Page Four THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER LETTERS Camp Comments “Every Reader a Correspondent” ‘CAMP ACTIVITY By ROVING REPORTER B.C. Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. At a special meeting of the sub-local held March 17, Brother Alex Seminick was elected as sec- retary. It’ was M/S/C that a collection be taken among the members for the fighting fund. M & M Logging Co. Ltd. Forward Bay, B.C. Regular monthly meeting of the sub-local was held March 3rd. The Grievance Committee report- ed to the meeting that a number of grievances had been saitsfac- torily settled. A motion was carried that a day’s pay be col- lected from each member for the fighting fund. Kelley Logging Co. Ltd., Skedans Bay, B.C. Committees were formed at the regular meeting of the sub-local held February 23, to take the strike vote and to collect a day’s pay from the membership for the fighting fund. A motion was carried that a half-hour be taken for lunch. Seaplane Brings In Badly Injured Logger Injured in an accident while working for the Oscar Niemi, Ltd., logging concern at Britain River, Jervis Inlet, Adam Raiha, 41, was flown to Vancouver in a Spilsbury and Hepburn, Ltd, Waco seaplane Sunday afternoon. Immediately after the accident Raitha was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, Pender Harbor, where ~he was operated upon and it was found his condition was so seri- ous he had to be rushed to the General Hospital here for further surgery. An exclusive ambulance met the plane when it pulled into Sea Island Airport. Pilot of the mercy plane was John Hatch, DFC, former squad- ron leader with the RCAF. Ladysmith Elects Officers At the annual meeting of Lady- smith Sub-Local on March 17, the following officers were elect- ed to pilot the sub-local through the coming year. President Axel Anderson, Ist vice-president,. Eric Helsing; 2nd vice-president, Einar Berglund; 8rd _vice-president, Andy Hassell; financial secretary, Jack Atkinson; recording sécre- tary, Harry Houston; conductor, George Simpson; warden, George Pickard; trustees, S. Schulson, C. Hansen, Lewis Yori. We had the pleasure for the first time in Ladysmith Sub-local of having Ernie Dalskog, Interna- tional Board member, in attend- ance at this meeting. He gave us a report on the district negotia- tions up until that time, and also a very interesting picture of what is taking place throughout Can- ada on the labor front. At the close of the business, Brother Dalskog administered the oath of office to the newly elected executive, and so begins another term in which we hope for a. satisfactory conclusion of the present negotiations. Honesty Is Still The Best And Only Policy Honesty in people is a com- mendable trait, one that merits the highest regard of all right thinking people. We have a little story this week from Lawrence McFadden of Squamish, who during 4 ride in a taxi operated by “Erie” from the Canada Taxi Company at Marble Arch Hotel, lost $50. Lawrence of course was feeling very low about the whole thing, but on contacting the taxi com- pany this morning, his $50 was returned to him, Remember “Honest Eric” of the Canada Taxi Company when calling a cab. When a small boy was asked who said, “Give me liberty or give me death,” he replied with- out hesitation that it was Solo- mon—“because the Bible says Solomon had 700 wives.” Mistress: If this occurs again, Mildred, I shall be compelled to get another maid. Maid: I wish you would, ma’am. There's quite enough work for two of us, FAO2) nea Oe, Johnson's Light Cruisers ° Always the BEST e Ask for them in the Commissary Order Dicect from A. W. JOHNSON LIMITED 63 W. Cordova MA. 7612 Vancouver CNOD ON Dispute Settled At Alaska Pine Camp Settlement of a dispute at Camp H of the Alaska Pine Company, involving the dismissal of an employee by a con- tractor in camp who operates a gas shovel for the company, resulted in an agreement whereby such contractor and his men would work in the future under the provisions of the IWA agreement. Brother R. W. White, the employee in- volved, has since voluntarily left the employ of this com- pany. Agreement in the dispute was concluded after lengthy Old Timer Dies LeavesMemories With the passing of Bill Strass- man on March 20, and his burial at Tl-ell in the Queen Charlotte Islands, the lumbering industry lost a colorful personality. Dur- ing his life, Bill earned a nick- name that was more affection- ate than derisive. His passing conjures memories of other old- timers who have recently prede- ceased him, such as Skagway Jack, with whom Bill lived when not in camp; Rough House Pete and Eight Day Wilson, whose nicknames were also quite ap- propriate. For instance, Wilson received his nickname because in eight days, generally he had his stake made and was ready for new scenes, Strassman delighted in getting a couple of greenhorns for an au- dience and holding forth with some lurid accounts of the early days, Such tales as when he (Bill) was tending bar and the tough hombre started to wreck the place, He had to cut the fellow’s head off and his ending of the story, ‘I almost got into trouble over that,” used to generally leave his audience rather breath- less, “However, Bill was one of those that stray dogs would make up to and children were always glad to see him come to town; for discussions between representa- tives of the management, Stuart Research Ltd, and the Grievance Committee of the union. ‘The original dispute arose when a new employee was taken on in Brother White's place, after White had requested and was granted, leave of absence to see his wife who was seriously ill. In discussion with the com- pany, Brother White received the option on three proposals: (1) to return to work for one hour before being fired and receiving seven days’ pay in lieu of his previous dismissal; (2) to leave voluntarily and receive his seven days’ pay; or (3) to be reinstated under protest by Mr. Farrelly, the contractor in question. As Mr. Farrelly had previously de- clared his adamant refusal to re- instate the workman, White left voluntarily. as long as Bill’s stake lasted the children were sure of those things that brought joy to their hearts, DUNCAN SHOE SERVICE | (F, Korolak) Recaulking Experts and Rebuilt Loggers QUICK SERVICE 125 KENNETH — DUNCAN apbdededbddedeedebebebededatctcdeteeledebeledededesedetebebotobd eB dedrbebtebedeedetty, * - = WESTWELL’S CAFE k3 = sTATIONER — TOBACCONIST — CONFECTIONER = By SODA FOUNTAIN £ Toys -— China — Fountain Pens © B M. W. COOK Re + Phone No. 1 Box 514 = Duncan, B.C. * Mere oe a £ bebbibhbbbbbbb bbb bby 444 Carrall Street - edechebedbederbecbedbederdeod Fe ek ae ad Hotel West Ltd. FRED E. MARCHESE, Mgr. Moderate Rates and Centrally Located PAc. 8374 — PAc. 8375 - - Vancouver, B.C. Pe rrN eee eee et tiibttteeereesnntese Local 71 Shows Good Results In Fighting Fund It is reported from IWA Local 4-71 that collections to the TWA Fighting Fund to date total over $8,692.00. Camps within the jur- isdiction of this local have con- tributed very well and Secretary John McCuish reports that there is still a large amount in the hands of job stewards and sub- local secretaries. Western Log Crew Gives Excellent Contribution Through the efforts of Broth- ers Ernie Witso, Sam Griffin and Bob Higginbottom, the Western Logging Company's camp at Jackson Bay has contributed $325 to the IWA Fighting Fund. “For a 40-man camp,” write Frank Ferry, “we feel this is really something.” Conditions in this 100 percent unionized camp are fairly satis- factory, with grievances being given prompt consideration by the management. Biggest com- plaint against the camp is the lack of recreational facilities, ROLAND A. THORPE Auctioneer New & Used Furniture Phone 148 Kenneth St. Duncan KNOWLTONS LIMITED Druggists We can supply all your Medical Requirements Prompt Attention to All 1 — Mail Orders — No Order Too Large No Order Too Small 15 East Hastings St. Vancouver, B.C. § A Natural healing dis- covery with antiphlogistic Properties. Promotes healing. Reliayes pain and inflammation. Use te dAittete's ‘For, “Eetemts burn, Bruises and Rheumatic or Neuritic AT YOUR DRUGGIST—$1 & $2. 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