Whitehorse Daily Star from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada • 1

THE WHITEHORSE STAR Volume 59 Number 44 Whitehorse, Yukon, Thursday, November 5, 1959 Weather min max Oct. 30 44 Oct. 31. 29 41 Nov. 1 ..14 30 Nov.

2 20 29 Nov. 3 20 Nov. 23 Nov. 5 ..22 Outlook for weekend fairly mild. New Road To North Oil Area Flickering lights are reported up the McQuesten Valley by the Elsa Tramline.

That publication notes: "The success" scored Dy Conwest and associates in finding oil and gas in the Eagle Plain has stirred Amerada Petroleum to build a road from Han son Lakes to the Peel Plateau. According to Moccasin Telegraph the road is to be 200 miles. long-good enough for a 4-wheel drive truck (in most places) and to' be far enough advanced to allow the oil company to star! drilling before spring. Who knows-we may beat both the Russians and the Americans to the Arctic yet." Behind the road building is Proctor Construction of Whitehorse, well known in the heavy construction field. High Court Lowers Fine Last month in territorial court Edward Kane was found Innocent on a charge of stealing money.

The six-man jury dellberated 45 minutes before brinsing in their verdict of acquittal. James L. King acted as defence counsel. Also in high court last month, Mr. Justice Parker has presided over appeals from the magistrate's court.

Heard in recent weeks were cases concerning Eagle Plains Development Liniited and Herbert Kaiser. Charged with failure to file a statutory report as required by territorial ordinance, Eagle Plains Development were fined $850 by Magistrate Adame. On appeal, this fine was reduced to $25 by Judge Parker. Decision in this case was handed down October 14. Mr.

Kaiser was charged with negligence and. lost his driver's licence in the magistrate's come He immediately appealed the decision and kept on driving his vehicle. He was then charged with driving while under suspension but Magistrate Adams decided it was all right for him to drive. However the crown appealed against this. Judge Parker agreed with the lower court decision and also reduced Mr.

Kaiser's fine. This month in territorial court two more appeals are scheduled to he heard before Judge Parker. Set for 10:80 a.m.- November 17 is en appeal concerning taxi driver Erik Nielsen. An appeal concerning Roddy Blackjack is set to be heard at 10:30 a.m. November 20.

Skagway Invite Us To Big Dance Skagway Emblem club mombers will hold their annual char Ity ball Saturday, November 14 at the Elks hall in that city. All Elks and their ladies and friends are invited to attenu. The theme of the evening' and the program is to be: "A Hot Night in Alaska." Come on down and enjoy the festivities, invite the Skagway people. Music by Wanda, exotic food and a ditferent program, directed by Jackie Budd is promised. Admission only one dollar and toward Christine 'At National Convention Residents admire CFWH At open house on week end Red Cross Drive Topped Goal A recent cheque from the employees of United Keno Hill Mines at Elsa and Calumet has made it possible to close the annual campaign account for the Canadian Red Cross Branch here and, once again.

Yukon residents have given more than they were asked for. Campaign objective for 1959 in the Yukon was $4,200.00 and local branch treasurer Mrs. Bob Rowan has sent off a bank draft in the amount of 995.00 to the B.C. Division. Last March when the national Red Cross campaign was under way, Mrs.

N. D. C. McKinnon headed a very successful "blitz" campaign for the Whitehorse area, when residents of the city, RCAF and DOT and. NWHS areas contri-, buted $3,764.58.

IODE members at Dawson, assisted by the local radio station, collectnd $234.50, forwarded by Miss Mary Gartside. At Carcross, Miss Ruth Matthews once again, acted as area chairman and Holomis Twins At Christening Christened Sunday November were the 5-month-old twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Holomis, Dierdre Evelyn and Denise Janet. The Rev.

A. L. Privett officiated at the baptismal service while Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell were God parents.

