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Vol. 14—No. 15

TORONTO, ONT

THE WEEKLY HABIT

SATURDAY,

FEBRUARY

24,

Marco Polo. Shelved
Shirley Goes Home

By TOYO TAKATA

1951

$6 Per Year—10c Per

Outlook Hopeful

Bills Would Wipe Out U.S.
Exclusion Act, Permit 185
Japanese To Enter Yearly

NEW YORK — The Broadway
musical
production,
“Messer
Would it be possible for a Ni­ should they be living in their Marco Polo” which was to have
sei couple who would make .sui­ native land.
starred Shirley Yamaguchi, Jap­
table foster parents under the
anese actress-singer of “ShinaWe are not speaking about
stiffest requirements demanded
no-Yoru” fame, has been inde­
by a child welfare agency, to new immigration. We are pri­ finitely postponed.
AN ASHESiGTON — Repeal of the final remnants of the Orien
adopt a baby in Japan, bring him marily concerned with Japanese
Reason
given
was
that
in
view
tai Exclusion act and elimination of racial restrictions in naturali
Canadians and their persona'
to Canada and raise him as their
of
the
Korean
crisis
and
with
zation
are two of the .most significant aspects of the omnibus immi
happiness. Many of us have par­
own ?
the locale of the story being gration and naturalization bills now in Congress.
We made that enquiry of the ents or brothers and sisters in China, producers feel that now
Two companion bills have «>
Japan who are not permitted to
Citizenship Branch in Ottawa,
isn

t
the
opportune
time
for
such
been introduced, one by Sen. Pat
pointing out that it is verv un­ Sliter this country. In many a show.
McCarran,
the other by Rep.
likely that Japanese babies sui- cases they have lived in Canada
Meanwhile
Miss
Yamaguchi
Francis E. Walter. They are
table for adoption are available then returned to Japan, yet they will return home to Japan but
chairmen,
respectively, of the
here and that for obvious rea- are inadmissible. There are some wdll return to New York if they
Senate and House Subcommittees
sons such couples would only of us who have parents in Japan, decide to go ahead with the play;
By Genichi Ohashi
on immigration and naturaliza­
seek Japanese infants. AVe re­ living* lonely lives, away from
VANCOUVER — M. S. Hika­
tion.
their children. They are aged
ceived an answer which, reduced
The bills are substantially the wa Maru, the NYK’s 11,622-gross
people whose years are limited. Names Rifle Range For
to its shortest and simplest,
same, aimed at equalizing" im­ ton cargo-passenger ship after
Surely, our laws can at least be Nisei Killed in Korea
meant no.
migration and naturalization pri­ an absence since September,
eased to permit them to be able
The reason, it
DENVER, Colo. — The name vileges to all races. Mike Masa­ 1941, arrived back in Vancou­
that to spend their last years in com­
immigration regulations govern­ fort and contentment with their of a young Denver Nisei who oka, national JACL ADC legis­ ver on bob. 18, 1951, easing in­
ing’ entry of persons of Asiatic children upon whom they solely died in Korea has been comme­ lative director, said the JACL to its berth at the foot of Com­
origin do not make provision for depend.
morated at the home base of the ADC has been campaigning for mercial Drive with its crew of
U.S. First Cavalry Division near several years to obtain those fea­ 94.
adopted children. Then in the
These problems of compassion,
The familiar 193-metre length
Tokyo, it was learned here. One tures of the bills covering Asians
case of Japanese children it
hindered by our irregular immi­
of the rifle ranges at Camp in immigration and naturaliza­ vessel which was completed on
points to another obstacle, that
gration barriers, are surely wor­
Drake 18 miles from Tokyo has tion. He points out that sections Sept. 30, 1929, was the only Nip­
Japan and Canada are technical­
thy of consideration by our De­
Deen renamed Goto range in hon­ of the bills are almost word for pon Y usen Kaisha deep-sea
ly still at war which prohibits
partment of Immigration whose
or of Pfc. Mitsuru Goto, 22, first word based upon the studies and ship which remained at the end
immigration in ‘any form from
head, Mr. Walter B. Harris, member of
that country.
the division to die proposals first drafted by the of World War II. During the war
has recognized she '‘hardships ।. in Korea.
JACL ADC two years ago. They it served as a hospital ship, thus
That’s what we mean about caused to Canadian Citizens of
Goto was killed soon after his were subsequently introduced in probably accounting for the rea­
the inequalities and the lack of Asiatic origin by family separaoutfit went into combat. While various bills which for one rea­ son why it remained untouched.
human consideration of our im- tion.”
Master of the Hikawa Maru is
in Japan, he saved the life of son or another failed to pass.
migration laws, as applied to
Captain
Tetzuzo Sawada. The
It
might
be
pointed
out
here,
PASSAGE LIKELY
a six-year old girl from drown­
Canadians of Asiatic origin. If
ship is capable of 13% knots.
we are of Oriental ancestry, then too, in regards to awaiting the ing and was honored by the U.
As to the chances for these
On
its return voyage, it will take
regardless of our “full status signing of the peace treaty be­ S. army and by the people of bills being enacted, Rep. Walter
as Canadian citizens” we do not tween Japan and Canada, that, Yamanaka village near Mt. Fuji H. Judd, among the most ardent approximately 7,000 tons of
Canadian grain.
share in the full rights of citi- in 1950, 5,825 German immi­ where his quick action rescued supporters of liberalizing immi­
Incidentally, Eiroku Maru sail­
the girl.
zenship. The above is a small grants entered Canada.
gration and naturalization laws
ed on Feb. 20 with a cargo of
sample.
dealing with Asians, has been
grain after remaining in port
quoted as saying that Congress
If we are not Asiatics, then
for six days.
probably
will adopt an omnibus
we would be permitted to bring
bill this year. “This time”, he number permitted annually from
in (1) a husband or wife, (2)
said,
“it looks like we will final­ each country being one-sixth of
father or mother, (3) son, daugh­
one percent of its population in
ter, brother oi" sister together
TOKYO — A GI from the Tokyo. In all of Japan, 2,310 ly act.”
The Washington Post said re­ the U. S. at that time. All coun­
with husband or wife and unmar­ Korean battlefield became the “mixed marriages” have been
ried children, (4) orphan neph­ 1,000th American soldier to performed since the U. S. Con­ cently that ‘With the support of tries would receive a minimum
ews or nieces under 21 years of marry a Japanese bride on Feb. gress passed the Soldier Brides McCarran’s powerful Judiciary quota of 100.
Japan would be given a
age and (.5) a prospective hus­ 15 to take advantage of the Sol- Act last August' to permit the Committee .behind such a mea­
sure
....
its
passage
at
this
quota
of 185 w’hile China, the
band or wife entering Canada to dier Brides Act which expired entry for a six months period,
session
is
highly
likely.

