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Au INDErtNDENl WEEKLY FOR CANADIANS OF JAPANESE ORIGIN

THE NEW CANADIAN

Vol. VIII

10c per copy

40c per month

29. 1945

Co-Op.
Committee
Protests
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Movements to Japan Will Start as
Soon as Practicable—Pickersgill
VANCOUVER, B.C.—Movement of some 12 000 Japa­
nese—more than half the total in Canada—back io Japan
is expected to begin within a few months, probably just as
soon as Allied civilian and military prisoners held by the
Japanese aie fieed and returned to their respective coun­
tries, reported The Vancouver Province on August 21.
T. B. Pickersgill, head of the
. Japanese division, department
of labor, declared the repatria­
tion of Japanese in Canada wish­
ing to return to their homeland
would get underway ■'•just as
soon as practicable.” However,

Two in Montreal
Ask Repatriation

he has received no intimation
from Ottawa yet as to when-this
wi 11 be.

He agreed it would be reasonable to expect the movement io
begin after release of all Allied
nationals held by the Japanese.
Mr. Pickersgill reported a “gen­
eral skepticism” still persisted
among Japanese in British Colum­
bia reallocation centres concern­
ing Japan's surrender.
They were informed of Japan's
sudden collapse by both radio and
newspaper.
“There has been very little evideuce of reaction of any kind
among the Japanese in B.C.,' ’ de­
dared Mr. Pickersgill.
No indication has yet been re­
ceived from Ottawa as to when
the loyalty tribunal, which will
determine what Japanese must
compulsorily return to Japan, will
be functioning.

Rosebery Designated
Repatriate Camp
ROSEBERY, B.C. — Rosebery
has been designated a repatriate
camp. Non-repatriates who have
lived here or who have been
brought here from other centres
will be moved to New Denver, and
in New
repatriates now
Denver will be brought here.
Rosebery was originally intend­
ed to house non-repatriates, but
the large number of repatriates in
New Denver is believed to have
brought about this new change.
The other repatriates’ camps
are at Slocan, Lemon Creek,
Greenwood, and Tashme.

BODY OF DROWNED
MAN RECOVERED
SLOCAN, B.C.—The body of
Jisaku Miyamoto, one of the two
men drowned when Arie Creek
flooded on May 31, was recovered
August 9, two miles down the
creek from the Burris* Lumber and
Coal Company's mill where the
drowned men were employed.
No trace has been found of T.
Takayesu. who also disappeared.
Funeral services were held for
J. Miyamoto at the Odd Fellows’
Hall in Slocan on August 19. Rev:
T. Komiyama ministered the final
rites.
EDMONTON, Alta.—Dr. W. H.
Swift, Chief Superintendent of
Schools for Alberta, said today the
province has an apparent teacher
shortage of about 800, which is
about the same as at this time in
He added, this number may be
substantially
reduced
when
1944, reported the Canadian’Press,
schools reopen Sept. 10.

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»r«ef to Under Secretary of State,
Labor Minister, Urges 'Repats''
Be Allowed to Reverse Decision

WINNIPEG. Man. —A num­
ber of Japanese Canadians liv­
ing in interior B.C. have enlisted in the Canadian army, it
wa s
disclosed
Lieut. C.
by
Thomas.

Protest Iris boon raised against the oovernnient s plans for repatriating Japanese Canadians in'a. brief
submitted to the Under-Secretary of State. Norman Robert­
son, and the Minister of Labor. Humphrey Mitchell, bv a
de egation Mom the Co-Operative Committee on Japanese
Canadians. I he Co-Operative Committee represents some'
lorty separate organizations concerned with safeguarding
the rights of loyal persons of Japanese descent.
°

Lieut. Thomas returned a few
weeks ago from S.C. where he
had been interviewing Niseis
interested in joining the army.

1 he brief urged that "those who
for any
may have signed

Evacuees Fight Fires
At Lardeau, Nakusp

'lie application to gt
informed ihar they
to
reverse their decision and to reg­
ister their change of mind accord­
ingly. ' it also urged that the Jap­
anese Canadians be indemnified
for losses suffered through forced
evacuation from the Pacific Coast,
that full citizenship rights be re­
stored to them, and that a federal
sney similar to the Department
of Veterans' Affairs be established to assist with the rehabilitation
of loyal Japanese Canadians.
The delegation, which arrived
in Ottawa earlier this month, in-

MONTREAL, Q u e. — Several
hundred Japanese, many of them
KASLO, B.C. — All able-bodied
Canadian born and the majority
men were mustered out from this
from British Columbia, trooped
into Royal Canadian Mounted Po­ district to fight the forest fire at
Lardeau. It is also reported that
lice headquarters here August 21
a
large number of evacuees from
to register their choice of staying
New Denver and Slocan valley are
in Canada or going to Japan. Cpl.
R. A. (Blackie) Davidson, of Van­
couver, is conducting the regis­ In all about 200 evacuees are as­
sisting in fighting fires.
tration which started with a
trickle of Japanese Monday and
swelled to a heavy stream on
Tuesday, reported the Canadian
eluded K i n z i Tanaka, chairman
Press.
of the Japanese Canadian Coni­
Majority of the interviews were
mittee
fer
Democracy;
Mrs.
simple. The Japanese were asked
TASHME, B.C.—Canadian born
Hugh MacMillan, secretary of
for their Japanese registration
children of internees' families who
the Co-Operative Committee; J.
card, then asked: “Do you wish have not signed for repatriation
Reany of the Hamilton Consul­
to remain in Canada, or
are
now
allowed
to
relocate
east
to
tative Committee on Japanese
Japan?" Only two Japanese sig- of the Rockies, it was revealed
Canadians; Norman Dowd, pres­
nified their intention of returning here.
ident of the Canadian Congress
to Japan.
However, the wives of the. in­
of Labor; Eugene Forsey, re­
A number of wives in other sec­ ternees, regardless of status, and
search director of the C.C.L.;
tions of Canada have refused to regardless of intentions expressed
and Don Franco of the Univer­
sity of Toronto Humanist Club.
join their husbands who wish to at the time of repatriation regis­
return to Japan because they tration are not allowed to relocate
PRIME MINISTER ’S
claim “women are treated worse east of the Rockies at the present
POLICY RE-AFFIRMED
than chattels there,’’ although the ' time.
In the interview. Mr. Robertson
children under 16 years of ;
re-aifirmed the policy outlined in
will follow the father.
the House of Commons last year
American Nisei G.I/s
There are over 600 persons of
by Prime Minister King, that (lie
Japanese origin in Montreal,
government
will not employ fas­
The famed 442nd
(Japanese
American) Combat Team, now cist or ••racist" tactics against
the Japanese Canadians, and that
TELE LAKE CAMP, Calif.—Al­ stationed in northern Italy, will
security
measures wore not to
though this camp is for persons be sent to Japan to assist in the
be
interpreted
as condemn g such
considered pro-Japan, residents occupation of the home islands
■actions.
rhe government eonsidloyal to the U.S. are tree' to relo­ of Japan, a radio report received
the
ered
concentration of .1 a pa­
cate from this centre.
on Aug. IS declared.
nese in British Columbia ns un­

