Page Seven iary Convention orses I\XW/A Demands Edna Brown was re-elected for her fourth term as president the IWA clo District Council of Women’s Auxiliaries at the convention held in Nanaimo on January 27. Other officers the coming year include Mona Morgan, first vice-president; Leshrer of New Westminster, second vice-president; Marge of Vancouver, secretary-treasurer; Mona Boquist of Port “Alberni and Mary Stevens of Duncan, trustees. Convention delegates gave un- 1 is endorsation to the [WA 6 program calling for 25 cents n hour wage increase; 40 hour “week; and union security. Dele- _ gates were enthusiastic in voic- their support for whatever jon their Union might have to take to achieve the program. Among the other main resolu- tions was one on housing in which it was urged upon the Government to build low-rental homes and to put an end to the ‘miserable slums now existing. “Jobs, homes and health are all tied in together”, said President Edna Brown in speaking to the ni; lution. Sister Tobey Hogarth “from Courtenay appealed to the “delegates to do everything pos- sible to achieve both the Union program and the solution of the housing problem. “Our men are not asking for the moon,” she said, “but only for 2 chance to see a little of their families and teresting the youngsters will want to stay in it and not on the streets.” Other important resolutions asked for higher old-age pen- !sions; NO lifting of price con- trols, subsidized clinics for cancer treatment; increased rations for woodworkers in isolated areas. The meeting commended: the B.C. Federation of Labor for its fine legislative proposals and prom- ised every support in the fight to win them. Extensive organisa- tional and educational campaigns wede planned throughout British Columbia, Greetings of support and co- operation were given the veter- ans who “took up residence” in Old Hotel Vancouver. “Their fight is our fight”, is the way one delegate expressed it, “labor and the veterans must stick to- gether in the effort to have jobs and homes”. Federated Auxil- iaries president Margaret Mix of help to make the home a better| Olympia, Wash., congratulated place to live in, 2 place so in- the B.C. membership. Ee THE CREDIT HOUSE OF QUALITY CONTINUING OUR GIGANTIC Clearance Sale ALL THIS WEEK AT THE FOLLOWING STORES 807 Granville St. 2438 East Hastings St. 2315 Main St. —, 2204 Main St. 1616 Commercial Dz. 437 Columbia St., New Westminster — and Take Advantage of this Sale by Using the “Sweet Sixteen” Plan— FOUR WAYS TO BUY! Save Money on Smart Winter Clothes COATS Tailored models selling ow ee COATS Ze up Fur- trimmed models clearing at —___ 19° up DRESSES In a variety of styles 9.95 and colors from up Take Advantage of the Sele 1—Pay Cash. 2—Charge Account BUY 4 WAYS! 3itay-Away Plan. 4—Budget Plan 'TERMS—In accordance with W. Regulations “ON SALE AT ALL OUR STORES THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER News and Views . Dorothy Richardson, Associate Editor . 1946 Program Shorter hours, higher pay, Union security here to stay; Dues check-off — the better way, This is the order of the day! —M.C., Vancouver, B.C. Local 99 Supports Baby Clinic Campbell River Ladies’ Auxil- jary, Local 99, held their first meeting of the year on January 9 with 11 members present. We are very pleased to welcome our new member, Sister R. Case. Plans are under way to hold a Valentine Social in February for Auxiliary members and their husbands. It was decided to send a donation of $10 in aid of the Keystone Shingle Mill strikers, - The hospital committee re- ports visiting 9 brothers. Those visited recently were: Brothers Fred King; Gauthieve Lawrence, Bloedel Camp 5; Ted Smith, Elk River; Ken Currie, Bloedel Camp 5; E. Fredrickson, Elk River; W. Hallstrom, Elk River; Ole Store, Bloedel Camp 5; 0. S. Hutchison, Salmon River; Mike Dick, Bloedel Camp 5. The committee made up very at- tractive gifts for the boys who spent Christmas in the hospital. Delegates elected to attend the annual convention at Nan- aimo are as follows: board mem- ber, Sister Elsie MacDonald; aelegates, Sisters Olga Pawlick and Helen White. Miss Helen, Campbell River District Health Nurse, was our guest speaker for the evening. She explained very thoroughly the importance of baby clinics both as