A
Cordial
Invitation
is
extended
to
the
public
of
Prince
Rupert
to
attend
the
official
opening
of
our
modern
Service
Station
and
Show
Rooms
at
the
corner
of
Second
Avenue
and
McBride
Street.
Mayor
Nora
Arnold
will
officially
open
the
premises
at
3
p.m.
Thursday,
December
16,
After
you
have
cast
your
ballot,
drop
in
for
a
visit,
we
will
be
happy
to'see
you.
BOB
PARKER
LIMITED
THERE
WILL
BE
DOOR
PRIZES
FOR
LUCKY
VISITORS
LTD
Latest
Evidence
of
Parker
progress
to
be
ojficiull)
FORO
AW
AftONARCH
FORD
CARS
MONARCH
CARS
FORD
TRUCKS
FORD
BUSES
FORD
TRACTORS
and
Implements
on
the
opening
of
fine
new
premises
opened
tomorrow
.
.
.
BUILDING
PLAN
AND
EQUWMEM
DESIGNED
TO
PROVIDE
PROMPT.
EFFICIENT
SERVICE
TO
MOTORISTS
A
nother
page
will
be
added
to
the
automotive
history
of
Parltj
ers
tomorrow
when
Mayor
Nora
Arnold
officially
open
the
new,
modern
service
station
of
Bob
Parker
Limited
at
th
corner
of
McBride
Street
and
Second
Avenue.
Construction
of
the
service
station
waa'comrnenced
last
Jul
by
the
local
contracting
firm
of
Mitchell
'
and
Currie
who
hav
provided
a
building
that
combines
a
pleaaing
appearance
with
e
ficiency
of
lay-out.
i
'
v
i
The
entire
building,
which
includes
workshop,
show
room,
o
oi
W'e
take
pride
in
congratulating
this
progressive
dealer
on
the
new
premises
and
splendid
facilities
which
assure
the
most
efficient
service
to
Ford
and
Monarch
owners,
and
to
other
car
and
truck
owners
as
well.
We
know
that
this
forward-looking
dealer
is
proud
;
of
the
Ford
and
Monarch
franchise.
We
know,
too,
that
with
modern
facilities
and
equipment,
this
organization
is
well
prepared
to
serve
the
automotive
transportation
needs
of
the
community;
fice,
as
well
as
a
parts
and
accessories
department,
is
1
00
feet
lor
and
3
1
feet
wide
and
occupies
approximately
half
of
the
groun
space.
The
remainder
of
the
lot!
is
riven
lover
to
the
spacioi;
drive-in
and
approaches
to
the
workshop.
-The
front
of
the
b
ing
faces
the
drive-in
and
runs
parallel
to
McBride
Street.
The
service
island
has
two
pumps,
on"
for
dispensing
Che
ron
and
the
other
for
Chevron
Supreme
gasoline.
At
each
end
c
FORD
AND
MONARCH
DIVISION
FORD
MOTOR
COMPANY
OF
CANADA,
LIMITED
the
island
there
are
water
and
airconnections
and
a
projectm
canopy,
lighted
by
vapor-proof
lamps,
protects
motorists
and
a
tendants
from
rain
and
snow.
A
pressure
operated
signal
aut
maticly
summons
the
pump
attendant
when
a
car
approaches
rl
island.
.
'
it
inconvenient
for
the.
J
Four
large
folding
doors
pro-i
vide
easy
access
to
the
workshop
which
occupies
the
north
i
have
their
cars
serviced
year
later
he
Joined
the
staff
of
Bob
Parker
Limited
as
parts
man
in
the
stock
room.
He
later
regular
working
hours
TOMMY
FORREST,
NATIVE
SON
AND
WAR
VETERAN,
IS
NAMED
MANA6ER
Sundav
oucnlne
is
esp
Drovlded
for
the
acconvi
CONGRATULATIONS
to
tlon
of
week-end
traveller
Tommy
Forrest,
who
was
born
in
Prince
RuDert
tourists
who
are
expecu
ulelt
Prlnpp
Rlinrrt
til
H1C
f
gained
further
experience
In
automotive
service
while
In
the
employ
of
the
Ford
garagj
at
Nelson.
But
like
many
another
native
son
of
the
north
coast
he
has
returned
to
take
up
permantnt
residence
in
his
home
town.
So
far
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Forrest
haven't
and
received
all
his
academic
training
in
Booth
Memorial
School,
has
been
appointed
manager
of
numbers
next
year.
Tommv
Forrest,
who
a-
and
educated
in
Prince
R
hall
of
the
building.
One
of
the
doors
leads
to
the
hydraulic
hoist
and
another
permits
entrance
to
an
out-slze
grease
pit
designed
especially
to
accommodate
trucks
or
buses.
The
latest
type
of
lubricating
unit
available,
a
Lincoln
Portable
Autoluber,
haa
been
obtained
by
Parkers
to
ensure
prompt
and
efficient
service
to
motor
vehicles
of
all
types.
The
two
other
doors
open
into
the
half
of
the
workshop
which
is
being
utilized
as
a
repair
section.
woo
i'arker
s
new
service
station.
Mr.
Forrest's
parents
were
residents
of
Prince
Rupert
for
many
years.
His
father
served
with
the
ob
Parker
Ltd
will
be
in
charge
of
the
station.
A
staff
of
five
'
tent
men
will
ensure
the
i
Canadian
National
Railways
located
a
house
and
in
the
meantime
they
are
guests
at
the
home
of
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Bob
Parker.