Children of Internees
May Relocate

Urges Immediate Government Action
OTTAWA The brief submitted by the Co-operative Committee for
Japanese Canadians contains nine resolutions asking the government
for immediate action. The resolutions urged:
1. That the Dominion Government now recognize the citizenship of
Canadians of Japanese origin and grant them their full rights.
2. That the government be asked to at once seek ways and means
of encouraging and aiding Canadians of Japanese origin to locate in
the various provinces of the Dominion, and to assure the provinces
and municipalities that it is in the interests of this Dominion that
permanent settlement should be encouraged by them, not only as a
method of dispersal but also as an implementation of the rights of
Canadian citizenship.
3. That the restrictions with respect to the purchase of property
by Canadians of Japanese origin be lifted.
4. That those desirous of settling east of the Rockies be assisted
in re-establishing themelves in those lines of work for which by ex­
perience and training they are equipped.
5. That all who have suffered financial loss with respect to property
and the instruments of their livelihood as a result of relocation shall
be idemnified.
6. That those who for any reason may have signed the application
to go to Japan be informed that they are free to reverse their decision
and to register their change of mind accordingly.
i. That a federal agency, similar to the Department of Veterans’
Affairs, be set up to proceed with the rehabilitation of these people.
Choice of personnel should be determined by their knowledge of the
culture and background of Japanese Canadians, and by their ability
and capacity to handle the job with skill and liberality.
8. That the government study the legality of the existence of any
organization that plans to have a minority group removed from Can­
ada, solely on racial grounds.
9. That tn the interests of justice and to avoid breaking up fam­
ilies, loyal' Japanese nationals be encouraged to take out Canadian
citizenship- after the’ war, and that in the meantime as many dis­
abilities as possible be removed.

favorable, even after the war. but.
expected that British Columbia
would accept its quota along with
the other provinces.
The under-secretary of state
added, however, that he consid­
ered that the difficulties suffer­
ed by Japanese Canadians in
this country should make it de­
sirable for them to accept repat­
riation to Japan. The Minister

F.O.R. Secretary
To Speak on Nisei
Ont. — Albert C.
tive secretary of
of Reconciliation,
is scheduled to tour western Can­
ada in September and October
during which he will address a,
number of meetings on the treatmeat of Japanese
Me
will endeavor to set up a National
Committee to work for full citizen-

Watson,
the Fell

ind lo co-operate with the
government in
e| t loment
Mr. Watson
Toronto
on August 31
trip will
take him to Fort William. Winnt
peg. Begin
Ca Iga ry. K a mloops,
Vancouver. Victoria, and other
points.
■rangemen(s are. successful. he plans to visit relocation
at.
Lemon
Creek.

The trip has
arranged by
the F.O.R. for the purpose of presenting its
for a cor

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of Labor stated that it was publie pressure that forced the government to rush the wholesale
evacuation from B.C. and any
undue hardships resulted from
this.

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statement t o
pointed out that
.la panose
Canadians
have
given full co-operation to the gov­
ernment in Ilie various security
measures. An example of this was
their voluntary enlistment for
special service in the Canadian
army. Their only desire is that
oppoi (unities should not be denied
them to re-establish themselves on
equal terms with other Canadians,
said Tanaka.
A

Treatment of Japanese Canadians—
A Shameful Blot on National Record
OTTAWA Lnjust treatment accorded the people of Japanese an­
cestry in Canada which has finally led to several thousand of them
gix ing up their struggle to achieves justice and fair play is “a shameful
blot on our national record, charges the brief presented to the govemment by the Co-operative Committee on Japanese Canadians.
“We believe a great body of
which they signed and the basic
Canadians, who jealously guard
motives which drove them to
the good name of Canada and the
their decision.
rights and freedom of her people,
CONFIDENCE SHAKEN
stand with us in resolve to seek
“For over
period of three
justice for these people and to
years the people of Japanese ori­
correct the mistakes that have
gin in Canada had been deprived
been made,” says the brief.
of and removed from all the nat­
“It is impossible to gain a
ural benefits belonging to trusted
real appreciation of the signifi­
citizens of this country. As in. the
cance of the number of Japa­
process of assimilation of any.
nese Canadians who have indi­
group, linguistic and cultural dif­
cated their intention to go to
ferences, lack of citizenship rights
Japan, without an understand­
and the fact that they were- of
ing' of the conditions under
(Continued on page 7)
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Wednesday. August- 29, 1945

On the Shores of the Muskoka . . .
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Winnipeg, Man.

By PEG

Thoughts On Repatriation

HAMILTON, Ont.

An independent weekly organ published as a medium of
expression among the people of Japanese origin in Canada
Tom Shoyama ..
Kasey Oyama ....

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Publisher

By a Non-Repatriate

"St. Catharines Boat Club Raffle"

Tickets 25c each

MUSKOKA is a beautiful coun­ privileges of other British subtry: some call it the Jasper
jects. We have hated the people
Park of Ontario. There are big
who sneered at us and shouted
islands and little islands scatter­ “Japs!” at us through twisted
ed over the lakes, and scrubby
lips. But does that mean true
pines, graceful cedars and silvery
happiness can be found by run­
birches crowd the rocky shores.
ning to a foreign land that is al­
In the evening a sail boat with
ready overflowing with its own
full blown sails drifts lazily into
subjects? Can a. human brother­
the red and gold of the setting
hood of mankind be achieved in
sun as the gulls swoop low over
this way? Canada is the land of
break the silence of the approachour birth . . . the land of our
ing night. The sky grows darker
fathers’ choosing. What if the
the waters and the laughing loons
path ahead is rough and stony?
and soon it is studded with a mil­ Are we all going to give up before
lion sparkling diamonds.
The
attempting a start and persuade
ghostly moon peers over the black
ourselves and one another that
silhouettes of the trees and the
we can never be assimilated
yellow light throws a shimmering
among the many other races
path across the lake. Not a human
which make up the Canadian na­
sound can be heard and a sense
tion?
of peace and freedom slowly steals
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over the countryside.

