Appeals Court Cuts Tax for Lumber Firms in Revision
The Provincial Court of Revision under Judge J. R. Brown ended a sitting with a compromise on assessments. The judge favored the taxpayers, reducing total tax by about 21 1/ fold, including major reductions for B C Spruce Mills and six lumber firms. Government officials and auditors represented both sides.
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Provincial Court of Revision
J. R. Brown
B. C. Spruce Mills
Brown
Cranbrook Sash & Door
Cranbrook Brewery
East Kootenay Lumber Co
Fink Mercantile Co
Crow’s Nest Pass Lumber Co
Jewell Lumber Co
Baker Lumber Co
Otis Staples Lumber Co
B.C. Spruce Mills, Ltd
Dixie
Attorney-General's Department
Stewart
V. C. Martin
B.G. Spruce Mills
Crow's Nest Vass Lumber Co
Jewel
Noted Geologist to Lecture in Cranbrook April 18
Principal Porter announces that Dr J Schofield will speak in Cranbrook on Saturday evening April 18 on The Origin of Ore Deposits. The lecture will be illustrated and of special interest to local citizens. All organizations urged to keep the date open and attend. place and hour to be announced later.
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Porter
8. J. Schofield
Cranbrook
Rink proceeds highlight Amateur Athletic Association finances
The Amateur Athletic Association reports a 102.60 net profit from the Arena Rink season after whitewashing expenses for ice men band and improvements. It notes revenue loss from Cranbrook’s withdrawal and plans to seek a city refund for permanent rink improvements.
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Amateur Athletic Association
Kimberley
Cranbrook
Athletic Association
The
GA. A.A
Ipoc Amives
Coming Events in Cranbrook March Schedule
Friday features Women’s Institute Hard Times Dance at K P Hall with cards and dancing. The Dumbells perform Ace High and Oh Yes at the Auditorium Friday and Saturday. Birth of a Nation at Star on March 14. Cranbrook Farmers Institute annual meeting at City Hall March 14. G W V A masquerade ball March 17 at the Auditorium. Shamrock Tea and Sale March 17 at Mrs Carlyle’s for Knox Church Ladies’ Aid. Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Stetson’s Company Auditorium March 18.
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Women's Institute
K.P. Hall
The
Dumbells
Cranbrook Farmers’ Institute
Shamrock
Stetson
Women’s Institute Meeting Highlights Plans and Sympathy
The Wo men’s Institute met at K P Hall with Mrs. Gerge Smith in charge. They approved events including a Flower Show on August 20 and a Sale of Work in October, plus an April meeting dish cloth request. Committees were named for publicity afternoon tea and sale of work. A charitable dance aims to aid a needy family and the South Ward School piano fund. Mrs. Willis spoke on Education and Better Schools, urging home discipline and early bedtimes to shape bright pupils. a condolence letter to Mrs. Cox was authorized. The session closed with tea served by hostesses.
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Women’s Institute
K.P. Hall
Gerge Smith
Institute
Mesdames Noble and
Healey
Cox
Willis
Masquerade Ball by G W V A Promises Unique Features
The G W V A plans a March 17 masque ball in Cranbrook with novel features for veterans including Trish dances and songs. Prizes will honor best costumes for ladies and gentlemen, with patronesses and judges listed as Mrs HL Hicks, Mrs T M Roberts, Mrs M Forrest, and Mrs F W Green.
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G.W.V.A
Cranbrook
HL. B, Hicks
T. M. Roberts
M. Forrest
F. W. Green
Cranbrook Brotherhood Thanks Sam Fyles for Garden Support
At Monday evening’s meeting the Cranbrook Brotherhood thanked Mr. Sam Fyles for his interest in beautifying the grounds around the post office. The society urged the department to seek Ottawa’s help for seeds and plants and any other needed assistance.
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Cranbrook Brotherhood
Sam Fyles
Society
Ottawa
February High School marks by grade and student names
Principal H. L. Porter lists February averages from the High School. Grade XI honors include Margaret Johnson and Ruth Soderholm with scores in the mid eighties. grade X honors include John Cummings and Sophie Mader with scores above eighty. grades IX division III and IV show multiple honors and failures with class averages around 62 to 72. The lengthy tally names many students, their scores, and the overall average per grade.
