Kstoric Scenes of Half Century Prince Rupert poily News Saturday, Pecejnber 3C. 1950 Three More PRINCE RUPERT DiiyDOCK AND SHIPYARD SHIPBUILDERS AND ENGINEERS Pu!d: Miiis I' .... v A " V '.',.- . 1 ) v -5 VU- -"V, vr' V X - - ' - , -r : ; r " , -V " ' - .' - . '. , Iron and Brass Castings Electric and Acetylene VICTORIA W Talk of estab-lisiiipg at least three n;pre pyp and paper mills in Bntisn Columbia was reported yesterday by Hon. R. W. Mayhew, minister of fisheries. Mayhew said possibilities of opening plants at fort George, Revelstoke and Cariboo areas wpre bfing IrivcstigiWu. He though that the Fort George and Cariboo prospects were the most likely to be the three. The minister gave no further details. He was optimistic that 1951 would see some definite SPECIALISTS -ON SAWallU-. . MINING MACHINERY 9 TAILORING -for Ladies and Gentlemen 1IHG, Ihe TAILOR .1 J' : M 22U Sixth fit 4Uiuiw,42 i STOW- '" f'H " "' ".e ui ue town of Frank nnr tK i,.,t in outhwsWtrn AiUirta. which t'v, he entrance 10 Pum ,.: buried in a iM, i" thal , 4 . 1 a Mum o, iu.li V.u!.L.!v. , . ,:, , u,8,..fl" U",k e lives of 06 wn mi minr mn r hm f --.i i the World War was use of :Sr"toLnc" .the finest natural ,ln the Second world-: P " ' .uuu leet (uiiIp anl w .u.-u as a base for trans- p town. , ' through the Lu,Qyg. olluwI, at anq))tr pilt Qf tn,e largest.C01lvoy 0, the war (CP PHOTO J (.QP .PHOTO) 1951 31 Two men charged follow- 1 And may offer you light- Rail strike threat forces curtail-ment of fish Shipments from hearted plcas-u r s o f a three-ring circus, one and all! ;.4 , IW u I , ". -y? I I ' - " i I ' ; ' ' . ; - 1 1 ' '. T' & i ' ' I - " ! I " i ftf y"M 1950 PRINCE RUPERT NEWS Continued from page 1) " JULY 3 Northern B. C. Power Co.Vs purchase ,of steam generating plant at drjidock ,from CNR announced. 4 Motor barge crew find car that plunged into river a month before and the body of William Gibb. 7 Perow In Bulkley Valley threatened by Jorost fire. 10 Million pounds of halibut pass through .local .exchange. 13 Highest price ;lor 'halibut in port's history ,(29 cents a pound) paid Sea Ranger .by ing creaking and entry of offices. NOVEMBER , 2 Fishing courses approved for high school. 7 Mrs. Jennie Jtitchte killed in traffic accident. 17 Government housing official visits city. 23 High school students elect "civic officials" for Future Citizens Day. 27 John Finley to be first licensed pilot to be graduated from .Prince Rupert Aero Club. I)K( EMIiKR 6 iHigh power transmission ine across Skeena River breaks under Ice of silver ihaw. One dlesel power unit ,(n .operation jor first time. 11 Harry Site.s iburned to death in h,is Te,iirace home. 12 Junior Citizens run ,qity (or a day. 13 Van 'Isle makes a)M(me record iherring st ,of ,1200 tons. 16 H.erring qupta .filled .be Prince Rupert. . 18 Job's Daughters' drill team wins In Long .Beach. ,19 MuIU - million -.foot log driye starts toward .Columbia Cellulose plant. 22 Waterfront and railway strike went Into effect. 25 Telegraph wires down. Telephone communication with Vancouver by radiophone only. 38 Wild storm adds to difficulties caused by rail strike. 31 .Local railway workers .back .on Job after strike e,nds. Line communications re-established. SEPTEMBER ,6-rSohool enrolment s.h p w s gafoi ,of -70 over last year. 1,1 (HMCS Ontario in pput, maes ihurried departure. '"' 22-.loyd Hoodie ,and Rffifii Pmiday .lose lives ..whan MmI .capsizes near 8Jsidt;gate. OCTOBER v 7 New Indian schools tp be opened at (Greenvi(e, Kincolith and .Hartley .Bay. .8-rQuee.n .Charlotte JsjanOs wracktd by storms. L m -i! u i' "" " "" " 1 - Canadian Fish and Cold Storage. 25 "Mr. J. A." (J. A. Alexander) wins .$3.7,000 in sweepstakes. ' , i AUGUST ! 1 New lighthouse tender Alexander MacKeneie assunies' duties after arriving itrom Van couver the day before. 