Abolition of Capital Punishment Backed in Ottawa Bill
A Calgary member in Ottawa introduces a bill to abolish capital punishment while the justice minister seeks broad powers to act in unorganized northlands to handle murder cases and carry out sentences. The piece notes government reliance on liquor revenues and salary cuts in the liquor board, plus political comment on provincial party dynamics and reactions to elections.
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Calgary
Ottawa
Northlands
Liquor Board
Sullivan Mine seeks 200000 stock issue for smelter overhaul
Twenty years ago stockholders are asked to approve a $200,000 stock issue to fund reorganization and completion of the Marysville smelter. A strike in the coal mines at Crows Nestprompted closures at Fernie Midway Morrissey with N Hanson of Wasa reporting the city turmoil.
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Sullivan
Marysville
Crows’ Nest
Fernie
Mid- 61
Morrissey
Severe winter grips region with heavy snowfall
This week brings the worst winter the area has seen with record snowfalls. Ton Christian won the contract for a new magonic temple to rise in the city. The Presbyterian Church reports 2700 dollars in revenue for the year and confirms the last mortgage on church and manse is paid. The Odd Fellows Ball drew large crowds with dancing underway from the grand march led by A. L. McDermot and Miss Plessie Magee.
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Ton Christian
The
Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows
A. L. McDermot
Plessie Magee
Buried with Honors of Masonic Order in Fort Steele
The funeral of W. M. Burrow of Fort Steele was held Sunday February 10 with Masons from Fort Steele North Star Lodge No 30 presiding. Services occurred at the lodge room Anglican Church and Fort Steele Cemetery with pallbearers from Bull River Fort Steele and Cranbrook and hymns led by Rev Harrison and others.
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Fort Steele
W. M. Burrow
St. Eugene Hospital
Masons
North Star Lodge
No. 30
England
Wardner
Cranbrook
Port Steele
W. Bro. Rh
Ll. T. Galbraith
Br. Harrison
Messie. Schad and Cassidy
Bull River
WH. L. Attress
W. B. Attree
Messrs. 1. White
FM. MacPherson
Patiters and Sons of Methodist Church Get Together
Fathers and sons of the Methodist Sunday School met at the YMCA for a supper and social evening. Mr Harris chaired. a fine meal, talks on father and son roles, and performances by boys and adults followed. The event ended with cheers for the ladies and mothers and the song God Save the King.
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Fathers and Sons
Methodist Sunday School
Y.M.C.A
Martin T. Harris
Bert McPhee
W. F. Attridge
G. T. Mot
B. A. Moorhouse
FP. Heike
Arthur Shankland
Prank Roy
Harold Kumer
Morrison Clarke
B.C. Freeman
Wycliffe Dramatic Club Shines In First Play
The Wycliffe Dramatic Club staged The Trysting Place before a large Friday night audience. Cast members Agnes Reekie as Mrs Curtis Bert Johnson as Lancelot Briggs and Mrs C O Staples as Jessie Briggs drew praise for their performances replacing the unwritten rule of a single star with ensemble strength.
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the Herald
Wycliffe
B.C
WyCliffe Dramatic Club
Agnes Reekie
Local Play Delights Audience With Clever Acting
The performance featured Jessie and Rupert in a comic romance with supporting roles by Mrs Staples as Mrs Briges and Mr Staples as Mr Ingolsby. C. S. Young’s unseen Mysterious Woman provoked a stir among couples. The show drew attendees from Cranbrook and Lumberton, followed by a dance and refreshments, raising about $100 for the swimming pool fund.
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Rudolph Valentino
Jimie Jones
Rupert
UH. S. Young
Woive
Cranbrook
Lumberton
Park Plan Debate Echoes Costs and Pool Offer
City officials debated the park project noting a potential $14 000 three year scope and a $10 000 base plan. Rotary Club offered help and the council moved to proceed with a swimming pool and dressing rooms within budget, with Carn Brook facilities cited for tourist cars.
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Recreation Club
W. H. Wilson
Conrad Johnston
Wilson
Vancouver
Cranbrook
G. T. Moir
Ue Park
Theopen
Ald. Flowers
Bowness Park
Calgary
Alderman Jones
C. R. Ward
Ward
C. J. Little
Cranbrook extends win streak with dominant hockey victory
Cranbrook Recreation Club crushed Waldo 9 to 1 at Fernie Arena to stretch their season unbeaten run to eleven. Tom Hogarth starred in net as Cranbrook used speed, back checking and team play to overpower Waldo, with eight goals allowed by Waldo’s defense.
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Cranbrook
Fernia
Waldo
Fernie
George Hogarth
Huffman
Vic. Trombley
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