Will Meet in Kimberley Will Meet in Kimberley
A Cranbrook District Conservative Association meeting is called for Monday evening, May 9, in Kimberley to discuss district organization, representation bases, and a potential nominating convention for the provincial riding. Expected delegates from Cranbrook and Kimberley will be joined by others, with transportation arranged for attendees. The agenda includes a banquet option with Hon. S. F. Tolmie as a guest and opportunities to acquaint attendees with the candidate. Delegates from Cranbrook City executive include J. A. Arnold, F. H. Denall, W. F. Cameron, W. Stewart, H. W. Herchmer, A. C. Bowness, and Dr. J. W. Rutledge, with several Lady delegates missing from the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Kimberley
S. F. Tolmie
Tolmie
Messrs
J. A. Arnold
F. H. Denall
W. F. Cameron
W. Stewart
H. W. Herchmer
A. C. Bowness
J. W. Rutledge
Thei
A. C. Shankland
J. Norgrove
J. H Meighen
New City Engineer Arrives Sums Up Veterans Ties
City Superintendent D. Philpot arrived Sunday from the Coast to assume duties as city engineer after last week’s appointment. He served as a major and battalion commander in the 7th Battalion during the war, with many Canadians in action. Veterans and comrades are noted in Windermere and nearby areas as he surveys city works and utilities this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Philpot
Philpot
7Th Battalion
J. A. Young
Windermere
South Ward School April Report Lists Students by Grade
A list of students across divisions and grades for April at South Ward School includes multiple names in Grade a and Grade 2a, several ties noted in Division 11, and both Grade 1 low and high groupings with many recurring surnames such as Berrington, Romano, and Yadernuck. The roster spans pupils like Margaret Russell, Shirley Fisher, Bruce Cameron, Annie Becker, and Leonard Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Russell
Vonda Coleman
Irene Curle
Joyce Bond
Kiddie Wood
Malcolm Sanderson
Tom Barrett
George Strood
Alex Hlefare
Herbert Berrington
Jimmy Shaw
Shirley Fisher
Della Colloche
Billy Worthington
Frank Rosling
Josie Romano
Florence Johnson
Hilly Vadernuck
Jackie Berrington
Charlotte Quaife
Bruce Cameron
Madeline Romano
Lloyd Cameron
Maurice Haley
Milton Solecki
Mike Tito
Gerald Walsh
Frank Romano
Alex Larsen
Betty MacLean
Joyce Maidment
Archie Reekie
Eileen Rosling
Hilda Atkinson
Edith Berrington
Douglas Eley
Joan Quaife
Helen Hanson
Jeannie Reeves
Eddie Ratcliffe
Douglas Griffin
Annie Becker
Florence Curle
Evelyn Hanson
June Thompson
Caroline Larsen
Katherine Yadernuck
Dick Worthington
Harvey Graham
Steve Solecki
Angelina
City Band to Debut May 24 Under Reorganized leadership
W H Ford reports strong progress in the city band with enthusiastic youth participation. Reorganized group rehearses three nights weekly at 7 30 p m over Cameron and Sang stores, with a growing instrument supply and a need for a bass drummer as they prepare their first public appearance on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL Ford
Cameron & Sang's
Cameron & Sang
Ford
J. Ingles
N. R. Park
J. M. Clark
J. Dubois
H. Potter
D. Ford
D. Weston
A. Laidlaw
W. Reeves
Malcolm Harris
L Patterson
M. T. Harris
N. Park
J. Kemball
J. Henderson
Mr. Ford
Enthusiastic Annual Meeting of Kimberley Conservatives
The Kimberley Conservative Association held its annual meeting last week with strong attendance and vigorous outlook. Officers were elected led by Hon Hugh Guthrie MP as president and J D McNiven as vice president with Harold Abbott as secretary treasurer. The executive list includes C H Phillips D McKechnie and others. delegates A A Ward and G J Campbell were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberley
W. R. Ross
Ross
J. D. McNiven
Chapman Camp
Harold Abbott
Messrs
C. H Phillips
D. McKechnie
A. A. Ward
S. Anderson
J. McGuire
Pontus Johnson
Marsden
C. J. Campbell
Ben Keer
W. J
New Pig Club Entry Rules Set by B C Department
New rules for the pig club competition require litters of eight pigs, ear tagged before weaning, with four litters per district. Prizes range from 30 to 5 dollars, based on weight, type, finish, and quality. Entries must include name, address, litter farrowing date, breed, and reach the Live Stock Commissioner by May 10, 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hay
Ibrook
Department of Agriculture
B.C
Columbia Valley
Kootenay
Rock Creek
Okanagan Valley
Cascade Mountains
Fraser Valley
Vancouver Island
A. Knight
Victoria
Salvation Army Self Denial Week Launch and Mother Day Services
