Vol, 4. No. 9 mw Ey Call For Workers Mr, and Mrs. White Rook, what are you prepared to do fh case of an emergency? | Do you realize that less than 100 persons have volunteered their ser vices in time of need, to look after) more than $800 people of this area. At present the A,R\P. are greatly iu need of more pedple for all branches of the service, especially | needed are more male workers, tn! fact everyone should know some thing about first aid, you or yours may be the first ones! to feel the effects of this war and you would feel badly if you could] Remember, | not render some service to those in| need of aid, It's time for all to wake up out of their complacency; remember it can happen here, Vol unteer your services today, Come| down to the free first aid c held every Friday evening Legion hall at 7 Asses the 30 pan. I Saturda: nN was the scene of a very enjoyable; gathering of friends, to honor Sgt.) D. Pattison, who is spending his; leave here from Camp Borden. The evening passed too quickly with! games, singing and dancing up to the midnight hour, when supper | night, the Legion h “White Ri Victory Loan Over the Top: New Goal Set Ottawa-Oflcials In charge of Canada’s Second Victory Loan have yaised thely sights and are now driv ing toward a new mark of $900 000,000, The nominal and minimum goal of $600,000,000 was passed at midweek with annonncemeht that total subscriptions to close of bust ness Tuesday amounted to $016 2 0 from 788,727 subseribers Appoals for oversnbseription were issued by Hon, J, L. Isley, Mints ter of Finance, and G. W. Spinny, Chairman of the National War Finance Committee Big new subscriptions made pub: lic the middle of the week included Noranda Mines Limited and asso elated companies for $6,500,000 * * Among those subscribing in from this district is Mr. T. D. Col dicutt in the sum of $10,000. Board Of Trade Sponsor Free Movie Show White Rock Board of Trade has arranged for the showing of an in. was served, and all did justice to) teresting number of moving pictures a bountiful repast. The party came'on Tuesd March 10. For the to a close in the wee small hours, with all joining hands surrounding | Sgt. and Mrs. Pattison singing They Are Jolly Good Fellows,” after which all joined in “Auld Lang Syne." We wish Sgt. Patti- son God Speed, and may the Su- preme Ruler of the Universe bring him back here safely to his wife and family. Mr. and Mrs. Baker, with violin and piano, provided an untiring supply of music. The first of a series of military whist drives sponsored by the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Army & Navy Veterans was held in veterans hall last Wednesday evening. Seven tables were in play, table No. 6 the winner, with a collection of 31 for- eign flags. Mrs. J. Downs, Mrs. E. L, James, Mrs. Hart and P. J. Walker were at the winning table. Born—To Mr. and Mrs, D, R Pravitz (nee Eileen Leith) of Port land, Oregon, on March 2, a son. ‘or | afternoon benefit of students, a showing wiil be held in the school during the In the evening the pub- lic is invited to the Legion hall for an entertaining and educational show free of charge Two new members, Mrs. F. Bryd- )son and Mrs, Gillespie, were initi- ated at the March meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Army & Navy Veterans. Reports of committees and routine business took up much ot the afternoon. Mrs, Hart and Mrs. Maye acted as hostesses for the meeting, if Prior to the regular meeting Tuesday, the sewing meeting, fol- \lowed by the executive meeting, were held Thursday last. The Hassell brothers’ bulldozer |has been working on Martin street this week excavating for a garage on the Carpenter property. Harth from the excavation has been ing the grade above Royal avenue. -|pushed on to Martin street, improv- THE SEMIAHMOO SU A Proaressive Newspearer IN A Prooressive District ock, B, C,, Howard Parvill will open a gift shop in the store vaonled hy Pred Hanslow, in the Meyer block, Fred Kalley, who recently longed the two vacant stores, will Open @ restaur faut in the adjoining premises, Mr. Darvill will open his busthess some time duriig May nd Mp, alloy expects to have the restaurant }wolue by April, The White Roek membera of the Women's Red Cross began drilling one night a week evening with loo Corps here Wednesday lar Monday night classes in New Westminster, and in addition ex- poct to soon have arrangements niade to take up rifle practice at the Frontiersmen’s range on Thrift road | * “el ! | large amounts to the Victory Loan By Mrs. Shaw The attendance on Monday, Feb- lruary 28, was poor, but on Thurs- {day there was a full attendance with other spectators when some films were shown in connection with Pro Rec that were very inter- was devoted to dancing. The class- es each Monday and Thursday will display will be given GARDEN NOTES d part of the garden. Mr. and Mrs. bush rose in bloom. At the United Church” Sunday school the following scholars and Priday, March 6, esting; the balance of the evening highly appreciated by all authori- 1942 $1.00 per year, 5 cents Single copy Church Organization Formed - “@ =A branch of the Anglican Men's . Federation was formed here Wed- Local Frontiersmen | asdey evening lant at » mestifg D my) in the Holy Trinity chureh hall. In Brigade Parade |""nhe sstivision of the Penosalion W. uJ will cover Crescent, White Rock At New estminster and Halls Prairie districts, and a On the evening of February 