recent municipal ig alection, and is confident of repeating the ex- ploit this month. More than two years’ experience as Financial Secretary of the Local Union con- vineed him that trade union prin- Ed should be expressed at the ity Hall. One month’s experi- ence on the City Council has con- firmed that opinion. He was formerly employed for 8 years in the APL mill, and served as President of the Al- berni District Credit Union. OY WHITTLE, in his first itieal venture, has secured idespread approval in the City of Victoria, because of his ad- ministrative competence in the post of President and later that of Financial Secretary of the Lo- cal Union of the IWA. He was prominent in the negotiations which won a favorable settele- ment for the IWA in 1950 and was formerly employed as a skilled tradesman in the lumber industry. Predictions are that IWA in- fluence in civic affairs will be an tr eeaa factor after December B.C. LUMBER WORKER For the first time in the his- of Local 1-71, IWA, every or- ganized camp will have the op- portunity to register the speci- fic views of their membership at an annual convention. The convention will be held in the Arcadian Hall, 2214 Main, Vancouver, beginning at 9:30 a.m., December 28. The bylaws of the local were amended this year to provide for an annual convention instead of an annual general membership meeting. Due to the scattered nature ofy the membership of the Loggers’ Local it has always been difficult to hold a representative member- ship meeting at any central point, and now for the first time, camp sub-locals are able to elect as delegates, men who will be in Vancouver during the Christmas shut-down and who can express the views of the men. Local President Frank Howard has stressed the great importance of Coast sub-locals formulating their views on the union’s policy and program for the year ahead. Amazing Growth “During the year past,” he said, “the Local has expanded at an amazing rate and is again in a sound position. It has taken time to recover from the disruption caused by the WIUC, who wanted to split the loggers from other sections of the industry. “Local 1-71 is now rapidly re- gaining its position as one of the strongest and most influential lo- cals in the international and can act effectively on behalf of Coast loggers. “But organization problems still require attention,” he went on. “We must strengthen our local CCF SLATE ENDORSED Resolution of the Vancouver Labor Council endorsed the CCF slate of candidates in the ap- proaching civic elections, and which includes: : For Aldermen, Mrs. Laura Jamieson, <— nus i Nathan Sadler, Kenneth Spragge, For Parky Board, Thomas. Clark, G. Greena- way, K. H. Hed- aoe and Arnold ‘ebster, _ Nathan Sadler is a member of the B.C. Wood- Workers, and is a delegate to the Vancouver Labor Council. Both Arnold Webster and G. Greenaway are members of the Teachers’ Federation, affiliated with the Trades and Labor Con- gress, The COF Givie Py the 1950 election peer orem f° is, in Seep oe form, as follows: 1. A vote for every citizen, 2. Housing ee ¢o m munity planning, 3. New sow of revenue. 4. More effici- ent adminis- tration. #, Pabltely - awned B.C. Elee- 6. Better school services. 7. More public ie libraries, P 8 Parks and 1-424 Wins Four Plants New certifications secured by Local 1-424, IWA, includes the following: Ventures Sawmills, Prince George; L. E. Knudsen, Quesnel, and Grieve O’Brien Lumber Co., Prince George, Four other applications are pending. Quesnel Sub-Local, which now has a membership of over 150, elected its first delegate to the District Convention at a recent meeting. He is Jack Parminter, ||with Dave Ross and Jerry Bow- '|man as alternates. 1-405 IWA SWINGS CANAL FLATS Local 1-405, IWA, Cran- brook, has applied for certifi- cation on behalf of employees of Bannister & Taplin Log- ging Camp, Canal Flats. The IWA holds 95 percent of the membership although pre- viously the certification had been held by the WIUC. International Board Member tive Pete Berkosha recently spent a week in the Golden area and covered operations at Parsons, Donald and Golden. Plans were made to call a mass meeting of all woodworkers in the Golden area in the Parish Hall, Golden, on December 12, at 7:30 p.m. At the Local Union meeting held in the Canadian Hotel, || November 26th, the appointment of John Kazmer, as Local Union Business Agent was ratified and the Local Union endorsed a pro- posed sub-local set-up, which will establish six sub-locals, one at Golden, one at Canal Flats to in- elude AthIlmer, one at Cran- brook, one at Fernie, and one at Nelson. Plans were also laid to call the next meeting of the Local Union on Dece: 28th, in the Canadian Hotel, Cranbrook, at which time officers will be nomi- nated for the Tom Mackenzie and Representa- | DECEMBER Music by Knigh Co. 5th Prize—Pioneer Sports Jacket, Co. Ltd. $ 6th Prize—Something Scotch. £71 By-Law Changes Ensure Democratic Meet, December 28 ANNUAL LOGGERS’ BALL Pender Auditorium 339 West Pender Street, Vancouver 29, 1950 its of Harmony Dancing 9:00 to 1:00 PRIZES ist Prize—Westinghouse Combination Radio, donated by West Hotel. 