only other Asian country to re­
marry a legal resident. And it on Feb. 18.
brides and dependents of Ame­
The
bills
set
immigration
quo
­
ceive more than 100, would be
would not even be necessary to
The soldier was Sgt. Donal'c rican soldiers and veterans who
tas
upon
the
ethnic
composition
allowed
105. Wives and children
be a Canadian citizen, as long Kipker of Lima, Ohio, in Japan are otherwise excluded for rea­
of
the
United
States
in
1920,
the
as we have been legally admit­ for a five day rest and the sons of race.
(Continued on Tage 7)
ted to and domiciled in Canada, bride, Masako Sakurai of Tokyo.
we can bring any one in the The wedding had the blessing of contest is one of the education­
above categories.
the diplomatic corps with the al projects being planned by the
But if we are Asiatics, we presence of U. S. Ambassador organization.
The speakers and the topics
must first be a Canadian citizen. William Sebald who wished them
Then we would be allowed to happiness and presented them were as follows: Naomi Yama­
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — At
shita — “Is Peace With Us?”; the sixth Council meeting of the drive is left up to the initiative
bring in our husbands or wives with a gift.
of the local chapters, and is to
and unmarried children under
Five other American-Japanese Margaret Fujimagari — “We, Alberta JCCA held on Feb. 11
the age of 21. We aren’t permit­ couples also took vows on the the Japanese Canadian Citizens in Lethbridge’s YMCA building, close at the end of March.
ted to bring our own parents same day at the consulate in of Tomorrow”; Mary Endo — the chairman of the Alberta JC­
“The fund will be used to send
“This is My Canada”; Ida Saga CA Japan Relief Committee, powdered milk to the undernou­
— “I Stand For Democracy”; Muneo Takeda, announced that rished children in Japan,” Mr.
Tom Endo — “Juvenile Delin­ he received a donation amount- Takeda stated.
quency In Taber”.
^? to $600 from the Surrey
Japanese Canadians residing
The judges were Miss Ines Berry Growers’ Association in its
out of the organized areas desir­
D’Appolonia, Mr. M. Asquin, final settlement after ceasing
ous
of contributing to the Fund
TABER,
Alta. — Speaking
The poor conditions of the and Mr. Harry Dewar, all staff operation at the beginning of the
may do so by sending the dona­
eloquently on the topic, “This is local roads did not impede the members of the Taber High war.
tion
to Mr. Muneo Takeda,
My Canada”, Miss Mary-Endo, a more than 150 people who gath­ School. The spokesman for the
This substantial don a t i o n Chairman of the Alberta JCCA
grade II student at the Taber ered at the recreation hall of judges, Mr. Asquin, commented
marks the beginning of the drive Japan Relief . Committee, Box
High School, placed first among the high school to listen to the on the high calibre of the speech­
for “Milk for Japanese Child­ 132, Raymond, Alta.
five contestants at the Taber youthful speakers. The event was es and the earnestness of the
ren which is now being con­
On behalf of the Alberta JC­
JCCA Oratorical Contest, held emceed by Mr. Eiji Shigehiro, speakers.
'
ducted in all the Alberta local CA, President Ted T. Aoki ack­
on leb. 14. She will now repre­ chairman of the contest. Mr. K,
Mr. Ted T. Aoki, president of chapters. This is one of the
nowledged the members of the
sent the Taber JCCA at the All Shigehiro, president of the Tab­ the Alberta JCCA, reminisced of
welfare projects now being plan­ Surrey Berry* Growers’ AssociaAlberta JCCA Oratorical Con­ er JCCA, addressed the audi­ former oratorical contest days
ned by the Alberta JCCA Coun- tion for their 'appreciative and
test in Lethbridge on March 4. ence, stating that the oratorical
(Continued on Page 7)
cil. Method of conducting the worthwhile contribution.’

