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The Province from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • 40

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71 New Bridqes Across Fraser 9 Express Route To U.S. Urged Regional Planners Present First Overall Survey NEW WESTMINSTER Establishment of the Point Roberts resort area as an international park, two new bridges across the Fraser and an express hisrhwav from the American border at Douglas, were recommended at the annual meeting of the Lower Mainland Regional Plan ning Board here today. Recommendations were part of an overall plan pre pared lor the future development of the lower mainland lev Aujro Noerw vsw. (jf -t ftfjPNAgV PT.GBEY i iBuattt a A aso -0. new ihoustoai.

I 1 TV I SEA ISD i s. 'wtx fca95EaijsTeiAiL 1 ANQBtSiPeNTIAU LULU ISLAND BS Hl I VN i jjljjjjjx tHr' between Hope and tne Gulf of Georgia. TEN POINTS STRESSED BY REGIONAL PLANNERS NEW WESTMINSTER Here are the principal recommendations made to the lower mainland Regional Planning Board today: A high level span or tunnel across the Farser River at Lulu Island. An express highway between Vancouver and the U.S. border along Marine drive and joining the King George Highway on the Surrey flats.

A direct Trans-Canada link between Whalley and Abbotsford. An international park at Point Roberts. A metropolitan parksite at Burnaby Lake and along Brunette Creek to the Coquitlam border. A second bridge at the First Narrows to handle residential development on the North Shore. A parksite on top Burnaby Mountain.

A bridge at Fraser Mills when a third span over the Fraser is needed. A 55 -acre parksite on Sumas Mountain. Preservation of Mary hill and the Coquitlam green- belt. They will be considered by' civic leaden In all member municipalities and, if approved, the U.S. portion of Point Roberts, together with part of will be forwarded to Provincial and Federal government authorities for action.

The plan constitutes first thorough study of the area and is the result of two years research and study by the board's execu the adjoining Canadian territory, be designated jointlv as an international park similar to the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Only about 350 families reside permanently on the point. They are separated from the U.S. mainland by Boundary Bay and say they would welcome any changes which would not in- elude Canadian "Blue Laws." The area is popular not only as I tive staff. It considers future population trends, the course of industrial and agricultural expansion, as well as the many problems which will stem from increased traffic and recreational problems.

Little controversy is expected a summer resort for Canadians but has recently provided Sun to arise over the suggestion day racing for Vancouver sulky Point Roberts be used freely by fans. Canadians. The plan also provides a route James Wilson, executive di for the proposed express highway and a second bridge across rector of the board and author of the development plan, said Labor Board Ruling May Be Ignored City May Refuse to Appear Before Conciliation Board the Fraser at New Westminster. This shorter and more direct constitutional difficulties would probably prevent Canada from annexing the area but believed the Canadian route to the U.B. border would branch off Marine drive and cross over a proposed fill between Lulu and Annacis Islands.

The freeway would either span the river by a high level bridge or bo underneath through a Government could lease the point for 99 or 999 years. As an alternative, he suggests the Federal Government should The city may ignore a ruling from the Labor Relations be asked to try to arrange that! tunnel. gional Planning Board. A join international park at Point Roberts, two bridges across Fraser and an express highway from U.S. border at Douglas are mapped out.

FREEWAYS FOR EXPRESS TRAFFIC to speed automobile and commercial truck transit into Vancouver are proposed in this master plan by the Fraser Valley Re Traffic Doesn't Warrant Ladner Tunnel Board that it must go before a conciliation board in its wage dispute with 1200 outside civic workers. Corporation Counsel Russ Baker is prepared to go to court to prove the city's contention that the outside workers union has forfeited its legal right to bargain for a 35-cent- provide a direct route between Mr. Wilson says there Is THE VANCOUVER PROVINCE, Saturday, March 1, 1952 40 Whalley and Abbotsford. little justification for a tunnel at Ladner as there is no indi an-hour increase by not notifying the city on time. The board visualized an of Greater Vancouver's Meetings THEY'LL SEARCH FOR GEMS cation the traffic will ever warrant it.

He says the same is City Council will meet in spe-j industrial future to towns in the Valley. cial session Monday to decide what action to take. An informal true for the proposed Fraser this week recommended the two parties to continue negotiations despite the notification puzzle. MONDAY C.N. Club, Hleh School Mode! Security Council, Brock Hall.

UBC. 4 p.m. Vancouver Film Council, popular Rock Sleuths To Hit Trail huddle Friday broke up with no River span at Chllliwack. The freeway would then fol firm decision because two aldermen were absent. rum program, Brock Han, 7jlow the edge of Surrey plateau In submitting its plan to local governments for approval, the board pointed out it is looking forward to a population of more than 1,500,000 on the lower mainland in the next 50 years.

