! f Two Country Mainstay 12 prince INTERNATIONAL Rupert Dailp EDITION I3eui0 Harvest Of The Sea . P.O. Box 455 Phone 655 GOOD LUCK ALASKANS as you MOVE TOWARD STATEHOOD Peter Pan Gift Shoppe Fishing Industry Is Basis For Common Interests A great maritime industry fishing has, in the last half -century, established a unity of interest between Prince Rupert and southeastern Alaska which, probably more than anything else, has been the basis of the other firm bonds that have been formed since both areas began their development. i a w j f. A - . HELEN'S BEAUTY SALON Permanent Waving Beauty Culture in all, its Branches Experienced Operators 239 Third Avenue W. Prince Rupert, B Between Canada and Alaska I Prince Rupert, B.C. . 206 Fourth Street going on since the fishing industry on the north coast began. And in the matter of fishery regulations, there is agreement. Under the International Halibut Regulations, fishermen of both there is a demarcation line which, on the whole, separates the two populations. But on the sea, on the fishing grounds, there is an Internationalism which extends even to the fishing ports and has become the root of a lasting friendship. Canadian and American fishing fleets mingle on the grounds and they use each other's ports with a familiarity so firmly es nations are bound by rules set by a joint authority and both ' I jj ndttw IIPIIIIIHWri Greetings . . . ALASKANS GRANT & IIEW10II ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS countries have a hand in thei.' enforcement. INDUSTRIAL MAINSTAY Prince Rupert's fishing fleet has been backbone of economy since port's inception. Here is a typical fishing fleet scene of Prince Rupert waterfront. (Photo by WrathaU) Hyde Transfer COAL AND WOOD DEALER GENERAL CARTAGE It is this internationalism in the fishing industry which has tablished that any port on either ages of halibut, never would rought water west of the Queer worked to make Prince Rupert the greatest halibut city in the world. Without the vast Alaskan and American catches which side of the line might be home This cannot be said to be one have been able to sustain to inanoues. While salmon and halibut are sided, either. While Alaska boats high an economic pitch alone. Prince Rupert, B.C. Second Avenue generally considered the biggest types of fishery in the Prince INTERDEPENDENCE IS INCREASING Telephone Black 829 P.O. Ilox 1399 714 Second Ave. West .. Prince Rupert, B., Rupert area, the the trawl fish pour through the fish sheds and cold storage plants at Canada'.-most westerly railhead, Prince Rupert would have enjoyed far less economic stability during He short history. Its own fleet, although it produced fast pound- use the port of Prince Rupert for fish deliveries, particularly in the summer halibut season, Prince Rupert vessels make equally routine calls to Ketchikan, Pelican and Sitka to clear for westward. And this has been hW, ery. must not be overlooked. Last Evidence of the growing tPrrienendence between Prince year, oraggers Drougm, m 7,000,000 pounds of bottom fish. of which least half was process ' ed or frozen at Prince Rupert. Prince Rupert Fishermen's Co operative alone froze better than 6,000,000 pounds of fish, all types, last year. Eupert and the southeast panhandle of Alaska, and for that matter, part of the peninsular coast as well, has been growing over the years as the American territory approaches determination of statehood. Despite restictive legislation, shirjDine movements between " BEST WISHES, ALASKANS, IN YOUR FIGHT FOR STATEHOOD Sheardowns 253 East First, Cow Bay Phone Black 884 RUPERT BAKERY LID. Hakes with Mother's Care On the Queen Charlotte Islands are crab and clam fisheries WEDDING CAKES A SPECIALTY S17 Third Avenue West for - and which have not yet been fully developed, but which have been producing in limited quantities for years. Altogether, the Prince Rupert and Alaskan way of life go hand-in-hand, mainly because, to date, they are founded on similar economic foundations the riches of the sea. MEATS GROCERS Prince Rupert and the Alaskan ports have been growing. Last autumn saw more than two million cases of Alaskan canned sal l ion moved in bond through Prince Rupert dockslde warehouses to the undoubted economic advantage of both the original producers and the shippers. But satisfying as these ex THOM SHEET METAL LTD. Marine Sheet Metaf and Plate Work Furnaces, Commercial Oil Burners VERYTHING IN SHEET METAL Prince Rupert, B.C. i PHONES 585-58G 319 3rd Ave. West Prince Rupert, B.C. P.O. Box I Phone 470 Mr. Brett's Greetings changes of commerce are, they i remain pnly mere indication of the advantages which both areas L Quality Store E. and M. Pettenuzzo, Proprietors GROCERIES CONFECTIONERY NOVELTIES Imported Goods of all kinds, including Olive Oils, Spag.atti and Cheese-Also Dry Stock Fish 521 Fulton Street ' Prince Kupert, .C. TON migh enjoy if freer movement were allowed. Prince Rupe.