Hikawa Maru Back
After Ten Years

1,000th U.S. Soldier Takes
Advantage Of Bride’s Act

‘Milk For Japan Children’
Drive In Alta. Gets $600

Mary Endo Takes Taber
JCCA Oratorical Contest

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Saturday, Feb. 24, 1951

THE

SOCIAL CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
25—Montreal. Quebec JCCA
Elections and General Meetin, 2 p.m. St. Raphael House.
27—Toronto. Nisei Married
Couples Group meeting at
Queen St. United Church,
8:15 p.m.
MARCH

NEW CANADIAN

PAGE SEVEN

| Quebec JCCA
Slates Election

Revive Coaldale Chapter
NABATA — HIRO WAT 4RI
Is Alm Of Alberta JCCA
MAGNA BAY, B. C. _ Kam-

LETHBRIDGE, Alta.
“All made at the meeting and the
loops United Church
MONTREAL — The Quebec
on Jan. 10 is not well within the Alberta concern of those present indicate
was the scene of the pretty wed- ; JCCA
chapter
JCCA will hold elec­
states Ted T. Aoki, pre- that - there is every possibility
ding of Sumiye, second daughter sident
of the Alberta JCCA, of ‘Operation Coaldale’ being tions for the new executive at ?
of Mr. and Mrs. Lso Hirowatari, pointing
general meeting called for Feb
■ out that one of its six
and Mr. Frank Isotsugu Naba- chapters, Coaldale JCCA, is not successful. I am positive that 25, 2 p.m. at St. Raphari’
ta, son of Mrs. Sue Nabata of functioning. “The Alberta JCCA the Japanese Canadian leaders House, 3467 Ontario Avenue.
Magna Bay, and the late Heitaro is making a sincere attempt to in Alberta are keenly aware that
The nominating committee wV
the health and rigor of the Al­ present their slate of candidates
4—Lethbridge.
Alberta JCCA Nabata. Rev. R. R. Morrison ofput life and sinew into the Coal­ berta JCCA depend entirely upon
Oratorical Contest, at Capi- ficiated.
dale chapter. This, we are cal­ the solidity and the vitality of to which other names may be a l
tol Theatre, 3 p.m.
ded at the meeting.
Given in marriage by her fa- ling ‘Operation Coaldale.’ ”
the
basic
units,
the
local
chap
­
7—Lethbridge. Alberta
Joint ther, the bride was lovely in a
Results of the year’s activi­
The Alberta JCCA upon the ters, that make up the provin­
(Central) Committee Testi- gown of traditional white satin {
ties will be reported by the sec­
urgent appeal from the Coaldale cial bodv.”
monial Banquet, at Leth- designed on draped classic lines,' । councillors
for assistance in re
retary and the treasurer.
bridge Civic Centre, 7 p.m.
with high neckline and long- fitassistance in revitalizing the organization, apOther items on the agenda
16—Lethbridge. Fifth Annual ted sleeves. Her
Family
English
Service
include:
veil of filmy pointed a committee on ‘Opera­
“Miss Sunny Alberta” Dance, tulle, held in place by a frilled
The Family English service
tion Coaldale’ with President
(1) Appointment of three de­
at Lethbridge^ Ciric Centre, head-dress, cascaded gracefully to
will be held this Sunday (Feb. legates to the JCCA National
Aoki
as
chairman
and
the
exe
­
Music by Cody’s Orchestra, the floor, en train. Deep red
cutives of the Taber and Leth­ 25) at the Queen St. United Conference on March 23.
9—1 a.m.
and white carnations were in her bridge locals as committee mem­ Church at 11 a.m. Dr. C. J. L.
