Opposed to Cranbrook Beer Parlors Speakers Rally
Mrs. L. C. McKinney MLA addressed a Sunday evening audience at the Star Theatre urging prohibitory action against beer parlors in Cranbrook. She argued prohibition is global, attacked moderation as a false remedy, cited studies from France and Alberta, and warned the local move would increase liquor use. Rev. V. H. McNeill chaired with Messia Constantine and G. T. Moir speaking in support of the prohibition cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. McKinney
M.L.A
Cranbrook
Star Theatre
I.C.C.F. Hall
Wines Exportation Commission of
France
Canada
United States
Alberta
B.C
Manitoba
Edmonton
Prohibition Party
V. H. McNeill
Baptist
Messia
F. L. Constantine
G. T. Moir
Social Service League
Mr. Constantine
Mr. Moir
Fire damages auditorium in Sunday blaze at Odd Fellows hall
An underground furnace fire caused smoke and water damage in the basement and upstairs lodge room of the Odd Fellows hall. Firefighters battled flames eating through joists and forced temporary repairs. loss near four thousand dollars with partial insurance. The council praised Fire Chief Percy Adams and the fire department for their prompt response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stevely
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Percy Adams
Un-Church Bazaar Nears Six Hundred Dollar Total
The United Church bazaar drew a large crowd Saturday with busy candy and cookery tables and attractive gift items from the Young Women’s Auxiliary. Proceeds were expected to approach $600, with thanks extended to all volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Support Grows Against Beer Parlor Opening
Readers report rising support to oppose the planned beer parlor opening in town. Community members cite concerns over noise, traffic, and youth access while organizers push for stricter hours and licensing safeguards.
Two Speakers at Brotherhood Meeting in Cranbrook
Cranbrook Brotherhood heard two talks after supper in the United Church school room on Wednesday night. Mr. G. T. Moir urged voters to oppose beer parlors campaigning against them for boys and girls welfare. Principal Buck discussed flaws in the High School of the Future and proposed a Middle School grade to curb dropout rates and better align schooling with life needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Brotherhood
United Church
G. T. Moir
Cranbrook
Kimberley
High School of the
Buck
Cranbrook High School
Cranbrook Women’s Institute Solarium Fund Reaches Over $1000
The Cranbrook District Women’s Institute reports the solarium fund for crippled children on Vancouver Island has surpassed $1000. Amount received and previously published $1006.96 from the B.C. Miners’ Association Michel 40.00 Dr. Hanington Kimberley 10.00, total contributions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Wedding in Christchurch Unites Miss Nellie Morrison and Douglas Turner
Miss Nellie Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Morrison of West Fernie wed Douglas Turner of Cranbrook in Christchurch. The ceremony was conducted by Bishop A J Doull with Rev H A Oswald assisting. Groomsman James Clarke and bridesmaid Miss Ethel Cartmell supported. A lavish reception followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Cranbrook after a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie Free Press
Christchurch
Nellie Morrison
EB. Morrison
West Fernie
Douglas Turner
Cranbrook
A. J. Doull
the Kootenays
H. A. Oswald
James Clarke
Ethel Cartmell
Mrs. Turner
Railway Y M C A delegates attend Omaha conference
Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Flett returned from Omaha where they attended the big Railway Y M C A convention held November 19 to 21. 800 railroad men gathered as delegates to discuss international Y M C A work with notable speakers and a Kansas City visit among highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Flett
Omaha
Nebraska
C. Stockhill
Winnipeg
Flett
Canadian Pacific Railway
Y.M.C.A
International Railway
Kansas City
John Timothy Stone
Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Nena
Dr. Stone
Gyro Club Joint Meeting Highlights Kimberley Cranbrook Visit
The Gyro clubs of Kimberley and Cranbrook hosted District Governor Ned Hanley from Nelson for a joint session at the I.C. O.F. Hall. Guests enjoyed supper, heard Hanley praise club cordiality, and discussed civic projects including Kimberley’s playground effort. A curling challenge, performances by the Kimberley Gyro Vanities, and thanks from attendees capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Hanley
Nelson
Gyro Club
Kimberley
Cranbrook
1.C. O.F
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Calgary
Denver
Burdett
Cranbrook Gyros
Fergie
Major McDougall
Gyro
Bert Collins
Cranbrook Club
Sergi
Greenwood
Fernie
Les Dwelley
Ira McNaughton
Fred Brady
W. J. C. Cleave
Mayor Roberts Takes Coast Business Trip
Vancouver Mayor T. M. Roberts departed late last week for the coast on official business, planning to be away about a week. He is expected to return by early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
T. M. Roberts
Rails and character anchor a railroad convention
A.C. Wright of Cedar Rapids urges rail executives to value character. He says transportation workers now in leadership roles support rail organizations and oppose disbanding them. He notes a shift from earlier opposition to broad alliance and welfare aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Wright
Cedar Rapids
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Railround
Kimberley Man Wins Big Raffle Prize At Star Theatre
Cranbrook Ladies Hockey Club raised funds to send a team to Banff and held a concert at the Star Theatre. A Maytag washing machine drawing selected Kimberley’s W. Oliver as the prize winner, ticket number 3620, amidst a packed audience and a strong program of performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Ladies
Banff
Star Theatre
MacTherson
Cranbrook
F. M. MacPherson
W. Oliver
Kimberley
Oliver
Frances Drummond
Louise Robinson
Marjorie Burton
Katinka
Irma Ward
Ila Slye
Matt
Jeff
Della Greaves
Corrinne Griffith
Tom Moore
Lee Moran
the Star
Invermere Growers Dominate Coast Potato Show
Invermere and East Kootenay growers sweep prizes at the coast show with the Potato Growers' Association taking the provincial championship shield for the second year. A. J. Walker wins multiple prizes including first on Burbank, Netted Gem classes claim top spots, and Hugh L. Fuller earns Grand Challenge Shield twice. Percy G. Docking wins gardeners’ class championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invermere
Herald
B.C
Lake Windermere
East Kootenay
Victoria
Potato Growers’ Association
British Columbia
A. John Walker
Spokane
Harry H. Peters
Athalmer
F. B. Young
Selkirk Ranch
Karly Rose
A. J. Walker
Burbank
H. L. Muller
J. 8. Johnston
Hugh L. Fuller
Mr. Fuller
Fuller
Percy G. Docking
Cranbrook Faces Narrow Plebiscite On Beer Parlors
Voters in Cranbrook prepare for a Saturday plebiscite on whether beer parlors may open under government control. Five booths at K P Hall will serve from nine to eight local time. The question asks if beer by the glass should be sold in premises without a bar under government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
W. J0. Guthrie
Dominion
K. P. Hall
Hanson
Labor Committee
Odd Fellows Name New Officers For Next Six Months
Durham notices report Durham Encampment officers elected at Cranbrook. In the same week a congregational rally at Hapitat Church gathered church members and the public to welcome Rev. W H McNeill with supper and lantern views of local scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Fellows
Durham
Cranbrook
Cow
Hapitat
W. H. McNeill
H. R. Hinton
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Brotherhood
Dis
Women’s Institute Solarium
Turner—Morrison
Big
G. K. Roper
Transportation Department
Carl Grey
U.P
Gyros
Kimberley Man
Key City Lodge
No. 42
I. O.C.F
N.G
Sinclair V
K. W. Leonard
P. D. W. Morrison
A. E. Bowley
L. Palmer
P.C.P. Treas
S. Fyles
PCP
J. W. W. Mansfield
R. T
L. A
R. T. Auditorium
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