The Chilliwack Progress from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada • Page 9

THE CHILLIWACK PROGRESS, Feb. 16, 19-19 9 Extend B.C. iSardis Fights to Keep Institution AOTS Power Service Battle On For Coqualeetza decent rate reductions put into effect in Hope and other centers served by B.C. Power Commission were made possible by the successful operation of the company dur Sardis does not intend giving up Coqualeetza Indian -pital without a fight. Agitation by interior and valley centers to have the hospital moved to their district has prompted an active campaign here to keep the hospital at Sardis.

ing 1948. Premier Byron Johnson said in his opening report to the Legislature. Further revisions in power rates re anticipated, the report said. Domestic power costs at Hope Half the institution was destroyed in a disastrous November fire. No government appropriation has been made to rebuild the burnt structure.

Non-damaged portion, housing about 55 patients, is in use. Search for Talent Contest Friday, February 18 8 p.m. United Church Kail Voice Instrumental Dancing Dramatics Adults 35c Admission Students 20c were recently brought in line with charges levied in other Fraser Valley points served by B.C. Electric Co. Ltd.

Commission stated at that Commerce a family tradition From Grandad to Grandson, the tradition of saving, and otherwise dealing with The Canadian Bank of Commerce has been handed down in many families. From 1867, When the Bank was founded, the value of "COMMERCE SERVICE" has been recognized by succeeding generations. Good service is a tradition of this Bank. Your family, too, will appreciate the courteous and efficient service which is available at over 500 branches of time industrial power rates at Hope would be revised soon. Also announced by Premier Johnson, B.C.

Power Commission Reports from Ottawa state "numerous MP's are putting on the pressure" to have Coqualeetza moved to their home town. Also waging a strenuous campaign is George Cruickshank, MP for the Fraser Valley, who has promised Sardis and Chilliwack residents, LAKE FREEZES, CULTUS SKATES It was fun while it lasted. Kids and adults made the most of it while it lasted when Cultus Lake froze to a depth of five inches Sunday. Skating ban was lifted and Lake residents took advantage of the biggest, finest skating surface in the district. Falling snow hindered some activity and warmer weather Monday brought a complete halt to "operation blades." Woman Wins $1200 Prize A Hope woman, Mrs.

H. C. Barber, "hit the jackpot" on a Vancouver radio, station's give-away show. Mrs. Barber identified CJOR's Jumbo Jackpot mystery tune, won $1200 in merchandise including a chesterfield suite, combination radio, clothes, etc.

Unidentified for two months, mystery tune title was "A Little Govt. Plans Rural Aid Provincial government will distribute $1,100,000 to rural areas as special aid to school districts, Premier Byron Johnson said in his report to B.C. Legislature last week. "Government proposes to lighten the burden on the individual taxpayer whose school taxes are placed on the value of his land and property in rural areas," premier's announcement stated. Further assistance in the field of education will be given by the provincial government through the purchase of some textbooks for is planning improved services for North Bend, Boston Bar and other provincial points.

To enable the Power Commission to carry out these and other improvements, firm's borrowing power has been increased by B.C. government from $30,000,000 to $45,000,000. organizations and civic officials that he will do everything in his power to see that Coqualeetza is rebuilt on the Sardis site. EVERYBODY OBJECTS "The Indians have come to associate Sardis and Coqualeetza as LUMBER --BUiwiKcpwB A this Bank. III Bungalow.

Clear Slides meaning a nice place for their students in grades seven to twelve, kind, they don't want to see the School boards will be asked to hospital moved," a hospital spokes- adminster the scheme, man told The Progress. Both Sar- Also announced by Premier John-dis and interior Indians at Coqua-1 son was a comprehensive develop-leetza have indicated their desire ment program embracing extension to have Coqualeetza rebuilt at of Pacific Great Eastern Railway, Sardis, this informant said. I initial stage of which will cost Reporting that 99 percent of more than a male employees and 1 000 public highway program; in-25 percent of female employees ducement to industries to establish are World War I or II veterans, in B.C.; an irrigation development Canadian Le'gion branch four in program in which the province's Chilliwack has wired Ottawa ask-1 share will be new ing that the institution remain in government buildings throughout Sardis. I the province; $20,000,000 hospital City and municipal councils and building program. Board of Trade have also wired, Near Hope Snowslides which blocked Trans- Canada highway at points east and west of Hope last week were cleared Friday.

Slides along the railway tracks at Flood, west of Hope, tied up traffic for 30 hours, forced cancellation of bus service all day Friday. Slides also occurred at Boston asserted 30 families in Sardis are i dependent on Coqualeetza for their ti yJ I Bar. formnxm Telephone lines were also cut Marked in the Coquihalla. Everything from Foundation to Finish Shiplap All grades Dimension Lumber, All grades, specified lengths CEMENT LIME BRICKS Quantity close grain Fir Moulding Door Jamb Shelving Fir Cedar, Birch Plywood Arborite, Lusterlite, Masonite Atchelitz Farmers' Institute Thursday agreed to send a resolution to Hon. Frank Putnam and Hon.

L. H. Eyres urging that information as to contents be marked on the outside wrapper of all butter substitutes. Ban against butter coloring in margarine was also requested. Elwood Toop presided at the monthly meeting.

Women's Institute held their monthly meeting in the club room Wednesday afternoon. Names of Atchelitz young men who entered the services have been framed and hung up in the club room. Money was donated to the Crippled Children's hospital and a gift to the blind made. Mrs. W.