The Salvation Army recalls its Self Denial campaign begun 41 years ago when an officer saved four cents daily for a year to fund gifts. This week invites all Salvationists and friends to give generously while special Mother’s Day services unfold across churches, with a choir program and cards from children to their mothers at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Anl
Wallinger Addresses District Convention on Economy and Taxation
N A Wallinger spoke briefly at district convention and disclaimed criticism of the Oliver government as it would waste time. He noted amendments to faulty acts, discussed provincial debt, urged economy, and warned high taxation keeps capital from British Columbia. He explained limited opposition powers and shared views on beer by the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Wallinger
Oliver
British Columbia
Mr. Wallinger
Carlow
Kimberley
Ross
Cranbrook Wedding Unites Ratcliffe and Miss Jones
Samuel Hollings Ratcliffe married Miss Gracie Jones at the Presbyterian Manse in Cranbrook with Rev. M S Blackburn officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Julia Frost and best man D W Bird attended, and locals commend the couple as widely respected. Observers note the L D Cafe ties spark humorous speculation about Cupid's darts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.D. Cafe
Cupid
Mayor sponsors kite flying contest for Empire Day
The Fernie issue notes that delays due to weather may push Empire Day plans to May 24. A kite flying contest with prizes donated by Mayor Roberts is planned as a highlight. The schedule hints at athletic events, inter-high contests among Fernie Nelson and Cranbrook, a Cranbrook band, dance at the Auditorium, and a display of Cups and medals at WH Wilson's window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Fernie
G.W.V
Wilson
Crembo Club Notes Mixed duck pin tourney ends with close scores
The Crembo Club reports the E B B mixed duck pin bowling tourney concluded Tuesday night. Frank Hartnell and Marjorie Burton won mixed doubles at 1658 while Billy MacDonald and Ivy Dezall-Cane were second at 1594. other pairs ranged from 1592 to 1411. Louise Robertson had the girls highest score and Murray McFarlane the boys. A social evening with prizes is planned, and a fundraiser dance at K P Hall on Friday the 18th will benefit the Boy Scouts and Crembo Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.B.B
Frank Hartnell
Marjorie Burton
Billy MacDonald
Ivy Dezall Cane
Murray McFarlane
Norme Boyce
Art Finley
Aubrey McKowan
Bennie Murgatroyd
Louise Robertson
Billy Taylor
Jean Ward
Tom Marshall
Daisy Whittaker
Fred Fossett
Ethel Neiley
Ernie Laurie
Ruby Harvey
David Frame
Bunny Ward
Crembo
K. of P. Hall
Boy Scouts
Crembo Club
Moyie Couple Wed at United Church in Moyie
A wedding was solemnized Tuesday evening at the United Church Moyie between Miss Gladys Nicholson and Mr Nelson Boake both of Moyie. Bridesmaid was Miss Beth Nicholson sister of the bride with Mr Keith Colton as best man. The couple left Wednesday morning for Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
Gladys Nicholson
Nelson Boake
Moyie
Beth Nicholson
Keith Colton
Los Angeles
Fernie Free Press
Beaver Brotherhood Banquet at Fernie Is Fine Meeting
The Beaver Brotherhood banquet at Fernie United Church on April 26 drew sixty people including district forester from Nelson and six Cranbrook delegates. Leaders highlighted growth, youth athletics, forest fire dangers, and the virtue of cooperation as central to the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Brotherhood
Fernie United Church
Fernie
Nelson
Cranbrook
Brotherhood
Morton F. Brand
Maritimes
Bermuda
Atlantic Ocean
New Denver
Silverton
Irvine
Bryce Wallace
Nazareth
Galilee
G. T. Moir
Moir
H. E. Douglas
A. I. Fisher
K.C
United Church
Our Fathers
Mr. Melrose
British Columbia
W. R. Wilson
Crow's Nest Pass
Cranbrook students return for summer from universities
Cranbrook area sees a large influx of students back for the summer from Alberta and British Columbia universities. Jimmie Taylor returns after two years arts at University of British Columbia, Lillian Jackson from Trail arrives, Ed White rejoined Moyie with a Consolidated Company post, Chester Roberts stays in Vancouver for survey work with Bill Selby, Jean Wilson and Marian McKinnon arrive by car with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson, Hester Thompson returns from UBC, Babs Bowness comes back, Keith Wasson and Jack Moffatt return from University of Alberta, MacLarge reaches home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Alberta
British Columbia
Jimmie Taylor
University of B.C
Trail
Lillian Jackson
Ed, White
Moyie
Consolidated Company
Chester Roberts
Vancouver
Bill Selby
Kimberley
Jean Wilson
Marian McKinnon
W. H. Wilson
Hester Thompson
U.B.C
Babs’ Bowness
University of Alberta
Keith Wasson
Jack Moffatt
MacLarge
Fernie Players Stage Bright Comedy in Third Annual Show
