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rt^gHJHBIB-Bgg = 7*7- H D O The Similkameen Forty-Fifth Year, No. 3 PRINCETON, B.C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21st, 1944 $2.00 Year, 5c per Copy Reason's Greetings Good Tidings of Great Joy A CHRISTMAS MEDITATION By Rev. Edward W. Slater Good tidings of great joy! "Bah! Humbug!" said Scrooge. Yes, many of you are thinking just that— "Humbug!" How can there be joy when our sons and daughters are fighting on the battlefields; and us at home with such taxes! Just go back in history 1948 years ago to this scene (for Christ was born 4 B:C.) ; a few illiterate shepherds, watching their flocks one night on "the bills of Galilee were startled by an unusual vision. An Angel of God, who, apparently passing by the wise, the influential and the politicians, visited the humble watchers of sheep and allayed their fears by that wonderful statement, "Behold! I bring you tidings of great joy; for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord." Good tidings — great joy — a Saviour — peace? Incredible! That story must have been just as unbelievable in that day as December 25, 1944.. On the one hand there was the innocent Babe in the stable manger and on the other hand was the might of the Roman Empire. Does not the message of Good Tidings and peace come to us afresh at' #n hour when mighty material forces have been released by nation against nation? Amidst the roar of guns, the bursting of rocket bombs, the whirling of B29 propellors there seems little room for expressions of joy and peace. Yet the greatest power in the world cannot be measured with standards devised by human hands. It is that power, that in the presence of adverse conditions, drives men on the road to the Star of Bethlehem. Over and over again the message of "Peace on earth among men of goodwill" has manifested itself when all things around us are tumbling on their foun- • dations. After the darEHess of the darkest night comes the light of dawn. Dawn to an ex- • ternal and materialistic world which can never be the same as the day before. But there is one world which will not change as long as we defend it. That is the world within us—our souls. No panzer division, no dive bomber, no torpedo can conquer this world as long as the Babe of Bethlehem — the Saviour of the World—is kept alive within us. Emmanuel —God with us. That is still the good tidings of great joy on Christmas Day in 1944 as in 4 B.C. H. R. McArthur to Leave Princeton PO. Harold Allison Arrives Home Arriving in Penticton on Wednesday of last week, Harold Allison came by car to Princeton and was greeted by his people who had not seen him for over a year. Harold is looking well and feeling fit after all his varied experiences. Harold enlisted in the R.C.A.F in December, 1942, and received his basic training in Edmonton, Calgary, Trenton, Ontario, and graduated at MacDonald, Manitoba with the rank of Sgt. Air- gunner. Going overseas early in November. 1943, he was stationed in Enarland, where he was attached to the R.A.F. In Auerust, 1944, while on operations over Germany, the plane was hit, two starboard engines being put out of commission, and the gastank being set afire. There were eieht in the plane, and thev all baled out, landing in Sweden. It was near midnight wbpn they landed, and they were not sure just where they were. Harold had lost his boots when he baled out, but made Ma way to a farmhouse, where, it woS iparned that they were on Swedish territory. Two families lived in the house at which they called. One of the families had a. son somewhere in B. C. They bad just enough knowledge of FTi^Psh to make it possible for them to communicate a message to tbe authorities to Bastad in Fweden that eight British airmen had arrived on their territory. Harold has pleasant recollections of this Swedish family. They refused to communicate any message until after all had been ferl coffee, toast, bacon and e<T(rS. when the authorities arrived the airmen were told not to worry, that they were in Sweden, and that they would be well treated by the Swedish people. They had already guessed this, of course, by the way they had been treated at the first After being principal of Princeton'schools for a year and a half H. R. McArthur has resigned so that he might go into war work.. Mr. McArthur came here from Kaslo in August, 1943, and since then has been principal here, and teacher of senior science. Last Friday Mr. McArthur received a zipper, leather writing case from grade 12 class, ais a token of the esteem in which he was held. At the High School Christmas party, held in the Elks Hall on Friday night, Gilbert Allen, president of the Students' Council, presented Mr. McArthur with a brush and comb set; and at the Board of Trade meeting on Monday regrets were expressed that Mr. McArthur was leaving, and assurances given that the best wishes of all the members._WOUld' follow Jjim..; Mr .McArthur is going to China as a member of the Friends' ambulance unit. This is the first time that Canadians have been enlisted in this unit, though its commanding officer is a United Church missionary,. Dr. Robert McClure. Mr. McArthur expects to leave soon for Pendle Hill, Penn., where he will receive his initial training in the work of his choice. The members of the Friends' Ambulance unit receive maintenance, but no further remuneration. The unit has already been in operation three years, and the experience should prove invaluable. The work of this organization deserves to be better known. It transports medical supplies in Free China, carries on much needed ambulance work, operates a number of hospitals, and seeks to foster better understanding and relations between East and West. The members seek to exemplify Christian, principles in their lives. Needless to say, the citizens of Princeton, will follow with much interest the work of Mr. McArthur, and will be glad to learn from time to time of the progress he has made. The new school principal will be K. F. Alexander, who comes here from Nelson, where he has been on the school staff for two years. Salvation Army John Horrocks, who was in charge of the local drive for funds for the Salvation Army last Fall announces that the total receipts in that drive amounted to $164.00. house they visited. The boys were Rupert Bain. taken to an • army camp, near Bastad, then moved to an internment camp. They were given sufficient money to buy civilian clothes, and were given practically all the freedom they wanted. The boys went to a number of dances and pictures. The Swedish authorities did everything oossible to make them feel at home, and so did the Swedish people. Altogether they were in Sweden two months before a transfer to England was arranged. After a few weeks in England Harold was returned to Canada. When Harold returned to England after being interned in Sweden he learned that his commission as P/O had been granted. Speaking of Princeton, he says "This town might be pretty small, but it's good enough for me." ' Overseas Harold met George Lancaster, Terry Thompson, Kermy Morgan, L. La Valley and Like the Shepherds, Let Us Go Over to Bethlehem" THE INVITATION Attempted Robbery Here Frustrated Thanks to quick thinking and smart action on the part of our local constables an attempted robbery in C. V. Prosser's store was frustrated on Monday morning of last week. At 1.15 a.m. Constable W. Benton happened to walk past the store of C. V. Prosser, and heard the latch click. Trying the door he found it open, and found two men who had just entered with the evident intent of robbery. The constable started-to bring the men to the Court House, but they found refuge in the darkness, and were able to make a temporary escape. They were afterwards located in Kelowna, where they were arrested, and returned to Princeton. They were committed for trial on December 13, and appeared before His Honour, Judge M. M. Colquhoun in Princeton this week. The two men were Ernest John Anderson and William Harold Bateman. T._. B. Hooper appeared for the crown. Both men pleaded "Not guilty", but both were found guilty. Bateman was sentenced to three years in the B.C. penitentiary. Anderson was given two years, less one day, in Okalla. Carol Singing The pupils of Grades I and II feel they have done a little to help the Junior Red Cross, when they have the sum of twenty dollars and fifteen cents to contribute to the many excellent works of this Junior organization. It was a happy task, but a cold one too, standing still, singing, but all the boys and girls were most willing. They appreciate the support they received from all those on whose doors they rapped and say "Thank You" again most sincerely for the kind donations. Some little child may be able to thank Princeton for being able to walk again, after a stay in the Crippled Children's Hospital, which the J. R. C. helps support. Thanks also from the Primary teachers! Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Laird, Hedley, were Princeton visitors On Wednesday. Miss Maysie Ewart arrived home from Vancouver for the. Christmas holidays. ' Milner Gould was home for a few days this week, but had to leave before Christmas. Mrs. D. F. Gorrie and her daughter, Miss d'Auria Gorrie, left for Vancouver on Monday night. A. W. Gray, Rutland, who will contest the next federal election for Yale, was a Princeton visitor this week. The Granby Power Plant staff and their families had a Christmas Tree party on Monday night. Ed. Russell travelled to Vancouver on Monday night. He will spend some time with his son George at the Coast. Tamanaka, working at the Geddes sawmill, Brookmere, suffered hand injuries and was brought here for treatment. Gordon Stace Smith, formerly of Copper Mountain, after a number of years at Duparquet, Quebec, is back home in Creston. J. M. Goodfellow, R.C.A.F., Winnipeg, will arrive home tomorrow, and Lois Goodfellow, Vancouver, will arrive on Sunday morning. \We learn with regret that Father John Collins had a car accident on the way to Merritt, but have not learned just how severely he was hurt. Cpl. Les McRae, R.C.A.F., and Mrs. McRae are Princeton visitors this week. Les was formerly on the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce here. Miss Gladys Nichols and Miss Peggy Harman are home for the Christmas holidays. Miss M. MacDonald, of the Prince Rupert school staff, arrived home last week for the holiday season. LAW. W. G. Tewkesbury (nee Bertha Mack), who enlisted in By ReV. Fr. John Collins Twenty long centuries have rolled by since that first Christmas Night, that night when a multitude of the heavenly army sang their first Christmas Carol. And for the last twenty centuries the Christian Churches have been broadcasting the same sweet song "Gloria in ex- celsis Deo"—"Glory to God in the Highest." That angelic hymn should serve the same purpose as it did that first Christmas night. It should arouse us from the dull monotony of our daily lives. It should raise our hearts and minds above the cloying things of this earth. Yes, it should stir us to do as the shepherds dJdr-^"I^t-4is^go-ovaiHtO:Bethlehem" and kneel before the new-born Babe, so that we may learn the meaning and the message of Christmas. Christmas, no doubt is the one feast of the whole year that we all look forward to with eager anticipation. It is the one feast of the year that melts the ♦ heart of both sinner and saint alike. It is the one feast of the year that seems to knit up all hearts into one great big family of love. So, therefore, such a feast must have some important lesson to impart. It has, and what a grand lesson it is. We call it a holy night. We call it a silent night. We call it a night of peace and happiness, and very rightly so. It is the holiest of all nights, because He who is holiness itself, came to dwell in our very midst. It is holy, because Christ came to give to every human heart, the one thing we crave most of all, namely His Peace. The very one thing which if we ever learn how to possess it, will surely be the means of making us holy. And if any one ever learned that secret, it must have been those first worshippers in the midnight cave. I mean the humble shepherds. And after all are we not all shepherds, busily engaged in the simple occupations of our daily lives. So like them, let us go over to Bethlehem to meditate upon the meaning of Christmas. Boys In Uniform Guests at Board of Trade On Monday One of the best attended meetings of the Princeton Board of Trade was held on Monday in the Travellers' Hall, with President Reg. Scott in the chair. Three boys in uniform, on leave from overseas srvice, were guests of honour: F/L. A. K. Irwin, PO. . Harold Allison and WO. James Mitchell. K. F. Alexander, school principal succeeding H. R. McArthur, was introduced to the gathering. Regrets were expressed at the coming departures of H. R. McArthur, who is leaving to do ambulance work in China; and J. O. C. Kirby, who is leaving for Nanaimo, to take nip the practice of law there. Mr. Kirby, who has been the efficient secretary of the Board for four years, was oresented with a leather pocket book containing a number of crisn dollar bills. The highlight of the evening was a debate on the subject: "Should there be repatriation from Canada of every person of Japanese origin"? P. W. Gregory and T. B. Hooper spoke for the affirmative; and H. R. McArthur and Rev. E. W. Slater for the negative. The resultant vote showed a majority in favour of the affirmative. A. W. Gray, member of the Kelowna District Rehabilitation Committee, spoke on government legislation for post-war rehabilitation. Mr. Gray showed how much future welfare and hap- oiness of returned men, and others, might depend on present endeavours and direction. P. W. Gregory suggested that a local post - war rehabilitation committee be appointed, and the president agreed to take this up with the council. It was moved by G. Prideaux and E. Cook that the C.P.R. be asked to double the width of the present road crossing of the railway tracks at the depot. H. Bennett drew attention to the problem of housing fire fighting apparatus during winter months, asking that some provision be made. N. Bush suggested a canvass. T. B. Hooper thought that the government should provide a building. G. M. Harman suggested use of Public Works building for this purpose, and E. E. Burr, Jr., was in favour of an addition to the Court House buildings to house the fire fighting apparatus. Finally, it was agreed to ■ask the government for a grant ■towards this end. Christmas Concert Enjoyed at Allenby Allenby Christmas Tree was held on Friday, 15th, with the biggest crowd on record. Community singing led by Jack Henry and Winston Pilling, with Mrs. Frank Mossop presiding at the piano, was enjoyed by all. Hugh McConnell, convener of the Allenby Community League entertainment committee, was chairman. Refreshments were served, and Santa Claus had a big time with the little folks. A table lamp, donated by Lloyd McKay, was won by Gong Sun Mah, whose daughter, Pearl Mah, drew the winning ticket. All the school children took part in the concert. Miss Mary Prediger, teaching at Allenby since September, has left to take a school at Sooke. Mrs. M. Graham (nee Geraldine Bryden) will finish the term. WEDDING DR. R. R. LAIRD TO BE HEDLEY M.H*. O. Provincial government -order- in-council has confirmed the the R.C.A.F., June, 1942, "is home I appointment of Dr. R. R. Laird on leave pending discharge, for j as medical health officer for which she will go to Release j Hedley, Keremeos, Cawston and Centre at Jericho Beach. . Olalla schools. CHRISTIAN—HUGHES On Monday, December 18, the Brookmere schoolhouse was the scene of a wedding of unusual interst, when Miss Frances Ruth