Cranbrook to Host Child Welfare Exhibit Next Week
Cranbrook will host a major Child Welfare Exhibit next Wednesday and Thursday at the Parish Hall under Hugh Dobson. The event, described as the best of its kind in Canada, aims to link teachers and parents and promote child well being with lectures, demonstrations, and a baby contest.
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Cranbrook
Hugh Dobson
Calgary
Vicouver
Victoria
Nancmo
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Regina
Brigden
Fe Snel
Greeny and Meekinnon
Miles Fave Oner
Macfinnen
W. B. Mellane
Women's Institute
Keyworth
Hagl Dobson
Tod Pan
Thomson
MacKinnon
Hugh Dolson
Slide Accident Joins Cranbrook Party At Penwick Avenue
A Wednesday evening sleigh slide at Penwick Avenue turned perilous for Cranbrook visitors and locals. Stewart Morris avoided a telegraph pole but the gang struck the bank, leaving several injured with broken bones sprains and bruises among Della Dian Robert Me Creery Joe Barrett and others reported shaken and bruised.
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Penwick Avenue
Cranbrook
Abie Dobsleigh
Dangee Hill
Stewart Morris
Crook
Mise Della Dian
Robert Me
Creery
Joe Barrett
Melvene
Banff
Mrs Johnson
Victoria
Vida Sutherland
Marion
Madge Robertson
Messrs
Alan DeWolf
DA Sutherland
Wo men s Institute Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the annual Wo mens Institute meeting the officers for the coming year were elected. President is Mrs W J McFarlane, Vice President Mrs G H Thompson, Secretary Treasurer Mrs J W Burton, Directors include Mesdames Dan Campbell L Clapp BE Seaman J D McBride and W W Wolfer. A detailed report will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women’s Institute
W. J. McFarlane
G. H. Thompson
J. W. Burton
Dan Campbell
L. Clapp
BE. H. Seaman
J. D. McBride
W. W. Wolfer
Seley Honor Judge Receives List of Appetites After Service Act
A fragment from December 19 1917 quotes a protest poem by Flower to Mr and Mrs R Flower Cranbrook. The text names several individuals and dismisses morale supports while condemning war and urging defiance against rulers. The piece reflects wartime disillusionment and anti Kaiser sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Melook
Mohart
Wardner
Parmer Lamalin Cameron
Ernie
Irenan
Leonard Mawson
Matiyeville
Allin McKay
Kimberlay
Dignond
Harry Dae Teed
Crantroah
Bothwell Waea
Flower
R. Flower
Cranbrook
Violin Recital by Miss Isolde Menges with Miss Beattie
Miss Isolde Menges gave a violin recital at the Auditorium on Monday evening with Miss Eileen Beattie as accompanist. The program included Mendelssohn and Chopin works, Dwiorak Humoresque, Schubert Brazilian piece, and Souvenir de Moscow, delighting attendees.
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Tiltch
Isolde Menges
Eileen Beattie
Ogi
Aday
Mien Mowree
Mendelesohn
Alan Chopii
Alsc Dwiorak
Sylvanus Richards Dead Cranbrook Pioneer Passes New Year
Sylvanus Richards, longtime Cranbrook resident and former East Kootenay Lumber Co. worker, died at home on Garden Avenue New Year’s Day after months of ill health. He was nearly 69, leaving a widow, son Bert, and daughters Jennie and Mrs Arthur Wallace. Funeral Monday at 2 00 p m from the deceased’s residence with Key City Lodge No 12 I O O F in charge and Rev WH Wright officiating.
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Cranbrook
Sylvanus Richards
Garden Avenue
Richards
East Kootenay Laumber Company
Bert
Jennie
Arthur Wallace
Key City
WH. Wright
Cranbrook Winter Poultry Show Planned at Exhibition Grounds
Arrangements completed for Cranbrook and District Winter Poultry Show to be held January 11 and 12 in the Poultry Building at the Agricultural Exhibition grounds. 400 to 400 birds expected. entries collected by residents and returned to exhibitors free of charge. Provincial grant supports poultry keeping interest and prize lists available from Show Secretary FOS Ryckman.
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Cranbrook and District
Agricultural Exhibition Grounds
The
Poultry Association
Slaterville
Crantirook Jobbers Ltd
Matinine
J Pintiessey
Sullivans Quick Toh Mirtis & Co
Armour Crentrook Drag and Book Co
W. Green
Meattl-Murphy Co
Walkley
Tatmore Pros
WP. Doran
de Te Manning
Naval Bank of Canada
Hank
Comemweroe
Pink Mercantile Co
RP Moffatt
Dewalt Little and Mchisan
Myo AM
Waldo
Fos. Ryckman
Span
War Veterans Hold New Year Entertainment and Dance
Crankick branch GW V A A staged the first War Veterans entertainment at Parish Hall New Year's night with lantern slides sleight of hand and music by Parker's Orchestra The event drew a full house and raised funds for veterans aims while praising the organization for memorials pensions and care for the sick and dependent families A watch night service and other community events followed as part of a busy New Year in Cranbrook Fernie and surrounding areas.
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Crankick
GW. V. A
Willis
Great War Veterans Association
Canada
Empire
Parker
D. Smith
He Phillips
Geo R Leask
Joan of Elwirs
Christ Church Christmas Tree and Entertainment
The Christ Church Sunday School held a Christmas tree and entertainment in the Parish Hall on Thursday. A large decorated tree stood as Santa Claus greeted many children and distributed gifts despite a lack of reindeer drawn sleigh. After refreshments, games ensued for over a hundred attendees.
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Christ Church
Santa Clas
Twalteax Disaster Fund Sparked by SCTandrook Heralds
SCTANDROOK reports establish the Twalteax Disaster Fund under the Weather Bureau auspices. The fund backs relief efforts and weather coordination amid ongoing regional crises. Community groups rally support and plan fundraising events to bolster emergency response.
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Sctandrook Heralds
Twalteax
Amateur theatre tour brings Green Stockings to Balfour and Creston
Cranchisok amateur dramatic company touring with Green Stockings faced heavy Snow causing delays yet delivered a full performance at Balfour Military Sanatorium and Creston Mercantile Hall. The troupe endured late trains and impassable roads and finished with a Sunday return via Cranbrook to Proctor.
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Cranbrook Amateur Dramatic Company
Grand Theatre
Fernie
Cranchisok Amateur Dramatic Company
Creston
Balfour
Military Senatorium
Green Stockings
CP Dt
Trea
Hope
Sirdur
Thiugh
Cranbrook
Harshaw
Proctor
Proctor Jim
The Boosters by A E Watts
An extended critique of Cranbrook boosters and their failed ventures in the Banana belt. The author mocks local advocates who promoted impractical plans while urging prudence and scientific testing before seeking government aid. He notes personal experiments in turpentine and citrus, urging citizens to develop practical ideas and cultivate thoughtful leadership.
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A. EK. Watts
Canada
Cranbrook
Goldsmith
Byron
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
North Pole
Board of Trade
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Hugh Tohbson
Danniry Tin
Lau
Prilimptaf
Atiloa
South Secon
Dobe
Wyboggan
W. 1
Seley
Dren A
Conscientious Objectors
Sylvanus
Geo, Smith
Walter Reed
Gummer
W. Hewson
Seay
GW. YV
F. W. Harrison
Church Church Women’s Guild
Mogae
Fort Steele
Weather Bureau
Dee
I. i
Conti
Ridicul
Crandroak's Deg Goods and Clothing Store
Penslar
Cranbrook Drug & Book Co
W. J. Atchison
Baker Street
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