(2) Discussion on some re­
22—Toronto. Toronto Nisei Bas- bouquet, and a triple strand of bers.
Bates, who has spent many years
commendations
to be made by
ketball League
W i n d-u p pearls with matching earrings
The committee called a meet­ in mission work in Japan, will the Quebec chapter to the con­
Dance, Labour Lyceum.
complemented her costume
ing in Coaldale on Feb. 10 to be the guest speaker.
ference.
^pjjjL

Miss Tomi Hirowatari, sister
The
Nisei
Choir
will
be
pre
­
(3) Report from the basketball
——————1 of the ^ide, was bridesmaid, bring together executives of all sent.
committee concerning the Easter
14-15—Lethbridge. Alta. JCCA-while Frank Masuhara of Van- local chapters and the leading
Japanese Canadians of Coaldale
basketball tournament.
4th Annual Conference, at I couver was best man.
Hy-No
Club
To
Hold
in
an
endeavour
to
find
ways
Marquis Hotel.
Reception was held in the
(4) Report from the conference
and means of reviving the Coal­ 5th Annual Dance
committee concerning the prog­
14—Lethbridge. Alta JCCA Con- Magna Bay Hall where 70 guests dale JCCA.
ress
of preparation for the con­
ference banquet and dance, at attended. As following a JapaHAMILTON — Club Hy-No
The
discussion
produced
two
ference.
Marquis Hotel.
nese custom, the young couple
will hold its Fifth Anniversary
left the hall to change costume recommendations: (1) that the Dance at the Central Hall in
Coaldale JCCA request the Al­
during the period of community
Cowboy Stuff
Minister From Africa
berta JCCA Council for a loan Hamilton on March 3. Preced­
singing. Returning, the bride
ing the dance, a basketball game
To Speak At Metro
of $275 in order to place the
Here's a little story from the
looked like a princess from a
between Club Hy-No and Club
chapter on a workable financial
On Wed. Feb. 28, the Metro- fairytale come to life; she wore
Adelphi of Toronto is being Los Angeles Tribune anent that
footing, (2) that the Coaldale
biggest cowboy of them all, Bill
politan Nisei Fellowship will a richly flowered kimona, with
planned.
meet to hear Rev. Theo. Tucker* a garland of deep red roses in members attending the meeting
Special invitation to the form- Boyd, the Hopalong Cassidy man.
formulate and submit to the Pro­
It seems Boyd was making a
who is at present spending his her hair.
er Hy-No members is extended
vincial
Council
for
approval,
a
furlough in Toronto.
Later Mr. and Mrs. Nabata
whose support is needed to make personal appearance in a south­
tentative plan for the year’s
His talk will concern his work left on a motor trip to Seattle,
the dance a success. Fun for all ern city, and all the little kids
program.
were around to shake hands with
and life as he finds it in the Vancouver and other* coastal
is in store.
Chairman
Ted
Aoki
states,
their TV hero. Southern custom,
Angora Mission field in Africa, points. They are now residing in
G. K.
of
course, dictates that Negroes
“The sincerity of the remarks
Those present will have an op- Magna Bay.
line up behind whites.
portunity to learn about a relaDo You Call Motiher
tively unfamiliar place from
Married Couples Group
That, however, didn’t seem
WIPE OUT
A