. . . said a huge sign of a gleam­
ing new motor boat. It was set
Takaichi Umezuki ..
Japanese Section Editor
up in a busy street. We stopped
to look at it and wistfully thought
Rates: 40c per Month
$2.00 for Six Months in Advance
of cool spray instead of the sizzl­
ing pavement. My friend, in uni­
form, who was formerly from near
the Fraser River mouth, almost
went up to stroke the shiny side.
Suddenly a tattered drunk, who
Before Pearl Plarbor, most of Canada’s 23,000 Japanese was also looking at the boat, turn­
population lived on the west coast of Canada. They were ed to us and said: “See what’re
laborers, farmers, fishermen, small business owners. They fightin’ fer?” pointing at the raffle
were industrious law-abiding people who supported the coun­ ad. “It’s so’s y’kin pay 25 cents
try’s war efforts. They organized campaigns to boost the an’ win that boat same’s anyone
sales of war bonds. They took part in Ped Cross work. Their else.”
youths tried to.enlist in the Canadian army and were deeply
I thought it was a new kind of
disappointed when their services were refused.
sales talk and started to move on.
When Pearl Harbor came the people of British Columbia, but he continued, “What’re you?
led by a small minority of economic groups who feared Chinese ?”
Japanese competition, clamoured for the Removal of Japanese
“No,” replied my friend, “Japfrom the coast. The federal government in March, 1942, set anese Canadian.”
tip the British Columbia Security Commission for the pur­
“Huh, Japanese, eh?” I don’
Hard to Understand
pose of moving all persons of Japanese ancestry (including give a damn. They’re all the same Peace Has Come
The feeling of peace has be­
Almost 50 percent of the Jap­
Canadian citizens by birth or naturalization) from the coast to me. I’ve seen the worl’, I bin
come
a
reality,
for
yesterday
anese
in Canada have applied for
areas which were designated “protected areas.”
to Sous’ Africer, Englan’ , China,
throughout the world
repatriation, a fact which is hard
The seriousness of the blow that was dealt the people of Philippines, Hong Kong. I bin hostilities
ceased
and
nations
bowed
their
Japanese origin by the evacuation order cannot be fully all over. Y’think I’m kiddin'? heads in a fervent prayer of thank­ to believe and hard to understand.
appreciated without a knowledge of the history of the Jap­ Here, gimme your hand,, you're fulness that the struggle of race Perhaps it is harder to understand
because we left the interior towns
anese people in British' Columbia. Subjected to racial dis- alright.
against
race
and
man
against
man
some
time ago and have not had
He took the hand and shook it.
crimination in almost every field of employment, the only
has
come
to
an
end, for a time
to experience as much uncertainty
“I’m English but I don’ give a
way in which these people could find a measure of security
at
least.
and anxiety regarding resettle­
was by becoming their own bosses. With savings accumu­ damn. Chinese, Japanese, Eng­
ment as the people who have re­
Night seems to create a pensive
lated through many years, they purchased uncleared lands lish, they’re all the same. I seen
mained
in British Columbia.,.' Perwhich they turned into farms. They purchased fishing ves­ ’em all. What we all wanna do is atmosphere and as I sit on the
sels. They ventured into small businesses such as grocery t’ get this finished so’s we kin live shores of the lake, it occurs to haps it is because we have found
new friends and good friends
me that the physical strife is over
stores, dressmaking establishments, barber shops, etc. The in peace.”
among the people of Ontario and
He gave the hand another vigand the battlefields and the fronts
evacuation resulted not only in the loss of their homes and
Quebec. Perhaps it is because we
are silent. But there is a struggle
the breaking up of their families, but also in the loss of all orous shake.
ran
away, not to a strange coun“Y’ think I'm kiddin’, don’cha?
yet to come . . . the struggle of
the security they had been able to build up before the war.
try
in
Asia, but to a part of CanBut I mean it. I’ve seen this worl’.
every Japanese Canadian to gain
An order-in-council was passed to confiscate and sell What’re you? Chinese?”
ada we had never known before
his rights in the land he has
their fishing vessels. Their real properties and chattels
.
. . a part much different from
“Japanese. Canadian,” very pa­ chosen as home.
(which they could not take with them) were placed under tiently.
the coast of British Columbia . . .
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the control of the Custodian of Enemy Properties “as a
a place where there is a chance
“S’alright;/ You’re doin’ a good
protective measure only.” Later, another order-in-council job. Fine boy—fine soldier.” He
to make a new start in life as
authorized the Custodian to sell these properties and chat­ looked steadily at us through Have They Lost Faith?
Canadian citizens ... a land of
A recent survey by the R.C.M.P.
tels, regardless of the owners’ wishes. The last measure was bleary eyes that were beginning to
plenty and of possible freedom.
obviously intended to make it difficult for the evacuees to water. He pumped the hand again. regarding repatriation has reveal­ Perhaps that is why it is harder
airn to their homes after the war.
ed a large percentage of people
to understand.
“Cluck, m’boy,: ’n God bless
wishing
to
return
to
Japan,
a
war

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you.” He gave the hand a final
The way will be difficult for
devastated country.
In British
shake
and
tottered
off.
- Despite the drastic measures which were taken with the
everyone, and some will find it
Columbia the number is over
We saluted him and said to his
Japanese Canadians in British Columbia, the government’s
8,000. And there are large num­ harder than others, but that is
Japanese policy as outlined in a statement by Prime Minister ragged back, “God bless you too, bers in Alberta, Manitoba and On­ life, and success in life is honest­
W. L. Mackenzie King last August was on the whole a sir.”
ly achieved only through hard
tario. Why do all these people
reasonable one.
labor
and courage. We are sorry
wish to return to Japan? Do they
The Prime Minister stated in closing, “We must not were started on behalf of two think social barriers and racial to learn that so many have re­
permit in Canada the hatetui doctrine of racialism which is evacuees to fight the move for re- prejudices will be unknown to quested repatriation and if noth­
the basis of the Nazi system everywhere. Our aim is to patriatiou on grounds that per­ them in that land of the eastern ing can be done to change their
resolve a difficult problem in a manner which will protect sons who signed for repatriation world? Have they lost faith in decisions, we who are to remain
the people of British Columbia and the interests of the did so under conditions of duress. Canada and in Canadian people? Canadians can only wish them
country as a whole, and at the same time preserve, in what­ More recently, the Co-Operative Are they afraid to start a new life luck and pray for their happiness.
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ever we do. principles of fairness and justice
But how Committee on the Japanese Cana­ in Canada amongst people of dif­
was this policy based on the principles of fairness and dians called a meeting in Toronto ferent races and creeds? Are they
Tomorrow the sun - will rise
justice” to be carried out?
“to gain information and to dis­ afraid to face the difficulties that
again over the beautiful Muskoka
will confront them in Canada?
cuss at length the repatriation
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lakes and another day will begin.
Surely this cannot be. They will
offer of the government to per­
A flock of wild geese will rise
This spring, the government required all persons of Jap­
be going to a land which has been
sons
of
Japanese
origin.

