Farewell Service Marks End of Rev MacKay era at Knox Church
In Cranbrook Knox Presbyterian Church held a moving farewell for Rev. B. W. MacKay, the retiring pastor. The service, attended by diverse congregations, featured prayer by Rev. W. T. Tapscott and a sermon stressing divine guidance and personal sacrifice. MacKay thanked worshippers, recalled shared work, and expressed gratitude toward his colleagues and Cranbrook.
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Cranbrook
Knox Presbyterian Church
B. W. MacKay
Presbyterian Church In Canada
W. T. Tapscott
The
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
MacKay
Knox Church
Tapscott
John the Baptist
Abraham
Moses
Isaiah
Conservatives Convene for City and District Annual Meetings
Conservatives of the city and district schedule their annual meetings for Wednesday evening April 8 at KP Hall. The Cranbrook Men's Conservative Association meets at eight with officer elections and year-end reports followed by the district meeting to organize for another year. A social period with refreshments and an informal dance closes the evening. attendance is encouraged, including women members.
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KP Hall
Cranbrook Men's Conservative Association
Women's Conservative Study Club
Conservative Women Host Meetings and Appoint Delegates
A Cranbrook gathering at Mrs. J. Norero’s home elected seven delegates to the Cranbrook District Conservative Association and discussed social plans for the upcoming annual meeting. The group also reviewed Ottawa Hansard records and heard a local federal situation address by Mr. Jack Young. The Women’s Conservative Study Club set an April 20 meeting at Mrs. W. B. McFarlane’s home with a social time after. A visit to Mrs. McFarlane’s home featured Conservative organizer J. B. Merryfield. Birth notices record a son born March 27 at St. Eugene Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lake, and a daughter born March 31 to Mr. and Mrs. J. Keegan.
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Cranbrook Women's Conservative Study Club
J. Norero
Cranbrook District Conservative Association
Women’s Association
J. H. Meighen
W. BR. McFarlane
A. J. Bal
Hansard
Jack Young
Women’s Conservative Study Club
W. B. McFarlane
J. B. Merryfield
Sawmill to Resume Operations at Wolfe Creek Plant
The Kootenay River Lumber Co mill at Wolfe Creek will restart after the first of the month. New equipment adds capacity including a topsaw to handle larger logs.
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Kootenay River Lumber Co
Wolfe Creek
Empire Day Plans Advance For Big Next Celebration
A Tuesday meeting at the G W V A organized Empire Day events with Major H B Hicks presiding. Committees were formed for parade games lacrosse and attractions as plans aim for a large crowd on the observed Monday holiday with ongoing meetings to finalize features.
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G.W.V.A
H. B. Hicks
Johnson
Danece
D. Ferguson
P. Foote
S. Malcolm
A. Kemball
L. P. Sullivan
W. E. Worden
Messrs
F. G. Morris
J. M. Clark
J. F. Scott
G. T. Moir
C. W. Huffman
Harold Young
J.P. Pink
J. W. Rutledge
J. Young
M. MacPherson
W. Johns
A. E. Jones
J. George
J. W
Community Events and Performances Listed for April May
A calendar of Cranbrook events lists The Private Secretary and The Sea Hawk screenings at local cinemas, plus concerts and meetings. Highlights include North of 36 at Star in April, Conservative Assoc meeting in K P Hall, home cooking sale, and Empire Day celebration by Cranbrook G W V A.
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Aturday
Cranbrook Elks
Thur
Sat
the Star
Quiet Cranbrook Wedding Unites Moreton and Carrolla
A quiet ceremony at the Methodist Parsonage Cranbrook on March 21 united George E. Moreton and Miss Marie Carrolla of Fernie Annex. They returned to Fernie for a family reception with music and dancing and now reside at Wilkes apartments. The groom represents the Fuller Brush Company for Fernie and district.
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Methodist Parsonage
Cranbrook
B. C. Freeman
George E. Moreton
Marie Carrolla
Fernie Annex
Fernie
Wilkes Apartments
Fuller Brush Company
Fernie and District
Double Train Service Between Kimberley and Cranbrook
The Canadian Pacific Railway will operate two daily round trips between Kimberley and Cranbrook starting Monday, with the first trip Kimberley to Cranbrook and the last train arriving back in Kimberley for the night. Mail service details are pending post office instructions. The Native Sons of Canada Cranbrook Assembly No. 22 held its annual meeting at the K P Hall with a social to follow.