Bag"?
Japanese
Did
Rev. Tucker who is regarded as
quite right to Hopalong. So hr
Plan Panel Discussion
(Continued from Page 1)
an exceptionally good speaker.
suggested
two lines, one of white
Tokyo — The Japanese mother
of all immigrants would be ad­
The
Toronto
Nisei
Married
The meeting will start at 8:15
children and one of Negro. And
mitted quota-free; at the same Couples Group will hold a meet­ was often called by many names,
p.m. at the Metropolitan Church
then, back and forth, he alter­
time, the omnibus bills give par­ ing on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 8:15 one of them being “o-fukuro”
House with Yoshiko Kurita in
nately shook the hand of one
ents, brothers and sisters, of p.m. at the Queen Street United which translated means, “hono­
charge of the program.
white, and then one Negro child.
American citizens immigration Church with the West End rable bag”.
Members are requested to keep
But this was in feudal times
priorities.
Group under the Yosh Hyodos
MAIL FOR JAPAN
March 10 free to attend the most
EXCLUSION DID HARM
presenting a panel discussion, when the name was used to show
important project of the year,
Arguing persuasively for lift­ The topic will be “How To Help respect and honor. It was custoVancouver — The ship, Ame­
the annual Retreat.
mary
for
the
Japanese
to
keep
in racial bans on Asian immi­ Create A Better Community”.
rican Mail, will leave March 10
S. I.
clothing and household articles for Japan.
grants and those seeking naturaTaking part in the discussion
Nation, Rep. Judd declared the | wiu be Miss Bird, Kay Havashi in bags for preservation and
CHANGE OF TELEPHONE
“exclusion act did more to turn Mary Nobuoka> and Mary In0. storing. When these goods were
Patronize
The new telephone number of Japan over to the militarists
taken out of the house, they
uye.
Our
Yukio Koyanagi, 362 Bartlett than anything we ever did.
were carried in these bags and
The
worship
period
will
be
un
­
Ave., Toronto is KE. 8958.
Advertisers
“Our present policy is worth der Mune Arikado and rounding it was the housewife’s duty to
take
charge
of
these
important
50 divisions to Soviet Russia in out the evening will be a sing­
bags.
FOR BETTER HEALTH CONSULT . . .
Asia.”
song and square dancing under
A young wife would not be
He said this country cannot the leadership of Yosh Hyodo.
given
this duty until it was ab­
win the confidence of the peo- All members and friends are wel­
solutely certain she was fully
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC
pies of Asia as long as the 1924 come to attend.
capable.
Then she was called
act remains on the books.
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“honorable bag” by her family
The goal of the omnibus bills
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ORATORICAL
and others to show respect.
is a single law to cover all phas­
(Cont

d
from
Page
1)
Today, to be called a “bag”
es of the present complex and
Vancouver,
B.
C.,
and
indiin
means something else.
confused immigration and natu­
OFFICES IN LINDSAY & TORONTO
Lucien C. Kurata
cated
that
the
speakers
of
then
ralization statutes.
1
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The omnibus bills,, by clarify­ are all the leaders of today, and
Barrister and Solicitor
Id and 2nd Mortgage Uo«r
ing and reorganizing into one hoped that the speakers will cur­
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SASAKI
arranged
IN TORONTO
SUITE 204
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evening

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become the only Immigration
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and Naturalization Act.
by Miss Elsie Shigehiro and Miss a Vancouver General Hospital.
Vancouver — Street-car and Yoshiko Hirota. A pleasing odori Funeral services were held at :,
JAPANESE RECORDS
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PAGE EIGHT