3 Fisheries paUol vessel (Qi-nmi II bmrus and.infcs ,ln iliar-bor. 7 Indian mine tramline at Stewart starts operating . fore Christmas ,r.eess .fqr .flrst; YOUR pqtjronage and friendship oyr the q.ug.rter of a century we have heen in ibMS'ess ha? been greatly appreciated and all we can hope for is a continuation of our pleasant .rlgtiqns. , ; We, extend -to you BEST WISHES for a ,HAnPY AND PROSPEROUS YEAR IN 1951 12 Courageous rescue tbv (Ray il2 City construction ,ln tl950 Monteomerv saves Gunnur 'Plat-1 time. 22 D. C. MoRae passes at Punqan. 3 Indian wqman beaten to .dealph at Port Simpson. ,2,7 Safecracker makes getaway after being surprised ,pn jopiby police. er from death by drowning in; Passes .$1,000,000 mask. Be,ar spotted n city. harbor. iv- 17 Seven Prince Rupert men' 2,7- -tPnince 'Rupnrt added ,to enlist in Canada's "special brigade. '"AhVtKa Music ca-u' jJ.IEST BUILDINGS BURN Burning of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa Feu. 3, 1916, fin lives. Fire broke out In the reading room and soon was out of control. There was a Ju liet that ihe fire was deliberately set. but no evidence wai found. Reconstruction of the H'liiipifiny oesiroyeu DUUillllgs cost about $5,750,000. (CP PHOTO) ir Weather- A. MacKenzie furniture Limited A.GQQD FLACE TO BUY 327 Third Avenue Phone 775 Old Country :: Football :: III UUIJ ther Man like a wet New Year's Values Jor You fimee Rupert. tli today dawned clear O Lqnqh .Kits O Pyrex Ware Q Percolotors .0 Pocket Knives O Covered Roasters O Thermos Bottles New Year's Eve Parlies Commencing after midnight, a gay New Year's Eve is planned for Prince Rupert this year. Parties galore will be held all over the place, both public and private. Officers of H.M.C.S. Chatham are having a formal party in the drill hall annex while the chief petty officers and pet'.y officers are planning an informal party for members of the permanent staff. The members of 120 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, R.C.A., are holding a dance at the ar-mory. Among clubs and lodges having parties Sunday night will be the Gvros, Aero Club and Sons of Norway. There will be a public dance at the Oddfellows' Hall. Valhalla Lodge will have a social and dance. The Moose plan their celebration Monday night with the opening of their new social club. IHOMPSON HARDWARE 0. LTD. English League, Division 1 Blackpool vs Manchester United (postponed) Bolton Wanderers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (postponed) Derby County 1, Stoke City 1 (tie) Fulham 1. Sunderland 1 (tie) Huddersflf Id Town vs Chelsea (postponed) Liverpool vs Aston Villa (postponed ) Middlesborough 3, Burnley 3 (tie) Newcastle United vs Portsmouth postponed ) Sheffield Wednesday 0, Arsenal 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1. Charlton Athletic 0 West Bromwich Albion 0, Ever- ton 1 Division 2 Barnsrey vs Sheffield United P'Tday's storm the S even shining the M's instruments fore-pent tale for tomorrow. i 8 a m., he says, there In-easing cloudiness and Jvance of a new Pacific ? prospect continues Year's morning. I time last year, Prince shivering In Its boots. J '-re complaining about J-rature, which hovered r' 15 degrees above zero py did not know then f confronted with the V-uary most people have fmnd here. jf Mn's mild temper-9'e been mixed with a ?ount of moisture. The i'J fJJ. a Manaaement and Stnff nf ,v f i win become damp- r W(l year rnmo. In addition many prup.c (postponed) i n,r,iningr in their homes. anyone looking for Rupert Radio & Electric join in ' Wishing You a most Happy mi Prosperous mi YEAR Nearing ,1ry wather .'nine h:iH k... ... Birmingham City 1. Norn County 4 . . Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds A new beacon has been estaD- a Wishing you ALL .Good Health .gnd (Happiness -fqr .the coming year Bill 5 cub y FURS -.ear. Chancp am ih... 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