an aid to the mother as well as a benefit to the child. How we, the Ladies’ Auxiliary, can help best by taking our children to these clinics and encouraging others to do so. As a result of her talk a baby clinic is starting at Oyster Bay on the first of February. As there is no building available at the present time, the clinic will be held in private homes. ETHEL HALLSTROM Armour Bros. LOCAL and LONG . DISTANCE Furniture Moving FUBL SUPPLIES e : Phone 292 DUNCAN Delegates Impressions — At Annual Convention By MARGB CROY, Vancouver On arriving in Nanaimo as a delegate to the Fourth Annual Convention of Women’s Auxiliaries of the IWA, the warmth and friendIness of the greetings between fellow delegates was the first thing one noticed. This easy camaraderie and good fellowship was in evidence throughout the conventon, despite the many spirited discussions on the different issues dealt with. It was further aug- mented by the frendly, informal manner of President Edna Brown, who conducted the convention in 2 = a way that put even the most in-, there before you in their down- experienced delegate at , ease, to-earth policies their keenness while at the same time the bus-j of insight and singleness of pur- iness of the convention passed through her capable hands in an orderly, business-like way. And underneath this compion- ship of members one could see, as one sat there, a mighty strength of organization; a compact unit, forging ahead in a common en- terprise—the betterment of liv- ing conditions for the worker. Its hands are on the very heart: of the labor movement, for who knows how much a pair of caulk boots costs, or a rain-test coat; who knows better the long hours in the woods, that leave a man so tired he has no patience with his children; who knows the hard- ship of the lay-offs in fire sea- son—who should ‘know how far a logger’s dollar has to stretch better than a logger’s wife? These wives, mothers and dau- ghters of men inthe woods, mills of the lumber industry of B.C. have a ringside seat. They know what they are talking about. And right here, a tribute must be paid to Sister Hogarth, from Courtenay Local 91, who spoke on the Union program with such keen understanding, earnestness and eloquence that it was both educational and inspiring. ‘As the report from each Local was given, one got a picture of pose. By attending this Fourth An- nual Convention one clearly per- ceived that the Women’s Auxil- iaries of the IWA are a wide- awake organization, closely knit, constantly growing, their hearts in their work, and their eyes on the go-ahead signal! SEWING KIT Keep your sewing kit handy when ironing, and a button ean be easily sewn on or small minor repairs made. Cowichan Merchants Limited DUNCAN, BC. For Your Convenience, a Full and_ Efficient DEPARTMENT STORE SERVICE KYLE TAXI (NEXT B.C. CAFE) 24-Hour Service Anywhere, Anytime the earnest enthusiasm and good Chatter! Bus hard work behind the struggle|§ Acrndiatee for more lmowledge, more aE, strength, more growth. And when the resolutions came up Phone 102 for discussion the concrete eyi- DUNCAN dence of their achievement was . = ~ | Ree ROOST To Organize New : Local At Dewdney BOILERMAKERS Ten loggers’ wives met at the Union. Building k 's. ice Rankin, home of Mrs. Beatrice Rankin, DANCE Dewdney, on Thursday evening to organize a new Women’s Auxiliary to the TWA. Mrs. Rankin and Mrs. K. Rutten were elected temporary chairman and secretary and a charter was applied for. Federated vice-president Kay Rogers addressed the meeting and reports a good discussion on auxiliary activities; the IWA program, political action, etc. The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 21st. BODY AND FENDER REPAIRS also COMPLETE PAINT REFINISHING Quick Service First Class Work Guaranteed WALSH‘S BODY SHOP Phone 712 (Rear of Vanderslip’s Garage) _ Duncan —————————————— oy COMFORT SHOE STORE PARIS, HARVEY, JOHNSON, THURSTON -Port Alberni, 3rd Ave. Alberni, Johnson St. FROM MAKER TO WEARER TUES. and SAT. 12 BOWLING ALLEYS Large and Small Halls for rent 339 W. Pender — Vancouver Phone PA, 9481 SSS SST ES. Green Haven QUALITY LUNCHES SODA FOUNTAIN AFTER SHOW SNACKS Also a Full Line Of TOBACCOS and MAGAZINES (JOHN KERRONE — Prop.) 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