THE

NEW CANADIAN

The New Canadian
An Independent Japanese-English Organ.
Published on Wednesday and Saturday of each week
as a medium of expression and news outlet
^ong those of Japanese .origin in Canada

I Warts Worry League
With Wilting Pace

Saturday, Feb. 24, ig
Vancouver Reports:

Nisei Wife Saves Neighbour
From Attempted Murder

FORT WILLIAM — Under­
dogs at the start of the LakeI head bowling sessions, Worry
Warts climaxed several weeks
479 Queen St. W. — PLaza 5005 — Toronto, Ont.
By TED OTSU
The chain of events that led
of steady kegling to climb into
Authorized qa second class mail. Post Office Dept., Ottawa.
Quick thinking by a Nisei to the shooting reads like a me­
top place dislodging Pin Diggers
who fell into third place after dress shop operator' probably lodramatic murder story. Wor­
leading the loop for five conse- saved the life of her neighbour ried over some petty grievance"
in a bizarre attempted-murder- /6-year-old Ramon Xandry who
cutive weeks.
lives in the same house, shot the
However the Diggers are only and-suicide episode that shatter­
36-year-old Mrs. Casano, set fire
half a point behind second place ed the peaceful atmosphere of
The Junior basketball semi€>--------------------------------to his room, and then promptly
High Balls who have 65% pts. North Vancouver, a community
finals got under way with the
slashed his throat with a razor
and a three-team race appears that overlooks Burrard Inlet and
two top teams coming through Lose to St. Stans,
after
his gun had jammed.
to be looming. Far behind are Vancouver.
with victories in the two-game Playoffs March 4
Mrs. Casano and- her family
After Mrs. Harry Obano heard
Hopeless 48%, Last Chance 39,
total point series. Second place
a - ringing shot and a scream, had befriended Xandry two years
With nothing- to lose. Must- and Slow Motion 29 pts.
Jets squeezed by Barons 42-39
Once again Tony Tatebe led she rushed outside to see her ago and had often invited him
and power-packed TNT clipped angs and St. Stans sluggishly
for dinner. Apparently the at­
the Angels from Hamilton 63- ended their schedule last Sun- in the high triple with 745(267) neighbour Mrs. Rosa Casano tack was unprovoked.
day with the latter taking the followed by Johnny Umakoshi staggering with a bullet through
At the inquest, Mrs. Obana
game 47-41. Roy Miyasaki 10, 736(298), George ^Kenno 672 her breast. Mrs. Oband quickly
The Jets-Barons game was a
Mucka Makimoto 8, were (295), anu Pinky Mitsuki 612 dragged her inside her home, who lives at 535 Lonsdale, tes­
wild melee as both teams found and
the only Mustangs who were (253)’ Umakoshi and Kenno locked the door, and called the tified, “Xandry came to the door
difficulty in handling the new
and then went back in. A feyball. In the first half, Dave Na- driving while Ken Miyasaki and boasted best singles with 298 fire department. The wounded minutes later, I saw smoke from
mother of four children now lies
gata scored 11 pts. to pace Jets Yo Mori were still missing from and 295 respectively,
t
«
t
in critical condition at the hos­ the rear of the house. I didn’t
to a 23-20 lead. The second half the line-up.
l j
^he ladies, Sue Mitsunaga
see any gun in his hand”.
Mustangs who fimshed in sec- 1 °
pital.
found the more agressive Bar­
rolled
the
best
triple
and
single
Another Nisei, Miss Takasaki,
j ond place will open their play­
ons, led by little fireball Dick
with 551-225 while Hayami Ni­
who called the police, also testi­
Aoki, pressing the Jets who off series against either St. Vla­ shimura 500-185 was runner-up. kawa’s to regain second place,
fied. The doctor commended the
hung on to their slim 3-point dimir or Lithuanians on March Toki Kobayashi’s 215 single was five pts. away. Chuck Shimizu’s
cwo
Nisei women for their ac­
4 at the UNF Hall in the second
beat Ernie Tamaki’s 5-2 although
margin at the final whistle.
second best.
tions.
the capt. smashed the pins
Jets: Nagata 11, Iwama 10, game. First game pits 1st place
1 for the high single of the day
Kameoka 8, Kajioka 7, Kurita West Toronto against third-place
St.
Stans.
’with ’333.
4, Kuroda
Nakamura, Hotta
KUTSUKAKE'S NURSE
Scotty Amemori’s hung on to
and
scored
almost
at
will.
YBS WIN STREAK
the last playoff spot, mostly
Barons : D. Aoki 9, Nekoda
There
were
no
outstanding
through
