2 ABBOTSFORD, SUMAS & MATSQUI NEWS Oct. 3, 1945 It Has It is not necessary in to make a moderate and reasonable argument in behalf of the present coalition government of British Columbia to say that it has been, successful or unsuecessful, an attempt to end party poli- ties in provincial affairs. It has not been that at all, was not intend- ed to be and could not have sueceeded if it had been. Yt was something better than that, more realistic, necessary, much better worth trying. It was of course*in its beginning and or- iginal purpose an effort to give effect to the majority political opinion of the provincial electors. It was, if you will, a common sense com- promise between two of the sides of a pretty order more Worked nearly prevent side. equilateral triangle in order to the undue dominance of the third The great virtue of, this compromise is not much that it was right in principle — though it was that — or shrewd in tactics — and it was that too — but that it has worked. It has worked. It has worked to such effeet that it has given us a good government as we have ever known in British Columbia. A lot of people will say that it has been the best government we have ever had, It has demonstrated something that every- body ought to have realized long ago, namely that there is no need in provincial affairs for the political differences and demareations of the national polities. so What The Juniors Are Doing Some eighty thousand B.C. students will iurn their interest and efforts this year to helping millions of other needy and underpri- vileged children throughout the world. This figure is the membership estimated by the Junior Red Cross Society from registrations which are now pouring into the B.C. Junior Red Cross office as the school year gets un- der way. To emphasise work of these students, this is National Junior Red Cross week when at- tention all across Canada will be focussed on this organization. By their own efforts these pupils raise thousands of dollars to help Jess fortunate youngsters. Since the beginning of the war, B.C. Juniors have contributed more than $150,000 to their national war fund and for assistance to crippled and handicapped children in this province. Good Roads Work for the next year will be devoted to helping children in Great Britain and Europe by supplying clothes, medicines and food. To date the Canadian Juniors have sent nearly $250,000 for relief of youngsters in Russia, China, Greece, Yugoslavia, Poland, Belgium, France, India, Holland and Norway. They also support fifteen of the war nurseries in Great Britain. In addition to their work for others, they have developed a comprehensive health pro- gram of their own which includes responsibil- ity for improvement of personal school and community health in all its phases. A system of portfolio exchanges and inter school correspondence rounds out the aims of Junior Red Cross which are to promote bet- ter health, good citizenship and international understanding. In Our Time (Kamloops Sentinel) There’s an old American proverb, ‘‘Hats off to the past; coats off to the future,”’ and, it is in this spirit the Sentinel approaches British Columbia’s road question. There shonld be praise for those who pioneered the road system, and, particularly, for those who by valiant effort overcame machinery, man- power and money shortages and the claims of war; who have kept roads-of-sorts open and, best of all, have kept nibbling at the task of bringing the Transcanada highway, particu- larly the Kamloops-Vancouver section, into the “B” category, at least. There has been error, and worse, in the past; and, also vision and enthusiasm and good work. The founda- tion of a highway network has been laid. Now the future beckons. A future of good highways, of wide, paved roads’ of easy grade worthy of the name “‘highway’’. High- ways such as mark the civilized and developed areas of this continent. A future when secon- dary roads will be of easier grade, of bet- ter construction and surface than the present Kamloops-Vancouyer road, A future when even the ‘‘back roads’’ will put today’s so- called ‘‘secondary roads’’ to shame. ° It can be done. It must be done. be done—and in our timé, too! : British Columbia is, by all standards, the third richest province in Canada. Its ter- rain may not be the easiest in the world, nor the cheapest from a road-building viewpoint— but others have built hetter roads roads over worse country, Every man, woman and child in British Columbia has a personal interest, a selfish in- terest, a dollar-and-cents interest in this. A good road network means new opportunities, new jobs, new economie horizons. Therefore, the question of roads is not, alone, the prob- lem of those fine public servants, the