7. B.C, LUMBER WORKER LETTERS CAMP ACTIVITY By ROVING REPORTER Canadian Forest Products Ltd: Camp “A,” Englewood, B.C. The press committee of this camp reports that the lighting in the camp and condition of the bunkhouses are very poor. The grievance committee has been in- structed. to take this matter up with the management. The men are very satisfied with the cook and report the food to be excel- lent. § Canadian Forest Products Ltd, Camp “G,” Engelwood, B.C. A special meeting was held at Camp “G’ on April 22nd. The committee reports the camp to be 100 per cent organized. A strike committee was formed con- sisting of 17 men. Gibson Brothers Ltd, Jeune Landing, B.O. At the meeting of the sub- local held April 7th, Brother Mic- key. Collins was elected president. The press committee reported the camp to be almost 100 per cent organized. Brother Charlie Fra- ser, international representative, BOILERMAKERS’ Union Building DANCE TUES. and SAT. 12 BOWLING ALLEYS Large and Smell Halls for rent 399 W. Pender — Vancouver Phone PA. 9481 ‘| Green Haven QUALITY LUNCHES SODA FOUNTAIN e ABTER. SHOW. SNACKS Also, a Full Line Of TOBACCOS and MAGAZINES (JOHN KERRONE — Prop.) DUNCAN, B (ee Local 1-71 Completes Strike Preparations In preparation for the strug- gle for our 1946 demands, the membership of Local 1-71 has donated, to date, $12,394.89. The sub-locals have taken further action by the setting up of ac- tion committees, which over- night can be turned into strike committees, when an actual test of strength be deemed necessary. Camp G. Canadian Forest Pro- ducts, Englewood, is the first sub-local to take such action, when they held a special meet- ing and set up a strike com- mittee of 19. gave an interesting talk on the 1946 demands and on_negotia- tions. Conditions in this camp are very good and the food is excellent. ‘The men have two shows a week and a few weeks ago had a very successful dance. Gibson Brothers Ltd., Chamiss Bay, B.C. The press committee of this operation reports the camp to be 100 per cent organized. Camp conditions are satisfactory ex- cept for the lack of recreation. The location of the camp 'pre- vents the men from having any entertainment whatsoever, except for playing cards. However, steps are being taken to arrange for camp entertainment, which, the committee reports, will add great- ly to their morale. Pioneer Timber Company, Port McNeill, B.C. The press committee from the Pioneer Timber Company reports that the conditions in the camp and the food are very good. There is an excellent recreation hall and the men enjoy a picture show every Sunday night and a dance twice a month. DUNCAN SHOE SERVICE (F. Korolak) Recaulking Experts and Rebuilt Loggers QUICK SERVICE 125 KENNETH — DUNCAN 5 iii Johnson's Light Cruisers @ Always the BEST @ Ask for them in the Commissary Order Direct from A. W. JOHNSON LIMITED 63 W. Cordova MA. 7612 Vancouver Camp Comments “Every Reader a Correspondent” Loggers’ Local Plans For Annual Dance Local 1-71 and the Union Hir- ing Hall are once again making preparations for that gala event the Loggers’ Mid-Summer Dance, It will be held in the Hastings Auditorium, July 5, with dancing from 9 tilt 1. This year music will be furnished by Don Anderson's orchestra which is 100 percent union. Valuable prizes will be given and are as follows: 1st.—$75 Cash. Donated by Lo- cal 1-71 and Union Hiring Hall. 2nd.—$50 Credit Note. Donat- ed by The Hub. 3rd.—$25 Credit Note. Donated by Goldbloom and Son. 4th.—Pair of Caulk Boots. Do- noted by Heads Ltd. 5th. — $5 Hat. Donated by Windsor Tailors. 6th.