Western Star (Corner Brook, N.L.), 1950-07-28

              The Western Star 51 ST YEAR—NUMBER 2699 Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, Friday, HHJTI9SO Price Five Cents ROAMIN' ROUND TIIIS PAPER'S live-wire correspondent at Elliston came up this week with some material worthy of incorporation into Roamin' Round. In telling about the caplin along VheTbeaches at Elliston, the scribe said veteran fishermen had never seen anything like it. Turning a boat among the caplin was almost an impossi- Wlity. One man was overheard to remark that with the help of snows hoes a man could walk across the capftntilled water like walking flown a paved street. * * * The writer of this corner had to go away back into memory to beat that story, but finally we remembered •that Great Uncle Josh used to tell about the first airplane trip taken by any Newfoundlander. That was baPk in the days when the Wright brothers were mere boys, and it was in just such a caplin season as the 1950 one only more so. * * * It seems the finny creatures were so numerous and so •playful on that occasion that they lifted Great Uncle Josh's boat clean out of the water, and bore him through the air for a fathom or more, with pJosh just hanging over the side yelling at them there caplin: "Let me down, drat ya!" * * * But the pay-off came when the caplin finally tired of the sport and let Josh's boat ' down. He'd been up in the air so long that the seams had all dried out on his dory, and the i darn thing started to fill with water. The caplin relented n little; they let the boat sink, but formed a sort of rescue net of their own bodies and I somebody's lost fishing gear' ttM fm\* ported my*"f*e»tj ■k*cle to shore. That was most Wfnd of the fish, because Uncle Josh couldn't swim a stroke. * * * But Josh put the experience to good use. He went right out and patented that idea of the safety net. Now all the big city fire departments use it to keep the pavements from getting splattered up with folks who jump out of tall buildings because of fires and other reasons. * * * Uncle Josh was a mighty brainy man. Not having anything else to eat, lit consumed <huge quantities of fish—and as everyone knows, fish are top-notch brain food. Sometime soon we'll have to tell you more about Great Uncle Josh and his earth-shaking inventions. * * * NOTICE that advertisement in this paper last week, asking for a left-handed moustache cup? That was no gag, brother: they're very much • soug.it after. In fact, it set the editor to looking over the moustache cup field in Corner Brook, and he found a very nice collection, story of which will appear next week. * * * S'HELP US it happened at the Ball Park! A Corner Brook resident was playing . host to an out-of-town visitor • and had taken him up to the park to see the local teams in action. * # # rt The diplomatic visitor, not /wanting to hurt any feelings. ' suffered silently the numerous mosquito bites during his first five minutes. After that is waa unbearable and he conrgnenced to swat in recka less abandon at all parts of • his anatomy. * « * ••What's the matter said the host?" "O, it's those dern moaquit«a,* was the reply. f'Mosquitoes? mosquitoes? -echoed the host (half jokingly), no, it can't 1* mosquitoes around this beautiful Well be gad." said the visitor, "you tetter get on the 'phone and call Harmon Field in a hurry, becw there's a few Lancaster Bombers flying around this field.'' Young Boy Is Killed As Schooners Collide ST. JOHN'S—(Special)—The schooner Annie L. Johnson, Catalina, was sunk and the captain's son, Gerald Johnson, age 12, fatally injujred as a result of a collision with the Linda May at 12.50 a.m. Wednesday morning. The accident occurred one and a half miles off Sugar Loaf which is about six miles north of the St. John's Narrows. At about 1.10 a.m. a call was received at the police station from Chesley A. Crosbie to the effect that the Linda May was due in port at St. John's -within 10 minutes with an injured or dead person on board. The police detachment immediately went to Crosbie's wharf where the Linda May docked at 1.30 a.m. In Collision Captain Beaton Windsor in charge of the ship informed the police that at 12.50 a.m. when about one and a half miles off Sugar Loaf enroute to St. John's from Harbour Grace he was in collision with the schooner Annie L. Johnson.The master and part owner, Captain Clayton Johnson was ;.t the wheel of the doomed ship at the time. The starboard bow of the Linda May collided with the port bow of the Johnson. Captain Johnson's son, Gerald, was lying in his bunk at the time. He