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Margaret Johnson
Ruth Soderholm
Esther Chalender
Chester Roberts
Arthur Shankland
Marguerite Godderis
Hector Linnell
Gertrude Patmore
Muriel Millington
Norman Parker
Jack Brown
Sophie Mader
Peter Brennen
Tom Marshall
Ethel Spears
Brunel Murphy
Jean Wallinger
Jessie McInnis
Jack Dixon
Ronnie Haynes
Graham Dale
Eileen McQuaid
Marguerite Caven
Laurence Foster
Cliven Evans
Andy Cassidy
Mabel Stender
Ivy Degall
Malcolm Harris
Rita McBurney
Edith Johnson
Philemon Belanger
Billy Taylor
Kathleen Dallas
Margaret Horie
Edgar Montpellier
Ernest Danielson
Ray Beech
Murray Garden
Rayner Johnson
Edward Dobson
Leonard Parkin
Dorothy McClure
Myrtle Powell
Walter Elmes
Harriet Home
Nancy Nisbet
Mariam Williams
Willie Spence
Yvette Guindon
Allan Shaw
Mack Home
Jim McFarlane
Calvin McBurney
Effie Charboneau
Rirthel Benson Leslie Sainsbury
Cyril Harrison
Robert Taylor
Allan Gill
Jean Home
Ethel Neily
Marion Kummer
Aubrey McKowan
Josephine Pascuzzo
Elsie Erickson
Dorothy Spence
Phyllis Thomson
Margaret Willis
Tor Holmes
Netty Johnson
Marion Miles
Donald Burton
Bert Laurie
Harry Cassidy
Edith Carlyle
Pass
Jeasie Brown
Arnold Holdener
Hazel Campbell
Florence Findlay
Catherine Harrison
Jack Barber
Jack Henderson
Lillian Lewis
Hilliard Simpson
Ray Brown
Margaret McInnis
Melville Reade
Elizabeth Miller
John Metcalfe
Doris Mackinnot
Etta McGill
Selina Dixon
William Taylor
H. L. Porter
Milo and Moe Wrestle in Championship Bout at Auditorium
A crowd watched Jack Milo and Nelson Moe clash in a three fall match at the Auditorium. Moe won the second and third falls after Milo led 1 0. Milo suffered blows and a staged fall that left him winded, with a post bout challenge from Bozinis accepted for a likely rematch next week. Referee was Mr. McDonald.
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Jack Milo
Nelson Moe
Milo
Moe
Bozinis
Mr. McDonald
Cranbrook Amateur Athletic Association Holds Meeting
The Cranbrook Amateur Athletic Association reported on winter sports at the rink and praised the committee led by Miss Patterson for junior hockey success. Discussion covered securing athletic grounds lease, possible council rental, and funding disposition from carnival proceeds.
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Cranbrook Amateur Athletic Association
Y. M
Cranbrook
Patterson
City Council Sets Tax Estimate Review For Week
The city council holds a special meeting Thursday to review annual estimates and size the tax rate, aiming to approach forty mills. Friday the school board meets in its regular session to discuss district matters.
Salvation Army Prize Giving Highlights Sun Day School
The Salvation Army Sun day School prize giving occurred at the barracks on Monday evening with Capt. Stunwell leading a meaningful service. About twenty fine books were awarded to as many healthy, bright children as part of the program. The Captain spoke on the work's encouraging nature and enjoyment of ministering to the kids as attendance reached forty to forty five.
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Salvation Army
Stunwell
Native Sons Move To Promote Lacrosse In Cranbrook
At a Native Sons of Canada meeting held Wednesday night a committee led by Ashton Powers was formed to foster Canadian sports in Cranbrook with lacrosse and hockey as priorities. A lacrosse program will start immediately and a gathering of interested players is planned at the YMCA next Tuesday. Local firms may donate equipment, and securing proper grounds is considered essential.
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Native Sons of Canada
Ashton Powers
Cranbrook
Gyro Club hears talk on steam engine development
Gyro Bil Barber gave an engaging talk tracing steam power from Hero of Alexandria to modern locomotives. He described early engines from Puffing Billy to Stephenson’s Rocket, noting its 1820 use and performance, and compared past with today’s vast engines. The meeting also discussed entering a bowling team in regional competition.
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Regina
Moose Jaw
Minneapolis
Eastern Paints
Bil Barber
Hero of Alexandria
B. C
Liverpool and Manchester
Gyro Barber
Cranbrook Players to Stage April 17 Comedy Program
The Cranbrook Players of the Cranbrook Musical Society announce a dramatic entertainment in Anudi torium on Friday April 17 featuring two sketches Playevers by Pinero and Tei On Parle Francais plus other numbers. Cast are busy rehearsing and the show aims to uphold the society’s high reputation with further details to follow.
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The
Cranbrook Players
Cranbrook Musical Society
Pinero
Koote nay Telephone Lines Annual Meeting Declares 6 Percent Dividend
The Koote nay Telephone Lines Limited annual meeting last Friday approved a 6 percent dividend. Officers elected include President J A Arnold and Vice President T M Roberts with directors W A Nisbet Dr F B Miles W R Grubbe S Taylor and K Leitch. The company operates in Kimberley Fernie Natal Michel and links with Alberta and U S lines, planning further plant improvements and a potential Kimberley service upgrade costing about 25000 with over 700 telephones in use.
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Kootenay
Natal
Michel
East Kootenay
Alberta
Fort Steele
Dominion
Windermere
Kingsgate
Yahk
United States
West Kootenay
B. C
Herald
Vancouver
Calgary
Foltot
J. A. Arnold
T. M. Roberts Lee
Mer
W. D. Gilroy
W. A. Nisbet
Dr. F. B. Miles
W. R. Grubbe
S. Taylor
4K. Leitch
J. B. Sutherland
Kimberley
Seleven
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Auditorium
H. School
Athletic Assoc
Salvation Army Prize
Musical Society
Quebec
Frontenac
Dandurand Terrace
G.W.V.A. Masquerade
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