TOMO RROW ot 7.30 HEAR Frank McKenzie «T«olion on Resources" grace Mclnnis "The Soles Tox" Alec McDonald "Public UtiliHes" CKP6 7.30 p.m. News From Quesnel: Thrown Thirty Feet From Gar, Only Slightly Hurt the CCF Provincial iar. Committee A spectacular crack-up on the highway two miles north of town on Saturday night saw Merlie Geroux of Dragon Lake and Johnnie Thody escape without serious injuries after the Packard coupe they were riding in went out of control on a hill and slewed over the embankment and totally demolished their car. , . Both were thrown 30 feet from the car after the initial impact and only suffered slight abrasions and shock and are now resting comfortably at the Quesnel hospital. They are expected to leave in the next day or two. 24th Celebration QUfiSNEL—Mariene Bartels of Moose Heights was crowned May Queen at the big celebration on May 24 at the sports ground in town. Her attendants were Shirley Karelot of Narcosli Creek School and Lois Moore of Quesnel School. Miss Bartels' costume for the occasion was designed and made i for her by Mrs. Simonette of Quesnel. The events of the day were I underway with a parade of 19 '. floats that was the largest parade [ to ever grace the annual event. The Ladies of The Royal Purple warned off with first prize for the best float in the parade. A school entry of grade seven pupils took second money with their old-time covered wagon and »pavty on horseback. "Californy to the Cariboo" and honorable mention went to the MiFiDi club float, the up and coming young teen age club j Wanted Applications ore being accepted for full time permanent position in School District Office from either male or female. Generol business knowledge essential, shorthand and bookkeeping not necessary. Apply R. Gracey, Secretary-Treasurer, S.D P.O. Drower 69, Prince George. No. 57, 211 Serve Green Vegetables LullUCc Firm and crisp, per head Hothouse Ho. 1 Tomatoes (risp Tender Celery P*r b per Ib. Garden fresh Tender, green, per Ib. 13c 39c » 15c 2 lbs. 25c 28c Libby's Sweet Gherkins **.> 27c Cut-Rate Grocery Phone 318 Phone 318 recently formed in town. Despite cloudy skies, with an intermittent sun, the attendance topped all previous figures when over 3,500 people crowded the grounds for the day's events. Beside the crowning of true May Queen a busy Elks' committee ran off a full slate of running events for the young fry of the District along with field jumping events. A feature of the day was the folk dancing and May-pole dances before Queen Marlene Barter? Court in front of the bandstand on the grounds performed by the pupils of the Quesnel School. The events of the day were wound-up with a big dance at the Legion Hall, with the teen-agers twirling on the floor from 7 to 9. then the big public dance started at 9 and taxed the Legion Hall to its capacity. Nominations Closed Nomination day for the f'm-vincial Election closed here Wednesday noon reported Dick Rod-dis. Returning Officer with Angus McLean of Wells and Nicholas Bird of Wells the only nominees in the field. McLean will carry the Coalition banner and Bird the CCF colors. Both candidates and parties are busy in getting their committees under way. The CCF have established headquarters in West Quesnel and the Coalition Party, have opened headquarters in the Rex Theatre Annex Building. Boards of Trade Meet A joint meeting of the Wells and Quesnel Boards of Trade was held last Wednesday in town. The main subject up for discussion was the question of the highway from the Prince George Junction into Wells and Barkerville. Much dissatisfaction was expressed at the condition of the road and the lack of equipment to adequately service the road. A strong resolution was formulated requesting immediate action on the part of the public works department to station more equipment in Wells and the establishment of a repair depot there. The question of the government telegraph and phone service and the rehabilitation of Che existing lines also up for discussion was laid over for further information It was reported at the meeting that tenders had been called for draining and ditching work at the Quesnel Airport prior to hard-surfacing the landing strip. Eric North of the Wells Board of Trade acted as chairman of the meeting, with Harold Box of Qu.es-jiel recording the meeting. Brevities • A. C. Digney, owner of the Speedway race tracks. Burnaby, flew up with the Air Cadets for inspection Friday and visited his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Pillar, and niece, Edna. • John Sherman, representative of Frederick C. Baker & Co., was in town. • J. E. Paschal was in McBride during