road- It will builders; nor is it the’ personal pre- serve of the politicians, good and bad. It can be done. It must be done, It will be done if British Columbians rally to the ery. Not shortage of money, nor of men, nor of machines; not the lack of a plan; not paroch- jalism nor the sores of the past can prevent the building of a road network such as is needed if British Columbia is to remain at the forefront, and if its people demand the fruits of modern living. If British Columbians will it, a road net- work on the scale and of the calibre of those Lumber The most pressing need in Powell River and district is, at the moment, houses — homes that look like homes and not shacks which are all too plentiful, states The Powell River News. We need permanent structures that add to the district’s value and give it the appearance that no employment problem is evident, after all, there are no jobless here. In a survey of prospective builders, it has been brought to our attention that home building is hampered by the lack of suitable taaterials. If that is the case then the remedy would be to haye materials made available for those who wish ‘o build homes. There are several lumber mills in the district which are at pre- of Washington and California could be ours within a decade. We are of the people who, under the driving force of war, transformed our province and this coun- try from any agricultual to an indus- trial empire; who in time measurable by the memories of living men became one of the world’s great exporters; who gained nation- hood and front rank within the span of the Biblical Iffe. We, as a nation and a province, are young and vigorous. We can build any- thing, we can do any job that is at our hand. Machines are our servants. The~money ex- pended will flow back to us. The men for the job are just home, shrugging out of khaki and rarin’ to put their hand to constructive tasks. What are we waiting for? For leader- ship? Let the people give it. Let the people agree on the objective; and set their govern- ment’s hands to the task. The Sentinel, without presuming to tell the experts, suggest the minimum objective within a decade, should be: 1. A three-lane surfaced highway east and west across the province, preferably on the route of the present Transcanada road; and completion of the second transprovincial route te serve the settled mid-northern portion. 2. Two-lane surfaced highways to serve every settled part of ritish Columbia and to feed into the Transcanada. In this category would be the present southern transprovincial road, the Kamloops-Vernon, Kamloops-Red Pass, Kamloops-Merritt-Spences Bridge, Hope- Princeton, and Cache Creek-Prince George roads. A pipe dream? On the contrary these de- mands are modest, and it is to the discredit of -ritish Columbians that these have not been met long ago. The cost? Millions, certainly. But every penny a good investment and almost certain to be profitable. Possible? Undoubtedly. The men who built the great plants and produced the sin- ews of war, the men who smashed the nazi and the Jap would take a job like that in their stride. Why aren’t we well started, then? The answer lies with you. You, Mr. Reader; if you want it you can have good roads in your time. Let’s go! Embargo sent shipping lumber elsewhere, when it is needed right here. This lumber should be pre- vented from being exported until the needs of the district are met. : Apparently lumber is being exported be- cause higher prices are obtained from other markets. This practise of exporting must be stopped. An embargo should be placed on all building materials directed to the district until the housing situation is eased. By this method not only will the district benefit from the increased construction but a better and more permanent type dwelling will be the direct result and aid in clearing out the present “‘shacks’’ which are no more than slum dwellings. Results of Controls Controls of sundry sorts and rationing during the war and since have brought about a variety of changes, observes The Chilliwack rogress. The new order has developed new values. or instance, intoxicating liquor, un- der rationing, is both higher in price and has attained a much greater value to the individual than under ‘‘free enterprise.’