Hughes, yoengest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle W. Hughes, of Brookmere, became the bride of Mr. Warren Alexander Christian, of Savona, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John M. Christian of Savona. The school was .tastefully decorated, and the wedding ceremony was performed underneath an arch of evergreens, dotted with pink carnations and white rosebuds. The ceremony was performed by candlelight. Rev. J. C. Goodfellow officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Mr. Earle Hughes. The bride's sister, Mrs. F. D. Kay, Penticton, was her only.attendant. Mr. James Donald, Savona, supported the groom. Following the wedding ceremony, a reception and dance were held in the schoolhouse. The bride was dressed in white sheer and lace wedding gown, with sweetheart neckline, wore her sister's wedding veil, and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. Her attendant's dress was mauve sheer, with sweetheart neckline, and she carried a bouquet of white and gold chrysanthemums. The newly wed couple left for Seattle where they will spend their honeymoon, after which they will reside in Savona, where the bride is school teacher. Elks' Free Show for Children Satui^ay The Brother Bills of the Elks Lodge No. 280, invite all children of Princeton and district to a free show at the Capitol Theatre commencing at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 23rd. The programme will include SMART ALECS, and a number of comedies- tm ■p— PAGE TWO THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B. C. Thursday, December 21st, 1944 THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR ESTABLISHED 1900 Published Thursday at Princeton, B.C. -by- STAR PRINTING & PUBLISHING CO. Subscription—$2.00 year. U.S. and Foreign—$2.50 year THURSDAY, DECEMBERS 21st, 1944 heights when the Christmas spirit takes possession of us. To all at home, young and old, and the boys and girls overseas, not forgetting the suffering people of other lands, we wish a Happy Christmas and a Good New Year. May it have in store for us all the desires of our hearts, "Peace on earth, and good will towards men". Therein is the abiding hope. I ft & AVALON | Beauty Parlor I The Abiding Hope Our fondest hope of a year ago has not been realized. We had hoped thaf-by the dawn of this Christmas there would be peace on earth, and good will among men. Human beings are brave souls, not given to despair. As St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in de-- spair". We simply advance our hope as we turn the pages of the^'calehdar. In our hearts we know that peace will come wlieft it will come, and not before. If Life has taugfet us nothing else it has taught us how to wait, and how to possess our souls in patience. That, in itself, is great gain. We look before and after, but the future is determined by this present. As Christmas comes around it is almost inevitable that we $3ce a backward glance, remembering the events which gave birth to the season, and the glad days of other years w^ri^ve known. It-4s-toki of Stalin that one night he visited a party of Ri3S§iahr-p^asants who were celebrating the birth/of Christ. Arguments had been unable to convince the great dictator of the historicity of Jesus, but when he saw how real the Saviour was to the peasants he began to feel that they wefe'fighf after all. Perhaps it was the dawmfifF consciousness of the truth in the mind of Stalin that was the beg5ffiftihg of religious freedom in modern Russia. Minds are changed by simple life more than by skillful argument. Weirave never doubted the reality of Christ. If His kingdom has been slow in coming the fault is- in ourselves. We have been slow to follow the light. Six years ago men with feet of clay set themselves up as dictators. Millions of youhg men and women fell down and worshipped them, declaring that they would follow them to the death. They meant it. We know only too well what suffering and deso- tiffibn the worship of false gods has brought. Through all the smoke of war today we see, high and lifted up, the figure of Chrisl^bh a lonely cross. The look on His face is-infinitely sad. He is saying to the world: "But ye would not". To them that believe He is still the hope of the world. It is well to remember that the Christmas we have learned to know, with all its holly and decorations, its turkey and universal good will, is largely a modern creation. It was Charles Dickens who caught the spirit of an age forgotten and gave Christmas to the world again. With that gift came the revival of carol singing, and the innovation of Christmas cards, which date from abut 1850. Such celebrations are among our fondest memories. Every time the-"season comes around we hear again the echo of jjpgle bells, and merry voices long since stilled; and we see again through the mist of the years faces we have known and loved, and lost awhile. "Time but th'impres- sion deeper makes, As streams their channels deeper weW. Born Of the miracle of faith is the abiding hope of the great reunion in Christ. And what of the present? Well, the boys overseas would have heavy hearts if they thought for one minute that because of them we forgot Christmas. That is the last thing they would wish. Though they be far away, they will be with us in spirit. There is such a thing as the duty of hafrJrSifess, and "we inust determine to be brave, arra wear a smiling countenance for their sakes. After all, Christinas is one of the things we must keep alive for them, in return for all that they are keeping alive for us. Thousands whose sons, or daughters are in Europe or Asia, will delight in the presence of a stranger in uniform at the festive table. They will do for the sons of other parents what other parents are'doing for the sons of parents here. In this way the^gift of sharing will be blessed, and a measure ofjEhe Christ spirit will give a foretaste of His kingdom. That is the abiding hope. We heed not wonder that some people are afraid to think of the future. "Sufficient unto the 'day", they tell us, "is the evil thereof " This Christmas has not brought peace to a war-weary world. We may be sure of ultimate victory, but peace is not yet in sight. Had Britain been forced to sue for peace after Dunkirk, the-word would have been passed around the whole Empire to get ready for the day when right would vindicate its might. Our enemies, too, have this spirit that refuses to be conquered, and there is the ever-present danger that we admire in ourselves what in others we call.stubbornness. The truth is that after this war is over — and the end will come— we must learn all over again how to live together in thfe' family' of nations. It is just here that Christ is the abiding hope. Will we at last try HIS way? Or must we go through it all again? Had the energy which Germany and Japan have shown in the war been directed in different channels what a blessing they might have been to mankind. But let us not forget that there is selfishness within, as well as between nations. Injustice within nations is one cause of war between nations. We of the allied nations h/ave far to travel beforg w*5?are on the Christ road. On the progress we make depends the hope of tomorrow. We" are all tired of the war—even thosVwho are not hi it. David once longed for the wings of a dove so that he could fly away from- all the turmoil and strife. Portia sl|jied: "My little body is aweary of this great big world". The way of life is not the way of escape. We must face the music. We are making history now. We rise to higher DECEMBER 25th A Christmas tree with all its lights, Its boughs laden with delights, Bedecked in jewels that radiate Joy for the world on this happy date— December 25th — It's then The world overflows with joy again; In spite of war, troubles, fears, The meaning has lived throughout the years. Each year we hear the tales, oft told, Of a tiny babe and wise-men old, Of Shepherds following, as the Angel bade, The Star that heralded the birth of the babe. * But this year when we celebrate, Let us think of what lies behind that date, For it meant once and can mean again "Peace on earth, good will to men." Mildred Caverly. 