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Newspaper

Cranbrook Herald

Location

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Apr 22, 1926

Page

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Local Pianist Miss Worden Delights Toronto Recital

Miss Helen Worden of Cranbrook B C gave a piano recital at the Toronto Conservatory of Music on April 16. Her program included Beethoven Chopin Grieg Moszkowski Godard and Debussy with a strong technique and refined tone. The audience acclaimed her and she received several bouquets. Edith Champion sang Schumann Willan and Marx between piano numbers.

the Herald Toronto Toronto Conservatory of Music Helen, Worden Cranbrook B.C Ernest Seitz Beethoven Chopin Grieg Moszkowski Godard Debussy Edith Champion Carl Himter Schumann Willan Marx

Uphill Returns to Fernie After Visit at Norgrove Home

Mr. Thomas Uphill visiting the Norgrove home for a few days returned to Fernie on Friday.

Tom Uphill City Thomas Uphill Norgrove Fernie

Calgary timber dealer visits Cranbrook district

Mr. A. K. Leitch of Calgary, a wholesale timber businessman, visited Cranbrook during the week arriving from Calgary.

A. K. Leitch Calgary Cranbrook

Transfer of Pro Provincial Constables Arranged

Constable Saunders to transfer end of month to Elko and Waldo districts. He has fourteen years on the force and has provided his own living quarters in this city. Saunders objects to Elko quarters and seeks changes. Constable Smith from Elko and Waldo moves to this city under the proposed plan.

Saunders Elko Waldo Constable Smith

City Playground Opening Ceremony Scheduled

Official opening of the city playground will be held on Wednesday May 5 at 430 PM. All citizens in the district are invited to attend. Further announcement and program will be published next week.

Ladies of the GIA to the B of LE Host Tea

The ladies of the G I A to the B of L E held their monthly tea at the home of Mrs D Campbell on Armstrong Avenue. Mrs Wm McKenzie of Medicine Hat Alta was guest of honor.

G.I.A B. of L. E D. Campbell Armstrong Avenue Wm. McKenzie Medicine Hat Alta

Cranbrook Board of Trade photo revived in window display

A Cranbrook 1899 Board of Trade photograph is showcased in a window on Norbury Avenue. Featured attendees include C. M. Edwards John Leis BE H Small J P Fink and Dr. King still resident in the city. Mr Russell plans ongoing displays of old-time photographs.

Norbury Avenue Mr. Russell Cranbrook Cranbrook Board of Trade W. H. Wilson

Drive For More Readers: $2,500 Prize Campaign At Herald

The Herald announces a Salesmanship Campaign offering 25 prize dollars and a $1,595 Overland Six Coach as first prize. Eight cash prizes total and a 10 percent commission for all subscriptions. entry runs from April 24 to June 5 with details at the Herald office.

Herald Overland Cranbrook Herald Office Niee

Gathering of Teachers Here

The district convention of school teachers held at the Central school last Friday afternoon drew about fifty attendees from Cranbrook Kimberley and surrounding areas. Mr V Z Manning organized and chaired the session with welcome from Mr F H Dezall, stressing board- inspector cooperation and the need for broader views on appointments and dress standards. Demonstrations included Miss A Woodland on art classwork and Miss Muriel Baxter on Grade 4 writing using the McLean method. Continued on Page Two.

Central School V. Z. Manning Baskootenay Cranbrook Kimberley Manning A. Woodland Miss Woodland Muriel Baxter MclLean

Local talent night at Star Theatre supports Crippled Children’s Fund

The Women's Institute of Cranbrook presented a local talent night at the Star Theatre with prize money donated by the institute to the Crippled Children’s Fund. Acts included Irish Jig by Enid Home et al and a Spring dance by Jean Home et al, plus a Mr. A B Turner Quartet.