26,| concerted effort will be made to en- the “fi (B.C.) Squadron of the|courage wider interest in church Leglon of Frontieramen attended a| work of all kinds amongst persons rigade parade in New W. “units: | of all ages. The urgent need today i bor A large aud representative of sich an organization was force- Jimmy Willeook ax (iit Instructor, [muster was on tis parade, which| fully made clear, to those present, The ladies will continue thetr regu-! was yory smartly handled by R.S.M, | in the remarks of Rey. Jeffcott, who Cook of “A” Sanadron, Vancouver. | was enthus astically backed up by | After inspection by the Provincial | the president, Mr. Bishop, and oth- Commandant, Major L, O, Dennison,| ers. Highlights of the topics dis- and followed by the reports of offi-| sed included the significant re- cers of the Organization, the whole| quest of the government calling parade was thrown open for frater-|npon the church to exert every ef- nization, and business in the Hotel| fort in playing a vital part in the Russell, and much constructive | struggle of right against wrong. work was put in. The prevalent| Officers elected included: Prest- tone of the gathering was patriotic| dent, W. Bishop; vice-president, J. Service for Country and Commu-| Barr tary-treasurer, M. Bruce; nity, at the cost of personal effort | evangelism, H. Baker; social ser- }and discomfort if necessary, and | vice, G. H. Moore; study and propa- |the present dangerous conditions| ganda, BE. V. Harraway. offer many fields for work of this} 4 delegation from this branch jnature, particularly along police | will shortly travel to Vancouver to |lines. From information disclosed, | attend a special service at the it is very clear that Frontiersmen cathedral, affording an opportunity ! ‘are upon their toes in all localities,! or meeting the Primate, Next meet- constantly on the qui vive and ready ing to be held March 9, jfor immediate action, a status ties concerned. Stability, progress and efficiency bloom ahead of schediile heré. Mr.| J. Aitken, Victoria avenue, has a/to a close at a late hour, every nice display of hyacinth in his gar-| member leaving with renewed in- Mrs. J. O. Lee has pansies terest in the Organization, complete in bloom, and Mr. W. Footer has} confidence in their officers, and a early tulips in flower in a sheltered |greater eagerness for service and J. Neilson, Victoria avenue, have a)should know and appre be continued in the Legion hall un-| Were outstanding features of this til the end of March, when a mass| Brigade parade, as will undoubted- ly be exemplified in future proceed- ings. The Legion of Frontiersmen are here for gratuitous Service and Spring flowers still continue to, Action—as needed, Refreshments brought this parade action. It is felt that the public te these with Government facts, equally authorities, The bi-monthly meeting of the teachers were presented with cer-| Overseas Birthday Club was held tifieates for perfect attendance ;Tuesday evening, March 3, Mrs. during 1941: John Taylor, Hugh} Fraser was hostess and Mrs. J. E. Graham, Elaine Bentley, Beverly} Wilson won the raffle. The report Cooper, Alice Cooper, Betty Lee, from the recent sale of home cook- Mrs. Bentley, Mrs. Wright, Jean Sinclair. It is hoped there will be even more in 1942 and a welcome is given any newcomers at the Sunday school, held in the Church hall on Sundays at 10 a.m. G.N.R. in White Rock some time at Tacoma, has been moved to Portland, Oregon, to where Mr. and Mr. Pravitz moved last week. —— ae Thomas J. Matheson of New the Surrey police force. He was formerly a provincial police guard at the Boeing Aircraft plant at Sea Island. Obituary pan ean: ie jing was very gratifying and ten orders of cigarettes to the boys overseas, one parcel to an A.T\S. for el? News A visitor from Vancouver this week stated that the A.R.P.P B.C. headquarters believe that White Rock is the best organized district in the prdvince, This is certainly a pat on the back for local A.R.P. workers, eee, The name of J. C. Downs was inadvertently omitted from the list of wardens published in the last week's issue of the Sun. Next week's paper will carry a complete list of wardens and their districts. sh Several loads of sand have been placed in convenient places around the district. Every householder is urged to take a pailful of the sand to their home, and store in a dry place in readiness for any emer Don Pravitz, night operator at qon” Washington avenue, on Wed- ago, and lately with the railroad |seryed from 12.30 to 2 p.m, after _ Played, Westminster has been appointed to’ the Women’s Institute will take the _form of a St. Patrick’s tea at the Joseph Saladana, hardware mer-| member overseas, and four parcels | gency. to the Navy boys have been sent away. It was decided the club will hold a bridge-whist luncheon at the home of Mrs. T, Hosler, “Strath The A.R.P. Organization are call- ing for stretcher crews. Stretcher crews will be trained, so previous experience is not necessarily need- ed. <. ea nesday, March 18, luncheon being which bridge and whist will be] The five first ata “hosts A cordial invitation is | fully equipped with alt first aid supplies, | ers are still fe eae te given to all those interested. The regular monthly meeting of || Pier Rooms, March 10, at 2 pan. A ; silver collection will be taken and || proceeds will be given to Red ( Everyone is welcome. help in the good work. tal ei