was knocked unconscious by the impact. Following the collision the Linda May launched a dory and took off the injured lad and the crew of the schooner. Also another young boy named John Heale of St. John's who was going to Catalina on i holiday. The Linda May made full speed for St. John's. Dies Enroute However their efforts to save the life of Johnson proved futile as he died before reaching the hospital. The body was Hhen taken to the ' morgue. Permission was given the crew of the Linda May to return to the scene of the accident in an effort to salvage the doomed, ship. But on arrival they found no trace of the schooner and it was presumed that she had been sunk. Eli Johnson, a part owner of the vessel, received superficial burns caused by escaping steam. He was taken to hospital but it is not thought he will be confined for an appreciable length of time. Capt. Johnson's Story According to the report given by Captain Johnson to police, he was steering northeast and when in the vicinity of Sugar Loaf he noticed the port and starboard lights of a ship coming in the opposite direction. He saw the ship heading towards land. As the ship was showing her port light he turned starboard which he ted was the right thing to do, and had the lights port to port, when the other ship suddenly crossed his bow and (:>llided with his vessel. The Linda May, veteran >-'ul hunter, is familiar to residents of the Bay" of Islands. The ship served here 'last winter as ice breaker before her rudder was damaged and she was forced to withdraw.The ship was here last week bringing a load of caplin from linnavista to the Newfoundland Dehydrating and Pro-inj? Plant at Summerside. Air Cadet Leaves For British Isles Sergeant David Hammond, 18, of 511 Humber Squadron.} Royal Canadian Air Cadet*/ left Corner Brook Tuesday for Trenton, the R.C.A.F's. h\g air l>ase in Ontario, where in common with 24 other Cadets he will receive several days briefing preparatory to the journey to the British Isles (see issue of Tuesday, July 2:>). The 25 Canadian lads will leave Trenton August 3 for London on the first leg of the journey as another of the movement's exchange parties. The trip is an annual affair and Sergeant Hammond is the first Newfoundland Cadet to% receive the honour of the trip. J. J. Thompson Again President Of Lumbermen GRAND FALLS (Special) —A lumbermen's convention which was the longest and most constructive in the life of the Lumbermen's Association to date, concluded here Tuesday afternoon, when J. J. Thompson was returned to the presidency for the 12th consecutive year. Other officers elected were: J. M. Moss of Eastport, first vice-president; Roland Menchenton, Norris Arm, 2nd vice-president; Ted Kennedy, Norris Arm, assistant secretary-treasurer ; William Thompson, Botwood, grand marshal; N. S. Ryan, Pilley's Island, assistant grand marshall ; George Taylor of Millertown, appointed to board of management. Watch Presented As the convention concluded, President J. J. Thompson was presented with a $75 wrist watch in recognition of his long service to the association. Gordon Tuck of Millertown made the presentation, and read the address. Mr. Thompson made an appropriate reply. Arthur Rowe of the Newfoundland Federation of Labour was made an honorary member of the Lumbermen's Association. The three members appointed to represent the body at the Newfoundland Federation of Labor convention here next month are Joseph Thompson, William Thampson and J. M. Moss. Air Cadets Return From P.E.I. Camp When 38 Air Cadets returned home Tuesday from Summerside, P.E.1., and two weeks of camp which were chock full of excitement and fun, they were met at the Corner Brook station by members of the Lions Club Sponsoring Committee, in the persons-of A. Boyd, C. Godden and E. Maxwell, as well as relatives and well wishers. The group, under command of Flight Lieut. A. J. Candow had left the Summerside base Tuesday morning in two Dakota bombers and having landed at Harmon Field, motored to Stephenville and later entrained for Corner Brook, arriving here at 3:45 p.m. Strict Schedule While at the Summerside camp, the Cadets were under strict training schedule and a booklet containing all information relative to the Cadets' stay at camp was given each boy in camp on arrival. This booklet contained also all rules and regulations to be followed by the Cadets during their stay, and contained as well a map of the station showing all buildings accessible to the Cadets, and other | useful information. A full program was provided and all Cadets thoroughly enjoyed their stay. [Saturday. July 