8 t Warmest Greetings to All Our Friends and Customers and a 5 Happy New Year w Operator: Dorotny Wesch « Phone 99 § S«a» teas. * ^Pta^L^ M 1 I SINCERE I SEASON'S I | GREETINGS | i from 8 STAN ! THOMPSON m | BARBER* Jj &s:KKS«!£asKe«3gaLSfis;^5i(^B£3g8J's«^a TRUE STORIES' OF CANADIAN WA1 By GORDON SINCLAIR Internationally -famous journalist and author of several best-selling books on U>ar and travel. ^SsUss £m/Ei?: Eieu&N Lw§& / Slicing her way through the .velvet black of a Pacific night, the hospital ship Centaur headed for AWsframP with 294 wounded." She way white, brfglrfly^lighteVl and garlanded withrthe red cross" of mercy. But at 4:10 on a JiSJ^jfiiWrriliig, tile' Japs smashed two torpedoes into her and'started 16 fifes'; Asleep was chief nurse Eleanor SjavalSf of Northern Ontario, and with Ber waS*T3elen Reid, a Sbuffr Arftean. The blast broke Miss Reid s arm and two of Miss Savage's ribsy but the nurse's hurried from bed to.bed trying to get the wounded on-deck. \ $^ Quickly the mercy ship listed. Sailors struggled with b&tter*e'd> boats. Soldiers, already wounded, dove overboard. Eleanor Savage saw thai; jt£idst of them were diving into puddles" of oil and suffocating before they swam ten strokeW From the other side of the stricken ship flames spurted 30 feet, but1 beneath those flames was" safe water; While Miss Reid used her one arm to play a hose on blankets brought by a lad of 15, Eleanor Savage wrajpped wounded in tho*se wet blankets and persuaded them to leap through the fires to safety. Although ordered over the side herself, Eleanor Savage stayed, encouraging the w'duft&8d until the decks were awash. Miss Reid jumped before the ship settled but lost her life. Elearibr Savage was the only woman among the 64 rescued and her citation for bravery said she had saved the lives" of 11 men among those 64. ®fme out tat Christmas fflfshrs Though the gaiety of othi& Yuletides is repTHced by a grim' determination to fight on to victory, the management and men of U.D.L. wish you and yours the best possible Chfts'tfRas"'ahd a Netv Year of faith and courage. U.D.L. DISTILLERIES are entirely devoted to the great task of producing the huge quantities of high-test alcohol required by our Government to s'ptfced the supply of: SYNTHETIC fiUBBER for jeeps, truck and aeroplam? ttfeV. SMOKELESS POWDER for shetls,jfombs, mln2£ and torpecHUSk^,'and OTHER VITAL NEEDS FOR WAR. UWITI INDUSTRIAL VANCOUVER A ALGOBM3L DIVISION [D GRIMSBY, CAN4DA 9-44F. Business and Professional Pease & Atkinson Trucking, Coal & Wood Punctual Attention +o-mm>c,*mm-u-*Wm>v-mmyv-m \ A. SORENSON Jeweler & Optometrist prfn€e%gT$, b.%.- I yi"K-l"-frn.-H..I. I"H"T- M-H-H-H..! ' I P. W. 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Princeton: Dec. 24—Mattahs 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion:,- 11.30 pvm. Dec. 25— Holy Communion" 1056 a.m. Decr-81—Carol Service,7.30pm Copper Mtn.: Dec. 27—Carol Service, 7.30"i8u~ ATienWT* Dec:' 28—Iir 1^4£jc?ioolhouse, 7.30' p.m. Dec.„24 — Ev4§nsong and Holy ..,Communion, 7.00 p.m. Dec. 31—Mattins at 12.00 noon. o o Q Thursday, December 21st, 1944 THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B. C PAGE THREE v o o © DEMUTH LUMBER COMPANY EXTENDS BEST WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS s s THE MANAGER | AND STAFF | PRINCETON 1 MEAT 1 MARKET | 1 i U Extend to Our3Sriends a ;'» and Customers » I SINCEREST WISHES $ § FOR A I I GOOD CHRISTMAS & tg and a | I HAPPY NEW YEAR 1 S. A. WILSON Jfl | PROPRIETOR | Phone 21 Bridge St. $ I JfFRANK I J, CARUSO 1 g PRINCETON *| | PLUMBING & JUNK | I COMPANY $ $ GREETINGS TO J I ALL FOR I % CHRISTMAS | i AND I 1 NEW YEAR I HON. GROTE STIRLING, P. C., M. P. Member for Yale constituency in the Federal Parliament, since 1924, the Hon. Grote Stirling, P.C, M.P., arrived home in Kelowna recently after attending the special" session of zBarliament called to consider the conscription issue. Mr. Stirling will contest the next election, which is expected before -summer comes again. One of the leading Progressive Conservatives, he is trusted and .respected by all. Few.members in parliament today have had a longer record, and it will be on this record that Mr. Stirling will seek re-election. £5 * • i * * i * * EARL NOWELL INSURANCE AGENT t Extends Season's t i Greetings To I $ One and All * JACK I MARTIN EXTENDS SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL HIS FRIENDS i JOEGALLOi SHOEMAKER Shoe Repairs i Thanks his customers ;| for their patronage and extends Best Wishes for a HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A GOOD NEW YEAR "Here We Are Again" .The following poem was wfit-; ten by Pte. Bobby Fraser of the Ga-nadian'-Seaforth Highlanders, while overseas. It is supplied to us by William W. Thompson, formerly with the Seaforths, and now resident in Similkameen. He was invalided home, and is now a truck driver on the Hope Road. After all his varied experiences he finds the climate of Similkameen healthful, bracing, soothing and a tonic. There's a stiff breeze a'blowing Over the broad and boundless ~sea, There's a convoy making headway Tae a land that's dear tae me. For the "Mother Country^ calling us To where she stands at bay, Once more we've heard the rally, The Canucks are on the way. From the broad Canadian prairie We have answered Britain's call, From the cities, from the homesteads, WeJaave come and left our all. J3o Britons keep your chins up, Our debt to you we'll pay, Thanks to your Royal Navy The Canucks are on the way. The boys are penning letters home, "Dear-Sweetheart, I am #ell, But my ..pxaiaafe home is haunting me, This -sea life sure is Hell. How are all the children keeping? Say, 'kid, this life is hard! Iim on fatigue a-scrubbing floors Or else I'm stuck on guard." "The grub is good, the quarters grand, But the money gets me down, I can not tell a florin jFram a gol-darned half-a- ■crown. Be sure to send a pair of sox, I'll see you all some day; Now I'll close, remember Sweetheart, The Canucks are on the way." Somewhere up in his eagle's nest Herr Hitler swears in vain; "Mein Gott! der British Navy -■>Has fooled me once again. My Columbus she is scuttled, Alas, my poor Graf Spee— Gott strafe der British Navy, I thought I ruled the sea." So a Merry Christmas, Hitler, 'Tis your final one, I fear, We Canadians will 'tend to that E'er ends this coming year. And Somewhere on the Western Front, You'll hear a new refrain; "We gave you hell at Vimy Ridge And here we are again." Rupert Bain^rrived in Canada last week, and will be home for Christmas. Mrs. Bain has been under the weather lately, but the good news will act as a tonic. CAPITOL THE MANAGEMENT EXTENDS BEST WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR Surrey, one of the English this Institute, and the initial counties south of the river cost is estimated at $132,900. Thames, has decided to set up a Farm Institute for agricultural ■ Jack Hume was discharged education. A 600 acre estate near from hospital on Friday, and A. Guildford has been selected for H. Black on Saturday. Hotel cetoe EXTENDS BEST WISHES # FOR A 00D CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR PROPRIETOR and STAFF. B. G. WEBBER, M.L.A. Bernard G. Webber is standard bearer for the CCF. in the provincial house for Similkameen. At the last election he headed the polls, winning over Charlie Tupper and Tom Daly. Since taking office Mr. Webber has shown himself to be constant in the interests of the area he represents, and has spared no pains to make himself acquainted with the various problems of the different parts of Similkameen. These embrace farming, ranching, orchard