-:-. certainly is a position, from the Film Finishing Chandler & CoWgill Copy Coloring Enlarging PORTRAIT STUDIO picture Framine Flash Photos Taken ' 0 at Home Phone Green 389 216 Fourth Street Prince Rupert, B.C. standpoint of facilities, to car to many of Alaska's needs. At Prince Rupert are coid storage plants totalling 19,000,000 pounds capacity, which in the rush seasons, handle large quan r.O. Box 133 I'hones 26 and 27 tities of American fish. Lasc year, they landed more than 2,000,000 pounds of American ) 1 . X ' t - -'J "St - I j j1 CONGRATULATIONS, ALASKA! from SUNRISE COMPANY LTD. 1L1.I MEAT GROCERIES & Co. Limited Pioneer Meat Packers of Canada Manufacturers FAMOUS SHAMROCK BRAND HAMS - BACON Branch House and Abattoir Prince Rupert, B. C. halibut, out of total landings of 15,000,000 pounds. SURROUNDED BY CANNERIES Like many southeastern Alaskan ports, Prince Rupeit 13 surrounded by canneries. Last year, seven canneries within a 15-mile radius, produced mor-j DISTRIBUTORS OF PURITY FLOUR AND BUCKERFIELD'S FEED AND EGOS Corner Fulton fit. and Sixth Ave. Prince Rupert. C. A.E. Smith Wholesale Produce FRUIT - VEGETABLES EGGS First Avenue at McBride PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. P.O. Box 1158 Phones 535 - 436 1 than 375,000 cases of salmon, better than one-third of the total Briish Columbia coast pack. . W. II. BRETT M.L.A. Greetings to our friends and neighbors of Alaska and congratulations on the occasion ot your- attainment to the status of statehood. We of British Columbia, and especially of Prince Rupert, Phone Vic Menzies, Prop. Operating near Prince Rupert are the Anglo-B.C. Packing Co. at North Pacific, B.C., B.C. Packers at Sunnyside, Canadian Fish have a great deal in common ing Go. at Carlisle, Cassiar Pack CITY TRANSFER LIGHT and HEAVY TRUCKING STORAGE - PHONE 283 P. O. BOX 431 ing Co. at Cassiar, Francis Mil-lerd Co. at Se"al Cove, Nelson Bros, at Port Edward and J. H Todd and Son at Inverness. Concern over what was believed to be a continuous drop in salmon production on the Skeena River led to the estab P.O. Box 1155 Postal Station "H" Cor. McBride and 1st Ave., Prince Rupert, with the citizens of Alaska. To: gether, much can be accomplished in the interest of the people of this great Pacific Northwest, by promoting fuller use of the splendid facilities available at this gateway port, promoting trade in this area, and thereby alleviating to great degree the restrictions presently 'in t-ffect and fostered by certain transportation Interests and which are not in the best in-, terest of the people of the North. 1. New Royal Hotel 'A Home Away From Home' 80 ROOMS, HOT AND COLD WATER Prince Rupert, B. C. Phc.nre 281 p. 0. Box 196 lishment of an investigation on a scientific basis by the Fish DEANE'S QUALITY CLEANERS CLEANING PRESSING DYEING All Work Unde rSupervlslon of Graduate National Institute of Cleaning & Dyeing WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION 519 6th Ave. West Prince Rupert B. C. eries Research station of Nan- aimo five years ago. This yer.r, FOR BETTER MORE ECONOMICAL LAUNDRY ASD DRY-CLEANINO SERVICE, PATRONIZE THE f PIONEER-CANADIAN LAUNDRIES Prince Rupert j W. H. BRETT, M.L.A., the first of the reports of the investigation were published; with recommendations for meas (Prince Rupert). ures which, It is believed, will Guaranteed Quality with Service Unsurpassed. We So bring back sustained production. A new industry came to the cialize in an Insured Mothproofing Service. Try it-result will be proof In itself! PHONE 8 OR 118 WE PICK I'P AND DELIVER north coast of British Columbia in 1948 and while, it is not known A 1,250,000 bushel grain elevator is one of Prince Rupert's Important port, installations. Standing at ihe terminus of the transcontinental railway, It is strategically situated for the handling of cereals destined for the world's markets. if it Is here to stay, Fisheries Department officials and fisher 1,., ..111 k. fflv.n In all mil nf tOWIl CUsllX'f You get the GOOD THINGS FIRST from the Chrysler Corporation of Canada, Limited High compression engines introduced in 1924, followed by Hydraulic four-wheel brakes; ct S'j n 8i boating Power engine mountings; automatic Overdrive Transmission, then many FIRSTS' these wcre a11 cal,cd revolutionary, but were later widely copied In 1949, Chrysler built vehicles lead again. In common sense design, nothing has been overlooked in providing you with luxurious comfort, plenty of leg and head room, excellent visibility and greater safety in these new models. In addition .they have more performance than any other Chrysler-built cars in the past ... and they look it. , men alike are fervently hoping that it will become part of the industry. It is the tuna fishery, which broke on an unprepared industry last summer and proved profitable while it lasted. i Fisheries Department boats Philpott, Evitt & Co..Lt prospecting off the Queen Charlotte Islands raised large schools of albacore, which had come DODGE and DESOTO CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH Passenger Cars Passenger Cars FARGO COMMERCIAL , Vehicles and Trucks DODGE COMMERCIAL Vehicles and Trucks Wholesale Heavy Hardware Lumber and Building Supplies Paints Wallboards - Plaster ' Recharging C02 Fire Extinguishers P.O. IJox 748 Prince Rupert, B.C. PHONES 651 - 652 See Your Local Dealer PHONE 866 close inshore. In the rush which followed, several hundred thousand pounds of the fish were taken, much being landed at Prince Rupert. This year, Department boata will again scout the area starting in the late spring and the results of their findings will be made availabis to fishermen. The vessels also will act as safety patrols for any small boats which might get in difficulty in the See Your Local Dealer PHONE 566 Lindsay Motors Ltd. Rupert Motors Ltd,