The Russells were proxy parents five year ago at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Holomis, in Christ Church Cathedral, where the children were christened. Hector Grant's Death Saddens Yukon, was popular native son Yukoners everywhere were shocked and saddened to learn of the death last week of Hector Grant. He died suddenly October 30, in the middle of an ordinary working day.

The late Mr. Grant was born August 25, 1914 in Dawson City. He received his schooling in Dawson and after completing highschool; went to work at the Bank of Montreal. Until the outbreak of World War 11, he remained in the banking business and worked for some years in Outside cities. From 1939 to 1946 Hector was over- Royal Purple Bazaar at Inn E.P.' (Pat) Callison of Dawson' who attended the annual meeuns of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Toronto last month.

President of the Dawson Chamber, Mr. Callison represchted the entire Yukon at the meet ing. On his return to the North Pat had to leave again for the Outside on learning of the Ill- ness of his wife. He is seen here chatting with H.J. Goodman of.

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia in the Yukon room of the Royal York Hotel. Pat outlined events at the Toronto session at the regular Board of Trade meeting Tuesday night here. Before The Magistrate Judging by police court, the old town is getting quieter all the time. Even Hallowe'en Gidn't stir up anything apart from a few up-turned stop signs and barrels. Two interdicts were up last week on charges of trinking.

Sent to jail for 14 days was Clarence Cohen Campbell, 37. while Karra Hellikson, 47, paid The Inn Ballroom will be the scene this Saturday of the annual Royal Purple Bazaar, scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. Receiving guests will be Mrs. S. Huston and Mrs.

J. R. Ramsden. Invited to pour tea are Mrs. F.

H. Collins, Mrs. J. Parsons, Mrs. J.

R. B. Jones, Mrs. R. C.

Staple, Mrs C. Cyr, Sister Jane Marie; Mrs. G. R. Cameron, Mrs.

T. Greenwood, Mrs. C. D. Taylor, Mrs.

W. Walker, Mrs. J. Hulland and Mrs. J.

Smith. Booth convenors are Mrs. L. Middlebrooke, Mrs. A.

L. Vachon, Mrs. V. James, Mrs. T.

J. Bolger, Mrs. S. Bridge, Mrs. N.

M. Koebke, Mrs. R. Challand and Mrs. J.

Rosie. Many gift suggestions and novelties will be at the bazaar and immediate service is turned in $110.00 Residents of Haines Junction gave $53.00 to Joe Langevin' for Red Cross: at Mayo the IODE was assisted by members of the Junior Red' Cross and collected $52.54. Mrs. Vera Liden campaigned at Carmacks and sent along $36.00 and at Teslin Mrs. Lauretta Kitchen again made the rounds, collecting $13.00.

Mrs. James Whyard acted as district campaign manager. Jack Hulland, president of the Whitehorse Branch, extended his very sincere appreciation to all the volunteers who made the campaign so ful. Congratulations from B.C. Division were wired at the time of the campaign, last spring.

Ski Hill Should Be In Shape Many improvements have been levelled and 'should add so far this year The irregular surface on the tow trail has been made to the hill and chalet greatly to the life of the brand new rope. The air force recreation branch has been placing some nice finishing touches on the chalet. The gaps and holes in the building have been plugged and insulation is now in the process of being Installed. These touches should make it a little more pleasant for the "Chalet Skiers" this winter. All the trails have been cleared of brush and the winter's supply of wood has almost all been brought in; It should be emphasized that all this work is done by volunteers, not by a -paid staff.

Everyone who intends to ski this year has a moral obligation to help his fellow club members who are trying make his ski year more enjoyable. There is still work to be done and work parties are held every Sunday at 1 p.m. The exercises classes are in full swing. It is generally agreed in skiing circles now that anyone who starts the year cold without some type of exercise is at a distinct disadvantage. These conditioning classes are designed to bring the muscles into play that are used most in skiing.