culture and mining. Buffalo Bill at Capitol Next Week Showing at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week is the Paramount picture "NO TIME FOR LOVE", a light comedy- drama in which the plot revolves around the clash of circumstances encountered when an upper, and lower-income bracketed pair fall in love—in this case a glamorous, slick-magazine girl photographer who runs headlong into a sandhog in a tunnel assignment. The cast includes Claudette, Colbert, Fred Mac- Murray, Paul McGrath, and others. There is also a comedy picture, "Caribbean Romance", cartoon and newsreel. On Monday and Tuesday of next week the feature picture is "STANDING ROOM ONLY". In addition thre will be two comedy pictures, and a newsreel." Next week-end, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 28, 29, 30, there will be a thrilling picture based on the life of BUFFALO BILL. The picture is in technicolor, starring Joel Mc- Crea, Maureen O'Hara and Linda Darnell. The picture is true to history and should not be missed. SEASON'S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR Penticton Sawmills LIMITED I THE QUALITY 1 1 STORE | | Extends | | Season's ]» I Greetings 1 I Good Christmas | I Stock I COALMONT - TULAMEEN Reports are that the road between Princeton and Coalmont and Tulameen is in fairly good shape for travelling these days. Dr. A. Vincent, who has been visiting Miss Elizabeth Lawham, Coalmont, during the past month, left on Friday for Vancouver. Miss Lawham has left for Augusta, Georgia, where she will spend the winter. An unusual feature of the annual school concert at Coalmont, held,last Saturday night, was the display by Lawrence Wells of trapping furs — fox, marten, lynx, coyote, weasel and squirrel. Following the concert, in which all the school children took part, a dance was enjoyed. Tom McMeakeen is the school teacher. Miss Laura Larsen, in charge of the Tulameen school, arranged a fine scho61 concert which was held on Friday night. It was well attended, and a dance followed the concert. Art. Tillery was a Princeton visitor on Saturday. • * • • • HAMILTON STORE SEASON'S GREETINGS ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ i. ¥ | CHRISTMAS J % and % | NEW YEAR'S || t GREETINGS ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ $ DRY CLEANING and $ i TAILORING $ I JOEBONVIN S. OSMAK WATCHMAKER Ladies' and Gents' Wrist Watches. Diamond and Wedding Kings. Liberal allowance on trade-ins. LOYAL ORANGE , LODGE REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DEC. 26th, 8 P.M. Gilbert Prideaux | The Insurance Man | Wishes You All A » HAPPY CHRISTMAS | AND | NEW YEAR j CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND PROSPERITY \% IN THE NEW YEAR Wt CANADIAN RED CROSS TAYLOR'S | I DAIRY | Princeton, B. C. £ ■ i mmimstsmt — PAGE FOUR THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B. C. Thursday, December 21st, 1944 That You and Yours May Enjoy a Right BHTT^^!! Merry Christmas and a Happy And Prosperous New Year IS THE SINCERE WISH OF THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF STORES DEPARTMENT The Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting and Power Company, Ltd. IiiiiiiiiiMMitiiiiiitiimimiiiiiiiiiim We take this opportunity to extend thanks to the Employees of the Company and all other friends and patrons for their splendid support and co-operation during the past year and sincerely hope for a continuation of this friendly relationship during the coming year. R<iiinifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiinitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii»iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiii)iiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiitiiiii ^ THE GRANBY CONSOLIDATED MINING, SMELTING & POWER COMPANY, LTD. EXTEND TO THEIR EMPLOYEES AND TO MERCHANTS AND RESIDENTS OF SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY Every Good Wish For A Very Merry Ghristmas and a Happy and Prosperous B New Year - ^ $ «? « # Public Health Services OF THE PROVINCIAL BOARD OFjHEALTH Second in a series of three announcements describing the various services of the Board. 2. 3. 4. 5. PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING Public Health Engineering and Environmental Sanitation include all matters pertaining to health which are influenced by the environment in which people live. These include: 1. Advice and supervision of public and private water supplies. Sewage disposal and treatment. Milk and all phases of other food supplies. Restaurants and eating establishments. Many problems in connection with garbage disposal. 6. Certain public health phases of buildings, including lighting, heating, ventilation, etc. 7. Lumber, mining and other camps where men are employed. 8. Many other problems too numerous to mention. 9 Again the service is advisory and consultative in most instances to aid the local health services in meeting their problems in the respective fields outlined. This Division, unfortunately, has been greatly 1 overworked due to the shortage of trained personnel during the war, but recently a Consultant in Food and Milk Control has been added to the staff and a Sanitary Inspector to assist in the problems involving camps, canneries, etc. DIVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL The Division of Tuberculosis Control is responsible for the technical phases of the Control of Tubercu'osis on a provincial level. These services are only fully effective with the closest co-operation of the local health agencies in organizing a program in connection with the X-raying of all persons and the finding of cases with the control of contacts to* active cases of tuberculosis as well as the supervision of tuberculosis cases in their homes and in other communities. The services of the Division include the following: |ig|| 1. Four Travelling Diagnostic Clinics covering the entire province. 2. Two Travelling Survey Clinics in buses whicb are used to examine the chests of those engaged in war and other industries. 3. A stationary survey clinic in the Vancouver area. 4. Three stationary diagnostic and treatment clinics. 5. Tuberculosis hospital service which includes hospitals at Tranquille, Vancouver and Victoria. 0,£* 6. A temporary hospital of seventy beds is being built to provide hospitalization until such time as a permanent modern up- to-date hospital of five hundred beds can be constructed. 7. Consultative and advisory service available to local health departments, to physicians, and to local hospitals and other professional groups. 8. Specialized public health nursing, social service, occupational and vocational therapy and certain phases of rehabilitation ||||| are all part of this Division's services. DIVISION of VENEREAL DISEASE CONTROL The Division of Venereal Disease Control of the Provincial Board of Health of British Columbia is the most outstanding in Canada, even' on the North American continent. The program of this Division has been used as a model and stimulant to the rest of Canada as a guide in developing effective venereal disease ••■ control programs. Though the results are very gratifying there is still, as in all other specialties of public health, need for further advancement to properly control the venereal disease problems. The services of this Division correspond to those of Tuberculosis in many respects, except that there is no extensive hospitalization program. These include: 1. Diagnostic and treatment clinics, located in the larger centers'. 2. Associated clinics operated .by local health services with funds provided by the Division of Venereal Disease Control. 3. Free drugs for all physicians, clinics, hospitals and health departments for the treatment of all cases of venereal disease. This assists in keeping the cost of venereal disease treatment through practising physicians at a reasonable level. 