Crying Out to the World for Help
Cranbrook to be asked next week to alleviate the suffering of destitute Central European children. The article urges donations to Save the Children Fund with a house to house canvass on January 18th and emphasizes urgent aid for famine and typhus victims in Poland and other war-ravaged regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Poland
Central
Europe
Red Cross
Siberia
Save the Children Fund Committee
First Cranbrook Recreation Club Meets for Governance
The Cranbrook Recreation Club held its first general meeting Monday with about sixty five attendees. Officers and a nine member board were elected and a constitutional plan discussed to run the club on city club lines and stabilize membership and finances. Major Hicks presented expenditures totaling 1538 dollars for repairs and start up while Mrs. B L Staples outlined progress and potential voting rules for members and juniors. J A Mirama to oversee gym and classes and maintain discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Recreation Club
B. L. Staples
Staples
Major Hicks
J. A. Mirama
H. B. Hicks
A. Ashworth
J. McLennan
Mesdames Green
O. Staples
G. J. Spreull
Messrs. Argue
M. T. Harris
O. Bristow
J. M Clark
Mayor Gale Wins on a Technicality in Vancouver
Mayor R. H. Gale declared elected by acclamation after rivals papers were thrown out on a technicality. It marks the second time in Vancouver a mayor will serve a fourth term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
R. H. Gale
Vancouver
Offielala
L. D. Taylor
Wedding of Bertha Brown Taplin at Cranbrook Baptist Church
Miss Bertha Miriam Brown and Ora Ray Taplin wed at Cranbrook Baptist Church with Principal W M Armstrong officiating. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn music, pink and white decor, and a reception at the bride’s home. After a two week honeymoon to Spokane and other U S cities they will reside in Yahk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Miriam Brown
W. H. Brown
Norbury Avenue
Ora Ray Taplin
Yahk
Cranbrook Baptist Church
Baptist Church
W. M. Armstrong
Wilfvy
Harold Brown
Mendelssohn
Alice Brotyn
W. Sambles
Spokane
Taplin
G W V A Orchestra Debuts at Liberal Rally
The G W V A orchestra gave its first public appearance at a Liberal rally in the Auditorium, delivering dance music despite an impromptu setup due to late music arrival. Members F T O Hara Nigel Thompson and J B Thornley led with pianist drummer and conductor violinist, with a grant of 10 dollars to cover initial music costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G-W.v.a
G. W.V.A
Cranbrok
F. T. O'Hara
Nigel Thompson
J. 8. Thornley
East Kootenay
School Board Closes Session as H White Retires
The 1920 School Board completed its business at last Thursday’s meeting. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. H White for eleven years of faithful service, with regret voiced at his retirement this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. White
Winners in the Navy League Essay Competition
The Navy League of Canada in Victoria announced results from the Sea-Power Essay Competition held by Lieut H B Helmsing. Prize winners across high school divisions receive peak prizes and a classroom-hanging picture. extra prizes include books and certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy League
Victoria
H. B. Helmsing
Navy League of Canada
B.C
M. Alma Sarvis
Bessie Woodman
Lenore Hill
Leonard Burton
Gertrude Chalender
Lena Brogan
Jean Wilson
Nora Home
Hester Thompson
Alex Lisbet
Eustace Lee
Norman Parker
Frank Hawkesworth
Jack Dixon
Divisio
Winnifred Beale
Y. Roy
Cranbrook Forum formed as debating and literary society
A meeting at the M G A led to forming The Cranbrook Forum a debating and literary society. G J Spreull provisional secretary L C Eckhert provisional secretary elected officers include W M Armstrong president and G J Spreull first vice president. Meetings weekly at the YMCA with a round table on women in politics next Tuesday led by Miss Drummond and Mr McLennan. Membership open to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Spreuli
L. C. Eckhert
The
Cranbrook Forum
W. M. Armstrong
G. J. Spreull
Awiss
D. Drummond
Treas
Bckert
F. B. Miles
Y.M.C.A
Miss Drummond
McLennan
Banff to Windermere Road Crew Numbers Grow