The
re
­
from the marshes to feel the
anese origin, sixteen years of age and over, to appear before
disrupted by the horrible masult of that meeting was a petition
warmth of. the morning sun and
a Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment for the pur­
chines of war—a land where the
addressed
to
the
government
urg
­
then August will soon come to a
pose of registering all those who wished to make applica­
people
tasted the bitter
close; and back in the city, Mus­
tions tor xoluntary repatriation to Japan. At the same time. ing “that those who for any reason fruits ofhave
T. b. Picket sgill. Commissioner of Japanese Placement, an­ may have signed the application hatred. human destruction and koka will be only a pleasant mem­
ory. Things will be different now
nounced that all persons who wished to remain in Canada to go to Japan be informed that
they
are
free
to
reverse
their
de
­
True,
a
little
over
three
years
that victory is won . . . they may
should move east of the Rockies, and that failure to do so
cision and to register their change
ago we were routed from our. life­ be better, they may be worse . . .
e ^phrded at a later date as lack of co-operation with
time homes by people, who should
but one thing we know—Canada
the Canadian government in carrying out its policy of of mind accordingly."
have
been our fellow citizens. We
dispersal.”
‘ "
is our choice, and we are proud
have been refused the normal
to be Canadians.
In the light of above informa­
The announcements in themselves implied that a person
g presump°\ "aPanese origin may decide freely whether or not he tions. there is a
lion
that
a
large
number
of those
wished to go to Japan after the war; then, if he decided to
Sophocles long ago
remain in Canada, he may choose between remaining in B.C. who signed the repatriation forms
Heard it on the Aegean, and it brought
and mo\ ing east. In actual tact such was not the ca^e Tt did not intend to nor ever desired
Into his mind the turbid ebb and flow
was made clear at the time of registrations that restrictions to go to Japan after the war. that
Of human misery; we
they
signed
the
forms
because
of
Find also in the sound a thought,
-7ei\t0™e apphed t0 those who did not si^ repatriation
special
circumstances,
and
the
Hearing
it by this distant northern sea.
^ not be allowed to accept employment in
The
Sea
of Faith
fact
that
they
signed
is
not
an
B.C. (although those who already held jobs outside of ComWas
once,
too, at the full, and round earth's shore
indication
of
disloyalty.
mission employment would not be cut off their present em­
Lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled.
If the spirit of the Japanese
ployment.) Consequently many persons found themselves
But now I only hear
J?rced
choose between going east or signing for repatria­ policy outlined in the Prime Min­
Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar,
tion. The more cautious people tried Lgefan assurance ister s speech is to be carried out.
Retreating, to the breath
irom the government that once they moved east of the an immediate government action
Of the night wind, down the vast edges near
Rockies, they w ould be allowed to settle there permanently, is required to investigate the cir­
And naked shingles of the world.
ouch an assurance was not forthcoming. In the face of cumstances under which the re­
Ah, love, let us be true
such uncertainty, and remembering their unfortunate ex­ patriation forms were signed. And
To one another! for the world, which seems
in
the
case
of
those
who
signed
To
lie before us like a land of dreams,
periences in the past, the evacuees cannot be blamed for
the
forms
without
intention
of
go
­
So
various, so beautiful, so new
signing the lepatiiation forms, hoping that the end of the
Hath really neither joy, nor love, nor light,
war would bring a solution to their problem without either ing to Japan, they should be al­
?\ or certitude, nor peace, ?ior help for pain;
lowed
to
reverse
their
decision,
moving east or being compelled to go to Japan.
And we are here as on a darkling plain
subject to the approval of the
When the government began to segregate the people who loyalty commission where their
Su'ePt with conf used alarms of struggle and fliaht
had requested repatriation in certain centres, legal actions loyalty j$ held in doubt.
H here ignorant armies clash by night.
.......................................... Editor

Immediate Action Is Needed

:

—Matthew Arnold.