4. Consultative and advisory services for health departments, physicians, hospitals, nurses, etc. 5. Social service and public health nursing consultative and specialized facilities. 6. Public health education on venereal disease control. fiaiii 7. A rapid treatment center of the type developed in various parts of the continent is now being planned for the treatment of persons suffering from venereal disease. Provincial Board of Health, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B. C. HON. G. S. PEARSON, Minister. WE EXTEND TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS BEST WISHES FOR A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS REASONABLE PRICES — THE RED & WHITE STORES MacDONALD & WALLACE Phone 85 Vermillion Ave. A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR The Greyhound travel system takes this opportunity to wish everyone the Season's Greetings, and to thank its many passengers for their past patronage. cg.s _. BR1YH0UNP I Iprinceton post office 1 I -—s 1 o I The Postmaster and Staff Extend $ I SEASON'S GREETINGS | a and Best Wishes for The New Year I i \ i Thursday, December 21st, 1944 THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B. C. PAGE FIVE m a o o ! SEASON'S I GREETINGS 1 m m I Kelowna | | i Exploration Co. j 1;. ' Limited § Hedley Mascot Gold Mines LIMITED (N.P.L.) Extend To All Their Employees and Other Residents of the Similkameen Valley SEASON'S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR & ' i | Your Vancouver Daily province j 1 Carrier - Salesman I I TP/s/ies Fow a Joyous Christmas and a \ | Happy and Bountiful New Year I I g ! He will continue to give you the same Prompt, jj j| Reliable and Courteous Service during the coming v r year that he .has provided in the past. J « PRINCETON \ I JOHNNY RAY NAOMI RAY \ 8 EDDY CORNISH GLEN YOUNG j | ALLENBY—ALLAN WHITEHOUSE 1 COPPER MOUNTAIN GEORGE SILOVICH LORNE WRIGHT | HEDLEY—ERNIE McLAREN $ R S. M. Nechiefman Electrical Contractor | • SEASON'S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR 1945 II Christmas Greetings — from — PREMIER JOHN HART "Our hopes and aspirations for the men and women serving overseas have been that they would, this Christmas, rejoin those nearest and dearest to them around their fireside. However, the exigencies of war have once again prevented this," Premier John Hart stated in his annual Christmas message. "It is extremely difficult to express appropriate Christmas greetings • when there are so many who have been absent from home for so long. Our thoughts go out more particularly to those to whom Christmas will bring only hardship and danger and to those whose homes are bereaved by the loss of loved ones," Mr. Hart continued. "I can only express the sincere hope that hostilities will have ceased before another celebration of the Nativity is observed. To those in the various fields of active service, I would have them know they are ever present in our thoughts and we plan for the years to come that their efforts may not have been in vain. "To those at home, I urge they dedicate themselves with even greater earnestness to the responsibilities close at hand; that they act with determination to see nothing is left undone that will bring solace to the sorrowing and hope to those who return from overseas after so. long an absence and very unsettling experiences. •£&& "To one and all, I wish the most pleasant Christmas the circumstances will permit and %■ 1 once again express the sincere I see the nations of the world at wish that Christmas, 1945, will peace," the Premier concluded. X t LN. FREDING LOGGING CONTRACTOR Extends CHRISTMAS GREETINGS and New Years Wishes To One and All ^J^iI^>5TB^.i5jS§jgfaSii»-. GRAY'S I I BAKERY | | Phone 54 | I Wish One and All I I 1 % A GOOD I 1 CHRISTMAS 1 8 , 1 | and a | s I n | Happy New Year | s^»S^S^^^S!W38flSS^S H M ^^^tojlleno/^,^ CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM 11§MIKE : THE BARBER (H. L. Batie) a KJgK^S^iSaK®E£SSS^!££33£KK§ffif»K«» With the advent of Christmas this year, these words hold for us an added significance: "Peace to men of good will!" 'HI WE Canadians, whether we fight in the factory or on the farm—in industry or in the armed services, wish peace on earth to men of good will the world over. We are fighting that the spirit of Christmas shall endure. And we rejoice that this Christmas brings with it the definite promise of freedom for all mankind. The House of Seagram mw^m^^^^^^^^^M^^mm^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^mpm^m^;^^^ &M3i PAGE SIX THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B. C. •mmt Thursday, December 21st, 1944 Tu 1 amccn Hotel MANAGER and STAFF I WISH ALL THEIR PATRONS A §§ MERRY CHRraiAS # , AND-A HAPPYNEW1EAR Our Sincere Wishes For A Happy Christmas and a New Year of Joy, Success and Contentment We appreciate your patience in these •-,*da-ys of restricted service. SALES and SERVICE PRINCETON ELECTRIC BRIDGE STREET PRINCETON Ibest wishes for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR S- BRETT'S (Princeton) LIMITED GOOD WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A BRIGHTER NEW YEAR H. MCCONNELL TAILOR PRINCETON, B.C EXPLORATION IN SIMILKAMEEN 1 WE WISH ALL OUR PATRONS I A^MERRY CHRISTMAS U »•■ AND A I II HAPPY NEW MAR 8 PRINCETON BILLIARD HALL | I - ^ T. O. LESSARD 1 %-^m.^mmTms^ems^m^ The following .letter from the late Judge Howay, dated July 22, 1937, suggests the main out-: line of exploration in Similkameen: ". . . . You know the few remarks that Ross makes > about the route from Okanogan Fort to Kamloops and his mention of the, Similkameen. You know his idesratiption of David Stuart's trip to Thompson River. You will jBemember, too, that Ross tells of an attempt he made to travel westward from Port Okanogan, but his references are so vague :that it is impossible for me to follow them. From that time (say, 1812) all is a blank until itodexson's journey in May, 1$46,, except that I have a reference to a letter from Francis Erma- ;jbmger, March 15, 1828, to John McLeod written from Thompson River (presumably Kamloops) in which he says that in the summer of 1627 he "was beyond the lakes onvtthe westisdde of Eraser's TRisrer" ..... "Anderson in 1846 somewherjj towards the headwaters of the Similkameen met an Indian from 3£emloqps who was trapping beaver there, or perhaps over jdivide. I have a MS copy of .Anderson's account of his trip. . . . His map . . . shows his ^oute. "After him, I know of nothing till one gets to 1859. Then you have the wdrk of Ralmer and other R. E " The history of Similkameen might be said to centre around the dilaeme of transportation— jfltnding, ojdmaking a way. The motive behind the fur trader -was -the-search-for_lands -rich -in fur bearing animals. The search for gold .lured menJnto-ihe unknown. The cattle drover sought the easiest way to a given destination. Exploration was a secondary consideration with the prospector, but it was a means to an end. The Royal Engineer' came to open up the country following he discoveries of land routes, and mineral wealth, but. they were also explorers in their own right. Transportation led to .'map naking, embodying the results of railroad and other surveys. The story of exploration is, in part, the history of the valley. The earliest explorers in Similkameen were fur traders. As early as 1813 Alexander Ross of the Pacific Fur Company Journeyed from Kamloops to Keremeos, and on to the Okanagan Valley. The purpose behind this journey seems to have been a desire to discover the unknown. It, was prompted by the love of adventure, and the desire for knowledge. Later journeys by fur traders were urged by political considerations. In the early years of the 19th century the headquarters of the great fur trading companies were to be found in Fort Vancouver (now Vancouver City, Washington), and Fort George (Astoria). The settlement at the