B.C.'s gold rush may be long' into gems, overflowed one up almost anywhere. "NO LEGAL RIGHT" tN. duh of rue. model general! a J0'" Kin8 George Highway assembly, in Brock Hall, UBC, at sinear Nicomekl River. Apart from P'T," j.

reducing present road distance UBS sprawling converted army More experienced lapidaries since dead but a new crop of But Aid. R. K. Gervin, a mem ber of the city's conciliation between Vancouver and the Vancouver, 12.15 p.m. rock sleuths will be hitting the mountain trails this summer.

They call themselves the Van declared the LRB Vancouver and District chrian-i border bv about three miles, the "By that time our lumber and inemuro society, am Beany, bud, highway would open up potential Friday the LRB advised each to name a member to a conciliation board to bring a settlement to the dispute. Officials of the leftist-led outside workers claim they did not notify the city to reopen the contract because they had not received bargaining authority under the union's new independent status. The union was expelled from the TLC last year for pro-Communist leadership. fishing industries, great as they will be, may be overshadowed by giant manufacturing indus couver Lapidary Club and they have more than 100 members ranging from 12 to 70 and from industrial areas in Burnaby, Richmond, Queensboro and Annacis "has no legal right" to order the city into conciliation proceedings. Aldermen- have previously affirmed they intend to "deal fairly" with the outside workers' huts at a Friday night told their fellows that cutting and They sat spellbound for more polishing really isn't so tough than two hours while university i after all geologist Dr.

R. M. Thompson! T. told them about rock hunting! takes $65 worth prospects in B.C. equipment (a diamond saw, an Then they made careful notes abrasive wheel, a polishing wheel, while several members outlined ie Ptes and glues, and a cutting and polishing techniques.

handful of sticks.) Dr. Thompson warned that! The hobby requires patience "B.C. is not the best place in et first-rate job, skill world for gem hunting." that takes a while to acquire- Klif i Won met iUmlr rUn4- tries and by shipping and trade Island where a major port devel Vancouver Rinnmen, Hotel Georgia, 6:30 p.m. Vancouver School Board, management committee, board room, 1595 West Tenth, 8 p.m. Richmond Klwanls, South Arm United Church, 6:30 p.m.

longshoremen to business ex ecutives. opment program for the Royal a i i i Mr. Wilson savs Started by Douglas Rae, 3072 City is proposed. "Although we are now using only West Twenty-sixth, and a few Should a third bridge acrossjabout two-thirds of the available union, ana a 13 percent wage in Social Credit Antociatlon, Veterans' land, we will need it all within paragraphs in The Province only and Fraser, 8, the river become necessary it is crease has been budgeted for Hall, Forty-aeventh p.m. estimated 1952 expenditures.

a few weeks ago, the club, devoted to the art of turning rocks Ad and Sales Bureau, Vancouver Board of Trade, Aid. Halford Wilson, But aldermen say they won't rA 1 4:..1.. MJV.il JUDt lllillJV WilCLI llldt 20 or 30 years and may even have ti import fresh foods." The planners believe all future development should be guided by four basic principles. The LEGALS be "buffaloed" into a' wage settle suggested it located above Fraser Mills where traffic can be better distributed through the valley and still keep the river open for deep sea shipping. A second major highway link beryl (a silicate of W0Uld COst at the iour speaker, Hotel Vancouver, p.m.

JCW PTA NOTES I Britannia, auditorium, 8 p.m. PICTURE 1 -1 1 OCX O. ana aluminium ana cioseiy ic ment. CITY'S CASE lated to emeralds) has been first three deal with conserving 1 1 it. a THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF BCRN'ABl' TENDERS WANTED TENDERS are Invited and will be received by the undersigned up to The city's case is that the out Water Rates May Go Up side workers are bound by con found near Revelstoke and Quesnel and he himself found some tiny sapphires at the south end of Harrison Lake.