the efforts of Shag Ta­
9, Oikawa 8, Adachi 7, Isozaki
Tak Hayashida’s pace-setters
players
for
the
winners
who
were
guchi and Rose Ogata in manag­
4, Hayakawa 2, B. Aoki, Morino,
At a meeting on Feb. 19 prein the Toronto YBS Mixed Bowl­
paced
in
scoring
by
Jim
Kamino
ing to take two pts. from Jonnie
Ando — 39.
L
sided
by Kinzie Tanaka who had
with 14 pts. and Tom Yatabe ing suffered their first set-back Amemori’s strong- squad as Jack
been re-elected president of the
of the third round when they
The second game developed with 12. Top scorer was Harry were upsetted by Ken Kutsu- Shimizu and Larry Murai from Toronto J CCA at an earlier ge­
the latter took the odd game and
into a rout as TNT, the loop Kawai who garnered 15 pts. for
neral meeting, an election of the
kake’s team. The latter won five
the losers.
the
total score for’ three pts.
leaders, showed no mercy to the
TNT: Kamino 14’, Yatabe 12, pts. and remained the only unde­ thus going into a tie for third officers foi' the 1951 term was
visiting Angels who came up
held. Hugo Yamamoto and Hideo
feated team in the round and
with a lethargic display of bas­ Fukukusa 10, Idenouye 10, Ogaki have advanced from the cellar place. .
Hiraki -were elected vice-presi­
Week’s high for the men was dents while Tammy Marubashi
ketball skill. TNT’s entire team 9, Tamane 8, M. Idenouye, Uyeto one point of first division by
da — 63.
bowled by Jack Shimizu with
ran roughshod over the Cherubs i
Angels: Kawai 15, Murase 10, winning 41 pts. since the half­ 668; for* the ladies, Ginger Tera- was re-elected treasurer as was
secretary Masuko Iguchi.
Wakabayashi 3, Nishimura 1, way mark.
kita, 672.
F. F.
Wneel Alignment — Motor Tune up
Heading the various commit­
Kumita 1, T. Suzuki, E. Suzuki,
Their win was sparked by
Body & Fender Repairs
tees are Hideo Hiraki, educa­
Kitagawa — 30.
Amy Kondo’s team spirit while
General Overhauling
tion;
Yoshiyo Hikida, welfare;
The same four teams will Ginger Terakita’s 672 triple and
Raybestos Service
Sam Kamo, social; Hugo Yama­
clash in another double bill on Tad Goto’s 315 single of the
(
moto, special events; Fred KaFriday, Feb. 23 to determine the losers stopped the shutout.
yahara,
picnic.
finalists. Jets carry” a 3-point
Moza Matsumoto and Tad Eba­
margin while TNT boasts an ta paced Shig Kawasaki’s team
Tentative plans for the Tor­
MONTREAL — The Dodgers,
91 Spadina Ave.
overwhelming 33-point lead.
onto
chapter during 1951 were
to a 7-0 win over Tomio Nishi- captained by Terry Ezaki, are
PLaza 5584
eading in the Montreal Bowl­ discussed by the executive mem­
LEN WEATHERALL
ing League with 35 pts., a mar- bers as were details about the
IIY. 6016
gin of 6 pts. over the runner- Provincial JCCA Conference at
GEORGE FUJITA
Chatham and the forthcoming
ups.
I
KE. 8932
In the individual averages, National Conference in Montreal.
FEMALE HELP WANTED
Toronto
DOMESTIC HELP WANTED
both
Flo Onishi of Braves and Also present were several offic­
GIRL with at least 2 years
IOUNG GIRL for general Koichi Sakamoto who captains ers of the newly formed Kika
high school, for light interesting
bf^ework, good wages, fond of Tigers hold commanding lead in Nisei Club, an organization of
I work w’ith textile firm.
WdS Tlaldl? home- Fbone
Apply in person
their
respective
departments. Nisei returnees.
KU
0629, Toronto.
3060 Dundas St. W^Toronto.
Flo boasts a high 201 average
|
STORE GIRLS for drj’-cleanCOUPLE, handyman-gardener
'no plant. Apply 300 Jones Ave., and cook-general, good wages. while Sakamoto leads in the
We have no
Toronto.___________
’ ,
Japanese couple help men’s with 225.
service charges.
May Takeuchi of Red Sox is
TWO 1OUNG GIRLS to learn kept. Phone Oakville 134 collect,
at
any
time.
® 10 rooms
brick, d esecond with 186, followed by
fur trade. Apply room 405, 600
Bay St., Toronto.
tached, driveway, monthly in4
ROOM and board with Fumi Shiba of Giants 180, Shee­
come
$220, Indian R.—Bloor;
EXPERIENCED
GIRLS on small fannly for business girl or na Nishizawa of Indians 179 and
power machines for militarv student in exchange for babv Sadie Ishihara of Dodgers 176.
district, $17,000, $7,000 down/
work. Apply 93 Spadina Ave;.
?nd ^^^ ^ht duties. The men’s big five is completed
® 8 rooms — brick, semi-'
ask for Mr. Steinberg, Toronto' Bathurst and Eglinton. OR. 0581
TRAVELLING TO