mouth of the Columbia River was held by the Northwest Company from about 1811, but when this company and the Hudson's Bay Company amalgamated, headquarters were established further up the river. In 1825 the post was transferred 90 miles inland to the site acrosfe the river from the present city of Portland. The subsequent transfer to Vancouver Island (Victoria) was in anticipation of the probable settlement of the International Boundary question in 1846. Their wisdom was justified by the eveflts of that year. Thereafter the problem was to discover a means of communication with their fur- bearing country in the northern mainland, without using the former route up theWColumbia River and crossing the Line. Fort Langley had been established in 1827, but many years were to pass before a satisfactory route could be located between Fort St. James, in northern New Caledonia, and the sea. A. Caulfield Anderson pioneered a new trail from Kara- Joops to Hope, avoiding Jhe, dangerous stretches ol the Fraser River. Fort Yale, which .had. been built in 1848, soon gave way inrimportance to Fort Hope, which was erected during the isinter of 1848-49. Political motives led to the delineation of the Boundary Line, and in this connection much exploratory ^Msrk was C. V. Prosser PRINCETON BRIDGE STREET WE EXTEND FELICITATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR To One and All % #fflS$k-'■■--. ■ * VARIED GIFTS FOR THE !§|; . . SEASON H^l'- m Shop Early I Tt ISPrtnceton Cafe Quality Food ■'• Good Service • Moderate Prices ^ ■SEASON'S GREETINGS done. The coming of asaaids and railways led to sneeessary pre- ihnhmry surveys, a n d ttthese were responsible for greatly in- caseased knowledge of our district. Within recent years taerial survey work has given a truer picture of large areas formerly inadequately mapped out. In exploration of Similkameen there has been an element of competition: first, between rival THAT YOU MAY ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS AND FIND PEACE AND HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY IN THE NEW YEAR The Butter Shortage With butter even shorter in supply than last year and a re- eent announcement from the WPTB that ration would be reduced on January 1st, next, some •persons may complain and possibly place the blame for the shortage in the wrong place. To prevent this, Everard Clarke, manager of the Noca Co-op. Creamery Association, has advised this paper that butter rationing is the result of wartime conditions. The present situation does not* come from any inability of the farmers to produce sufficient milk or the creameries to churn the cream into butter. Mr. Clarke says that there are 2,500 dairy farmers living in the Interior of British Columbia. They have been carrying on during the war in the face of many discouraging and exhausting conditions. Their sons and daughters are away in the armed forces or at work in war plants. Climatic conditions have not been adverse and pests have played havoc with crops in some areas. Yet farm producers are carrying on and B. C. farmers with the rest of Canada have "increased" milk output by two billion pounds per year since the war started. If Canada only were considered we could have all the butter we want and lots to spare, Mr. Clarke declared. He says we have dairy contracts with Britain and Canadians have to live up to these contracts. The people of Britain have little enough food as it is, especially the kind of energy producing foods such as dairy products. Rationing of butter has iBe- sulted in only a small reduction in the amount of butter used by the average Canadian and rationing has prevented hoarding and spread available supplies out equitably. No one should overlook that Canada is sending 125,000 pounds of butter per week in prisoner of war packages. This alone is sufficient to care for the needs of an average sized city. Mr. Clarke says he also wishes to put in a good word for the retail food distributor who has helped to ration such an essential food as butter. Where would we be if it were not for the faithful performance of our friends behind the counters, he asks, and. suggests that everyone remember the extra work that is being performed by the food retailer in the local community who is called upon to perform the final function of all rationing. That Is Our Sincere Wish W. B. EWART HARDWARE Pnnceton o o o o SEASON'S GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR WE HAVE APPRECIATED YOUR PATRONAGE DURING THE YEAR—ESPECIALLY DURING THESE DAYS OF CURTAILED SERVICES Ethel and £o Doerffinger. I AVERY & AVERY | E Insurance Agents a K Wish you all a Merry » | Christmas and a Happy » | New Year. | | Keep it happy by buying H s War Savings Certificates. » « $ I SEASON'S I I GREETINGS | $ and a H I GOOD YEAR » i i s S fur companies, then between governments, later between railways, and finally between mining interests. All this had led to more intensive search than would otherwise have taken place. Many factors have entered into the mapping of Similkameen.—J. G. Jim Norman The Barber JURA CONCERT HELPS ELKS' SMOKE FUND Jura school was the scene of a happy gathering on Thursday night, when Miss E. Piper and the children of her school held a concert. SantaiDlaus was there in all his glory, but who filled his shoes the censor will not permit us to divulge, as this might give information to the enemy. As a result of the concert, and the dance which followed, the ElUs? iSmoke Fund benefitted to the extent of $17.00. This is a fine showing for a small community. Sp d D Q i-O Thursday, December 2Tst, 1944 THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B. C. PAGE SEVEN Q o Sorry . . . but the foot is too big for the sho¥- While demands for telephone service have increased steadily during the war, the equipment necessary to provide service hasn't. The Telephone Company has been prevented from maS* ing any material additions to its system. That's why so many peplrtjHbSve'Hto do without telephone service these days. The foot just won't fit the shoe. Factories that used to produce telephone equipment are now needed to flu war orders. The telephone situation is s likely to get worse before it gets better. In the meantime, essential needs for telephone service, particularly in connection with the war effort, must come first. -S- B.C. TELEPHONE CO. I GOOD WISHES & I for 8 CHRISTMAS i H and the | NEW YEAR I TO ALL 1 1 8 To the Boys Overseas may » $r you all bid the Service a w B Soldier's Farewell in 1945. » | J. CORRIE j j| Tobaccos - Magazines « S — Princeton Hotel Block — » Copper Mountain Joe Streit will travel to Trail for the honday season. Marie Hall and Evelyn Matthews will: spend Christmas in Chilliwack. Mr. andJMrs. John Nelson and son are travelling to Seattle for the Christmas holiday. Mrs. Geo. Warner is expecting her parents from Kelovma to spend Christmas in Copper M^n. Set. Wesley Tribe, R.C.A.F., is' spending leave with:; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tribe. * LAC. Dem Ashe and LAC. Dick Ashe, of Sea Island, will splScf Christmas with their parents. GefFy Ritchffe. and ^Jack Mat? tin are spending Christmas holiday in Vancouver. Mr. and-Mr^r^pms-Musht-a and Mr. and Mrs. Bud PaJJS^KwllF spend Christmas in Kelowna.