I i ' r PAGE FOUR THE DAILY NEWS Prince Rupert, BC. Pjoneer Dead- Wednesday, March 21, 1945 Timely Topics from Terrace BOY WHO MADE GOOD IN AIR FORCE, HOME; KENNEY BUSINESS IS SOLD Flight Lieutenant Bill Cooper, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Terrace on Sunday night's train. Bill is a local boy, was brought up in Terrace and received his education here. He has made good progress since joining the airforce. In June, 1941, he enlisted as a student pilot at Vancouver and trained at Brandon, Calgary, Edmonton ana noun dary Bay. Bill graduated as a knew them when she was teach- Pilot Officer at Claresholm, Al- Ing there. berta, in July 1942, He completed his Flying Instructor's course at Vulcan, Alberta, in October, 1942. A week later, he Mr. and Mrs, O. T. Sundal re turned to Terrace on Saturday night's train. They had spent the winter in the south. Mr. and Mrs. E. Klontz are among the newcomers to Ter race. They were originally at Pinchl Lake and Miss Denham Mrs. Walter Baronleskl returned to Terrace on Tuesday night's train. She has heen visit- commenced his duties as Flying ing with relatives in Prince Ru- Instructor at Number Four Service Flying Training School in Saskatoon. Here, he 'remained until October, 1944 when he became a Flight Lieutenant. In March pf this year, he was posted to the R.C.A.F. Aircrew Reserve. On March 7, Flight Lieutenant Cooper and his. wife left Saskatoon and drove to Hazelton by way of Swift Current, Lethbridge, Cranbrook, Spokane, Seattle, Vancouver and Prince George. The trip took eleven" days altogether and ended at Hazelton rather than at Terrace owing to the fact that the new rbad has not been open. Flight Lieutenant Cooper has made no definite plans for the immediate future. If at all passible, he intends to stay in the flying business after the war, preferably in Northern British Columbia. The members of St. Matthew's Junior.Women's Auxiliary, under the guidance of (Miss Dorothy Hills, were hostesses to a number of their friends at a party held in the Anglican Church Hall on Saturday evening. Old fashioned games, played under the direction of the Rev. R. Hills and greatly enjoyed by those taking part, formed the major part of the entertainment. Pearl Sekora, Maryanne Benolt, Carol York, Helen Prestay, Frances Pearson, Margaret Hunter, Lois Titcomb, Marguerite Paquette, Patsy Poole, June Sekora, Joyce Poole, Joan Atwood, Joyce Cote and Irene helped to welcome the guests. Margaret Mile, Bernice Matthews, Sarah Mile, Roberta Lambly and Kay Williscroft serv ed refreshments. Those specially invited were Marlene Mlchlel, Dale Steffenson, John Mltzem-burg, Ronald Paulsen, Norbert Cote, Loyal Harrison, Jim Glen, Carl Paulson, Leslie ork, Roy Thomas, George Benolt, Gerald Toop, Frank Earl, Denis de Ker-gommeaux, Laurence Klrkaldy, Wesley Hunter. pert. Hudd Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Fisher of Terrace, was wounded in Germany and is now in England recuperating. He is at the same hospital where his sister Gladys Is stationed as a nursing sister. According to word received recently, L.A.W. Marion O'Keefe is now with the R.C.A.F. overseas and is visiting places of scenic and historic importance whenever she has the opportun ity. Before enlisting, Marlon was a bookkeeper for Little, Hang-land and Kerr. A farewell party was held on Sunday at the Silver. Tip Cafe in honor of Mrs. Hlnchllffe who will leave toy Monday's train for Dawson Creek where her family live. Rev. C. A. Hinchliffe was two years ago rector of the Anglican Church at Terrace, Is now Dean Hinchliffe and Is In charge of the more widely scattered fold In the Peace River country. The Oddfellows held their annual dance on Saturday. The hall was full of merrymakers arid the Oddfellows, together with their wives, daughters and sweet hearts, had a fine time. The well known local firm of E. T. Kenney Ltd., hardware merchants, has changed hands, Messrs. Lloyd Johnstone and C. W. Mlchlel being the new owners C. J. Norrington spent the week-end in Terrace, combining business and pleasure. The Prince Rupert Highway is at present blocked by a slide In the vicinity of'Kwlnitsa. NOTICE J. H. MAIR has been appplnted sole representative of NATIONAL MONUMENTS for this district. The business has been purchased from A. Weixl by W. Yule. 1 ' III P J -Hi 1 1 U f m TMii'ttM We can say this in three words . . . BUY. COAL ... NOW I PHONES . no in HOUSTON MAN FIRE VICTIM Herbert Silverthorne Fatally Burned When Kerosene Explodes SMITHERS. March 21 Herbert Silverthorne of Houston was fatally bumed there on Sunday evening when using coal oil -to light a fire in the cooking stove at the home of his son, Harold H. Silverthorne. Mr. Silverthorne who was 82 years of age was alone In the house at the time. Apparently there was some live coals In the stove and the coal oil exploded Igniting the oil in the two-gallon tin which was being used. As the elderly gentleman rushed for the door with .the can of burning oil it also exploded covering him with burning