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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1926
Page
4
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Efforts to extend the Railway Y M C A to include a properly equipped gymnasium and a sizable swimming tank are underway in Cranbrook. Past attempts failed due to organizational challenges, but local support and potential C I R funding could make the project feasible for the city. Armistice Day observances highlighted community participation and wreaths at the soldiers memorial, stressing that the monument belongs to all residents.
The Y plans a five-branch canvass to recruit new members and renew current ones, with mayor support and a goal of broadening access. A large drive is to be reported in a week, as locals sign up and organizers assign captains. Mr. Ford, a church organist and piano repairer, offers classes and service.
On Sunday at noon the marriage occurred at the Anglican Church rectory between Mr. Eric Stone of this city and Miss Margaret Munday of Kimberley. The Rev. F. W. Harrison conducted the ceremony with only immediate friends present. Witnesses were Mr. W. D. Stone of Cranbrook and Miss Agnes McKim of Kimberley.
Walter H. Ford a valued musician with A Mus LCM gold medal formerly of Russell Manitoba is expected to arrive in Cranbrook about November 15 to take charge of the organ duties and music program at Knox Church.
A Cranbrook district Liberal Association meeting in K P Hall elected officers with Hon Dr J W King as president and J Oliver Buckham M L A as vice presidents. I M MacPherson was 1st vice president and T J Summers secured the sec treas post G M McKowan. Executive members include F B Miles J Leask Sybil White T M Roberts F Provenzano W Pritchard and J Little.
Cranbrook Girls' Hockey Club hosts a dance at Ki Hall on Friday November 26 with Bluebird Orchestra performing. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. admission price is noted as popular. The event aims to boost the season start and draw strong support.
A Scottish bound delegation led by Rt. Hon. Arthur Henderson travels via Empress of Scotland to Canada to study Dominion conditions and economies. The group, chaired by the Marquis of Salisbury, sails Aug 8 on the Aorangi to Australia for informal conferences with colonial lawmakers and British India.
Rev Bryce Wallace cited Alfred Noyce's lines urging sacrifice to end hatred and greed and to strive for a better world. He urged worshippers to burn with the fire of sacrifice and die to base selves, building a kinder, nobler society through inner reform.
Photo-Crafis, Cranbrook photographers, marked their first anniversary after opening in November 1925. Proprietors Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Russell, new arrivals from Manitoba, impressed Cranbrook during a 1924 visit as publicity reps for the New Westminster Board of Trade. Russell trained in photography in Winnipeg.
The article outlines Mr. Russell’s coastward move in 1909, his role as official photographer for the 47th and 121st Battalions, and his work chronicling receptions for royalty and notable figures. It notes his leadership in photography circles, his affinity for child portraits, and the 1919 Better Babies official appointment. It also highlights Cranbrook’s growth, his firm’s expansion in framing, and plans for a busier Christmas season.
A local studio marks its anniversary by changing from Photo-Crafts to Russell's Studio & Art Store, the Kiddies' Photographers, a historic name used in New Westminster. The rebranding signals a return to its original identity and focus on portrait work for children.
Friday evening at the K P Hall Crescent Lodge Knights of Pythias and Cran Brook Pythian Sisters Lodge hosted a whist drive and dance. Winners included Mrs Art Wallace and Mr X Holdener with consolation prizes going to Mrs Mas McNeil and Mr R Potter. A tea cover raffle donated by Mrs Jack Taylor went to Mrs B Benson. Music by the Bluebird orchestra. Refreshments served around midnight credit to the Pythian Sisters.
The Kimberley football team left by train shortly after noon with a singing band of rooters and veterans’ poppies, en route to Spokane for two Association football games against American opponents. The Kimberley Scot's band, led by G Ewan, A Scott and G Campbell, provided marching music while Dick Burke sold Kimberley badges. A banner on the outside car read Here we are from Kimberley, R C the home of the famous Sullivan Mine.
A Canadian born teacher from Crook High School and Calgary's Central High School, R. B. Forsyth, won top honors in a six months long teachers' short story contest by Writers' Monthly. His tale "Yellow Clay" portrays farmer life in western Canada with a wholesome, realistic tone.
In Cranbrook a total of 2400 has been raised in 24 hours toward building a covered curling rink. The new Fink Mercantile Company building steel framework has been set and construction is advancing rapidly. A railroad linking Cranbrook directly with Spokane via Yahk is expected to open soon.
Within the next month W H Wilson returns from a buying trip across Eastern Canada and the United States. At the City Council meeting T M Roberts served as city clerk for the first time in twenty seven years. J L Parker arrives as North Star Mine manager from Roseland. W Hyde Bakers marriage is set for early November per England advice. A Leitch senior family arrives from Oak Lake Manitoba to reside in the district. It is useless to alter bad laws unless you can obey good ones.
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