19, was set j aside for the visit of sponsoring committees from all parts of the Maritimes and Newfoundland. A full day was planned for the visitors and was very much enjoyed by them. In the afternoon the Cadet track and field meet jwas held. The events were well patronized and Comer I Brook lads came out very well indeed, as reported Tuesday. Corner Brook took five firsts land one second. Labour Branch Had Heavy Year; Many New Acts An extremely busy year in the Department of Labour resulted in at least live new labour acts, Labour Minister Charles H. Ballam told The Western Star in an interview this week. The new legislation included a Workman's Compensation Act and a Labour Relations Act which the local provincial representative considers models of their kind. The Labour Relations Board, formed for the first time, has as its chairman Kevin Barry, Curling council head. Mr. Barry previously had been chairman of the Labour Advisory Board which drafted the labour legislation for presentation to the cabinet. He was recommended for the post by Mr. Ballam. The Newfoundland Federation of Labour and the Board of Trade are each represented on the board by two members. Minimum Wage Board Also set up is a Minimum Wage Board, likewise headed by Mr. Barry. Baxter Fudge, prominent Corner Brook unionist, is labour's representative on this board. The Board of Trade also has one representative.Duties of the Labour Relations Board include certification of unions, conciliation of disputes, arbitration when necessary, and attending to all differences which might come up between labour and management in Newfoundland. It is significant that the new legislation prohibits strikes and lockouts unless all means of settlement set down in the Labour Relations Act have failed. Minimum Wage Act A new minimum Wage Act has been passed, establishing a board to recommend minimum wage and conditions of employment in various trades, businesses and industries, if the minister requests. The recently-passed Trad a Union Act regulates the internal working of unions. Another new act is the Blind Workmen's Compensation Act, designed to broad sn the field of employment for those who cannot see. To Visit The Bay Mr. Ballam said he will soon make a swing around the bay*l to visit his constituents, some of whom have already paid him a visit at the Glymrdll Inn, where he is presently staying. Labour . Minister Batlam Labour Minister Will Participate " Laboui Minister Charles Ballam is going to Grand Falls' this weekend to attend ithe Monday Labour Day cele- I bration in that ceiitre, he told The Western Star this week. The invitation was extended by the unions of the paper town. —————— . REPLACING MAINS Town Department workmen {have torn up the road toward Smithville, laying new watt r mains which replace installations made many years ago. Electrical Union Signs Agreement The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 404, and Bowater's Wednesday morning signed their working agreement for the coming year. The terms were the same as those signed by the International Association of Machinists, No. 1567. All mill unions now have signed labor agreements. The electricians were not ready for negotiations when the other hxals met the company, and requested an adjournment at that time. The Signers James H. Windsor, president of the local, signed on behalf of its members, with G. Scott Goodyear as witness. H. M. Spencer Lewin, vicepresident and general manager, and Mill Manager Gerald Penney signed for the company. The terms include pay increases, three weeks holiday with pay after 15 years' service, shift differentials of two and three cents, and concessions on a hospitalization plan. Councillors Father Dies, Regular Meeting Set Over A*s a result of the death of Dorman Fudge, 72, father of Baxter Fudge, member of the Corner Brook West Town Council, the regular bi-monthly meeting of the council was not held this week. Mr. Fudge, resident of Golden Glow Avenue, Corner Brook West for a number of years, died Monday past as a result of a heart attack. He suffered a stroke early Monday afternoon and despite all medical attention available he passed away several hours later. The funeral of the deceasied was held over until yesterday afternoon pending the arrival of a member of the family from the D.S.A. The remains were laid to rest at the United Church Cemetery. WANTS ACTION HALIFAX (CP) The London Times yesterday urged the U.K. government to assure that there will be no drawing back from its decis. ion to allow dollars to be spent 'on Canadian newsprint. This typical Korean