A conditioned skier is a much better and safer skier. All interested in these classes should be in the high school gym no later than 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Free Film For Conference Sid Drebitt, presiding minister of Whitehorse congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses announced today he has arranged for a free showing of a oneand-a-quarter, hour colour film "Divine Will International Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses" at the curling rink Saturday evening, November 7. The film covers the eightday assembly in New York last summer which was attended by some 194,000 persons from 123 countries.

It was said to be the largest Christian convention ever held. Arrangement for lodging and catering was phenomenal and included such details as two giant cafeterias feeding 1,000 meals a minute and providing housing for 000 persons. The film showing here is in connection with a three day More than 400 local citizens visited the new CFWH studios during an "Open House" last Sunday. On hand to greet guests was Andrew Cowan, director of CBC Northern Service. Mr.

Cowan joined other CF. WH staff members Sunday al ternoon to welcome Whitehorse residents who came to view the studios. Many were introduced for the first time to manager Stone, a recent. arrival in the city. The station was on the air during the afternoon as usual and the visitors had the opportunity of seeing CFWH in action At the same time they met staff members some of whom were names and voices but not faces prior to the open house.

Hit of the show was the new building itself. Located on Third Avenue it is spotlessly efficient and businesslike. Studios with glassed-in partitions gave visitors a peek into the world of broadcasting, with panels of knobs and lights, ropes of cable and the ever-present microphones. Just off the small entrance hall, guests looked at Studio 'A' which is a large 12 by 17 foot room to be used for musicaL programs, small choirs or panel discussions. Next-door they saw Studio 'B' the control room, a 12-foot square room where all programs are broadcast.

In this studio are kept turntables, tape recorders and the control console or 'board' which actually operates the station. At the back of the building a third small room, Studio 'C' appeared somewhat bare to Sumday's visitors. However this studio will be used in future for newscasts and interviewing. Ranged along the opposite side of the building, near Lite back, guests peered in awe at thousands of records in the station library. Most visitors to the new CFWH studios expressed admiration for the smart building, welcome addition to growing Whitehorse.

They reflected the City's feeling that the station is an important part of community life in. Whitehorse. The STROLLER a fine of $35 and costs. From Keno, Jan Davies, 22, was fined $50. on a charge of assault doing bodily harm.

Leo Bellerive, 62, was, fined $40, and costs for tailing to stay at the scene of an accident. Ap-. parently he backed up on Main Street and hooked a fender from a nearby vehicle. seas, part, of this time with the Signal Corps. He joined up in the Fifth Division.

Returning to his native city, Mr. Grant worked for a few years as an accountant for Yukon Consolidated Gold Corporation at Bear Creek. In 1949 he joined the territorial government, serving until 1953 as chief clerk in the treasurer's office. It was during these years, in 1951, he married the former Florence Catherine McKinnon, another Dawsonite. In April 1953, Hector joined the Northern Affairs Department, working in the mining recorder's office in Dawson for five years.

In June 1958, the Grants moved to Whitehorse. Here Mr. Grant was departmental accountant. While he lived in Dawson, Hector was one of the guiding lights in the Yukon Order of Pioneers, holding every office in the organization and acting for many years as secretary. He was a pillar of the planning for the annual August 17 Discovery Day festival.

Besides his widow, Mr. Grant is survived by son Christopher; daughter Catherine; twins; Daniel and Mary; brother Christopher of Vancouver and a sister, Mrs. E. M. Rogers of Dawson.

Funeral services for the widely known and well-liked were held this morning at the RCAF Roman Catholic chapel, with Father Triggs officiating. Interment followed at Whitehorse cemetery. Pallbearers were H. Firth, N. Carswell, L.

Seeley, One of the few Hallowe'en pranks pulled around town turned up at Commissioner and Mrs. Collins' residence, where somebody yarded a pair of lorge -size white ladies' panties to the top of the flagpole. The owner may claim same by identify. ing them, says the Commissioner. Elks Kiddies on Hailowe'en was another success for the busy club, with more than 400 youngsters turning out to eat up 550 bags of candy, 15 boxes of apples and take home 16 prizes.