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dnesday, August 29, 1945
Pag-e Seven>?JMJdpanese origin, in Canada. On
wish to remain here, should be
^eyeial occasions the view has
allowed to do so. However, as I
‘Iv^2 expressed by residents of
have said, they should not be al­
itish Columbia that the rest of
-r.-.
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August
4,
1944,
Prime
Minix/w
it r
lowed once ifiore to concentrate
nada does not appreciate the
King made a. statement in the uuum
in
British Columbia. To prevent
House
of
Common
''-Jsipanese problem, and that it has
s outlining
policy regarding the treatment of persons
such concentration, measures/of
v^een left virtually the sole reot
Japanese
origin.
Because
the
end
of
the
war
has
brouaht
two
types can be taken—a maxi­
‘'-s^onsibility of their province. The
greater Merest in this matter. The Hew Canadian ^
mum can be set on the number
' , jfact that in 1941, 22,09 6 of the 23.printing here the complete text of the Prime Minister's
of
persons of Japanese race to be
'7149 persons of Japanese race in
statement.
allowed to return to British Col­
.Canada lived in British Columbia
loyal and have refrained from acts
umbia. and persons of Japanese
sons of Japanese race who have
/undoubtedly made the people of
sumed, however, that all
of sabotage and obstruction dur- been
race
can be given encouragement
guilty of no act of sabotage
that province particularly aware ing the war. It is a fact that no
who have been interned a
to move and remain elsewhere. It
and who have manifested no dis­ loyal. Sonu
of the problem, and I can equally
may have merely mispeison of Japanese race born in
would
be most undesirable. 1 be­
loyalty even during periods of utsay it made the people of other
understood
Canada has been charged with any
their
dispossesison
lieve,
to
establish a permanent
most trial. constitutes a menace
parts of Canada less aware of how
from their property in the proact of sabotage or disloyalty dur­
barrier to the movement, within
to a nation of almost twelve mil­
great the problem was. It cannot
teeted zone , and, as peaceful and
ing the years of war. For the fu­
Canada of persons who have been
lion people. Those who are disbe said that during the war the
honest Canadian citizens, may
ture protection of those who have
lawfully
admitted to Canada or
loyal must be removed. That is
government of Canada has left
have striven to protect and retain
lemained loyal, as well as to elim­
who are nationals of Canada. That
clear. Surely, however, it is not
(the question on the doorstep of inate those who have shown that
what they considered to be right­
would
raise the possibility of dis­
to be expected that the govern­
sBi itish Columbia. It has taken
fully theirs. Undoubtedly some,
their true allegiance is not to
ci imination and restrictions on
ment will do other than deal justly
-primary i esponsibility. I should
of these cases exist. Misunder­
Canada but to Japan, the governmovement
to and from provinces
with those who are guilty of no
'like now to say, and to emphasize
standing is not the same as traiment is of the view that persons
which
most unfortucrime, or even of any ill intention.
the statement, that the govern­
torous intent , and a stubborn deof Japanese race, whether Japa­ For the government to act other­
in
the future.
ment recognizes that the problem
fence of one'ss own property is not
nese nationals or British subjects
Even the establishment of a tem­
wise would be an acceptance of
'is one to be faced and dealt with
necessarily disloyalty.
On the
by nationalization or birth, who
porary limitation would be unde­
the standards of our enemies and
not merely by British Columbia have shown disloyalty
other hand there may be persons
sirable in principle, but as a prac­
to Canada
the negation of the purposes for
//but by the -whole country. The during the war should
who have committed no act to
tical question of policy it may well
not have .which we are fighting.
; provinces have their particular the privilege of remainin
justify their internment but who
be inescapable.
^
g in CanThese are the principles that
'/sphere or i esponsibility. I wish
are in fact disloyal. What is clear­
ada after the struggle is termiThere
is
little
doubt
that,
with
have seemed to the government
.to make clear, however, that the
ly needed is the establishment of
nated. That is a second principle
co-operation on the part of the
worthy of acceptance as the basis
Jgo\ eminent does recognize that that is considered to be fundamen­
a quasi-judicial commission to ex­
provinces,
it can be made possifor a reasonable and equitable
, the problem is one to be faced
amine the background, loyalties
tal.
ble
to
Japanese more
policy in disposing of this vexa­ and attitudes of all persons of Ja­
by the whole of Canada as a
or
less
evenly
throughout
Canada.
tious problem. The exigencies of
iCanadian problem.. It is on this
panese race in Canada to ascer­ They will have to settle
No Further Immigration
in such
the future may dictate modifica­
stasis that the matter has been
tain those who are not fit persons
Thirdly, the government is of
a
way
that
they
must
be
able to
tions or alterations.
approached.
to
be
allowed
to
remain
here.
The
the view that^ having regard to
pursue the settled lives to which
commission I have referred to
the strong feeling that has been
they are entitled, and that thev
should, I think, be established in
do not present themselves as an
aroused against the Japanese dur­
I should add that in handling
the fairly near future, in order
a The government has had cerunassimilable
ing the war and to the extreme
bloc
oicolony
the Japanese problem we shall at­
that it may begin what will be a
’ tain basic principles before it in
which
might
difficulty of assimilating Japanese
•ise
to
tempt, in so far as it seems de­
large and important task. The re­ distrust, fear
formulating the policy which I
persons in Canada, no immigra­ sirable, to maintain a policy that
and dislike. It is
sult of the work of the commis­
wish to pi esent today. In the
the
fact
of
concentration
that has
tion of Japanese into this country
in a sense can be considered as
sion would be to establish a list
first place, it recognizes the con­
given
rise
to
the
problem.
should be allowed after the war.
part of a continental policy. The
of disloyal Japanese persons, some
cern telt by British Columbia at
The sound policy and the best
It is realized, of course, that no
situation in the United States in a
of whom will be Japanese nation­
the possibility of once again hav­
policy for the Japanese Canadians
declaratiton of this type can or
great many essentials is the same
als, some British subjects by nat­
ing within its borders virtually
themselves is to distribute their
should be attempted which would
as our own, and to the extent that
uralization, and some British sub­
the entire Japanese population of
numbers as widely as possible
be binding, indefinitely into the
it seems desirable we shall en­ jects by birth. The government’s
panada. In the past that situathroughout the country where
future. Nevertheless, as a guiddeavor to ensure that our policy
intention would be to have these
Ction has led to acrimony and bit- InS principle in the years after
they will not create feelings of
takes account of the policies
disloyal persons deported to Jaracial hostility.
''Iterness. That the-feeling is gen- the war, it is felt that Japanese which are being applied
south of
jan as soon as that is physically
^eral in British Columbia has been
immigrants should not be adthe border. There is no need for
possible.
Prior to deportation,
No Racialism
ymde evident not only by the remitted.
an identity of policy, but I believe
British subjects, falling within this
’■ marks of hon. members’-from that
It is not my intention at this
Finally, the government conthere is merit in maintaining a
class, would be deprived of their
‘'province but also through repretime to enlarge further on this
siders that while there are dis­ substantial consistency of treatstatus as such. By the terms of
-sentations received from many loyal persons to be removed, and
matter.
are questions of
ment in the two countries.
the peace, Japan can be com­
‘.vest coast organizations and indi­ while immigration in future is un­
detail still to be considered. There
pelled, whether she wishes it or
viduals. In view of the concern,
Quasi-Judicial
desirable, and while problems of
may also be modifications of pol­
not, to accept these persons. There
‘ it is felt that it must be accepted
assimilation undoubtedly do pre­
icy which further investigation,
Commission
may also be some persons who
as a basic factor that it would be
will
show to be necessary. How­
sent themseles with respect even
will voluntarily indicate a desire
I might now mention the tentaK unwise and undesirable, not only
to the loyal Japanese in Canada,
ever, the lines of development to
I® Proceed to Japan. Foi' these,
tive measures which it is profiom the point of view of the nevertheless, they are persons who
which the government will en­
no further examination would be
posed to put into effect in order
people of British Columbia but