oil. A neighbor seeing the flames through his window rushed to ALBERT AND McCAFFERY I the scene and met. Mr. Silverthorne coming from the house. He threw himself into a snow bank and was covered witti snow by Mr. Lund, the neighbor. A call- was sent to Smithers immediately for a doctor and Doceor Green proceeded with all haste but the victim was very badly burned and succumbed to his injuries early Monday, morning. There was practically no damage to the dwelling. Mr. Silverthorne was one of the earliest settlers In the Bulk-ley Valley, coming in some time before the building of the railway. In the early days he had the contract for carrying Uie mail from Hazelton to Alder-mere. He is survived by his son Harold H. Silverthorne of Houston, a daughter who lives at Dawson City, and several grandchildren. Deceased was very well known throughout the district and the family, have the deepest sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. BIG AMERICAN AERIAL FORCE Tokyo Believes .AUny Warships Are Supporting Carrier-Uorne Attack SAS FRANCISCO, March 21 tt An enemy broadcast claims that American raiding planes which have been attacking the Japanese. home islands are part of a task force made of up five groups of warships with a nucleus of 15 aircraft carriers. The Japanese place the strength of the carrier aircraft at 1400 planes. There was no immediate Allied confirmation of a third straight assault on Japan by naval aircraft. Admiral Nlmltz' latest communique announced that the enemy's leading shipbuilding city cf Kcbe, the nwjor naval base of Kure, and Installations around the Inland sea were pounded Monday (Tokyo Time) by American carrier planes. Ipl ' As part of a plan to meet congested conditions, all persons who propose to rent or occupy family quarters in any of these Emergency Shelter Areas are required by Board order first to obtain a permit from the Administrator of Emergency Shelter for thet district. The purpose of the order is to help those who must be in these areas to obtain necessary accommodation. Before completing arrangements to move to any of these districts, write to the Administrator for full particulars of the Emergency Shelter Regulations as they apply to that district. BARBED WIRE. OPPOSED J When barbed wire, was first Introduced in the British Isles and America there was strong objections to it on humanitarian grounds. LONDON.-Ot-Hundrcds of women civil servants have volunteered for Jobs with the Allied administration in Berlin when the Germans are beaten. Most' ol the volunteers arc slngtc BARR & ANDERSON LIMITED. Plumbing and Heating Automatic Sprinkling and Coal Stokers Corner 2nd Ave. and 4th St. Phone Red 389 P.O. Box 1294 ,-..Y-.V PROCLAMATION ! (Issued under the authority of the Emergency Shelter Regulations, Order-in-Council, P.C. 9439, December 19, 1944) TO ALL PERSONS PLANNING TO MOVE TO Victoria Vancouver New Westminster Hamilton Toronto - Ottawa Hull 'VSf IpdJCOUVER JPR0NJ-r- . HULL jjjf IpWJNSTER HAMILTON OTTAWA"' Every person who rents or occupies family quarters in any of these districts contrary to the order, commits an of fencq and, in addition to other penalties, will be required by the Administrator to vacate the shelter and the district at his own expense. The Emergency Shelter Regulations provide serious penalties for hindering or obstructing these efforts and for any contravention of the regulations or of an order of the Board or of the Administrators. "For Your Parties at Home" Chow Mien :: Chop Suey We'll Prepare It . . . You Call For It HIONK 15LACK 9C9 Half Moon Snack' George Lum, Proprietor Corner or Oth and Fulton Open 4 p.m, to 3 a.m, DXZEWCSISWUI You Can Depend On It . . . When the weather keeps you at home, you can phone us at 18 or 19. Your orders will repelve the same careful attention. Our FREE Delivery Service covers the entire" city on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Leave your order before 4 p.m. on day before delivery. MUSSALLEM'S ECONOMY STORE MmroSfAiBmnBy LONGW THE FAMILY SHOE STORE'S Rig Clearance Sale of HIGH GRADE WOMEN'S SHOES Still In Full Swing! If you have not already got what you ' wanted, come in again . . . Wc put out New Bargains Daily until stock is sold. BULKLEY VALLEY COLLIERIES LTD. Beg to advise that having completed War Priority Contracts, are prepared to supply the D 0 ME STIC MARKET with high quality, long lasting BULKLEY VALLEY COAL Phone your dealer and save. MOTT ELECTRIC LIMITED Electrical Contractors COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL & MARINE ELECTRICIANS Electrical Supplies Home Wiring and Repairs Offices in Vancouver and New Westminster Phone Hlack 3G7 326 2nd Ave. TAKE A TIP . . from the thrifty shoppers and come to The Variety Store. Our store is filled with everyday needs with gift suggestionswith sparkling new Spring Items. And the prices will please your budget. Come In and browse around. THE VARIETY STORE "Where Your Dimes Are Little Dollars" 13-1 fcjt! - 4-- iMl fuctk 1 ict' cliij too fa I imil DfflUl ii A her p,