OF THE MAN is aiso proposed ror souin siae os iana lor industrial sites, -ecrea-the valley to relieve traffic on tion and agriculture. The fourth the western part of Trans-Canadaj would limit cities in size and Highway. Situated several miles! disperse them for social economic tract to give 60 days' notice in advance of opening their agree ment with the city on wages. He admitted that rubies or diamonds have never been unearthed in the province but the Notification cf the union's in-; WHO HAS As City Seeks Revenue A 10 percent increase in Vancouver water "rates is probable answer to City Council's problem of raising an north of the present road it would; and military reasons. Plan Put Into Effect Gradually a eciocK p.m., jMonnsy, Mrcn min, 1352.

for the purchase of the undermentioned property on which a residence It located. tot 5, Block 13, D.I,. ISSEtf (3348 Clinton Street) TENDERS marked "Tender for 3348 Clinton Street" to be accompanied by a certified cheque in a gum equal to 9 of the amount of tention to bargain was not re lapidaries felt a bit better when! ceived by the city until a few he explained that rubies are only days after the 1951 agreement The long-range plan would be alumium oxide and factories can had come to an end. put into effect gradually as cir HIS TICKETS probably make better ones than the tenner, which um will be for additional $370,000 revenue. Water rates last year brought In $2,570,000.

All the other fees and services building, plumbing and electrical By this, the city says, the 1951 cumstances arise which need felted to the Corporation If the! nature, some controlling. This i especially true of location of new indus wage clause remains in force technically, at least for another, She 'a'U ,0 There are lots of semi-precious THE sale of thi property in 'gems like jasper, sardonyx and Hill near the mouth of Coquitlam River. The board would also set aside about 25 square miles on top of Sumas Mountain which could be developed as the metropolitan area continues to grow. As Greater Vancouver area continues to grow to its anticipated population of more than permits, motor vehicle inspections, bicycle licences, made up year. agate in B.C., though uuject in existing tenancy.

THE COUNCIL, reserves the right tries, growth of towns and private developments over which the board has no positive control. Union officers had taken the A 10 percent increase would! figures show a gap betwoenrev- ivjrcb any or an lenaeri. dispute to the LRB which earlier enucs and expenditures of close BrowH, Charles B. mean an additional $305,200, MOTOR FEES BOOST C.M.C. to $5,000,000.

However, the report advocates an immediate, clear-cut plan for Most of them, Dr. Thompson says, occur wherever you have outcroppings of volcanic rock and, because they're extremely hard, they get washed down rivers, cleaned by the tides, and Municipal Hall. 1,000,000, the board would encourage legislation controlling a sprawling development into the the future development of such public facilities as highways, air Mr. Jones and Aid. George Miller, finance chairman, hope to pare this deficit down to by fee increases and other 10 make up the remaining $65,000 sought, some fees will take a bigger jump notably Pipes To Lead Seaforth Recruit Drive AUCTIONS economies, leaving the balance to be made up by a tax increase of motor vehicle inspection fees, which are expected to move up from 75 cents every six months rural areas.

The following specific recommendations have been made for the member municipalities In the plan: The future of West Vancouver will be limited to a residential area by its topography and lack approximately 3 mills. TYLDESLEY'S AUCTIONS 1S30 Klngsway, South Burnaby, B.C. February 28th, 1952. LAND REWSTRYACT IK THE MATTER of I.ot JH and S3 of Section 11 Block North Ran Went Plan 145 Municipality of Richmond, New Westminster District. having been filed In mv office of the loss of Certificate of Title No.

147339E to the above-mentioned Innds In the name of DAVID WILSON HANSEN and bear-l lng date the 26th November. 1941 HEREBY GIVE NOTICE of my intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the first pub-i The skirl of the pipes and the swing of a kilt have proved irresistable to many a young ATTRACTIVE KERRISDALE AUCTION Bv Order of the Executors) City To Hear Two Protests fields, bridges and parks. It is recommended provision be made to develop Burnaby Lake as a large park for boating, swimming, picnicking, riding and as a center for sport meets, and Brunette Creek as far east as Coquitlam boundary should be set aside for the public. Burnaby Lake has already been suggested for rowing and sculling events in the 1954 British Empire games and the board believes any related developments should be nucleus of a long range program. A parksite on top Burnaby of industrial sites.

North Vancouver will benefit man in the past and Monday night the Seaforth Highlanders here hope to prove the same greatly from the potential of its To Settle The Estate of the late Fred industrial waterfront but will still holds true. The- whole battalion of 100 M. Rutter, at the Residence, Aldermen will spend the week 4.iaj.ru iiricm msue io me said have to solve a major transpor i-n wiumjii. ijainmin a pro to $1. This alone would bring in $50,000.

A City Council political battle is expected if Comptroller Frank Jones recommends a $1 charge for bicycle licences. Finance officials have recommended a higher charge for the service before, but aldermen are loath to increase the levy. Another potential source of revenue city licences is out for this year anyway because they are limited by the city charter. $5,000,000 GAP Comptroller Jones proposed the end preparing for a day-long tation problem across the inlet. men plus the famed pipe band visional terimcate of Title In lieu Of auch lost Certificate Anv MMfw Planners believe the greatest will be on parade on Fraser having any Information with refer- battle at the City Hall Monday.