deavor to adhere will be in gen­
have been admitted here to settle
necessary. Whatever their nation­
to carry out a policy based upon
’ also from that of persons of Jaeral those which 1 have outlined.
and become citizens, or who have
al status, they would be allowed
the principles I have indicated.
\ panese origin themselves, to alWe must not permit in Canada
been born into this free country
and encouraged to go as soon as
The first and, in a sense, the
3 low the Japanese population to
the hateful doctrine of racialism
of ours, and that we cannot do
• be
they can.
fundamental task is to determine
’ concentrated in that province afwhich is the basis of the Nazi
less than treat such persons fair­
the loyal and the disloyal persons
ter the war.
system everywhere. Our aim is
ly and justly. The interest of
of Japanese race in Canada. The
to
resolve a difficult problem in
Canada must be paramount, and
entire policy depends upon this
Once
the
examination
has
been
a manner which will protect the
its interests will be protected as
being done. To some extent, of
Secondly, account should be
carried
out
there
will
be
estab
­
people
of British Columbia and
the first duty of the government.
course, the task has been carried
_ taken of the fact that for the
lished
a
list
of
Japanese
persons
the interests of the country as a
It has not, however, at any stage
out through the examination and
who
are
loyal
to
Canada.
Those
-■ ^ost Part the people of Japanese
whole,
and at the same time pre­
of the war, been shown that the
internment of suspicious or dan­ persons, if they have been proper­
uc? in the country have remained
serve, in whatever we do, princi­
presence of a few thousand pergerous persons. It cannot be as­ ly admitted to this country, and
ples of fairness and justice.

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Government to Assist with Subsidy

TREATMENT OF JAPANESE CANADIANS
(Continued from page 1)

oriental origin, all contributed to
would eventually prevail, and that
a
certain
sense
of insecurity and
when
the war was over attitudes
official said that most of the evac­
tear of the white population and
would change and the past could
uees residing here were expected
of government action, even before
be forgotten. It would be easier
to relocate east of the Rockies.
evacuation took place. To this
completed whereby elementary
then to go east or even to stay in
school children of self-support­
was added the difficulties, physi­ British Columbia. In the mean­
ing families will be permitted to
cal and mental, of adjustment to time, they clung to the only pro­
the restricted and enclosed life tection and security they knew—
enroll in the Kaslo Municipal
School on equal footing with the
of the relocation centres. Their life in the relocation centres.”
Occidental population.
confidence and faith in the out­
REPATRIATION SURVEY
side world was weakened. The
The Japanese Division of the
The brief then goes on to ex­
MONTREAL, P.Q.—To date, 613
dark clouds over the future
Department of Labor will pay the
evacuees have relocated to Mon­ sapped their initiative. Only the plain the circumstances of the re­
Kaslo School Board the rate of
patriation survey in which all pertreal. A few more families are
stoutest hearts and those with
$-•50 per pupil per month for chilsons of Japanese ances try who reexpected to migrate to this centre
some financial standing dared
gi en of the families other than on . from Kaslo and New Denver, but
mained in B.C. were virtually
leave the centres and strike out
self-suppOrting basis.
it is not likely that the total num­ for themselves, believing in the given the choice of going east of
'sir
the Rockies or make voluntary
ber will exceed 700 when reloca­
The number of school children
common decency and the good-will
application to go to Japan. “Only
tion is finally completed.
4 v no will enroll is not known but
of democratic Canadians. They
K is estimated that approximately
have made good in spite 'of the those who shared their suffering
Among the recent arrivals to
31 will do so.
handicaps of restrictive legislation .during those tragic days of deci­
this city are Hideo Kawahara
and discrimination. In their strug­ sion can fully understand what a
from Winnipeg; Shigeru NakaK is reported that 25 pupils are
cruel blow had been dealt to
gle to defend their rights they
moto from Hamilton; James Ozexpected to enroll when the
have furthered the cause of de­ these people” continues the brief.
ema from Ingersoll; Geushichi
— aiion is opened for Kaslo High
“The tragedy of several thou­
mocracy in our land.
Takahashi, Omika Takahashi and
School this fall.
sand giving up the struggle is a
Ken Takahashi from Glenwood,
“The timid. the less well- shameful blot on our national rec­
* It was stated by an official early
Alta, Other arrivals from B.C.
equipped and those with the atti- ord. They have lost faith in the
‘1 this summer, that the government
^tll not maintain a school in Kas- have been listed in the Security
tude of “wait and see’ somehow country they have adopted and
10 as in the previous years. The
hoped that justice and fair play helped to build and of which they
Commission releases.
KASLO, B.C.— It has been
learned from reliable sources
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dren.

“We believe a great body of Ca­
nadians, who jealously guard the
good name of Canada and the
rights and freedom of her people, ’
stand with us in our resolve to
seek justice for these people and
to correct the mistakes that have
been made.”

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A parcel is being held for Mr.
Toshiyuki loi at the New Cana­
dian office. He may secure same
by notifying us of his address.

Farm Help Wanted
Family sought for garden and
farm work. Location: 22 miles

out of Winnipeg.
daily.

Two trains

Housing, groceries and

other necessities supplied. Elec­

tricity also

provided.

School

and high school close by. Per­

manent work and home.
Apply Gustav’ Stawitzki, Box
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Wednesd

Taber District Association to Work
With Isseis on Social Problems
By C. A.

ALBERTA COUPLE
EXCHANGES VOWS

[ust 29, 1945^

Strong Purity Team One Up in Series;

^ato
Nomura,
Yoshihara
and
i^
Teshima.
TABER, Alta.—As a prelimmThe party was emceed by Tomtep toward partial assumpmv Hirose.
Inaugural speeches
TORONTO, Ont.—The Toronto “Ca
RAYAIOND, Alta. — The Ray­
of the responsibilities of
presented
by
presidents
Air.
softball
team in Toronto Softball Lea
mond Buddhist Church provided
which they encounter in
. jue history, kiw^ :j
and
Kenny
Sakamoto.
The
out the opposing Branch 256 nine to
the setting for the marriage of
Canadian
society,
the
local
enter the semi-finaf
need for total unity, among all
Suyeko, fourth daughter of Air. ’ of the Toronto Intermediate Championship series, whh ^ l
ng people organized the Tamembers was stressed by and Airs
decisive score of 8-4.
District Nisei Association
Tanizo Hikida to Air.
the
speakers.
Led by catcher Ed. Kamo’s time­
last May. The association
Eichi Ito
econd son of Mr. and
Following refreshments, talent­
ly and terrific hitting, and clean­
the full support of the presiAirs. Nakazo Ito of Magrath, Alta.,
game of a best of thre e senes -,. ^
ed
members
entertained.
Among
up
hitter
Buzz
Ogaki

s
double
and
Mr. A. Sato, and the offithe strong Purity nine 10 0
on August 1.
them were Air. Sato, Susie, Amy,
a triple, Branch 256 were easily
of the Aiyukai, the local
Rev. S. Ikuta was in charge of
Hiiano started on the mound fc
AV alter, Alush, Tommy and many
squelched.
Issei group.
the ceremony.
the Canucks but was relieved h
others.
Ejection of officers for its initial
Tak Hayashida on the mound
Tak Hayashida in the 4th hunts
Dancing to plattered hit parade
snowed the following iefor the Canucks, pitched steady
songs brought the gay evening to
The Purity team surged on i? ^
Kenny Sakamoto, presiball, striking out four and walkin
a
close.
an
early stait and were usiy ^aS
Tak Teshima, vice-presionly three.
threatened, Thej made evert h i '^
Walter Koyanagi chairman;
Score by Innings:
R
H E
count
and capitalized
On
July
22,
the
T.D.N.A.