1st
of
prompt
and
efficient
as
asistant
accountant
until
his
Ice.
transfer
to
Winnipeg
in
1941.
partment
for
a
year
until
ht
joined
the
Royal
Canadian
Air
Force
in
1943.
Upon
receiving
his
discharge
he
returned
to
Prince
Rupert
and
re-entered
the
service
of
the
railway.
A
After
leaving
school
Tommy
Bob
Parker
Ltd.
enterprise
represent
a
capital
investment
Forrest
was
employed
in
the
Canadian
National
Express
de
ON
THE
OPENING
OK
THEIR
Only
Jobs
of
a
minor
nature
will
be
carried
out
here,
major
re
of
$75,000.
Congratulate
MODERN
SERVICE
STATION
pairs
will
be
made
at
Parker's
main
garage
on
Third
Avenue
East.
The
light
green
of
the
lower
business
or'
'-
'
y
lion
of
Prince
Rupert
keepj
,itk
ihn
fin-ins
and
the
ri
COMPANY
HEAD
Bob
Parker,
who
controls
the
firm
of
Bob
Parker
Ltd.,
which
succeeded
S.
E.
Parker
Ltd.,
the
business
founded
by
his
father,
was
born
in
Prince
Rupert
33
years
ago.
Some
14
years
ago
he
started
work
in
his
father's
garage
and
since
then
has
worked
in
every
department
of
the
enterprise.
He
Is
married
and
has
one
son.
He
is
an
active
member
of
the
Chamber
of
Commerce.
'
surpassed
prospects
of
j
.
I
In
IhlS
C
ncss
acvciupuH-"'
.,.-.llu
and
district
formal
opening
toinorro'j
.
,
i
r
the
.
Bob
Parker
ua.
station
ar.d
WE
ALSO
TAKE
THIS
OPPORTUNITY
TO
EXTEND
BEST
WISHES-TO
PARKER'S
AS
THEY
CELEBRATE
THEIR'
25TH
YEAR
AS
FORD
DEALERS
Street
at
room
on
McBride
Weldtex
as
are
the
other
fix
corner
of
Second
avcm--Bob
Parker
Ltd.
to
ana
t
m,
.pHp.i
of
local
bii-'
tures
In
the
room.
Behind
the
Mackenzie,
White
&
Dunsmuir
Ltd.
extend
their
sincere
congratulations
to
BOB
PARKER
LTD.
on
the
opening
of
their
"
i
New
Service
Station
and
Showroom
This
year
marks
the
25th
anniversary
of
Ford
representation
by
the
Parker
family
in
Prince.
Rupert.
It
Is
also
the
26th
year
of
service
in
British
Columbia
by
Mackenzie,
White
&
Dunsmuir
Ltd.,
wholesale
dealers
in
automobile
and
general
merchandise,
who
are
glad
to
associate
themselves
with
Bob
Parker
Ltd.
in
an
expression
of
confidence
in
the
future
of
this
great
Province.
MACKENZIE
WHITE
&
DUNSMUIR
LTD-
Covers
British
Columbia
Vancouver
Victoria
Nanaimo
,
Cvurtenay
New
Westminster
.
Prince
George
'
Kamloops
Vernon
Trail
Penticton
Nelson
walls,
the
cream
of
the
upper
walls
and
the
white
of
the
ceiling,
combined
with
the
effectively
arranged
fluorescent
lighting,
provides
bright
working
conditions
at
all
times.
In
the
show
room
the
motorist
can
relax
in
the
chesterfield
suite
and
study
"the
car
of
the
year"
at
his
pleasure.
Potted
palms
contrast
pleasantly
with
the
peach-toned
walls
which
are
complimented
by
the
ivory
celling.
Lighting
here,
as
in
the
remainder
of
the
building.
Is
provided
by
fluorescent
fixtures
but
floor
floodlights
will
be
used
to
display
the
car
during,
the
hours
of
darkness.
Wide
display
windows
are
located
on
the
side
facing
McBride
Street
and
on
the
end
ol
the
room
bordering
Second
Avenue
where
there
is
also
a
double
door
to
permit
entrance
and
exit
of
show
cars.
The
slant-walled,
wing-counter
which
curves
out
from
the
wall
of
the
office
at
the
back
of
the
showroom,
to
a
point
near
the
main
door,,
is
faced
'
with
McLennan,
McFeeley
have
b-pandlng
concerns
which
of
late
in
one
.
another
as
Prince
'
goes
into
the
new
t
w
economic
life
Incldcni
movement
of
new
IndusM
the
area.
.j
The
Dally
News
JoiM
many
oilier
"of
J
of
n
friends
and
those
eemcd
father,
the
law
(
of
am
Parker,
founder
terprtae..
in
extending
on
tne
graduations
and
progressive
counter
and
in
the
space
'
at
the
left
of
the
office,
spare
parts
will
be
kept
and
accessories
displayed.
A
straight
line
telephone
system
connects
this
department
with
the
stock
room
in
the
main
garage
on
Third
Avenue.
Special
feature
.
of
Parker's
new
service
station
are
the
large
clean
restrooms
which
have
'
been
provided.
The
service
station
will
be
open
from
8
a.m.
to
midnight
every
day
except
Sunday
when
the
hours
will
be
from
10
a.m.
to
10
p.m.
The
evening
hours
are
expected
to
appeal
to
motorists
whose
occupations
make
and
Prior
in
their
laie&i