detached,
lane, Burnside 200
by Mas Takeda 212, George Ku­
EXPERIENCED
t w o-needle I oronto.
JAPAN
ramoto 211, Mossy Sugie 210, ► block, $10,500, $4,000 down.
operator. Apply 93 Spadina Ave.,
f
XURSE^IAID
f
o
i'
small
,® 7 rooms — brick, detached,
ask for Mr. Steinberg, Toronto.
and Mas' Nakatsuka 206.
.nendly home, good transporta; large garage, Dupont business
High single among the ladies
Or bringing
% lberaI time off. Mrs. RothHELP WANTED
’centre, good transportation,,
is Sadie Ishihara’s 315 while
someone over?
child, 51 Caribou Ave., RE 06*^9
EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEP­ Toronto.

$12,500, $4,000 down.
;
Flo Onishi holds down the high
We represent
ER for hotel, must be able to do
all lines including
©
6
rooms

newly
built"
complete set of books and take
In the
GIRL OR WOMAN for gene­ triple record of
American President.
brick bungalow, possession.
charge of office. Applv Mr. Wal- ral housework. One child, no men’s, high single of 386 and
Canadian Pacific,
Richmond St. *W., EM.3- cooking, washing or polishing. high triple of 835 are held by
Aug. 1, Winston Par k,.
Pan American, and
9481, Toronto.
OR6^/^'30^’6 private room. Ken Horisaki and Koichi Saka­
$10,200, only $1,000 down.
;
Northwest Airlines
UK.
44o4,
Toronto.
EXPERIENCED
SPOTWrite or call
rooms — house on large
moto, respectively.
G. S.
synthetic
cleaning
lot,
tor full information
private driveway, possesunits. Phone LO. 6141, Toronto^
for rent
Current Standing
or rates.
ion
in
one month, Pharmacy
FER ^ ORKER, experienced , -^RGiE furnished ROOM
DODGERS
(T.
Ezaki)
............
...35
only. LA. -4497, Toronto.
$9,500, easy down pay-;
with sink, good district. 47 How­ YANKEES (H. Takeda)...........29
ment.
land Ave., KI. 9101, Toronto.
_______ROOM WANTED
TIGERS (K. Sakamoto)........... 28
UNIVERSITY
STUDENT
reM. YANAGISAWA
PL 6451
CLASSIFIED
RATES:
15c jIANTS (M. Sugie)... .............. 26
S111?8 Lght housekeeping room,
Agent
for K. Wiles, Realtors
LED SOX (M. Sakamoto)......... 23
per
line,
minimum
charge
is
60c
preferably
near
Uni
ve
r
s
i
t
v.
2725 Yonge St., MA. 0411
143 QUEEN SLW. TORONTO Phone 3IO. 1794 after 7 n m
within four lines, preferably paid NDIANS (G. Kuramoto)-,—... 19
Residence:
659 Bathurst St.
Toronto.
' p-m”
I BRAVES (R. Okuda)_________ 19
in advance.
OL. 1427, Toronto
| PHILLIES (K. Sakamoto)........ 17

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