the week. • W. Irvine, M.L.A.. Cariboo riding, CCF. candidate, left Tuesday by plane for the Peace. He will return June 7. • Alex McB. Young. K.C., flew to Pouce Coupe last week to prosecute in the assizes there. He will, then travel to Edmonton, returning here at the end of the month. • Mrs. F. C. Beulah, Victoria, recently visited her sister, Mrs. A. Moffat for a few days. • Justice J. O. Wilson returned last night from Fort St. John where he has been holding Assize Courts. He is holding Civil Action Court in Pr.ince George, before continuing to Williams Lake for Assizes. • Mrs. R. W. MacKenzie is visiting her parents in Port Alberni for a month. Prince George Citizen Thursday, ffi3T~26t 1949 5 • Mrs. Cunliffe entertained 14 guests at a farewell tea for Mrs. L. S. Yates on Thursday. Mrs. Yates gave a tea for the new Royal Bank manager's wife, Mrs. Napier, on Friday. • Mrs. Gordon Bryant entertained 18 guefls at a buffet supper last nighj in a farewell party for the Yates. • Mrs. E. Woodburn and Mrs. G. Hallett gave a farewell tea today in the home of Mrs. Hallett, for Mrs. L. S. Yates. • Mrs. L. T. Maxwell returned last week-end from Vancouver where she attended a New Westminster wedding of an old college chum, Miss Mary MacDonald. • Mrs. E. R. Cox, North Vancouver, arrived on Tuesday's train to visit her Jaughters, Mrs. R. W. Bell and Mrs. Bill Russell. • Men were observed renovating the Third Avenue tennis courts pn Wednesday evening. D. T. Williams is believed to be supervising the work. • Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Belford and family returned to Prince George last night after spending the winter in the United States. Don't forget the long distance swim at the Moose Fish Derby and Picnic at Six Mile Lake on Sunday, Juno 5. Suffer from BILL-iTIS ? You'll find values here to lessen your worries. Air your clothing needs — FOR WORK FOR DRESS FOR PLAY of Tommy Richardson's MEN'S WEAR Third 'Ave. Prince George The Home cf "Semi-Ready" Tailored-to-Meosure Clothes CANADIAN ARMY — INSURANCE FOR PEACE MEN WITH AMBITION P.G.-Owned Building Burns In Vanderhoof Fire which broke out yesterday morning in the Jacobson Apartment Building in Vanderhoof threatened the lives of tenants who barely managed to break clear of, the holocaust. The building is reported to be owned by Mrs. A. -JB. Taylor of Prince George. The blaze, of* undetermined origin, had gained such head-nay before tenants noticed it that they were only able to flee with their lives, leaving most of their belonging* behind. At one stage of the fire burning embers were being carried a! quarter-mile eastwards oj.ving Jo I ;. strong west wind. . \ Villagers climbed to roofs of! business buildings in the vicinity to stan'i) out sparks, thus averting a major conflagration. Nearby buildings of the Van-! derho.of Co-operative Association ' were^-saved only by the alert ac-• tion of volunteers. Materials wo terday to be Third Avenue. assembled yes- , hard-topping trod nOda * Act'Ve Army because ccej "aming js available in oil f rpS: Earn Qs you learn and qualify Ccm'nCreGSed P°y and Pro™>ti°n-Petent instructors and latest 'Khnico! equipment. 11 F°R FULL PART|CULARS WRITE NOW TO PERSONNEL DEPOT - 4050 W. 4th AVENUE VANCOUVER, B.C. .hip and security (At Prince George Hospital) KOVACH—To Mi. and Mrs. | Louis Kovach. Shelley, a daughter, on May 20. \ MacDONALD—A daughter; on : May 21, lo Mr. and Mrs. Alan Mac-Donald, Prince George. On May 22, to Mr. the Canadian A-my Activcl-orce N0WJ and^SS^ph'Meyers, Prince j George, a son. W1LBS1E—To Mr. and Mrs. BaH Willsie, Prince George, on May 22. a son. BAILLIE-A son, to Mr. and, JMr^A. Baillie, Prince (leo.ee. on: May 22. ATTENTION! Come and see these USED CAR SPECIALS for yourself PRICED TO SUIT EVERYONE'S POCKETBOOK ! 1949 FORD Low mileage, heater, like new, 1948 MERCURY Very good. 1947 MERCURY Radio, heater, a dandy. 1947 CHEVROLET Under seat heater, low mileage. See this, 1947 CHEVROLET Under seat heater, a sacrifice. 1940 MERCURY Radio, a real buy. 1946 2VVTON DODGE Mecnanically A-l . to 3-Ton TRUCKS All the above cars must go immediately. If you are in the market for a good used car, don't miss seeing these: FRED WALLS & SON LTD. MERCURY - METEOR - LINCOLN Phone 196 Also Economical English Ford Dealer Third and Vancouver A CCF GOVERNMENT will remove the Sales Tax from meals, clothing, drugs, household essentials, schoolbooks and similar necessities IMMEDIATELY. The CCF will work (or total removal of the Sales Tax through revision of the Dominion-Provincial tax agreement, or the return to British Columbia of its taxation powers. etecttk uhllihnl bT CCF C<