2nd Prize—Genuine Gladstone Suitcase. 8rd Prize—Pair Dayton’s “64’s”, donated by Dayton Manufacturing 4th Prize—One pair caulk boots, donated by Heads Ltd. donated by Jones Tent & Awning [PEELS Lee even further and fully protect the interests of all men. Loggers’ Navy “With the help of the Interna- tional Organization Dept., organ- izers have visited as many camps as possible. The Loggers’ Navy, commissioned as soon as camps opened last spring, has been steadily cruising from camp to camp along the Coast to service the needs of the membership. “It is a pleasure to report that full co-operation has been ex- tended on every hand, and in all major camps IWA organization is HSS and doing a first class job. “Territory formerly under Ter- race jurisdiction was transferred to the local union. “The new operations now being developed between Prince Rupert and Terrace have been visited, and promising results secuted. “Although the growth has been most satisfactory,” he continued, “we recognize that the union must keep pace with changing conditions. New men are seeking employment in camps and must be enrolled in the IWA. The ma- jority of operations have now been certified, and in every camp we must have an organization by means of which the contract can be policed effectively. “We still have a big job to do, and plans to tackle these prob- lems will be decided upon at the loggers’ convention.” THREE 1-71 MEMBERS KILLED List of recent fatalities in the B.C. lumber industry includes the names of three members of Local 1-71 IWA it is reported with sincere regret by the Lo- cal Union officers. They are Bro. Otto Forsman, Bro. J. Hiriat, and Bro. Chas. Olsen. Otto Forsman was killed at Forbes Bay, while employed as Head Loader. Evidence given at the inquest, attended on behalf of the IWA by Financial Secre- tary J. Holst, 1-363, was to the effect that a hook attached to the straw line entered his head through his right eye and passed out through his left ear. The deceased was standing on the brow log while the turn of logs was being landed. The straw line had jumped the drum and wrapped itself around the drum shaft, tightening the straw line till it snapped, and the attached hook flew apd struck the de- ceased. J, Hiriat was killed at Smith and Osberg’s Camp, Cracroft Island, when the crummy plunged over the embankment, as the crew was returning from work in a snowstorm. In descending a steep grade, the truck got out of con- trol. The deceased jumped, and instantly killed by hitting a stump. Twelve men were injured when the truck was demolished. Charles Olson was killed while employed at the camp of the In- ternational Lumbering Co., Hom- fray Creek, on November 16. VOGUE CLEANERS Truck calls at Mesachie Lake, Cowichan Lake, Crofton and south to Shawnigan Hats Cleaned and Blocked Press While U Wait Phone 360 DUNCAN, B.C. WELCH’S FOUNTAIN LUNCH Home Cooking That You Will Like DUNCAN, B.C. Complete Selection of Christmas Gifts ISLAND DRUG co. LTD. Phone 212 DUNCAN, B.C. D. H. Halliday (Mgr.) PREMIUM CLEANERS “Particular Cleaning for Particular People” 3-Day Pick-up & Delivery Service DUNCAN B.C, FOX’S DRY GOODS LTD. Phone 114 DUNCAN, B.C. "A New and Larger Store is Tocated on Kenneth St. BUCKY’S SPORTS SHOP "Where Sportsmen Meet” Phone 695 DUNCAN, B.C. “Compliments of the Season” DUNCAN 5c TO $1.00 STORE M. J. & N. H. Gourlay (Props.) Phone 684 DUNCAN, B.C, “Compliments of the Season’ Phone 315 GUI , Ghristnas PARANA RA SALARIED ASAE OA AAAI AIO 2 2 a y KYLE TAXI y Ha a y % DUNCAN a y 165 Station Street Four, 5 and 7-pass. cars AMBULANCE - BUSES Q.C.A. Reservations and X EVAN’S MOTORS SALES & SERVICE Hillman, Studebaker & Willys Cars Phone 252 DUNCAN, B.C, “Compliments of the Season’ CLIFFSIDE FLOWER SHOP Seeds — Bulbs — Plants Bouquets and Floral Designs Phone 232 Res. Phone 374-Y1 DUNCAN, B.C. LAVERS PHARMACY Merry Xmas to One & All”. Compliments of LAVERS PHARMACY Phone 19 DUNCAN, B,C. POWELL’S MEN’S WEAR LTD. "Season's Greetings” And remember that no one ever regretted buying quality! Phone 135 DUNCAN, B.C. WRIGHT'S JEWELRY STORE Ticket Office 2 Phones: 102 or 103 ANYWHERE - ANYTIME i DUNCAN, B.C. We wish All Our Friends a Yi Merry Christmas and a y Happy New Year” | | | i DE #» OA J. LINDSAY LOUTET (C. Bradshaw & Co.) INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE DUNCAN, 131 Jubilee Street LAKE COWICHAN BRANCH: Paul's Building COMPLIMENTS THE ODEON THEATRE Phone 11 Duncan British Columbia “DELMAR” CAFE “Compliments of the Season” Call in and See JACK MITCHELL for FISH & CHIPS, Hamburgers, Sand- wiches, Ice Cream, Soft Drinks Phone 797 DUNCAN, B.C. FLORAL ART SHOP Phone 588 281 Craig St. DUNCAN, B.C. Christmas Flowers & Flowering Plants \Compliments of the Season’? . HILLYARD’S RADIO SERVICE Your GENERAL ELECTRIC Dealer Phone 195 DUNCAN, B.C, “Christmas Greetings” CRAIG STREET GROCERY Phone 48 DUNCAN, B.C. “Compliments of the Season” (W. Lawless, Prop.) McEWAN’S SHOE STORE "Shoes for the Entire Family” Phone 371 DUNCAN, B.C. COMMERCIAL HOTEL Phone & DUNCAN, B.C. ‘Headquarters for Lumbering Men