Page Eight THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER Wide Interest In Lumber Queen Contest Princess Valerie Hamilton of Duncan, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Maple Bay. Road. Princess Valerie was the popular choice of the students of Duncan High School and is being supported by the management and staff of Overwaitea Ltd., Duncan. Hamilton, Princess Patricia Grier, can- didate for Youbou is the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Grier of Youbou who are long-time residents of Youbou. Mr. Grier is employed as an inspector for the PLIB. The management and staf of Westwell’s Ltd. of Duncan, are suporting Prin- cess Patricia. Princess Christine Smith, can- didate for -Lake Cowichan, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith of Lake Cowichan. Princess Christine’s father is employed at the Hillcrest Lum- ber Company mill at Metsat- chie Lake. She is supported by the management and staff of Green Haven Restaurant, Duncan. Princess Thelma Brewer, can- didate for Shawnigan Lake- Cobble Hill is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown, Shawnigan Lake, B.C. Prin- cess Thelma; who is leading the polls at present is being sup- ported by the management and staff of the Cowichan Mer- chants Ltd., Duncan. Princess Norma Bennett, cam- didate for Chemainus, is the daughter. of Mr. and Mrs, Har- ry Bennett of Chemainus. Mr, Bennett is an employee of the big mill at Chemainus. The management and staff of the Cecil Cafe of Duncan, are sup- porting Princess Norma. Crowning Of Queen To Be Feature At Duncan Carnival THE Lumber Queen Contest being conducted by the IWA on Defeat In Comox Due To Anti-Unity Tactics behalf of the Duncan Dominion Day Carnival Committee is creat- ing considerable interest throughout the District in the race to elect the girl of their vhoice as Queen of British Columbia’s second largest lumber area. The winner of the contest will be featured in the colorful crowning ceremonies to be held in Duncan on July 2. Appreciation for the support given him and regret that the nomination of a CCF candidate brought defeat to organ- ized labor in Comox-Alberni in Monday’s voting was ex- pressed this week by Nigel Morgan, Independent Labor can- didate and runner-up in the; —————————_ The attractive princesses, who were chosen by their fellow students from the high schools in the areas which they repre- sent, are being supported by various business men from the City of Duncan, who have entered into a friendly competition to elect their favorite candidate. Princess Thelma Brewer, who is candidate for Shawnigan Lake- Cobble Hill, is being sponsored by the management and staff of Cowicham Merchants Limited and is now leading the polls with 50,- 000 votes. Princess Patricia Greer is being supported by the management and staff of West- well’s Limited of Duncan. Prin- cesss Norma Bennett is being supported by the management and staff of Cecil Cafe of Dun- MODERN and OLD-TIME DANCING Hastings Auditorium Every . Mon., Wed. & Sat. 828 East Hastings can. Princess Christine Smith is being supported by the man- agement and staff of Green Haven Cafe and Princess Valerie Hamilton is being supported by the management and staff of Overwaitea Limited. In addition to the Lumber Queen contest the IWA is assist- ing in the Loggers’ Sports Con- test under the chairmanship of popular Bill Auchinachie of Dun- can. Bill is well known to the loggers on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland and has in several years past participated in many loggers sports events. In view of the excellent prize lists offered this year it is expected that contestants will be entered from all parts of the Island and will provide keen competition for the championships. 99900000-000000000000000 “Money loaned on men’s cloth- ing, sleeping bags, watches, diamonds an dy jewellery. 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