T. Richardson will act as representative on the Recreational Association. Mrs. S. Martindale, Mrs.

J. Kirk- 5iP Stoneboard uveu iiuuu. Sardis residents report they "very definitely don't want to see Coqualeetza removed," have sent numerous telegrams and letters both as individuals and from Sardis organizations including the Ratepayers' Association. Coqualeetza staff numbers 130; monthly payroll is $14,000. The institution was built at Sardis in 1893, has served as a school and more recently as tuberculosis hospital.

Present capacity of the undamaged south wing and the preventorium is 110 beds. About 55 patients are being cared for now while an additional 16 are expected from Nanaimo next week. About 25 beds are being kept for new cases. Kent Grants Assessment Changes Revised assessment roll for 1949 was adopted by the Kent court of revision after reviewing eight appeals, majority of which were granted reductions. Letters of appreciation have been received by the Canadian Legion Auxiliary for parcels sent monthly to the Old Country.

Letter from Mrs. Anderson, Edinburgh, expressed appreciation of a A gypsum fireproof wallboard in 4x6 and 4x10 sheets. 4 VP Per 4x8 sheet THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE CHILLIWACK BRANCH R. J. Forbes, Manager THEY WEAR longer they're more sure footed they're Canada's Number 1 Tire.

Get Firestones and get most trouble-free miles per ness and Mrs. J. Hogg were host for COUGHS, COLDS esses at tea. Pro-Rec classes are being held twice a week in the hall. Children meet at 7 p.m.

and adults meet later. A Pro-Rec demonstration is and SIMPLE SORE THROAT For Further Information Phone 4303 DUECK DUILDING. SUPPLIES LTD. PHONE 4305 Corner Alexander and Yale Road West Orders Taken Quick Delivery to be held in the near future. The anniversary dance sponsored by the Farmers' Institute was held recently.

Sandy Serenaders supplied the music. Women's Institute provided refreshments. Two CHILLIWACK GARAGE Your, Firestone Dealers Chrysler-Plymouth Sales Service Phone 2331 Yale East at Nowell bus loads were taken from Chilli wack and returned after the dance. Mr. and Mrs.

G. Elmgren and daughter from Toronto are visit SIGNAL FOR SHOP IN THE STORE WHERE YQU ARE INVITED TO SHOP ing at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. H.

Moore. Mr. and parcel. Another parcel will soon Mrs. Elmgren expect to make hp cent Mrs AnnWcnn Mrc T.

Matthews, England, sent thanks for i their home here a parcel received in November. She said conditions in England GrlDSOIl AllCtlOIl are worse now than during the i bales neport Prices are Low at VJasds Sale- Cold weather and hazardous road conditions are blamed for a large decrease in sales by Gibson auction Saturday. Trading in calves icd all other sales of stock. Cattle sales were hardest hit. Top prices for spring Dinette Suites ers was $171, mid-milkers brought up to $117.50, yearlings went for prices up to $60, beef cows brought a top of $132 and the high-priced bull sold for $220.

Swine prices were as follows: weaners, hogs, $46, and Studio Lounges Regular 84.50. Sale Price 0779 4'6" Spring-Filled Mattress Regular 49.95. JA Sale Price 779 4-Pipfp Rprfrnnm Siiitp Regular 84.50. Sale Price Dinette Suites Regular 132.50. Sale Price boars, $39.

Calves brought up to 69.50 99.50 $9 and vealers up to $47. Joins RCMP Donald Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Stuart Davidson, left Mon 3-Pce Chesterfield Suites 84.95 I Suites day to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Regina.

239.95 Regular 289.50, Sale Price 5-Pce Whitewood Kitchen 3-Pce Chesterfield Sets Id Suites 199.50 Suites Regular 239.50. Sale Price Regular 25.95. Sale Price 19.95 Mrs. M. Tuyttens received a vote of thanks for efficient way the catering for the Burns night banquet had been handled.

Owing to poor road conditions the second in the series of bridge parties sponsored by All Saints' WA was held at the home of Miss Inkman instead of in the Institute room as planned. Nine tables were to play. High scores were made by Mrs. W. Daubney and Mr.

Otten-breit. Door prize was won by Mrs. Taylor All Saints' WA met Thursday at the home of Mrs. R. Little.

Reports of successful card parties were received. Mrs. L. Davis and Miss S. Gibson were chosen to attend the annual diocesan meeting in Vancouver February 23, 24 and 25.

With music provided by Rhythm-aires orchestra, Valentine dance sponsored by the local Elks organization was a successful event lask Friday. A Valentine tea sponsored by Leah Rebekah lodge, scheduled for Saturday, February 12, was postponed owing to the weather. Home Changes William C. Driedger has moved from 551 Lickman road to 532 Big Ditch road; from suite 6, Shangri-la to 309 Yale west is the home change of John M. Jones; A.

T. Cough, who formerly resided at 81 Wellington avenue, has moved to 23 Bole avenue; Rose C. Dray-cott has moved from 12 King avenue to 2011 11th avenue, New Westminster; Emit Muench has moved from 17 Cleveland avenue to 110 Henderson avenue; Hope is the new home of C. K. Ricketts who formerly resided on Lot 20, Fifth avenue; James A.

Massie has moved from 456 Banford road to 369 Wells road; from suite 9, 88 Yale street west to 12 King avenue is the home change of Thomas Krumpie; Frederick Erickson has moved from suite 8, 88 Yale west to 41 Quarry road; to White Rock from 127 Reece avenue east is the home change of H. Shantike; Julius Rachinski has moved to Vernon from Second avenue; Hepburn, is the new home of C. C. Willms, whose former address was 532 Big Ditch road; Mr. and Mrs.

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