Sails All Set for the Fall Fair
The 1924 fall fair committee in Angus Hay’s office reports strong progress with all subcommittees active. Dr. Rutledge announces support from Rotarians Elks G V A and Gyros to run booths, with races ball games and a big fair dance schedule. Entries grow from across the district and special prizes from Quaker Flour via The Overwallen Co. are awarded for bread baked from Quaker Flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Hay
Rutledge
Rotarians
The
Elks
G.W.V.A
Gyros
Kimberley
Wycliffe
City Park
Women's Institute
G.W.Y.A. Hall
Quaker Flour Company
Overwallen Co
Windermere
Debate Over Additional Normal School in British Columbia
The letter argues against building a new normal school in Nelson or elsewhere given the surplus of teachers and suggests expanding existing staff in Vancouver and Victoria. It warns that multiple normal schools risk conflicting methods and questions continuing high public expense, urging government prudence to avoid Ontario-like issues of inexperienced teachers and crowded classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Victoria
Vancouver
Nelson
Cranbrook
Teachers’ Federation
University of B.C
University of B
Ontario
McBains Lake Poised as Popular Weekend Resort
Fernie Free Press notes Fernie residents seek a quiet weekend retreat as nearby lakes are distant or require difficult travel. Island Lake lies eight miles away on mountain pack trails and Mud Lake offers some desirable features though water quality remains a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie
Island Lake
Mud Lake
Bridal Couple Returns to City as Mr Powell Weds
G. B. Powell arrived in the city on Friday with his bride and the couple have taken up residence here. The Herald and friends extend hearty good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Powell
Mrs. Powell
the Herald
George
McBain's Lake Lake Resort Prospects and Road Repair Call
The article praises McBain's Lake as a beautiful, evolving resort with clear water and sheltering trees. It notes rapid land uptake by campers but cautions the inroad road is damaged, deterring visitors. It urges local residents and stake holders to unite and fund road repairs with a few hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBain
Mines reopen in Drumheller valley amid coal strike threat
Calgary reports two Drumheller valley mines expected to resume operations after individual agreements. Carbon field mines also increase output, while no immediate talks are planned. District 18 head William Sherman rouses Fernie miners against slow strike relief as unions face renewed pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Alberta
District 18
Drumheller Valley
U.M.W.A
Mrs. Earnhardt Found Guilty in Nelson Theft Case
Saturday, Mrs. N Earnhardt was found guilty of stealing $200 from a patron at her establishment and sentenced to six months in Nelson jail. Judge Thomp son presided with H W Herchmer prosecuting and Alan Graham for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Earnhardt
Thompson
H. W. Herchmer
Alan Graham
Nelon
Cranbrook District Fair Promises Strong Stock Judging Returns
The Cranbrook district cheers a successful Junior Stock Judging at the Coast. The piece credits district agriculturist Angus Hay for guiding the youth and urges broad public cooperation to boost the fall fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Angus Hay
Holiday Trip for Ticket Agent Harry Linnell
Ticket agent Harry Linnell and Mrs. Linnell are on holiday traveling to Seattle Washington and to Portland and Salem Oregon. They expect to return on or about September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Linnell
C.P.R
Linnell
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Salem
Oregon
Disorderly house charge ends with fine and jail term
On Wednesday and Thursday Magistrate Leask fined the woman fifty dollars and ordered two more months in jail for running a disorderly house. Her husband Nathan Earnhardt received six months in Nelson for liquor sale while narcotics charge was not proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther
Leask
Nathan Earnhardt
Nelson
Local Foresters Celebrate 20th Anniversary in Cranbrook
The Maple Leaf hall hosted about sixty five members and guests of the Local Court of the Ancient Order of Foresters for a banquet and 20th anniversary celebration. Past Chief Ranger F. Wood received a jewel from W. Henderson P.D.C.R. The evening featured songs, recitations, and dancing with Mrs. Edmondson providing music, ending with Auld Lang Syne at 2 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Leaf Hall
Order of Foresters
Cranbrook
Bro. F. Wood
Bro. W. Henderson
P.D.C.R
Canada
Fernie Miners Seek Union Convention Over Strike
President William Sherman of District 18 UMWA visited Fernie to address Fernie and Coal Creek miners on strike negotiations with Calgary operators. A vote of confidence supported district officials and a resolution called a Calgary convention with all local unions present to discuss the situation. The resolution was telegraphed to all locals for endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Sherman
District 18
Evvery
Lewis
Amithereens
William Sherman
Fernie
U.M.W. of A
Coal Creek
Calgary
Mrs E W Mackay Returns From Tonola Camp Outing
Mrs. E. W. MacKay returned Thursday from the Mackay camp at Tonola after a camping outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. MacKay
MacKay
Tonola
Lumber Royalty Debate Burdensome for British Columbia
Provincial and federal taxes on the timber trade dominated a Mountain Lumber Manufacturers meeting in Calgary. Officials argued the BC Timber Royalty Act must be revised to reflect higher production costs and prices, or many mills will close. The group also criticized the 5 percent federal sales tax as a burden on lumber prices and urged a turnover tax approach to ease collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Calgary
Timber Industries Council
British Columbia
Poole
Calvary
Huntied
Columbia
Pooley
Gyro Club Hosts Visiting Members at Cranbrook Meeting
The Cranbrook Gyro Club welcomed Dr JW Rutledge and Vincent Fink as guests. Dr addressed the club urging booth support for the fair and highlighted Gyro Brother Hay's training of the Junior judging team. A committee led by A McDougall Was named to oversee booth arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Gyro Club
Rutledge
Vincent Fink
Hay
Fair Board
A. McDougall
Vincent Pink
Gyras
Rotarians
Musical Service At Methodist Church Sunday Evening
A Cranbrook report notes a pleasing Methodist Church service with Professor Nidd once again offering organ numbers including Sonata de Camera Part I and works by Lange Rubenstein Stewart Gostelow and others. The pastor thanked Nidd for the opportunity to enjoy his playing and expressed hope for more visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methdist
Nidd
Presbyterian Church
Professor Nidd
Cranbrook
Mr Jack Lewis Reappears After Short Illness at Home
Friends note Mr Jack Lewis is back at home after a brief illness and express happiness at his recovery and return to normal routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lewis
Events Calendar Announces Fairs Plays and Dances
The notice lists upcoming events including Windermere District Fall Fair and Race Association meeting on August 29 30, Potash and Perlmutter at Star on Sept 1 2 and Buster Keaton in Our Hospitality at the Star. Also mentions tea at the Golf Club and Native Sons meeting at K P Hall Web. Additional fairs and dances across Cranbrook and the mountain territory are noted as pending national standardization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windermere
Windermere District Race Association
Thur
Buster Keaton
the Star
Local merchant puts on sale by Miss M McLeod
A Calgary retailer launches a sale on a portion of stock starting Saturday at 10 am. Miss M McLeod offers the items with Mr Arthur of Retailers' Sales System handling charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McLeod
Mr. McArthur
Retailers’ Sales System
Calgary
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Local Court OF Foresters
Gyro Club
Methodist Church
Peace
Lange
Satiste
Rubenstein
Stewart ‘Orchestral March
Gostelow
Gol Save the King
Lucretia Lombard
Agricultural Assoc
Native Sons
K. P. Hall
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