‘ | } 2 ABBOTSFORD, SUMAS & MATSQUI NEWS Jan. 31, 1945 Provincial Plans British Columbia has long led all Canada in advanced legislation. She has favored a standard in wages, compensations and working conditions which has even been disadvantageous competi- tively. She has created an educational standard that, while giving young British Columbians un- equalled advantages, has created headaches for both property owner and politician. And in the field of social services something of a haven has been created among the provinces of the Dominion, which with the favorable climate that draws the infirm and less ambitious of other provinces, has in turn added to the problems of the small population supporting such altruistic standards. . Nevertheless, burden or otherwise, British Columbians have either desired or been led to believe they desire these above average standards and have consistently supported governments of- fering reasonably sound policies for attaining them. British Columbians have developed a taste for such: standards and have shown no inclination to level off to those of sister provinces or even wait for them to catch up. Even throughout five years of war and de- spite the fact that the Dominion government has taken some 88% of the province’s former income — tax revenue, youth and labor, the aged and infirm have continued to benefit by the type of legislation enacted here. There is every indication that the session of the B.C, Legislature opening next week will see a continuation of this policy, in fact several ad- vances that have long been desired, particularly in rural British Columbia, will likely be PMH It can be admitted by those of i The increased interest on the part of tRe public and industry in the University of B.C. will not be overlooked and the desire to accommodate the hundreds of young men now overseas whose university ambitions were interrupted will also be anticipated. Further, the desire of rural B.C, that resident accommodation be provided for the young men and women coming from outside of Vancouver will also be recognized. At least one more faculty, probably medical and accompanying school of pharmacy, will be provided. In short, a postwar student body of four or five thousand wil be anticipated in the provisions to be suggest- e Long advocated by Farmers’ Institutes and similar farmer bodies and consistently sought by Fit. Lt. Leslie Eyres, member for this constitu: ency, means of stationing adequate machinery for economical land clearing operations in differ- ent sections of the province will be offered. Care- ful study has been made of the proposal and farmer groups may find they will share in the responsibility of assuring the success of the pro- ject. The type of machinery to be provided will vary, it is understood, to the nature of the clear- ing in the particular district. As many as ten or a dozen machinery depots may be suggested in the initial setup. The reasonable charges to be made for its use will go into a maintenance fund. Road conditions in the outlying portions of the province will not be overlooked and it is confidently expected that the Speech will indicate repetition of the substantial extra vote provided last year for roads in the country sections of the province, _ weld) H Is and schools will not be overlooked. thought that the coalition government headed iy Premier John Hart has given British Columbia its most satisfactory and efficient government in many long years and this despite the handicaps of wartime conditions. Policies of practical study and investigation have been instituted in recent years regardless of the pressure from radical ele- ments for precipitate action, policies that will be reflected in the Speech from the Throne which outlines governmental program. It can be anticipated that action on public ownership and development of electrical power service will be proposed such as will promise far-reaching benefits and embrace many more communities than have thought themselves likely to be favored. It is evident from statements by Premier Hart that service to the greatest number of people, within sound financing possibilities, will be the guiding principle of the utility legislation the government will place before the House. Small communities will not be overlooked, even though some large, futuristic projects a be deferred until more practicable. The more favorable financial position into which the province has been so ably steered in recent years, will permit the government to proffer sub- stantial assistance to those districts willing to bear their share of the cost of essential new build- ings. It has been officially stated that the Com- mission now examining cost of education will not be able to report in time for submission of legislation at the forthcoming session. It is known however, that Premier Hart personally, desires to settle for all time the education cost bogey. He has resolved to meet this responsibility as soon as all the facts are in hand. While this, then, may not be d at the i di Session, if the government is as successful in ful- filling as many of the promises believed to be contained in the Speech from the Throne to be delivered next week as it has been with the previous program, British Columbia will have achieved several of its most ambitious projects and made even higher the pinnacle from which it overlooks all Canada east of the Rockies. Federation. Letters to the Editor Opinions