? But to old- timers, especially, the listing of livers, hearts, tongues, kidneys, as ‘‘faney meats’’ takes top place. In the old days there were many peo- ple who were never hungry enough at any time to consider these parts of a carcass as par- ticularly edible. oy a! | 616 WAR SHAVER... — | ‘YA KNOW MOM, NOT ONLY AM | GONNA BUY |MORE WAR SAVINGS STAMPS NEXT FALL i= 1M GONNA SACRIFICE MY DESK TO A iVETERAN WHO WANTS TO CONTINUE HIS EDUCATION! LETTERS to the EDITOR Opinions expressed under this heading are not necessarily en- dorsed by The News. The full name and address of the writer Must accompany contributions for publication. Letters should not exceed 300 words in length. Support Mr. Towell’s Views Editor, A. S. & M. News. Dear Sir: In regard to Mr. Towell’s let- ter published in your paper Sept. 19, we, the teachers of the M-S- A schools, agree with him in every detail. We are seriously overcrowded, and in some of the larger schools an increase of as Much as one third in staff is necessary. Mr. Towell has made= decided efforts to relieve the overcrowd- ing, but as is generally known, shortage of teachers and prohibi- tive building costs have hamper- ed his efforts. However, we teachers are of the general opin- ion that ‘the construction of the two-roomed building in mind will give only temporary relief, so we suggest that a more ambitious project be embarked upon as soon as possible. This district has shown a large increase in population during the past few years and by all indications will see an everincreasing growth. R. H. Matthews, Secretary B.C.T.F., M-S-A Local, - Abbotsford Don’t take so much time to settle grievances at the plant that you build up grievances at home. Do You Remember Cmenty Years Ago Du the M.S.A.Area From the A. S. & M. News of October 1, 1925 _ The C.P.R. has started a new passenger service between Van- couver and Abbottsford. The home of Harry Hill, Jr., at Clayburn was destroyed by fire. Mariner Smith won seven firsts and all the special prizes. with his Clydesdales at the Missién Fair. Dedication of the new Aider- grove Elks home is to take place this month. At the annual meeting of the Great War Veteran’s Association, J. M. Rowley was elected presi- dent. Mrs. M. Hougen and daughter Esther returned last week from a 3-month tour of Europe. Arrangements have been made to run an International news reel every Saturday at the Abbotsford theatre. 15 YEARS AGO October 1, 1930 M. G. Stirling has been ap- pointed club manager of the Canadian Legion. Dr. Wood was named president and Oswald Ebbeson, secretary of the newly organized Matsqui Amat Athletic A iati Mr. and Mrs. R. Ralston have taken up residence in their new home. Plans are being made to hold Matsqui’s third plowing match. Abbotsford liquor store has moved to its new premises in the Crist block. A pleasant evening was spent in Aberdeen school when a sociat Continued on Page Three Co-operative farmers’ associa- tions in -Canada now number 2,618, with Quebec accounting for 27% of the total. The first co- operative in Canada was formed 155 years ago when Nova Scotia farmers decided to form an agri- cultural co-operative society in . 1790 to develop a better market for their beef. d : Professional and Service Directory : Valley Credits Ltd. Abbotsford Branch e A Credit Association for M-S-A Business and Professional Men e FRANK ADAMSON, Mgr. 1128 Montrose Street Morth of the Royal Bank HENDERSON FUNERAL HOME Phone 134 Harvey Henderson, Mgr. DAY & NIGHT SERVICE UNION CLEANERS Abbotsford, B.C. e For Fall and Winter— Now is the time to get your clothes ready for the fall and winter season. — QUICK SERVICE — 24 and 48-Hour Service ABBOTSFORD Cyele Shop GENERAL REPAIRS and ACCESSORIES BERT WHITWICK (Next to Hambley Hatchery) BUY YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES AT Walter’s Electric Contracting and Repairs Phone 270 Next to Teleph h KEN’S RADIO & ELECTR —REPAIRS and PARTS— CLAYBURN (near Cooper’s Village Store) Floral Designs for All Occasions ROSEBAY GARDENS WHEN IN NEW WESTMINSTER \They'll tell you you'll find Best Food, Best Service est Prices. ee Fraser Cafe J. H., Morgan, Prop. 736 Columbia Street Near B. C. E. R. Depot Ladies & Gents Suits MADE TO ORDER Also Suits, Coats, Pants in stock. Dry Cleaning done by Sanitary Cleaners, Abbotsford Tailors & Cleaners Next to Theatre Phone 233 PACIFIC STAGE LINES Leave Abb. Ar. 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Bellingham Ar, Sumas 7:45 a.m. 8:40 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 12.45 p.m. 3:30 p.m 4:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Connects at Bellingham with buses south and east LUMMI ISLAND STAGE LINES rere. You've Tried the Rest — Now try the DE LUHE CAFE for TASTY SNACKS AND DINNERS : Efficient Service :: JIMMY MAH, Prop. DR. S. J. GIBSON Residence: 117 Second Street Office: Cutler Building . MISSION CITY, B.C. Phones: Res. 152; Office 58 MATSQUI, B.C. Wedding Bouquets, Potted Plants Funeral Tributes Phone 1003 Mission > Commercial and Domestic — REFRIGERATION — J. A. Merkley Phone 188 S Mission City Since the discovery of radium at Eldorado in northwest Canada in the early 1930's, the price of a gram of radium has decreased from about $100,000 to $30,000.