AiyAdachi. English secretary;
Canucks .... 010 040 000—8 13 4
on seven:
SLOGAN,
B.C.

The
marriage
ukai joint outdoor picnic was held
base on balls issued by Canuck
Joe Teshima, Japanese secretary;
Branch 256.. 000 040 000—4
2 1
at the Oldman River Park with took place of Ayako, daughter of
chuckers.
Herby Matsui, treasurer; Faith
Summary
George
Ogaki
ss
Air. and Airs. Yonesaku Fujioka
the
largest
crowd
ever
to
turn
out.
Attachi and Koji Kadonaga, literScore» by Innings:
(0-3); Yosh AVatanabe 2b (1-5);
R H E
of Popoff, B.C., to Air. Takashi
The trip was made in cars and
w
and educational convenors;
Canucks
Tak
Hayashida,
p
(1-3)
;
Buxx
Tom

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311
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8
Sawayama, son of Air. and Airs.
13 4
two specially chartered buses. It
Adachi, dramatic convenor;
Purity „
Ogaki lb (2-5); Kiyo Tamura 3b
204 200 20x—10 8
Gonzo Sawayama of Vernon, B.C.,
av as a day brimming with numerAlush Lyesugi and Susie Yama­
(2-4);
Tom
Kamino
cf
(2-5);
Bill
at the Slocan Anglican Church on
ous prizes, watermelons, lemonInability of the Canucks to h/J
moto, sports convenors; Kiyo Ka­
Fujimoto If (0-4); Jim Kitamura
July
15. Rev.
G. Nakayama
in
the pinches resulted in the lo? Of
ade
and
hot
dogs.
donaga and Tommy Hirose, social,
rf (2-5); Ed’Kamo c (3-4). 13 hits.
officiated.
Many contestants, both young
sided score. Hirano struck out
convenors.
Triples: Ed Kamo, Buzz Ogaki.
A
reception
was
held
at
the
three and walked four while Hay
and old, won prizes in the sports
aims as outlined in the
Doubles: Hayashida. Ogaki, Kamo,
home of the bride’s parents folashida
whiffed two and passed A
and
amusement
fields,
under
the
adopted constitution are
Kitamura,
lowing the ceremony.
three.
creation of friendship and fellow­ capable management, of Blush
Baishakunins for the occasion
Lyesugi and Susie Yamamoto.
ship among all members; promo­
Canucks now play with their
were
Air. and Airs, S. Murakami
Canucks Lose
Despite the sweltering sun, the
tion of educational, recreational,
backs
against the Avail in ordei to
of Vernon, B.C., and Air. and Mrs.
old-timers gave outstanding perSeries Opener
moral and physical culture.
stay in the playoffs and have to
K. Yotsukado of Bay Farm, B.C.
formances in both games and
Membership is open to 11 Niseis
The Canucks dropped the first
win the remaining two games.
1
sports.
between the
of 16 and 35
The Sfork Record . . .
The T.D.N.A. expresses grateful
a
residing within the Fin
thanks for the donation of $5.00
her. Barnwell and Cranford disAir. and Airs. Nagayoshi “Naggi”
from Air. A. Sato; a donation of
Nishihara, formerly of Kaslo, B.C.,
$10.00
from
the
Aiyukai
and
of
became the proud parents of a.
INAUGURATION PARTY
$2.00 from Air. S. Okamoto. The
baby boy—Katsumi—at the TashTb.e association sponsored an
association also wishes to extend
nie Hospital on June 25.
inauguration party on the eve of
thanks to the public for the sup­
July ( with some 50 people pres­
VERNON, B.C. — The Vernon
port and untiring efforts of all
Cuff Notes
ent. Ilie party was held in honor
Y.P.A.’s took a one-game lead over
who made the picnic such a suc<•1 the Aiyukai executives, Alessrs.
Our good friend “Lefty” Hirose -'
Okanagan Centre in the semi­
Kita
is holi
in Summerland/^
finals of the OK Valley League
his
old
hometown.
He is from To -4
Championship series with an easy
VANCOUVER, B.C.—Cpl. S. s.
ronto where he is attendin tilt
16-11 victory on August 12 at Bol­
st
Farrar, R.C.AI.P. policeman, form­
Central
Technical School.
son Park.
IL
erly stationed at Kaslo and New
The opening game of the play­ pitched for Summerland on August
Denver, is making rapid recovery
5, but found the going.tough due
offs was a free-hitting contest,
from his illness and expects to
to inactivity.
with a total of 30 hits being diCEDAR SPRINGS, Ont.-—A gen- treasurer:
be
back
on
duty
again
sometime
Sam Tomotsugu, social
We regret to hear that “Blondy''
vided equally by the teams. Howal election and meeting of the
in September.
convenor:
Shoji and Kay
A, Hickichi suffered a very serious
ever, the Centre team was unable
nt Nisei Fellowship Group was
Toda, assistant convenors.
injury
to his back when he fell
to capitalize on their hits, while
held here on Juiv 22 at the home
Following the election, the new
from a cherry tree. ‘Blondy’’ is
of Air and Mrs. Yamaura with
on the other hand, Vernon came
piesident took over the chair for
the starry performer for the OIL
26 N i $
through with timely nits in the
from the Kent county
the evening. After the meeting
Centre team and we ail hope for
pinches. The final result was that
Tom Yamaura presided
adjourned, a delicious lunch
his
speedy recovery.
in the chair.
until the late stages of the match,
was served by Airs. Yamaura and
MRS. KUMAYO FUJITA
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OK-ites were trailing 3-16.
From time to time we hear frour
Fne bi-annual election of offi­
The death is reported of Airs.
greatly enjoyed by everyone
the former Summerland player 3
cers was held and the following
In the eighth inning, Centre
present.
Kumayo Fujita, wife of Air. Alataei
George “Fuzzy” Uzawa and we
were elected to the executive:
came
to
life
and
scored
five
runs
An open discus ion on club acmon Fujita, who passed away on
wonder how he is making OUt;
oda. president: Tom
and again in the ninth pushed
tivities and other mbjects dealing
July 30 in Vancouver, B.C. Final
1
“Down-and-Under.”
vice-president:
Ruby
across
three
more.
The
rally
fail
­
with the group was held before
funeral services were ministered
hl or it a.
ret ary; Harrv Baba,
Hinode lost its manager, Fumi
the general election took place.
b} Rei. XVorkinshaw in Vancou­ ed to overtake the Vernon nine
who
easily
coasted
to
victory.
Inaba, to the army a week or so
ver.
c
ago.
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Facing the powerful Vernon
Acknowledgments
Recently, the Hinodes took on
team on the mound for Centre
SANSHIRO AKUNE
s
Tb.e New Canadian gratefully
the
local “hakujin” fastball aggre- A t
were
T
o
m
m
y
Sawayama and
Sanshiro Akune passed away on
gation for a
aowieciges receipt
The “Al er
August 1 at the New Denver Hos­ Terry Fujioka. Fujioka relieved
On July the 1. thirty Kent
donation from Airs
chants