^, Miss Elaine Baillie is home for the Christmas, ^acat ion from Crofton House* School, Vancouver. Lloyd Munroe, with his wife and small daughter have taken up residence in the Buckle house. Frank Whitely, R.C.A.F., will be home January" 2nd, on leave to visit with his wife and small daughter, CardtLyn. Bill Norman will spend the Christmas holiday in Vancouver where Mrs. Norman is at present in hospital. Her many Copper Mtn. ^friends wish her a speedy recovery^ Bdr. Tom Chase writes from Holland that he is the proud father of a sbn, George GranK. Mr£: T. Chase, daughter arret small son are at present in Pantyffynon, Wales, " but1'"hop1^ soon to journey to B. C. Bud's Meat Market Extends Season's GfSetingslpTo All and Prosperity in the New Year. Copper Mountain Pte. Luke Kirby Jr. expected to be home for Christmas leave but he, along with 150 others, are in quarantine at Dundern, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. C. Alexandre with Carol and the twins, Betty and Teddy, left Monday morning for Victoria to spend the holiday there. Ptes. Ralph Byer, Harry Day, Jack Stewart, Jack McCallum, Cecil Ashe and Jim Palmer expect to be home for either Xmas or New Year's. John Durie, Wally Beckman, Mike Szabo and Bob McKelvie are among those who are spending Christmas or New Year's holidays at the Coast. Edna Smith, Helen Thomas, Stuart Baillie and Mr. Simpson will spend Christmas in Princeton and Dorothv Owen will go to Allenby for the Christmas holiday. Mrs. N. Foreshaw is spending the Christmas holiday with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hallinan. Mrs. Foreshaw will arrive Sunday for Christmas. The many friends of Mr. Lux- ton were very sorry to learn of his accident Friday, 15th. Ernie was unfortunate enough to lose several fingers from the left hand and being a very clever carpenter it will be quite a handicap. However, he is in excellent spirits and counts his loss as little compared with that of so many of the younger fighting men of today. From Copper Mtn. to Princeton and Allenby a Merry Christmas and Prosperous and Happy New Year! I MERRY CHRISTMAS | 1 and a $ | HAPPY NEW YEAR | Jf To Our Many Friendjs $ <f and Patrons S Quality First, Last and Always 1 ELIZABETH'S i BEAUTY SHOP I SETTER'S! I Ladies' and Men's « | • Wear | | SEASON'S I I GREETINGS | | AND BE^ST WISHES I g FOR THE NEW | $ YEAR iagESSa»SiJa5SI3Sg538g55agiJSg55!S5JSgJJSS?3afS ft • It's Unique f* It's Different * It's Rare g VISIT OSOYOOS on § Railroad §Day J jf' fTHURSDAY, DEC 28 Programme WELCOMING OF THE OSOYOOS SPlCIAL * special train carrying guests from penticton. luncheon at'12*36 p.m. Railroad day ceremony at 2:30 p. m. o driving the last spike. RAILROAD NIGHT! MAMMOTH DANCE At the COMMUNITY HALL Games of Fun! LOGAN'S SERVICE Frin^ton extends best wishes for christmas AND NEW YEAR 5 I 5 All the Features of An Old Time Night at the End of the Steel! Games of Chance! Games of Skill! 8 PRINCETON | " I DON If SPEARMAN I PAINTER 1 To Our Many Patrons a SEASON'^'' 1 GREETINGS I and dMm BEST WISHES f FOR | ThWNew Year We Wish the Residents a Happy Ghristmas '."'ANDA .'§' Prosperous New Year GENERAL UTILITY CO., LTD. 8 8 8 X 8 8 8 8 8 8 || Princeton Market . WISH YOU ALL |j| A HAPPY CHRISTMAS :§;AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR I 1 h 8 k h iS OVERWAITEA I AND STAFF J|/ Extend To All Their Best Wishes For Christmas and thfe New Year « \ W.H.URQUHART g; 2 Grocery Store \ ? Extendi 1 3 CHRISTMAS J | GREETINGS ,jjjj £ and I BEST WISHES J for I The New Year X SEASONSB GREETINGS - .^AND- BEST WISHES Burr Motors Ltd. j! THE MODEL TRANSFER WISHES TO EXTEND TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THEIR SHARE OF HEALTH, WEALTH AND HAPPINESS THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEAR. GORDON CORNISH, Proprietor THE CAPITOL THAT** MONDAY and TlfeDA#j DEeEMBER 25 - 26 STANDING ROOM ONLY ComedieiSr: LUCKY CJ9WBOY News HALLELUJAHJgjmLABY '^HURs7^RTrSATriAl\7-DEcT 28 - 29Ti(r~ BUFFALO BILL In TeSmiicolor' Starring JOEL McCREA, MAUBEEN O'HARA arid LINDA DARNELL .CartOQj&JOS News i "f f I I 1 ■is m i i The Management and Staff § EXTEND SEASON'S GREETINGS AND |^t BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR :'W& Finest Christmas Dinners TRAVELLERS' CAFE I PHCJNE 64 BRIDGE STREET PRl&CEfOkJ 'Q&x^S&x??* •• ,ESs • I PAGE EIGHT THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR, PRINCETON, B. C. Thursday, December 21st, 1944 m ■^r^Rri'Rrfor^ fefr&Efcfc* ^4p\ $E»fc\ ^'fesra^ FOR HER .... The Ever Popular and Pleasing ADRIENNE Line of Toilet Preparations. W?M FOR HIM .... jf : % ■ BATCHELOR and SEAFORTH Line in Snappy Containers. Single or in Sets. All other Christmas Accessories. Fancy Wrapping—Twine—Tags— Seals—Decorations, etc. Princeton Drug and Book Store ' G. G. LYALL, Proprietor t************************S ************* r*********************4 PrincetonVolunteer fire Brigade Friday, dec. 29th | NEw YEAR'S DANCE DANCE IN ELKS HALL | ELKS «""• 16 p. m. till 3 o'clock § Tickets: Gents, $1.06; Ladies, 56c. DECEMBER 31st From Midnight On Tickets: Gents, 75c; Ladies, 56c. Support Your Fire Brigade! J REX CAFE S Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for 1945 1 JACK WONG Practical Christmas Gift Suggestions Woolen Socks and Mitts, Sweaters, Flannel Shirts, Heavy Boots, Rubbers and Best Wishes For A REAL OLD TIME CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR' —5H— Ir F. P. COOK ESTATE . Allenby, B. C, December 13, 1944. Avery & Avery, Princeton, B. C. Dear Mr. Avery: We wish to thank you and The Saskatchewan Mutual Fire Insurance Company for cheque received yesterday re car accident settlement. Thank you. Yours fruly, FRED WHITEHOUSE. ■~~~~~~± I We Wish I Everyone $ A Merry 1 Christmas | and a | Prosperous 1 New Year f * is 8 i A. L. WHITE! « Bridge St. Princeton 8 I CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED—200 ricks wood; half must be dry. Apply Box 5, Princeton. 502-3-1 LOST — Black pup, about six months old. Owner apply Mrs. Hugh MacDonald. 3-1 FOR SALE—1929 Model A coach. Good condition, excellent rubber, new seat covers, paint etc. OA149566. $275.00. Apply Star Office. 501-3-1 FOR SALE—-Coal heater, $12; also dining room table, $5; both in good order. Apply Star. 433-2-1 FOR SALE—One Studebaker 1929 California Phaeton converted to truck. A. S. Baillie, Copper Mountain. HI 484-2-1 Princeton Established 1886 Star Overseas Fund £,££££ I 200 J. M. Fraser 1.00 Vermillion Rebekah Lodge Mrs. Jack Fender 1.00 No. 24 $10.00 Jim Norman 1.00 Princeton Ski Club 10.00 W. Maxwell 1.00 Mrs. G. Prideaux 1.00 A. W. Gray (Rutland) 1.00 Order Now for Christmas Turkeys - Geese - Ducks - Chickens MINCE-MEAT — OYSTERS — DILL PICKLES Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal No extra charge for drawing poultry. QUALITY MEAT MARKET Phone 100 Adorable Gown Shops PRINCETON — PENTICTON — VERNON Make her a gift of a pretty Christmas dress in black or gay holiday colors— all sizes. | Special discount of 20% on coats until the end of the year. Ski Jackets—Sport Jackets—Skirts— Blouses—Costume Jewellery— Millinery—Gloves. Children's coats, ski suits and dresses. MERRY XMAS TO ALL AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR %mW&&^&P n ww$ '^Wm^smSSBLMm BOftf War came. The manufacture of most civilian goods had to be cut down or stopped to make way for war production. That caused shortages of civilian goods — that was the RED LIGHT the YELLOW U qht M Some restrictions are now being lifted, but it does not mean lots of goods right away. War's, demands are still huge and must come first. We can't neglect them just so that some of us here at home can get a little more. Don't confuse the signals — (This is the YELLOW LIGHT ONLY). It means a little more of some things'and it helps business men' get ready for the time when there will be more materials and workers available. It does not mean the end of shortages! Cetting back to peacetime production will necessarily be piecemeal and gradual. "Patience" is the word. W the Men light yet Only after Victory over both enemies can the Green Light be switched on, and the road cleared for enough production to meet all our civilian needs. TUB |gg|^gii.^^te^i)i::.: board Q • CX O 71
Title changes in chronological order: Similkameen Star (1900-03-31 to 1900-07-28), The Similkameen Star (1900-08-04 to 1900-10-20), Similkameen Star (1900-10-27 to 1918-05-10), The Princeton Star (1918-05-17 to 1935-08-29), The Similkameen Star (1935-09-05 to 1939-12-28).
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