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Herald
Kimberley
Cranbrook
Post Office Department
The
Native Sons of Canada
Cranbrook Assembly N No. 22
K. P. Hall
Roach Re-arrested After Offer Of Food From Nelson Boarder
Nelson police recaptured Roach a few days after his release from the provincial jail at Nelson. A Nelson citizen, who had received a safety razor from Roach as security for a dollar, reported the theft of two razors and a bottle of flavoring extract. Roach had claimed he needed food after being kicked out and said he owed a board bill.
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Roach
Nelson
Trail
Fair Dates Set For Cranbrook September 15 16
Agricultural Association directors shift Cranbrook fall fair to Monday and Tuesday September 16 and 17 to boost attendance after Labor Day weekend. They appoint committees for prize list grounds advertising sports memberships exhibitions and other sections to organize exhibits and attract entrants.
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Cranbrook
The
Agricultural Association
Ben
J. M. Roberts
A. L. Hay
Bunanco Cos
T. M. Roberts
F. G. Morris
F. M. McPherson
J. F. Hitchcroft
Dr. Rutledge
W. E. Worden
Ladies' Auxiliary Instated First in British Columbia
The Ladies Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers Mount Baker Lodge No 493 was instituted in Cranbrook with eighteen members. Officers installed include Mrs J McCallum president and Mrs D Campbell past president. A luncheon followed, organizer Maud FE Moore praised, meetings set for the first and third Mondays at Maple Hall.
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R. Bartholomew
Wm. Wilson
H. Flewelling
P. Graham
B. Bartholomew
Art Bolt
Robert Eley
R. Berrington
Pocock
Bolt
Atkinson
J. McCallum
Maud FE. Moore
Stratford
Ontario
Mount Baker Lodge
McCallum
Prince Buys Special Banjo Likely To Start New Craze
The Prince of Wales, touring South Africa and South America, orders a special banjo from leading makers. The move is seen as a bid to perfect the art and is expected to spark a new craze among music lovers.
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Prince
London
Prince of Wales
South Africa
South America
Knox Church Loss: Rev E W MacKay Ends Three Year Ministry
The Knox Presbyterian Church in Cranbrook bids farewell to Rev. E W MacKay after three years as pastor. He reflects on inner spiritual renewal and change in church forms, cites civic and regional involvement, and notes Mrs MacKay’s absence while visiting relatives. The service featured a choir anthem and organ solos as the congregation gathers to hear his last address.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
E. W. MacKay
God
MacKay
India
China
Lw.w
Scarlett
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Jesus Christ
Wanda Fink
Knox Church
Mr. MacKay
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Cranbrook Rotary Club
Curlers Hold Annual Meet at Cranbrook City Hall
The Cranbrook Curling Club held its annual meeting at City Hall adopting a new schedule like Fernie. About two dozen members attended with Dr G E L MacKinnon in the chair and C T Spence recording the proceedings. Officers were elected and committees formed to plan the next season including possible rink extensions to nearby towns. The club will invest 60 dollars in Curling Rink Co stock in MacKinnon’s name. The meeting adjourned at 11 15 pm.
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Cranbrook Curling Club
City Hall
G. E. L. MacKinnon
T. Spence
F. W. Green
L. Clapp
sTreas
C. T. Spence
W. F. Cameron
J. J. Jackson
J. Milne
A. C. Bowness
Sam Fyles
G. B. Willis
Jno. Martin
A. Burton
R. J. Qiliis
J. P. McLaren
C. J. Little
McKenzie Morrison
A. J. Tronsides
W. D. Gilroy
M. McCrindle
G. Sinclair
W. J. Barber
W. H Wilson
E. Attree
F. Provenzano
Geo. Anton
A. S. Ward
F. W. Harrison
Rev
B. C. Freeman
Thistles
Maple Leafs
W.F. Cameron
Shamrocks
A. 5. Ward
Beavers
E. H. McPhee
W. H. Wilson
Wycliffe
Lumberton
Yahk
G. B. L. MacKinnon
Curling Club
Curling Rink Co
Rumor Claims England Visit Involving Prince
A rumor that Alan Graham was giving the Prince a course of instruction in England has not been officially confirmed. Born at St Eugene Hospital on Friday March 27 to Mr and Mrs William Pekkala of Kimberley a daughter.
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Vancouver
Alan Graham
England
St. Eugene Hospital
Wm. Pekkala
Kimberley
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Men’s City Association & District Organization
J. W. Lake
Cranbrook Players
Ici
Parle Francais
Cranbrook Musical Society
Cranbrook G. W. V. A
Moreton
Carrolla
Native Sons Annual Meeting
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Firemen’s Lodge
B.C
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