Women's Institute of Cranbrook Star Theatre Crippled Children's Fund Cranbrook Enid Home Gladys DeWolf Alberta Jones Glen Bowness Margaret Rutledge Brumby Jane Dance Jean Home Harriet Home Audrey McKowan Phyllis Thompson A.B. Turner Harrison H. Collier Austin McDonald

Sunday service resumes for Kettle Valley trains

After a two month suspension the Sunday departure from Nelson to Vancouver resumes. Summer schedule restores all trains west of Nelson and boats on the Arrow and Slocan lakes. Through steamer from Arrowhead to Robson connects with Nelson etc. and Slocan service returns to ordinary daylight local schedule.

Kettle Valley Nelson Vancouver Arrow Slocan Lakes Arrow Lakes Arrowhead Robson Trail Rossland Coast Revelstoke

Local News Items Highlight Regional Visits and Projects

Mr. G J Spreull visited Fernie and returned to Cranbrook. A carload of autos arrived for Kootenay Garage. Mr Alex Shaw underwent an operation at the hospital. Mrs Emerson Walker and Mrs Tull visited from Fernie and Coleman. A Lacrosse club dance at K P Hall had light turnout. C T R visited Cranbrook to discuss YMCA swimming pool expansion with the Board of Trade and YMLCA delegates. Forestry official Mr Orchard spoke at the high school and Gyro Club during National Forestry Week. Mrs W B McFarlane was appointed delegate to attend meetings in Vancouver and Nelson before returning to Cranbrook. CPR officials Flett and Robertson met Kimberley Board of Trade to discuss Wallinger Avenue crossing safety. City works advances include culvert replacements at Garden and Louis, alley grading, and Baker Street work to keep traffic flowing. Burwell Avenue graveling awaits moister for proper rolling.

Orchard Nelson Messrs T. R. Flett C.P.R J. Robertson Kimberley Kimberley Board of Trade Wallinger Avenue Blarchmont Park City Works Garden and Louis Street Baker Street Burwell Avenue

Empire Day celebration plans for Cranbrook announced

The Cranbrook G W V A outlines committees for the May 24 event with members in management athletics dance decorations and advertising. Fernie high school and other regions plan inter high school competition with cups shields and medals as prizes. The plan includes a gyro club draw, old time parade, costumes and bicycle prizes, no entry fee and invites public participation.

G.W.V.A H. 2.Hicks T. M. Roberts T. R. Plett J.P. Fink W. Worden Alan Graham G. T. Moir W. M. Harris Morris Clark Harry White G. C. Barclay F. G. Morris J. A. Young D. Halcrow D. Taylor T. M.stewart W. S. Johnson P. J. Foot A. Kemball J. A. Stewart Fernie High School Kimberley Nelson May Roberts Cranbrook Wycliffe Lumberton Wardner Yahk Bull River G. W.V.A Highland Dance Fernie Trail Calgary Caledonian Society W. HL. Wilson

Case settles out of court over Moyie assault

The case against the Moyie Chinese restaurant keeper Jim Sham for assault was settled out of court before Magistrate Leask.

Leask Jim Sham Moyie

Mrs J Hartley Returns To Cranbrook With Visitor

Mrs J Hartley returned to Cranbrook last week after visiting McLeod briefy accompanied by little Miss Tootsie Butler of McLeod who will be her guest for a short time.

The Kimberley Follies at Parish Hall Friday Night

The Kimberley Follies directed by F. W. Webber will be presented Friday April 30 at the Parish Hall. Tickets are 75 cents and on sale now with the curtain at 8 pm.

F. W. Webber

Don t Take Too Many Fishing Plea to District Anglers

An appeal urges district fishermen to limit catches as lakes recover from closed seasons. Though biting is strong in several lakes, overfishing defeats sportsmanship and risks depletion. The piece stresses responsible angling over personal thrill of the big catch.

Tigers Lead Junior Lacrosse League With No Losses

The Tigers defeated the Cubs in a hard fought game at Athlothe Grounds. Freeman and S Moffatt scored for the Tigers with close checking and strong team play securing the win. The Cubs rallied in the fourth period but the Tigers maintained the lead and continued their undefeated run.