defeated
the
Hinodes
12-:
Sawayama'in the seventh. Toeing
Kaku
pital on August 1.
S
County Niseis motored to Erie
in
a
very
friendly
and
interesting
inmoto of Taber, Alta.
the
slab
for
Vernon
was
Chuck
Funeral service was held at the
tl
Beach for a successful beach
The donation from Mr. K.
game. The “Merchants” are lead
Terada, who in turn handed over
New Denver Buddhist Church on
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his chores to Alaw Alori in the
August 2. Rev. S. Asaka was in
Games and relays were played
x d
edged with deep t
3
ball
League
which
embraces
teams
ninth
inning.
ring the fi: st. part of the eveNew Canadian.
fiom Penticton, Oliver, OsooyaS:
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Heavy hitters of the day were
as the
In grew dimand Kerenieous.
;
ded bv ■ Tiie
MRS. YASU YOSHIDA
mer. some went it for
-i erada and Suga for Vernon, and
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refreshNew Canadian to Al;
Some questions asking where L
Finai funeral rites were mini
Sawayama, Hikichi and Shishido
ing splash into the water of Lake
of Taylor Lake. B.C. for
picked up the fancy name eft
tered to Airs. Yasu Yoshida, th
tor Centre, all with three hits
at and listened
erous donation commemov tting
BOBO ’ has come to me so here':?
each.
wife ot Air. Alankichi. on Angus
to popular recorded music.
the birth of his son.
the
answer. It is derived fronts
S
at
Grand
Forks.
B.C.
She
nas:
Fop and roasted weiners and
of the game were
Eobo Newsome who pitched iu E
ed away on July 30 at the Nei
buns were certainly
Alo ri’s home run with the
enjoyed by
Thanks are extended to Air
World
Series game some yearsc
Denver
Hospital.
es loaded in the seventh ineveryone. even if they did
a
Nakazo Ito for his generous do­ few grains of sand in them.
mug and three smooth double ago. Back at St. Joseph’s, we
ye
nation to The New Canadian in
would hear over the radio of the'KUMEKICHI
KOYAMA
Uien with food packed in our
plays. Two of the double killings
fr<
colorful career of Bobo and took"3
commemoration of the recent mar­ stoniuches and sand in our shoes,
Death claimed Kumekichi Koy­ "ere made by the Vernon team,
bo
riage of his son, Air, Eikichi Ito.
a liking for the unusual name
ama. 55. at the Greenwood Hos­ who are noted' for their sparkling
we drove home with a happy and
tiii
pital on August 16.
which sounds like “Lifebuoy’s"
carefree day behind us. But I’m
defensive plays.
Su
theme
song,
Funeral service was held on
Consequently, we mJ
t-ure
our
iriends.
the
mosquitos,
by
Changes in Addresses . . ,
started callins Johnny Kitagawa
August IS. Cremation followed at
enjoyed themselves a little more
int
August 5, the Summerland
The families of Alessrs. Chotaro

BOBO •
than we did.
__ K. N
and sometimes it wa:
team met OK Centre on the RutAoyama, Chujiro Yoshida and
stuck o:n Eng Young and Jim Tate' I
land diamond in a sudden-death
wa
niichi. So it’s in their honor I uss
Yoshiro Miyagaki of Hamilton.
MRS SADAYO FUJISAWA
Playoff game with the winners to
Ont., wish to inform their friends
Alany friend mourn the sudden
the famous name “BOBO.”
Through an error. The New
take
on Kelowna and the losers
his
ssing of Air: Sadayo Fujisawa.
of the change in their address.
—Bv “BOBO.
Canadian reported the death of
to play Vernon in the semis. In
wh
J hey have moved from 65 Cath­
aged 6t\ ou ju!y 2S after a brief
Mr. Yoshitaro Imada of Taber,
this struggle, the OK Centre team
in
illness at the Royal Victoria Hos­
cart St, to 326 Wellington, North,
Alta., last week.
'
came
out
on
top
by
the
narrowfim
St.
Pierre
Baseball
pital. Montreal.
Hamilton, Ont.
i he death which occurred was
margin of 14-13. Centre managed
at
Tournament Postponed /
She is survived by two dauchthat of Mrs. Suyeno Imada, wife
io
squeeze
in
the
tie-breaking
run
Edi
ters, Lily and Alargaret, also of
Mr. Junji Ikeno wishes to ad­
ST. PIERRE, Alan.—The inters
of Mr. Imada.
with two out in the final inning.
as 1
Alontreal.
vise his friends that he is now
district
baseball tournament wbk:
The New Canadian regrets any
The
winners
of
the
Vernon
vs.
Pal
Funeral rites were ministered
residing at 225 King St. E.. Ham­
"as to be held here oh August 25 K
inconvenience which may have
OK Centre series will meet Kel­
S
ilton, Ont.
by Rev. Fowles at the Joseph C.
"'as postponed.
arisen from this error.
owna
for
the
Valley
Championin '
AX ray funeral parlors.
Five teams were to have met ing
to
t
this tournament.
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Toward OK Valley Championship

CPL FARRAR IS
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ArtNunoda President

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