gerpnessed. sipressed_ under this ROVINCIAL Ageneral discussion on rehab- ilitation problems as they effect land settlement will be held in are no ily en- dorsed by The ieee The full name and address of the writer must accompany contributions for publication. Letters should not exceed 300 words in length. The Editor, . S. & M. News. Legion Building Fund Dear Sir: I should like to make an ap- peal through the columns of your paper for support to the Legion drive for their Building Fund. _ Up to the present, the response shows that the general public either does not fully realise what the Legion is trying to do, or else is waiting to be approach- ed personally. Practically all the public response so far has been” from ex-service men and their wives and widows, who remem- ber the post-war years of the 1920’s. We have also had some good contributions from Abbots- ford business men and a number of promises. A remark often heard is “Oh well: the Hall will pay for it- self.’ This may be true if econ- omic conditions stay as they are now, but how many people really expect this? Another remark heard at times is: “How will a néw Hall benefit ex-service personnel?” The ans- wer) is: “In many ways.” First, it will provide suitable quarters for getting ALL ex-service men and women together and to hold them together, so that they can discuss their problems and speak with one voice. Secondly, the Hall will be a centre for recreational and social activities, not only for the re- turning veterans, but for the whole community. If the Hall can be started free of debt, any profits derived will be applied to relieve distress and suffering amongst the new vet- erans, Nearly all of us at home here have benefitted by the war in one way or another. Farmers, especially, have enjoyed increased prices for their produce. Surely, we can all spare something to make life a little brighter for those who, instead of profitting by the war, gave up good jobs and comfortable homes to face Hell, Personally, I would hate to face the boys on their return unless I had made some attempt to do something in the only way I can. Everyone can help in some de- gree, but PLEASE DO NOT WAIT to be asked. Put your contribution in an envelope, or take it to the Canadian Legion yourse! Ask your neighbour if you can take his envelope along with yours. Harry Day. PS.: ‘Although an active mem- ber of the Canadian Legion, this appeal is purely a personal one. D. Above at left Stursberg is pic- turéd in the CBC record library at BBC headauarters in London, England. With him is engineer- in-charge Arthur W. Holmes and Miss M. R. Bridgman. ‘ News Letter ? Government news this week was focused largely on prepara- tions for the fourth Session of the Coalition Government. A special committee appointed to study the feasibility of rural electrification has submitted its report which is now being studied by Premier John Hart and will be presented to the House prior to the introduction of a bill em- powering the Government to set up a commission to carry out development of electric power and distribution service. The first sitting of the Com- mision appointed to survey edu- cation costs throughout the Prov- ince opened on EDUCATIONAL Tuesday, Janu- SURVEY ary 30 in Van- eouver. During the week of February 5 sittings will be held in the Fraser Valley including one ‘at Abbotsford on Friday, Feb. 9, following which the Commission plans to visit the Interior and Northern British Columbia points. After com- pleting. that itinerary, the Com- mission will return to cover the Vancouver Island areas. DeCwCar vere) tor of Ottawa starting January 29, when representatives from the various provinces will LAND meet Federal SETTLEMENT authorities. Hon. T. Kenney, Minister of Lands, accompanied by Mr. George Melrose, Assistant Chief Forester, has left for Ot- tawa to attend the conference. German Prisoners taken by the Ca nadians streaming along a road. Mr. Kenney will take up in par- ticular the gift of 1,000,000 acres of land made by the British Col- umbia Government for use by British. Columbia ex-servicemen under the Dominion Veterans Land Settlment scheme. It will be remembered that the British Columbia Government lands throughout the Province until such time as the directors of the Dominion Veterans Land Act, 1942, made a definite selec- tion of the 1,000,000 acres. This reserve will not be lifted until such time as a selection of the land has been made. For the purpose of bringing about more direct administration and greater efficiency in the op- operation of the Governments’ forestry service, NEW a separate de- DEPARTMENT partment of for- restry will be established at the forthcoming Session of the Legislature, it was announced by Hon. E. T. Kenney, Minister of Lands. This step is a recognition of the importance of the forestry resources of this Province to British Columbia's economy. More details of the re- organization will be made known during the course of the Session when the bill outlines the new structure of the department. There will be no change in the placed a reserve on all Crown|HELP ministry but in future, Hon. Mr. Kenney will be known as Min- ister of Lands and Minister of Forestry. A total of 27,000 men, women and students were placed in farm work during the past year under the Dominion- FARM LABOR Provincial Emer- gency Farm Lab- or Service it was announced by Hon. K. C. Me- Donald, Minister of Agriculture. “The work of