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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
2
Publication date April 28 1927 appears with subscription and advertising details. Rates show the paper costs 2.00 per year in the United States 2.50 per year elsewhere. Advertising copy must be submitted by Wednesday noon for insertion.
The piece argues Cranbrook has not had a rapid overnight boom but shows ten years of healthy growth in wealth, health, civic improvements, streets, schools, residences, and business. It urges readers to invest effort to grow with the city, noting opportunities to prosper align with personal dedication and shared advancement.
A Salvation Army call to support its annual Self-Denial Campaign emphasizes giving up comforts to aid the weak and oppressed. Rev. George Jackson appeals for funds to expand orphan care and missionary work, as meetings attract attendees and two new Soldiers are expected soon.
A gay young flapper poses as demure while a flirtatious man hides his true nature. He plants a kiss and she asks if she is his first kiss, to which he evasively claims memory lapse and familiarity of her face.
Weather delays publication but promises from Fernie Nelson Kimberley high schools ensure top track teams will travel to Cranbrook for the May 24 celebration. Kimberley and regional entrants vie for the Sash & Cool Co. cup while tug of war and open relay races draw crowds.
A Cincinnati woman allegedly poured boiling water on her husband in a case noted for its grim image and moral implications. The article also ponders a physician's prediction that life expectancy will soon reach 100, highlighting optimism amid rising automobile production.
At a Cranbrook meeting the Cranbrook Amateur Athletic Association discussed leasing Athletic Park and a joint plan with the Gyro Club and Agricultural Association to purchase the grounds. No action yet. owners have committed to selling. Members seek a permanent home for local Lacrosse Baseball and related youth activities with a forthcoming membership canvass.
Paul Klinesimmer spent a few days in Edmonton last week attending the Mountain Lumber Manufacturers Association meeting. W McRae spent Easter weekend in Sand Point Idaho. Dr Rutledge visited Camp 3 on Wednesday. The Spokane fire department supplied a fire engine now in Lumberton. Scout troops outdoors passed fire fighting tests. Klinesimmer and Les Dwelley attended the Cranbrook meeting of the Mountain Lumbermen. Lambert on baseball officers elected. manager selection postponed. Visitation by Mrs Gee and family, Mrs McIntyre returned from AOilmont Montana. Easter service at Lumberton Hall featured scripture recitation and baptism for infant daughter of Roy and Mrs Campbell.
District farmers show willingness to plant up to seventy acres of peas for canning factories. Mr. McNeans and Superintendent Newton visit locals. An Athalmer Hall fundraiser April 27 features a Dickens sketch for the Boy Scout fund. Rev E T Rowe delayed from Vancouver arrives May 5 to assume parish duties with first services May 8.
Local residents travel between Calgary Cranbrook and Wardner spending winter and spring weeks visiting friends and attending church services. Notable returns include Warren, Scammel, Heffer, and Chauncey Howard with several others visiting family and planning car trips or motor journeys through Cranbrook and Fort Steele.
Easter program notes include a duet by Margaret and Frances Trusler and a Girls chorus with a sermon by Rey EB S Fleming. Local rail staff changes report Spokane visitor Mrs Mitchell E E Law and W J Laurie leaving CPR. J Fisher replaces him. Lumberton Club whist winners and May committee named. Wardner Black & White show praised. Lumberton Ladies Aid meets May 7. outdoor scouting and a caterpillar crew update. Rotary convention in Tacoma with Jake Jacobson elected Cranbrook Rotary president.
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