Leftist groups have promised possible integration of adminis between Forty-first and Forty-ninth at 8:45 p.m. to try and rnce 10 sum iosi certificate of Title la requested to communicate tration between these munici 2190 West 43rd Ave. MONDAY, MARCH, 3rd, Commencing: 10:30 a.m. The residue nt the furnishings, brlc-a-hrac, Including: Exceptionally fine solid walnot dining suite (Italian Fenalsn.nce Style), very fine heavy tirrasslan walnut bedroom suite, overstuffed chester- a "protest march" oti the hall in stir up a little action for their palities would be most desirable. wun ine unnersipnea.

DATED at the Land Registry the morning to register their FOR THE PROVINCE GOLDEN GLOVES Urban growth in Kichmona, vrnce, iew Westminster. B.C., this Sea Island and the Delta should latest recruiting drive for the reserves. In addition they will have anger against a proposed In uny 01 reoruary, Mountain which' would command a panoramic view cf Burrard Inlet has also been recommended along with preservation of the Coquitlam greenbelt and Mary lleld hy Rawllnson, Toronto, solid be limited and all large tracts of land earmarked for agriculture. crease in B.C. Electric bus fares.

They want the city to join the walnut tern wag-on. bronze lamn. four steel-tracked Bren carriers and a lot of communi $370,000 increase in fees to help several fine paintings, sectional book-rase, large quantity of books (sets, antique Victorian occ chair $36,000,000 lfiSht against it in Public Utili- Daiance Vancouver cation equipment on show to Surrey Residential Development budget for 1952, Preliminary ties Commission hearings. lure the passing male with a (needlepoint seat), antique walnut touch of adventure in his heart. chair (bine seat), 8 German steins, costly "Cauldon" dinner service, Much of Surrey is ideal for (A.

A. MILLEDGE.) March 1, 1952. mr-PJJcr: credTtors BTSTACE HASFLHOOI) BBR formerly of 1945 Barclay street Vancouver, B.C., Deceased' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send ht executors at West Pender Street, Vancouver B.C., before the 7th day of April whlcn date the executors will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto havlns regard only to the claims of which Crown Derby, Coalport, Bonn and Dnulton rhinaware, crystal stemware, cut glass, entree dishes, 9x12 You'll be happy, too, asked to consider setting up metropolitan boards for planning, airports and parks. Provincial Government will be asked to prepare subdivision control legislation, undertake a land rug. "Whitehead' automatic gas not water heater, Moorecroft ware, ten urban purposes but most future residences should be directed to the western section, which contains attractive industrial sites.

Langley Prairie and Pitt Meadows should both be kept for dairying but Maple Ridge is when you see The Dentist's Wife Dies nis racquet, 2 very line wnrarooe trunks, other baggage, fitted picnic case, reducing machine, Burpee pres Province Golden sure cooner. linen cnest, modern -noover- wasner (wnite goir ciuna, "O.E. refrigerator, "Gur- nti itavv ii wee. conservation program and carry out an economic survey of the region. Federal Government will be asked to set up meteorological stations, study need for integra classified as one of the most de Gloves.

See them at Private funeral for Mrs. Teresa ney lame tip gas ranre. small tze THE YORKSHIRE fiNtnuv sirable residential areas. TRUST LIMITED, MARIE BFRTHF kitchen cabinet, fire irons, GRUBBE. nd JOHN ROULFAti fInor "iokers.

GRUBBE. FXFnmw? I ned witn- "Rentmore" S. F. EXtLUlOKa. mattress, Indian Tree and Llmogeg The Auditorium, Shortreed, 6825 Churchill, were held today at 10 a.m.

from Simmons McBride chapeL Rev. George Turpin officiateu and The report recommends Abbotsford, Matsqui and Sumas should be administered as one com-i munitv and surveys show both tion of harbor authorities, and arrange for development of Point March 7 and 8. DOUGLAS SYMES BRISSENDEN, nic, jmns, uisnes, gents clothing, Suits, hats. shoes (In wnnHprftil Abbotsford and Mission will con tinue to develop as industrial Roberts. Long-Time nr.Jfl mL.H.