this joint Dom- inion-Provincial service was re- sponsible in no small measure for the provision of additional labor s6 absolutely essential to the successful harvesting of the various crops,” the Minister stat- ed. With a view to preparing for the period when ‘tourist travel will again be resumed, legisla- tion is being pre- TOURIST Bared by Hon. PROGRAM E. C. Carson, Minister of Trade and Industry, to improve tourist resort accommodation. This stop is being taken because it is felt that in order to participate to the fujlest extent in tourist business, acceptable and suitable accommodation to visitors must be assured by those engaged in Do You Remember? |Gmenty Years ‘Ago In the M.H.A. Area From the A, 8. & M. News of Wednesday, January 29, 1925 J. ©. Tucker has started busi- ness in Abbotsford as a watch- maker and will bring stock from Veteran, Alta. see Almost 300 auto licenses out of an allotment of 350 for this dis- trict have been issued. - * . At the annual meeting of the Huntingdon Women’s Institute Mrs. S. Simonds was elected president; “Mrs. Dawson, vice- president; Mrs. W. J, Winson, « | secretary-treasurer. The Women’s Auxiliary to the M-S-A Hospital passed a motion |to purchase all necessary running for the h for the coming year, * > John LeFeuvre was reappointed municipal clerk of Matsqui mun- icipality with A. N. S. Beaton as assistant. * es ¢ Candidates running in _ the election for Commissioner of Ab- botsford are: F. §, Thorn, E. Webster, A. Hulton-Harrop,. J. Higginson, J. E. Parton, F. Mar- shall, O. W. Benedict. (5 YEARS AGO Wednesday, January 29, 1930 Matsqui girls have tied ye Mission players for first place the basketball Teague. . About 250 attended the Burns’ Night célebration in Jubilee Hall on Friday. * * ie Prizes for regular attendance at Sunday School at C were awarded to Maggie Scott, Ina Case, John Young, May Wes- cott, Jack Thompson and Helen Thompson. «late Corporation of Matsqui is call- ing for applications for a munici- pal clerk and treasurer. oe Matsqui School Board estimates amount to $24,000 for the year. A group of 50 to 75 men are busy constructing the new fac- tory addition to the Clayburn Co. plant at Kilgard. euienue Fraser Valley Milk Producers will hold their annual meeting in Abbotsford for the first time. Between 600 and 700 users will be present, Since the outbreak of war Canada has produced more than 4,200,000,000 rounds of smallarms | h to fire two supplying such ac dation Buy War Savings Certificates! bullets into every nero in the Professional and Service Directory world. J. B. DENNIS Auctioneer GEO. MacLEAN, Assistant Chilliwack Phone 5661 Sales at the Dennis Auction Barns Saturdays Calves—10:30 a.m. Small tools. farm imple- ments—11:00 am. Poultry, Swine—12.30 noon, Saturday Night Sales Dis- continued Furniture Sales in Sales Rooms when announced Farm Dispersals conducted anywhere Schools at Penticton and who re- cently received his discharge from the Royal Canadian Air Force, will be secretary to the Commission. During the Vancouver sitting, briefs are being presented by the British Columbia School Trustees Association; the British Columbia Parent-Teachers Association; and the British Columbia Teachers SOVEREIGN BATHROOM TISSUE IT’S PURE RADIO & ELECTRIC —REPAIRS and PARTS— CLAYBURN (near Cooper’s Village» Store) C. Spencer Pallot Farmers’ Auctioneer HANEY, B.C. Phone: Haney 196Y AT YOUR MERCHANT’S Smith Davidson ht Ctd. VICTORIA EDMONTON & Whig VANCOUVER CALGARY BUY YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES AT Walter’s Electric Contracting and FR Phon: Next to to Exchange HAVE YOUR Watch Repaired GEORGE HEPPNER “Opposite The News” See our Xmas Giff Selections, FRED R. BOOTH OPTOMETRIST Booth Optical Co. Ltd. 620 W. Georgia St., VANCOUVER, B.C. Floral Designs for All Occasions ROSEBAY GARDENS Phone 1698 A, E. HUMPHREY LAND SURVEYOR AND CIVIL ENGINEER Room 6, Hart Block Chilliwack P.O. Box 422, Chilliwack, B.C. JAMES M. CAMPBELL ‘BARRISTER & SOLICITOR NOTA! ‘raser Valley tect Building 47 Main Stree: Mision City Office phone in house phone 144 YARWOOD & DURRANT BARRISTERS & Abbotsford Branch Office Next a Ss. eon News ve’ a Nanconver Offices— es Mi B. C. }Room 3 & 4, 423 Hamilion Street WHEN IN NEW WESTMINSTER They'll tell You you'll find Best Food, fe Service Best Prices. == | Fraser Cafe J. H. Morgan, Prop. 736 Columbia Street Near B. C. E. 3. Depot —New Spring Samples— Arrived Order Your Suit Now! We carry Suits, Coats, Pants in stock . . . Cleaning, Press- ing . Alterations Abbotsford Tailors and Cleaners Mike Shulba HENDERSON FUNERAL HOME Phone 134 Harvey Henderson, Mgr. DAY & NIGHT SERVICE AKINS’ CAFE POP’S GOOD EATS FOR GOOD FOOD AND SERVICE — Pop Goldsmith — W. W. JOHNSTON Notary Public - Real Estate Insurance Huntingdon, B.C, Telephone 14M P PACIFIC STAGE LINES Abbotsford to Vancouver Leave Abb. Ar. Vancouver 7:55 a.m 9:50 a.m. 11:05 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:25 pm 6:20 p.m. 5.55 p. 50 p.m. *11:00 a 12:55 am. Leave Vancouver Ar. Abbs. 7.00 a.m, 55 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:25 a.m. 11:00 a.m, 12:55 p.m. 2.00 p 55, Ley 7:00 re 8:55 p, *9:00 10:50 om. *Saturday and Sunday only For Your Freight or Express Use _ Pacific Express nn Lines— (Next to Hambley Hatchery) Drs. Jervis and Thompson VETERINARIANS Langley 1 Milner, B.C. 24 - 48 Hours Service UNION CLEANERS Abbotsford, B.C. ENVE! 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