day, March 12 at 8 p.m. Fourteen the men to interest their wives
members were present and one jin joining the auxiliary. Applica-
new member, Sister Hieta, was |tion cards were distributed which
added to our gradually increas- are to be turned back to the local
ing numbers. Election of officers | office or get in touch with the
was held, Sister Orr being elec-| Secretary, Mrs. R: J. D. Watts,
ted president; Sister Sword’ vice-| 1905 W: 13th Ave. phone BA.
president, Sister Maki Tecording |B427R. ay
secretary, and Sister Hallquist
financial secretary.

The next meeting willbe held
: Tuesday, March 27, 8.00 p.m. in
was decided we hold our |the Union Hall, 410 Holden Bldg.,

it
44a: social on Monday, March|16 E. Hastings. New members

| McCauley

News and Views

Associate Editor: Mona Morgan

Canadian Smokes
‘Appreciated Overseas

To the Editor:
I am writing to thank the IWA
for the welcome supply of smokes
that arrived last week. They
were quite some time on the way
over ard have been here and
there, as I haye moved about
quite a lot.

In France, the smokes are poor

jand are very scarce in Belgium,

but in Holland, they are terrible

|and very scarce also.

I would like to get the Log-
gers’ paper again. It, has stop-
ped coming and we could always
see what is going on in the
woods back home. There are
quite a few of the loggers here
who would enjoy getting the pa-
per again as we always passed
it around.

Sm. SPACKMAN.
Canadian Army Overseas.

Ladysmith Lecal Holds

| Successful Dance

The Ladies’ Auxiliary Local 92
held their regular monthly meet-
ing in the Union Hall, March 14,
with 10 members present.
inutes were read from the
District Council Convention.

We are glad to report the
benefit dance held for Brother

was a success—pro-
ceeds were $208.50. Thanks were
given by Sister McCauley who
veceived a cheque for $161.20.

Cowichan Lake Anniversary So-
cial where all our members who
attended enjoyed themselvés very
much,

Donations of $5.00 each were
given to the Red Cross and: the
Hospital Linen Shower.

We are also helping during
Hospital week which is from
April 2 to the 7 to raise money
for the hospital.

Our next social dance will be
held on April 14. We would like
to see all members present.

Interesting P

The current Up-Island Indus-
trial Film Circuit offers as its
feateur “Winter Sports,” which
gives an exciting account of
everything from skiing and skat-
ing to ice-boating and bob-sled-
ding at 80 mp.h. “Money Goods
and Prices,” dealing with the
Processes of inflation and a
“Snafu” comedy cartoon, are on
the same program. A report on
the government’s policy on re-
habilitation of veterans is fol-
lowed by an excellent discussion
trailer. Rounding out the pro-
gram are films entitled “Soviet
Arctic” and “Lessons in Living,”
the latter subject of. particular
interest to Vancouver Island
audiences, as it was shot at
Lanzvillt and is the story of
community interdependence and
cooperation.

The schedule is as follows:

26;-at-8 p.m. will be welcome,

Monday, March 26, Nanaimo,

“Sister Webley reported on the |

Arts Guild
Thanks Union
For Support

Editor, B.C. Lumber Worker:

The following is a letter re-
ceived from the Labor Arts
Guild. Our executive, local 1-217
felt that it should be published
in the Lumber Worker to draw
to the attention of all locals that’
affiliation to the Gulid gives them
representation and voice in the
forming of programs.

Dear Sister: We have to ac-
knowledge with thanks receipt of
|your cheque for $15.00. covering
\affiliation subscription to the
Labor Arts Guild for January,
February and March.

We not only appreciate your
practical recognition in this way
of the labor-art movement here,
but we are also grateful for the
prestige which this recognition
gives the Guild, particularly in
lour approach to other trade
Junions for either financial sup-
Port or co-operation in promot-
jing any of our ventures.

Tht IWA, both tlie District and
its locals, have always done an
excellent job on our behalf, This
is both gratifying and encourag-

‘jing and we shall continue to do

everything in our power to war-
rant this confidence.

Your affiliation carries dele-
gate representation, and we
would be glad to have the name
of your local’s member who will
represent “217” in our activities.

Fraternally yours,
Labor Arts Guild.

rent On

rogram

Up Island Film Circuit

UMW. Forum, 7:80 p.m. the
U.M.W. Hall; Tuesday, March
21, Paldi, 12:20 noon, Lake Log-
ging Hall; Tuesday, March 27,
Youbou, 7:30 pm, Community
Hall; Wed., March 28, Youbou,
Camp 6, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Mar,
29, Youbou Camp 3, 3:30 pm.
and 7:30 p.m., Bunkhouse 25;
Sat., March 31, Mesachie, 7:30
p.m., Comm, Hall; Monday, April
2, Union Bay, 7:30 p.m., Comm.
Hall; Tuesday, April 8, Cambell-
ton, 7:30 pm. Hall; Wed. April
4, Bloedel, 7:30 pm., BSW Mill,
Thurs. April 5, Quinsam, Camp
|8, 7:80 p.m., Elk River Timber;
Friday, April 6, Qinsam, Camp
9, 7:30 p.m., Elk River ‘Timber;
Sat., April 7, Headquarters, 7:30
pm. Comox Logging; Sunday
April 8, Cumberland, 7:30 p.m,
U.M.W. Hall; Monday,, April 9,

Fanny Bay, 12:20 noon, Mill;
7:30 pam., V.L.M. Camp.

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