Working on the project were Elks club members Earl Stephanson, Ross Anderson Jack Stevenson and Red Hannah Next week fisheries officer Keith Elliott goes to Vancouver for a fisheries committee meeting Add to tourist totals for the summer: from April to August 31, 770 private aircraft landed in Whitehorse Last visitors to MacBride Museum on October 25 were Sri Hans Raj Hande from Calcutta, India and J. A. Cooper from New Zealand. with two gentlemen from Montreal. Total visitors to the um well over the Eight Thousand Mark this year When Dawsonites Mr.

and Mrs. B.Il Anderson were in town last weekend for CBC meetings, the couple celebrated their Seventh wedding anniversary, seven months Mrs. Ernie Armitage left Tuesday for a few days' business trip EVENTS Eagles games night Nov. 6, 8 p.m. Inn Ballroom.

Box in 59. Nov. 8 work party on ski hill all skiers asked to attend 1 p.m. RCAF Women's Auxiliary meeting 8:30 p.m. Nov.

9, Bldg. 450. Drama club production meeting 7:30 Nov. 9 workshop. Play-reading 8 p.m.

Nov. '10 Garvice home, 8th Black. NDEA Army branch meeting 7:30 Nov. 10 Dragoons bldg. Ski club meeting Parish Hall 8 p.m.

Nov. 10. Movies shown. Yukon Tropical fish meeting 8p.m. Nov.

12-Mac's Newsstand. Annual Boy tion meeting and dinner at the in Calgary After spending a few days poking around town, Fort St. John resident Cliff Morris returned south yesterday. The Snap-on tools representative for that area, he came here to visit not for business Local CPA staff members this month join fellow employees across Canada in sending bedding and clothing to Japan for the million and one-half victims of Typhoon Vera Bear Creek curling club started rolling those rocks November 2 in ideal curling weatner20 above-all reports received being highly satisfactory Major Margaret Dewar is visiting the matron of nursing sisters at Whitehorse Military Hospital. From Ottawa she arrived Tuesday night and planned on a two or three day visit Whitehorse Elementary School youngsters were high in their praise of teachers who spent many off-duty hours arranging Halloween party for them Mrs.

Dave Gairns arrived back in Whitehorse after being Outside for several months Bill WeseNhagen is off again for warmer climes, this time to San Jose to see his daughter and family who are on a visit from South Africa. Wife Peggy has been away for three months but they are returning together, well in time for a really white Christmas Dr. Paul Kavanagh was a recent visitor from Dawson and was rubbing it in again about the oxygen plant Bill McDerment returned from a CNT conference in Edmonton where he made sure the location of this territory was geographically pointed out to Outsiders at the sessions Paul Germaine reports seeing Val Baycetich (ex of the Rainbow Room and also the Occidental in Dawson) while in Toronto. Val is on the loose again, looking around for an occupation that appeals to him. Wally Hyde will be working on the microwave scheme this winter but watch out, if you run into him, he's carrying a paint spray bomb which he doesn't hesitate to apply to friends and foe alike at the Star office there is a greeting card book of attractive Christmas card's from foreign lands, All proceeds from orders go to UNICEF.

Ask Funeral Rites For Father of City Resident Funeral services were held last week in Montreal for the late Elsworth O'Hara Follis, who died October 29 at his home in Westmount, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his widow Mildred Jane Wilmot, daughters Margaret (Mrs. Fredrick Rejall) and Rosamond of Whitehorse, sis. ter Mrs. Charles Long of Lethbridge and three grandchildren, Linda, Robert and Sandra.

The late Mr. Follis was a graduate in pharmacy from the University of Toronto. During World War 1 he served overseas as an officer in the tank corps. He was a Shriner, as.