Tigers Freeman Loth Cubs Everett Lewis Wils Wehidl Wis Stan. Moffatt Henry Gadderis Myarte Lans Heise Goule Deriidones S. Moffatt Godders Penaltioe -Harris God Levis Elmes Vipers McParlane G. Freeman M. Harris P. Harrison Ileice G. Brumby D. Turner Pene J. Willis J. Atchison J. Barbert Dixon D. Burton J. Moffatt G. Ik Tiger Cub Don Burton H. Godders Marshall Barber Godderis C. Harrison H. Godderis Burton McFarlane Atchison Turner Brumby Harrison Jimmie Dixon Harris Spence B. Willis Abs Paterson Word Leege Richardson Brain Flett Jack Dixon Shorty Harris Rankins Lew

Births at St Eugene Hospital April births listed

BORN On Saturday April 17 at St Eugene Hospital a son to Mr and Mrs Harris. LORN On Sunday April 18 a son to Mr and Mrs Halcrow at St Eugene Hospital. BORN On Sunday April 18 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Goundrey of Nemisham Alta. BORN On Monday April 19 a son to Mr and Mrs De Ceeco of Wycliffe. BORN On Tuesday April 20 a BN to Mr and Mrs Black of this city. BORN To Mr and Mrs Moore on Wednesday April 21 a daughter.

St. Eugene Hospital Martin T. Harris Lorn D. Halcrow John Goundrey Nemisham, Alta J. de Ceeco Wycliffe Wm. Black

Open Season On Fish Yarns At Cranbrook Lakes

Reports from Cranbrook on April 5 indicate strong fishing luck at Premier Lake and Rock Lake. The Clapp Gray Campbell party led with a 25 pound fish and total catch of 108 pounds, plus several hooks missed. Other anglers at Horseshoe and nearby waters landed notable catches including 20 pound and 27.5 pound fish. Mrs Watson and Mrs Staples added nine to eleven pounders.

Cranbrook Waltons Lester Clapp D. Grey Dan Campbell Jon Mr. Fish Rock Lake Premier Geo, Ratcliffe Lee Gammon Horseshoe Clapp-Gray-Campbell Company W. F. Cameron Bill Okanagan Matt Forest Art Duff Wycliffe Watson Elmore Staples

Visitors From Medicine Hat Return Home

Visitors from Medicine Hat Mrs. Wm. McKenzie and daughter Audrey arrived in the city as guests of Mrs. James Smith on French Avenue and returned home on Wednesday evening’s train. Mrs. McKenzie was joined by her mother Mrs. McCready of Lethbridge who left last Saturday to visit her son Mr. W. McCready, formerly of Cranbrook now residing in Trail.

Wm. McKenzie Audrey Medicine Hat Alta James Smith French Avenue City

Fire Destroys Walker Home Near Mission Road

A Saturday morning fire destroyed the home and belongings of Alexander B. Walker three to four miles from the city on Mission road near the old Lamont ranch. The blaze started in the shingles and, despite efforts, the elderly owner could not contain it, leaving about eight hundred dollars in loss. Investigators are examining the case. Walker’s three acre ranch adjoins the Standard Ranch of Lamont, recently purchased from Lamont.

Alexander B. Walker Mission Road Lamont Ranch Provins Mr. Walker Standard Mr. Lamont

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Worden G. I. A. Meeting Board of Trade The F. H. Dezall Willys-Overland Cranbrook and District Star For Solarium Fund Mra P. W. Willis G. J. Spreull Kootenay Alex. Shaw Emerson Walker K.P. Hall Bluehind Orchestra C. A. Cottred CT. R Wes Ymlc.a Y.M.C.A W. B. McFarlane United Church Monster Athlothe Grounds Ee Tigers Lions Saturns Si Tigers Sekt
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