—Something Scotch. Don- ated by Local 1-71. Tickets will be on sale in the very near future, so let us do our best to make this the most successful dance ever held. LOCAL 1-85 VISITS SICK AND INJURED Local 1-85's sick committeeman, Jimmy Bruton, when distributing the local's weekly donation of fruit, peanuts, chocolate bars and General Hospital, found the following sick and injured wood- workers in hospital: Nikka Singh, Jack Carter and Jimmy Walker, APL Mill; Arthur Stern and Lorne APL Camp 1; Frank Eavich, William Nueufeld, Emmitt Horn- ing, BS&W Camp 10; George Skogheim, Bror Wallen, Arne Johiison, BS&W Camp B; De- metre Demke, G.F. Ross, Frank Ball, BS&W Mill; Joala Singh, Hans Stahr, BS&W Mill, Great Central Lake; Jacque Hajara, Sproat Lake Mill; John Carmi- cheil, North Coast Timber Com- pany: newspapers in the West Coast; Carmichael, | 3 ALBERNI LOCAL BROADCASTS Local 1-85 broadcast its first weekly newscast on Thursday, April 18th, at 6:15 pm. over Ra- dio Station CJAV, the voice of the Alberni Valley. CJAV is a new radio station which com- menced operating on April 6th over 1240 kilocycles on a pow- er of 250 watts. After a few bars from “The Hymn of the United Nations,” President Wal- ter Yates opened the program, then introduced Brother Vern Carlyle who brought greetings from local 1-217 of which he is president. Brother Mark Mosher, secretary and business agent of Local 85, then took over, giving the latest report on the district negotiations and news of inter- est from the sub-locals of the Al- berni area. Local 1-85 will be on the air every Thursday at this e time and should prove in- valuable in bringing announce- ments, news, and notices of meetings, especially to the outly- ing camps where mail service is so slow. We should like to em- phasize that this newscast is made possible through the gener- osity of two local firms, the Com- fort Shoe Store, owned by George Harris, and the W-J Taxi, owned by two veterans, Wing Hay and Joe Stella. Our mem- bership is urged to show their appreciation by patronizing these firms. KYLE TAXI (NEXT B.C. CAFE) 24Hour Service Anywhere,: Anytime Taxi, Charter Bus, Ambulance Service Three 1946 Five and Seven Passenger Cars To Serve You Phone 102, Duncan Port Alberni, 3rd Ave. COMFORT SHOE STORE PARIS. HARVEY, JOHNSON, THURSTON Alberni, Johnson St. MacDONALD‘S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS — DRUG SUNDRIES — STATIONERY — Branches — Alberni, Port Alberni, Zeballos LADYSMITH DANCE PRIZE WINNERS : Prize winners of IWA Local 1-80’s Annual Dance, heli at Ladysmith on December 14th, were as follows: $250 chesterfield — suite, Mr. Lars Furnseth of Dun- can; $20 prizes, Mr. George Par- lee, Cowichan Station; Mr. J. West, 1825 Delta Avenue, Van- couver; Mrs, V. Indane, Che- mainus; Mr. A. Gilji, Nanoose Bay; Mr. R. M. Ledingham, You- bou; Miss Josephine Kier, Camp 6, Youbou; Mr. Bert Laird, Cedar P.O,; Miss Sheila Saundera, Dun- can; Mr. C. J. W. Lavoie, Honey- moon Bay; Mr. Jobnio Arbuth- net, California. ' Members of thg local and per- sons who held tickets are asked to take note. LOGGERS and LUMBERMEN CJAV, Port Alberni, is now on broadcasting _ schedule seven days a week. We'd like to know if you are hearing us wherever you are in BC. Let us know what you like to hear and tell us how reception is where you are. We'll appre- ciate that. Just drop a card to: CJAV Box 1140, Port Alberni, B.C. 1240 Kilocycles A Natural healing dis- covery with antiphlogistic properties. Promotes healing. Relieves pain and information. Uso for reltep Mthlere's Yoo, Berne, Brolsea aod Rheamette or Newritie eine, AT YOUR DRUGGIOT—Q1 & $2. 803 ROYAL BANK BLDG. : G. save enough fo retire at sixty. A SUN LIFE ANNUITY will assist you to be one of them. For Fusther Information Write R. (Gerry) CLERKE “VANCOUVER, B.C.