soldier, decked out in camouflaged Hairnet and wearing ammunition, found part of his equipment too burdensome to w««r. Ha seemed to find marching more bearable without the offending footgear Well Known Resident Passes Away Suddenly The community was shocked Wednesday afternoon, when it was learned that Mrs. Loder, wife of the Rev. T. E. Loder, R.D., rector of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Corner Brook, died suddenly. Although the deceased had been confined to bed for some months past with a heart ailment, her sudden passing was unexpected. The late Mrs. Loder, who was in her 66th year, was born in London, England. She was married in St. Peter's Church, Kingston-on-Thames, when Rev. Mr. Loder was chaplain to the Newfoundland Forces in World War One. The day before her passing the couple celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. Following a stay in Grand Falls which began in 1918, Rev. and Mrs. Loder moved to Corner Brook in 1929 where they have since resided.Prominent Worker Mrs. Loder had a deep interest in Corner Brook and was prominent in all community endeavours. Her friendly disposition and pleasing manner were outstanding traits, which won for her many friends. Last year Mrs. Loder was stricken with heart disease which required a visit to specialists on the mainland. On her return she had the misfortune to fall and break a shoulder blade, on April 21 last, which aggravated her condition. The deceased is survived by her husband; by two daughers, Derrice, Mrs. G. C. Corston, Ottawa, and Marguerite, Mrs. Oswald Bouzanne, Corner Brook, and a son, Peter, Mj.D. CM., of the Victoria' General Hospital, Halifax. Funeral service will be held in Church of St. John the Evangelist this afternoon at 2:30, with interment in the C. of E. Cemetery. Rev. W. Wells and Rev. Dr. Barnes will conduct the service. Mackenzie King Laid To Rest OTTAWA (CP) The capital bade farewell on Wednesday to former Prime Minister Mackenzie King with a state funeral and all the ceremony that it entails. The mahogany casket, bearing the body of a man who was the nation's political leader for more than 21 years, was lifted to a black hearse on Parliament Hill about 3:30 p.m. E.S.T. and began a slow procession through shoulder-toshoulder lines of servicemen to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church where Mr. King Worshipped.Prime Minister St. Laurent, Mr. King's successor in 1948, led 31 of the 39 honourary pall bearers who were present. They included members of the cabinet and five provincial premiers, including Hon. J. R. Smallwood, Newfoundland.Rev. A. I. Burnett will read the eulogy. After the church service, the funeral procession will regroup and move to Ottawa's Union Station where the body will be placed aboard a special train for Toronto. Burial took place Thursday morning in the family plot in Toronto. C.B.E. Parents Get Answers On School Status Rumors, which had led to inquiries being made by Corner Brook East parents, were cleared up satisfactorily Tuesday afternoon at a meeting between Corner Brook Public School Board and C.B.E. council representatives. Reporting on the meeting, a C.B.E. spokesman said that the special session was asked for by council in the face of inquiries from numerous residents of C.B.E. as to the status of new schools being built by the school board. It had been rumored that the new schools would accommodate all lower school pupils, including those now attending the West Street School, and it was feared by Corner Brook East residents that their children of the lower grades thus would be forced to travel a greater distance to classes. The councillors were assured by the board that there was no foundation to the story; that although the West Street school would continue to accommodate high school pupils, it would by no means be restricted to them. Barred By Act Questioning as to why the board had not considered building one of its new schools in Corner Brook East, where the school situation is rather .