Memorial Service for Late Lieut John Wilson
A memorial service in The Methodist Church honored the late Lieutenant John Wilson with members of the GWVA in attendance. The pulpit featured white drapery and brass shells as vases, with readings from Revelation and a sermon on duty, sacrifice, and patriotism ending with the National Anthem and God Save Our Splendid Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
GWVA
Tennyson
Eugene Cowles
Rey Thos
Keyworth
Ira R. Manning
Marckng Saul
Wir
Flinders
Tie
Iis
Mr. Keyworth
Battle Plains
Christ Jesus
Yonder Abbey
Flanders
Edith McBride
Annual Meeting Of Cranbrook Canadian Patriotic Fund
The Cranbrook and district branch held its annual meeting at City Hall with chairs and officers re elected. The Treasurer reported year receipts of 20 705.68 with Cranbrook leading at 7 871.58 and Wycliffe 6 425.26 among others. Executive committee named F W Green and others, while CA Cook was re elected collector. January and December receipts listed by locality show Cranbrook and Wardner among contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook and District
Canadian Patriotic Fund
City Hatch
J P. Pink
TM. Hoberts
HC Seaman
IMT
Ca, Cock
Cranbrook
Wycliffe
Kimberley
Wardner
Wasa
Sevee
Wattshure
Pink
Tm, Roberts
H. C. Seaman
CA Cook
F. W. Green
B. Eb, Howard
J. R. McCreery
Scott Macdonald
W. D. McLeod
W. A. Nisbet
G. J. Spreull
W. E. Worden
R. T. Williams
Warder
Prized Russell books banned as Canada bans Finished Mystery
Ottawa authorities issue warrants prohibiting possession of The Finished Mystery and The Bible Students Monthly in Canada. Penalties include up to a $6000 fine and six months in jail. Police report attempts to sell these works in Cranbrook and Ottawa, with several copies seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Bible Student's Monthly
Babylon
Johns
Bertram Cooper
Garfield Zink
John
Maple Halls
Maple Hall
Rly
Canada
United States
Cranbrook
Willeh
Ottawa
International Bible Students’ Association
Pastor Russel
Bible Studiits Monthly
Brooklyn
Bonspiel Crowns Three Cup Winners Amid Strong Play
The local Bonspiel closed with Lester Clapp, James Henderson, and Frank Topham claiming the Corby, Gault, and Grand Challenge cups. Topham led the strongest rink, while Henderson's and Binning’s crews battled in the Gault final. Several players look to promotions next year as Fernie and Cranbrook vie for the Fleinchman Trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corby
Lester Clapp
James Henderson
Frank Topham
Gault
Henderson
R J. Binning
W. D. Gilroy
Edgar Davis
Rush Adamson
Doug Finnis
Sid Murgatroyd
Bob Binhing
Dicky Griffin
Harry Hughes
Dicky
Thos. M. Roberts
J. F. Campbell
Campbell
Ed. Hill
Fernie
Lawe
Liphart
Fleinchman
Cranbrook
W. HF
Cameron
Ward
J W Gibson Visits Cranbrook CBX for Food Conservation
J W Gibson provincial organizer of Food Conservation Committees visits Cranbrook to consolidate existing groups and spur production and canning. He urges public education, backyard gardens, poultry and rabbit rearing, with Miss Oliver Hayes possibly touring to teach food economy. The Rod and Gun Club notes growth and pheasant discussions. Regular meetings and membership details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Gibson
ROD and Gun Club
J. W. Gibson
Gibson
Fernie
Board of Trade
Herail Merchants’ Association
Farmers’ Institute
C. D
Women's Institute, Agricultural Association
St. John Ambulance Association
Herald
Gibagon
Dominion
British Columbia
Oliver Hayes
Cranbrook
Cranbrook Audiences Welcome Quality Shows in Wartime Era
The Cranbrook Auditorium, seeking to end public distrust of one night stands, hosted The Brat by the United Producing Company Limited of Calgary. Miss Rea Martin led a strong cast with praise for acting, while the new alliance with Mr. G. R. Leask promises regular, value driven bookings for Cranbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Princess of Bunk
Ruth
United Producing Company, Limited
Calgary
the Brat
Morrasco
Rea Martin
New York
Mack
Steve
Timson
Steeve
New York Wall
G. R. Leask
United Producing Company
Leasks
Calgary Theatre Acts Delight Audiences with Three Productions
The city enjoys a bill featuring Hen pecked Henry with Billy Oswald, Mrs Henry praised by locals, and the farce Watch Your Step followed by Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Calgary, Spokane, and Vancouver audiences are urged to approve further plays to counter grim tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Henry
Billy Oswald
Calgary
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Lieut
Honsplel
Cranbrook Rod and Gun Club
Alberta
J. H. King
Messrs. BE. T. Cooper
A. R. Webster
George Ko Leask Jonny
The
Walted Producing Company
Library of Bote F
Cabpstain
Slater
REGAL
J.T. Relis
Classics
Cranbrook’s Dry Goods and Clothing Store
Vinol
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
W. J. Atchison, Monsger
J.D. McBride
Baker Street
Mall
Morningside Seed CO
Winnipeg
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