II1IHS. NOTICE TO REDITORS ITDIA ROSAMO.N MA LONE Formerly of 19.1g Melson Vancouver, B.C., Deceased centres. ronumon and of the highest quality), good blankets, sheets, plllowa (down), table linens, curtains, drapes, mower, hose, garden tools, dog kennel and many other Items. NOTE: At 10:30 a.m. we Will sell all basement goods, garden tools, water heater, clothing and linens; at P.m.

the halanoo Tai-m, Chilliwack will probably grow NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having claims less than any other community City Resident in the valley, as its agricultural burial was in Ocean View. Mrs. Shortreed died suddenly at her home Thursday. She was the wife of Dr. Roy D.

Shortreed, city dentist. Born in Exeter, Ont she has lived here 32 years and was an active member in Zara Temple No. 72, Daughters of the Nile. Surviving are her husband; two brothers, Roy and Charles Coward, Woodham, two sisters, Miss Victoria Coward, Exeter, Ont, and Mrs. Florence Burns.

Tfdtefs: On Safe Af Hicks 610 Duasmuir PA 6427 On view 9 a.m. Monday. Tydeslev's Ltd. hinterland is now almost com pletely developed. Hope will grow with its lum Laid At Rest me esiaie or tne above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executrix co The Toronto General Trusts Corporation at 590 Pender Street West, Vancouver, B.C.

before the 25th day of March, 1952, after which date the Executrix wMI distribute the Reliable Auctioneers and Appraisers Kst. 1917 'A. 4.a Funeral for Mrs. Basha Lucinda bering and tourist Industries, but Kent will remain predominantly 3 1 MacDonald, 76, of 1006 West a dairying community. mu ramie amung ine parties entitled thereto having regard only to the Twelfth, was held in Nunn $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 Vvff 0 nouns vi wuicn sne men nag notice.

EDNA M. MALONE, Executrix, By TYSOE, HARPER. GILMOUR LANGFIELD, Her Solicitors. Matthews Auctioneers and Appraisers Have moved to 995 Robson Si PAcific 1730. at.

i nomas, ont Roofer Given NOTICE TO CREDITORS Joseph Alexander Deceased Thomson Chapel today. Rev. Lorjmer G. Baker conducted the service. Born in North Hampton, N.B., Mrs.

MacDonald came to Vancouver 44 years ago. She was a member of the Chosen Friends Society for 30 years. She is survived hy her husband, E. MacDonald; three sons, Joel H. Dennison, Harry A.

Dennison, both of Vancouver, and The board warns all new bridges and highways on the north shore should be built with consideration to the development of Gibsons Landing, Squamish and Pemberton. This would mean a large new bridge at the First Narrows which could accommodate maximum growth In the area. If the report Is approved by a majority of the members, the board will undertake specific Qolim ITOTICE II hereby given th. 2-Year Term creditors arid others having claims against ine esiaie or josepn Alexander LaRocheUe, formerly of Ocean Alexander Young, 30, roofer. no fixed address, was sentenced rani.

aeceasen, are nerebv re. quired to aend them to the under PRELIMINARY Antique Aurtum Friday, March 7th, 1952 at 7:30 p.m. In Our Auction Galleries, 877 West Broadwav, (Full details later) Your Items mu he Inrlurtad In this C. Odour Dennison of Fanny Bay, 5 1 signed aollcllor for Andre L. La-Fochelle, the administrator for th aid estate, on or before the Jay of March, J952, after which date B.C.; three daughters, Mrs.

w. McLellan, North Vancouver; Mrs, bv Judge Sargent in County Court Friday to two years for, possession of heroin. He had a criminal record since 1935 which included two previous drug convictions. Dorothy Walton, charged with him, was acquitted. Hv counsel was Ralph Read, and Wilfred! Hefjernsn appeared for the studies on airports, parks and rural zoning in collaboration with other bodies, and will direct and assist local planning programs.

Municipalities will be asked to me aamuiisuTHor win aistrimjte the aid estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard onlv to the clalnia of which he then 'hat BoUce. W. BURNS SCOTT. Plus B.C. Championships Authorised by; The BCABA Proceeds: Active Club Crippled Children's rwvi tale upon application to the auction eers, M.

li. Tebb. Seattle; and Mrs. R. Douglas Lennie, North Vancouver; a sister, Mrs.

H. A. Gibson, Vancouver, and one brother, Homer Olts, in Alaska. Burial was In Forest Lawn. Cemetery.

i A NEW ADVENTURE in motion pictures, is "Tales of Hoffman," which Studio Theatre. It marks the return to the screen of Moira Shearer, ballerina of Sadler's Weil Company. She is shown here with Robert Eowieerffle ta a teem from the pScture. Solicitor lor Administrator Tyldscfey Ltd Tates Street, study need for a metropolitan and valley government, arid Vancouver mtKiictpflities will be B.c,y WOWt, I.

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