A Herald representative attended Fernie’s third annual Fernie Players production last Wednesday. Directed by Mrs. J. C. Connick the company earned praise for polished performances and a lively, breezy comedy full of laughs from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Fernie Players
Fernie
J. C. Connick
Former Cranbrook girl wins beauty contest at Victoria
Miss Madeline Woodman former Cranbrook resident and daughter of Mr and Mrs J Woodman tops the Miss Victoria contest standings in Victoria BC as ballots show her leading and a probable pick to represent Canada at the upcoming Galveston Texas event in the international pageant with contestants from France Luxemburg England Portugal Italy Cuba and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Woodman
J. Woodman
Victoria
Vancouver
Cangill
Hell
Galveston
Texas
Woodman
Dominion
Miss Woodman
Victoria Daily Thyes
Cranbrook
Victoria Hist School
Miss Wade
B.C
Miss Woodmer
Dominion Theatre
Woodmen
Pareen
Mad
France
Luxemburg
Enel
Portugal
Italy
Cuba
Gyros name officers for coming year at meeting this week
Cranbrow Gyro Club met on Tuesday evening and elected officers for the coming year. President Steward Black and directors J McLaren L Paulson J M McLear and H W Herehmer along with Dr Fergie Immediate Past President were named. other officers to be appointed. Also notes from Odd Fellows Lodge delegates to the Grand Lodge in Nanaimo were reported. The recent cool weather eased flood concerns as waters near the creek subsided after reaching highs not seen in years, with threat of overflow near the old demon flats north of the city receding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrow Gyro Club
Stewart Black
J. Mclaren
L. Paulson
J. M. McLear
H. W. Herehmer
Dr. Fergie
Stuet
Odd Fellow Lodge
Moser W
DD Gilroy
F. A. Williams
Grand Lodge
B.C
Nanaimo
Messrs
G Dingley
A. Kemball
Master Mechanic Visits Cranbrook Before Nelson Post
Mr Palmer Lindeay, master mechanic and assistant superintendent designate for CPI, stopped in Cranbrook Friday on a Winnipeg to Nelson trip. He left Saturday to assume duties at Nelson and met local officials. Mr Campbell Lindsay, a Cranbrook native, is a nephew of the Nelson official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Palmer Lindeay
Cranbrook
Winnipeg
CPI
Lindeay
Campbell Lindsay
Rotarians Return From Coast Visit and Tacoma Convention
Mr J I Fink came back to the city via Spokane after attending the Rotarian convention in Tacoma with over 1400 Rotarians from District No 1. In Vancouver he toured the Princess of Canada liner with Miss Wanda Fink. Also returning were J F Scott O N Jacobson and W H Wilson with Mrs Wilson and Miss Jean after their trip by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 1
Fink
Spokane
Mr. Fink
Tacoma
Vancouver
Wanda Fink
Messrs
J. F. Scott
0. N. Jacobson
W. H. Wilson
By Law Voting On Wednesday For School Extensions
Ratepayers in the city will vote next week on two school board by laws to fund high school expansion. One authorizes 70000 for a new ten room building and the other 34000 for adding five rooms to the current high school. Electors may vote for both, either, or neither, and trustees will act according to the measure with the highest support, with three fifths required for passage. The school board explains the need and includes arguments against the other by law, plus a board reply to questions raised.
Alterations Underway at MacPherson Funeral Parlor
F M MacPherson begins work to relocate the existing parlor and construct a larger cement funeral home. The new facility will feature a 20 by 26 foot chapel, private mourners room, embalming room, showroom, and a cement block exterior with pleasing facing as contractor A E Jones proceeds once the old building is moved back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. MacPherson
A. E. Jones
MacPherson
Donations Boost New Legion Building With War Art
Three framed pictures for Cranbrook Legion were donated this week. The Royal Bank of Canada provided two war scenes On Leave and The Night Patrol. Mr C E Bourne donated The Landing of the Canadians in France in memory of his late brother Lieutenant H H Bourne. Local firms add fence posts and fencing as grounds are prepared for lawns and bowling greens. Shrubs and flowers will be planted to enhance the Legion quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Legion
Royal Bank of Canada
C. E. Bourne
The
Royal Bank
Marsh
France
Bourne
Mr. Bourne
H. H. Bourne
Cranbrook
Legion Quarters
Cranbrook Sash & Door Company
F. Parks & Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Ward
M. G. Shaw
J. R .Ross
Bell
Hugh Guthrie
M.P
Dr. Tolmie, MP
Salvation Army
Ratcliffe—Jones
GYROS
Legion
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