«erious, brought the answer that the Public School Board is forbidden, under the act of 1944, to build east of the Bowater boundary. Because of the current lack of accommodation in Corner Brook East, the council, having adopted the report made to them Tuesday night, decided to send a letter to the school board requesting extension of its boundaries so as to include or partially include Corner Brook East. Little other business was done Tuesday night. Several permits were granted, two giving permission to build and the remainder granting leave to make repairs. The members of the joint fair committee have been appointed and they are Arch. Lawrence and E. Kean. The appointees to the fire brigade committee are A. B. Hounsell and P. J. Penny. A committee was formed to prepare an agenda for the visit of the premier and other government officials towards the end of July. MINERS PROTEST ST. JOHN'S (Special)  According to a message from Virginiatown, Ontario, the 38 miners brought there from Newfoundland some weeks ago are greatly disappointed over wage deductions and will cease work if arrangements are nut cleared up. New Ship Deliberately Damaged To Prevent Sailing, Paper Says HALIFAX (CP) The Quebec L'Evenement Journal said Wednesday in a newspage story, that "several facts seem to confirm rumours of mutinous" incidents aboard the Department of Transport icebreaker, C. D. Howe, prior to its departure early Tuesday for its first voyage into north era Canadian waters. The newspaper says it has learned that damage to some of the vessel's mechanical devices was discovered. L'Evenement Journal adds it has learned a few days ago that some crew members, hired for the voyage, had accepted to go as far as the Strait of Belle Isle, but when learned that the ship was leaving for a four-month voyage into the north, they showed reticence. This was followed by reports of damage to the snip. The newspaper adds that the vessel was originally scheduled to leave here Saturday or Sunday at the latest, ft says that Monday night it moved from Quebec Harbour while other ships in the harbour tooted their whistles in salute. Ship Visit Program Announced A tentative program for the visit of H. M. S. Glasgow wag announced today by Ben Pryde of Bowater's. The British ship is due 9 a.m. Saturday, and will stay until the following Friday. Vice-admiral R. V. Symonda-Taylor, commander-inchief, America and West Indies station, will give a luncheon aboard at 1 p.m. Saturday, for a dozen guests who will include H. M. Spencer Lewin, W. R. Kent, M.P., Labour Minister C. H. Ballam, G. H. Carson, Cecil Godden, and representatives of the judiciary. At 5:30 p.m. Saturday, a garden party will be given the officers on Corner Brook House grounds. At the White House Saturday night, enlisted men and local girls wishing to attend will be guests of Bowater's at the regular dance. Sunday Activities Church parade will be held Sunday morning, and a cricket match in the afternoon between the officers and a Corner Brook Eleven which Mr. Pryde is organizing. Various soccer matches have been arranged for the week by Harry Anderson and Carl Hansen of the Athletic Association. It is expected that the officers will entertain at a cocktail party aboard ship when it can be moved alongside the wharf. A dance at the Glynmill Inn for the officers also in anticipated. Brig. Dunn of the army, Wing, Commander Wurtle of the air foi*# and Commodore Godfrey of the navy will arrive from St. John's by Canso flying boat today to take part in activities. To Go To U.K. With Cadets OTTAWA (Special)  John F. Ayre of St. John's, Newfoundland, a national director of the Air Cadet League of Canada, will accompany the goodwill party of Royal Canadian Air Cadets selected to tour the United Kingdom this summer, it was announced today by Air Cadet League Headquarters, Ottawa. The group will leave Dorval Airport, Montreal on August 3, and return three weeks later after visiting England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to supervising the general welfare of the travelling cadets, Mr. Ayre will officially represent the Air Cadet League at receptions, luncheons and other functions along- the route of travel. The highlight will be an official reception by Their Majesties the King and Queen on August 13, at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. Interest Grew Mr. Ayre became interested in Air Cadets in 1944 when, as a member of the St. John's Rotary Club, he was secretary of a committee set up to scout the possibilities of establishing an Air Cadet movement in Newfoundland. This committee ceased to function when war ended but was reactivated immediately follow* ing confederation. Mr. Ayre is now secretary of the Newfoundland Provincial Committee of the League which supervises six Air Cadet squadrons with a total enrolment of some 500 cadets. In recognition of his outstanding services in establishing the Aid Cadet movement in Newfoundland, he was made a national director of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 1949. The RX.A.F. will be represented on the overseas exchange trip by Squadron Leader S. C. Tugwetf, Air (Continued on Page 8) fooTSSQ 1350,