School board to relet tenders after costly department changes
The school board held a meeting to consider new tenders for a proposed addition after the education department altered specifications. Changes include thicker exterior walls and brick interior, with Swan supervising revisions to cut cost. Eleven tenders were received, but new plans will be issued this month and government funding may be sought to offset higher costs.
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Department of Education
Swan
Liberal ministers open election campaign meeting
The opening Liberal campaign meeting last Thursday evening drew a modest crowd. Mayor Gonest presided with John Taylor Liberal candidate Hon Dr Sutherland Hon A M Mangon and J G Turgeon on the platform. Sutherland criticized past road policy while noting resident engineers and higher motor licenses funding road work. A St Marys Prairie irrigation tender and feasibility were hinted at as part of the government agenda.
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Dr. Sutherland
A. M. Mangon
J. G. Turgeon
Genest
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Turgeon
Victoria
Sutherland
St. Mary's Prairie
Vest
Feve
Tourism boom boosts Cranbrook economy this year
The Cranbrook area reports a surge in visitors with at least 140 cars registered last month at the municipal auto tourist camp, up 75 percent from July last year when 82 were recorded. Tourists come from Texas New Jersey Ontario and many states and provinces, spending money locally and spreading positive word of the city. New letter and newspaper drop boxes are also being installed at the Post Office to ease congestion.
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Auuto
Texas
New Jersey
Ontario
Cranbrook
Shotels
Ofhwra
Sihe St. Joseph
Rolls-Royce
California
Pierce-Arrow
Banff
Yale
Victoria exam results show high marks in geometry and physics
Last weekend's Victoria high school results reveal strong averages, with geometry and physics notably high. A social note records a surprise party at J. W. Spence home as they prepare to move to Portland, with gifts from the Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges.
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Victoria
Election Set for August 15 With Nominations August 10
The report states election on August 15 with nominations on August 10. A.B. Smith is returning officer at the courthouse preparing voters list and meeting details. Premier and cabinet ministers expected to platform for the Conservatives amid rising support for Wallinger.
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Wallinger
Hanson
Cranbrook to Host Fall Fair Grounds Ready For Events
Dr J W Rutledge led a Cranbrook Agricultural Association meeting at city hall to finalize fall fair plans for September 12 and 18. G W V A will loan grounds for $100 for two days while prize money totals 2678 dollars with changes to allow third prizes. New features include a judging contest for under 18s and Canadian Bankers Association prizes for pure bred hog entries.
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J. W. Rutledge
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Board recommendations from Vancouver affect local game laws
J. F. Guimont returned from Vancouver where the Game Conservation Board met. Recommendations set open and closed seasons for all game and call for potential extra game wardens in districts needing protection. Final government approval pending formal release.
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J. F. Guimont
Vancouver
Game Conservation Board
Cranbrook Centre Shows Good Standing Entrance Class Pupils
Cranbrook Centre reports entrance class pupils achieving good standing as they learn basic skills. The feature highlights steady progress among new students and ongoing development programs.
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Cranbrook
New Promotion System Framed by Education Department
Victoria last weekend released results of Entrance examinations and outlined a new two tier promotion plan. Seventy percent of top ranking pupils are promoted on teacher recommendation while thirty percent must face departmental exams. Students wrote five subjects including arithmetic grammar composition geography drawing dictation and spelling and needed teacher attestations of completion for Entrance classes.
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Victoria
Department of
Midaea Hon
Coal Creek Soccer Team Visits City for Sunday Game
Football clash rekindled a long running rivalry as Coal Creek defeated Cranbrook 3 to 1 on Sunday. Smith scored Cranbrook’s goal with backs Sinclair and Bartholomew and forwards White Dingley Watson Taylor Henderson among the lineup. Practice continues Monday and Thursday evenings at the grounds to keep the team active.
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East Kootenay Pioneer Edmund Johnston Dies on Sheep Creek Trail
Edmund Thomas Johnston 79, long-time East Kootenay resident, died from heat and fatigue on the Sheep Creek trail near Wet Springs after setting out from Fairmone Hot Springs. He left his ranch days earlier and was found beside the trail forty miles from Windermere. Funeral held at Windermere. Survived by two daughters Edith nine and Leong seven. Mrs Johnston predeceased him seven years ago. He had lived in the country for about forty years and helped bring goods from the States in early days.
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Leong
Fred Small
Kamloops
False forest fire rumors traced after Crabrook reports
Rumors of fires in Cranbrook district tied to Goldwyn directors and Anna Q Nilsson were investigated by the Herald. Forestry officials found no fires near Perry Creek and only distant smoke near St Marys Lake, with false tips spreading from Los Angeles to Spokane.
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Cranbrook chosen for major First National film site
A large Los Angeles party arrives to shoot a blockbuster at Cranbrook and nearby Old Town Perry Creek. The project uses the Timber book setting with Miss Anna Q Nilsson as the star and Bull River as the logging locale. The story centers on a lumberman family and a son's bid to start a business, with a log-pulling sequence and a dam being built on the river.
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National Pictures
Cranbrook
St Centre
Ol Town
Perry Creek
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Old Town
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Funeral of Miss Maystre Held Wednesday Afternoon
The funeral for Miss Maystre was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday from Fenwick Avenue residence, Cranbrook Cemetery interment with Rev. F. W. Harrison officiating. Pallbearers included G. W. Patmore, S. Fyles, W. Shepherd, G. D. Carlyle, A. A. McKinnon, C. A. Cook. many Cranbrook residents attended. Floral tributes from family and friends accompanied the procession.
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