Carnival Queen contest kicks off in Cranbrook fundraiser
About 45 locals gathered at the YMCA Rotarian event to back contestants for the Carnival Queen role. The Rotary Playground fund aims to equip an up to date city park playground. Contestants include Loretta Armstrong and Grace Miggin among others, with August 15 as the chosen queen day.
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Children’s Playground Carnival Committee
Laneleon
Tuesaday
YMCA
Ax Jeuests
Rotary Playgrounds Committee
Cranbrook
T. Flett
Dwelley
Lumberton
Flett
I. M. MacPherson
MacPherson
Bill
Steve Clark
Wycliffe
B.P.O.E
W. 8. Johnson
Cranbrok
Vimy
Grace Miggins
Hste
Western Grocers, Ltd
Geo. Salter
Hinnis
Hasard
City League Baseball Second Half Schedule Set
After a hot spell the City League resumes with a playoff between the Veterans and the Victoria Cafe for first-half honors at the ball park drawing a large crowd. The second half starts Tuesday with games on Tuesday and Friday evenings throughout August.
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Hirst
Victoria Cafe
Ball Park
Thesday
Pridiy
Voelts
View
City Ve
City
Yahk
Lumberton
Water Use Hours For Lawns And Boulevards
Public notice limits water use for sprinkling lawns gardens grass plots and boulevards to specified hours under the Water Uys Law. The exact hours follow in the continuing notice.
Kiddies' Day Draws Near in Cranbrook Elf Effort
Elks plan a big Kiddies' Day on August 6 near the old Standard mill with rides, cars, and a prize Ford car draw to benefit children. Absentee votes give Liberals a strong lead in provincial seats. beer vote shows a tight county split. Wild Horse Gold Mining Co reports a promising wash-up with about $8000 recovered. Fernie baseball team to disband after upcoming games amid coal strike conditions.
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Elks
Cranbrook Kiddies
Bill
Mackenzie
Fort Goorne
Fort George
Cariboo
Vancouver
Mary Ellen Smith
McRae
North
Hanes
Bryan
Fire i
Talon
Fernie
Kimberley
Wycliffe
New Wild Horse Gold Mining Co
Lum berton Visitors and Hospital Stay Mentioned
Mrs. George Smith and her guest Miss Millington visited Lum berton at the start of the week. After seven weeks in hospital, Miss I B Magee is expected to return home by week’s end.
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George Smith
Miss Millington
Lumberton
Miss I. BE. Magee
McFee
Camrose
Alta
Baxter
New Brunswick
Mr. McFee
Sussex
N.B
Windermere
Banff
Frank Doodson
Little One
Cranbrook
England
C.P.R
Evening Concerts by Home Town Band in Cranbrook
The Home Town Band draws favorable comment for Wednesday evenings at the park, funding its activities without city finances. Read includes guest travels to Los Angeles and Banff, local social notes, and regional travel by car with many mentions of Cranbrook and area figures.
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Evi
Farmer Cullen to Leave District for Scotland Auction Set
Cranbrook loses a respected farmer as Mr. J. Cullen departs with his family to Lanarkshire near Glasgow. An auction on Saturday August 2 will offer livestock farming implements and crops, including Oxford Down sheep and quality butter stock. Dr. J. Rutledge serves as auctioneer.
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Cranbrook
J. Cullen
Lanarkshire
Glasgow
Cullen
Wm. Hamilton
Oxford
J. Ww. Rutledge
Teachers Appointed to Vacancies on School Staff
Additional appointments to the school teaching staffs were announced this week. Miss Mary J. Rice of Vernon is assigned to a junior room at South Ward school, Miss Florence BE Best of Kamlogps to a junior grade in Central School, Miss Myrtle McCasslin of Krick! on to an intermediate grade in Central School, Miss Marguerite EK Johnson of Chilliwack to a senior grade at Central School, taking over from Mixa] Magee who moves to the High School staff.
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Mary J. Rice
Vernon
South Ward
Fleury
Florence BE
Best
Kamlogps
Central School
Myrtle McCasslin
Krick
Centre School
Thow
Marguerite EK. Johnson
Chilliwack
Mixa
Magee
High iSchool
Co-Operative Store Moves to New Cranbrook Location
The Cranbrook District Co-Operative Society announces relocation to the former Rex Theatre building on Monday of next week. The remodel includes a new front and improved interior to accommodate growing business and provide more space.
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Co-Operative
Cranbrook District Co-Operative Society
Rex Theatre
Gyro Club Plans Carnival Queen Benefit Dance
The Gyros host a charity dance for their Princess on August 12 in the Auditorium. Robinson's five piece orchestra has been engaged for the event the night before the four day carnival begins. The evening supports the carnival festivities and proceeds go to the Princess.
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Gyros
Robinson
Price
Governor General to Meet Returned Men in August
Ex soldiers are urged to assemble at the G W V A Club rooms on Thursday August 7 at a stated time for a march to the railway station to receive His Excellency Lord Byng of Vimy. Civilian dress preferred but veterans should wear ribbons from any war they served in. Ribbons for South African and Great War may be obtained free from the club steward.
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Creston Village
Baron Byng
Canada
Fred Lister
D.S
C.M.G
G.W.V.A. Club
Lord Byng
Otis Staples to Establish New Logging Camp Near Kimberley
The Otis Staples Lumber Co plans a new camp about four miles northwest of Kimberley. Buildings from the former headquarters are being moved along the logging railway to the new sites, with others left on the prairie above Wycliffe until new locations are ready.
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Otis Staples Lumber Co
Kimberley
Wycliffe
Bonners Ferry Ball Team Wins Final District Game
Bonners Ferry defeated Wycliffe seven to three in the district finale played here on Wednesday. Bonners Ferry led early with three runs in the first and added one in the third, while Wycliffe managed a single run in the fourth and three in the fifth. Wycliffe errors helped the hosts build the lead and secure the win.
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Bonners Ferry
Wycliffe
Hinton
Trail Plant Growth At Trail Sheltering Mine Refinery Plan
A Canadian mining plan outlines a Trail Shelto r project to expand the Trail Sheltor mine and smelting facilities. The program aims to process Coreenaie products and zinc shipments while adding new buildings and plants to boost daily refined lead capacity and extend operations into next summer. The project includes a modern refinery and casting plant and notes extending the existing works over a year. Local observers like Mrs J Noegrove and A Wallinger are connected to planning and field visits while J Leadbetter visits nearby claims and signs painters tour the district.
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Cheethtaw Mining & Smelting
Canada, Ltd
Trdanery
Wy Yeetat
Camp Fire Charge Ends in Fine for Tony Casolla
On Saturday July 1 Tony Casolla was tried before magistrate John Lee Cranbrook charged with leaving a camp fire burning. He pled guilty and was fined $76 and costs. The magistrate warned that further incidents would not be tolerated.
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Tony Cassola
John Lee
Cranbrook
Coute
Coming Events in Robiton and Nearby Towns
A compiled list of summer happenings includes plays at the Palace of the King and Shive of Tosird at the Star cinema, regular auctions at J Cullen farm, U.T.O. Elka Children’s Day events, Rotary Club Carnival in Cranbrook, and Windermere District Race Association meetings. Dates span July 21 to August 31 with multiple venues.
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Robinton
Tosird
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Judy” Drummond
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