About 80 to 90 men are employed on the Banff to Windermere automobile road with plans to use up to 100 if needed. Clearing will continue through winter weather, bridges will be built, bunk houses will be erected for tourists, and grading may proceed next summer as funds permit. The Invermere Board of Trade reports 60 men at work, with potential to double, and notes no regional unemployment problem if all required workers are hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Banff-Windermere
T. M. Tweedie
M.L.A
Ottawa
Calgary Automobile Club
Invermere Board of Trade
Windermere
Calgary Ants Club
Pagedix
1921 Council in By Acclamation and Nominations
Nominations for mayor and council in 1921 are listed after a nomination day. Aldermen Jones and Flowers remain, with new names for the police commission and school board. Provincial results show Liberals winning 26 seats to 14 Conservatives and 7 Independents amid high Liberal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maayoraity
Police Commission
Jones
Flowers
Messrs
W- A. Nisbet
W. Henderson
A. A. MccKinnon
A. B. Jones
J. M. McCreery
Alfred J. Balmont
L. Clapp
J. P. Fink
Vancouver
Victoria
Botow
Funeral of Mrs. J. T. Millar Held Sunday Last
The funeral for Mrs. J. T. Millar, who died last Thursday at St. Eugene hospital, was held Sunday from her Burwell avenue home to the Catholic Church. A large crowd attended. Father Murphy conducted the service. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery. She leaves a husband and young child, two brothers and a sister. Floral tributes from Cranbrook Trading Co. and many others were placed on the coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Millar
St. Eugene Hospital
Slater
Burwell Avenue
Murphy
Messra
H. A. Brown
J. P. Fink
A. Ingram
J. Jackson
A. Genest
R. S. Collins
Mnural
Cranbrook Trading Co
Wreath
C. P
Cross
Brault
F. M. MacPherson
Beattie Noble, Ltd
A. C. Blaine
Spray
Ingram
Beaton
A. E. Ferguson
Fernie
Gee
Theis
Spokane
Star
Chas
D. Burton
Ray Chrisler
California
Geneat
Heart
Bowling Club
Anchor
G.P.R
Miss Bertha Brown Receives Dual Showers Before Wedding
Miss Bertha Brown, soon to marry, was honored with two social showers this week. Twentyfive guests at Mrs A C Bowness enjoyed a red and white themed event with a pumpkin centerpiece and a shower of gifts. A second gathering at Mrs Woodman’s featured a kitchen shower for about forty, including music and prize contests, ending with late refreshments. Mr and Mrs T H Conrad of Moyle visited Cranbrook during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Brown
A. C. Bowness
Miss Brown
Little Miss
Helen Gilroy
Hazel Engstven
T. H. Conrad
Moyle
Cranbrook
Mayors and election results highlight civic meeting
Voters chose two new school board trustees with a comfortable majority for bylaw passage to ratify the power company agreement. Police commissioner candidates A A MacKinnon and J Genest led in votes, while Baptist Women’s Mission Circle held its annual meeting with officers elected including Mrs F L Constantine as President and Mrs A Bridges as 1st VP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McPhee
J. Jackson
Walt Ais
Iw, Henderson
Messrs. Genest and MacKinnon
B. C
Alberta Power Co
Baptist Women's Mission Circle
Bassett
F. L. Constantine
A. Bridges
Snd
J. F. Bridges
W. Haynes
Link
Sec
J. L. Palmer
Cradle Roll Sec
W. D. Gilroy
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Mr. C. KR. Taplin
G.W.V. A. Orchestra
Banff
James A. Arnold
A. E. Jones
I’. M. MacPherson
J. R. Walkley
W. C. Marshall
Annie M. Laurie
E. J. Sasvis
2. Armstrong
W. J. Flowers
A. C. Shankland
Robert J. Binninng
C. R. Ward
E. H. McPhee
W. Stephen Santo
J. F. Guimont
Wm. Henderson
J. B. Beaton
J. Drummond
Clapp
A. Raworth
A. D. Bridges
W. A. Nisbet
B. H
Albern Burde
Aeeane Langis
Ys Casey
Duty
Ceeeeeeees En Money
Atlin Kergin
McInnis
Cowichan Duncan
Cheeke
Cranbrook King
Caven
Delta
Helgeson
Gadsen
Geore
Rand Forks
Hieser
Seseiges
Islands
Ulllooet McDonald
Bryson
Carson
Wanalmy
Sloan
Barnard
Gilchrist
Nelson
Dr. Rose
O'Shea
Newcastle Guthrie
Fraser
Hawthornwaite
Bickle
New Westmins Whiteside
Gifford
North Okanage Macdonald
Laidman
North Vancouy Haffies
Vinson
Orchard
Chubb
Tees
Sevee
Frese
Cee
Mayor Nagai
Mackinnon Ih
J. A. Genest
A. J. Balment
A. A. MacKinnon
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