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Newspaper

Cranbrook Herald

Location

Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Nov 18, 1920

Page

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Conservative Women Organize for Cranbrook Candidate Campaign

Conservative women of Cranbrook organized for the provincial campaign at a well attended meeting in Conservative headquarters Tuesday evening electing officers and planning active campaigning. Mrs Elmore Staples was elected president with Mrs W J Bowser as Honorary President and Mrs Arthur Meighen as Honorary Vice President.

Cranbrook Hoadquarters Elmore Staples W. J. Bowser Arthur Meighen J. P. Fink F. D. Patten Mesdames Bowness Clapp Jones Martin Cameron Shankland Reid Rutledge Conservative Association

New Baptist Pastor Takes Up Work in City

Mr W G Asher recently arrived from Lewiston Idaho to lead the local Baptist Church for at least six months. His wife and two children follow soon, with furniture to be moved into the Parsonage on Norbury Avenue. He has pastored in Calgary and Lethbridge, conducted evangelistic work on the Pacific Coast, and preached as pastoral supply last Sunday.

W. G. Asher City Asher H. R. Hinton Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Lewiston Seattle Pacific Coast The Baptist Church

Caven and King Busy Campaigning Across Cranbrook

Conservative candidate Thos. D. Caven and Liberal Hon. Dr. J. H. King work hard canvassing Cranbrook constituency. Caven’s team reports encouraging results while King tours Kimberley and Yahk where reception is cooler and supporters fear an uphill polling battle on December 1st.

Thos. D. Caven J. H. King Cranbrook Caven Dstrict Kimberley Yahk King

First Enrolments Made Into Boys' Naval Brigade

At a Navy League meeting in City Hall Cranbrook the nucleus of a Boys Naval Brigade was formed. A senior and junior squad were enrolled, with plans for Thursday evening drills at the Parish Hall and several instructors offering to assist in nautical, drill, gymnastics, and recreation activities.

The Navy League Major Hicks Messrs W. M. Armstrong J. Barrett F. Pym A. E. Leigh D. Bristow F. L. Harrison W. M. Harris Cranbrook Norman Parker Billy Taylor Edward White Jack Genest Taiur Taylor Vg Parrett Shaw Fick Dixon Gui I Kennedy Leonard Burton H. L. Harrison A. B. Leigh J. M. Clark FQ. Morrid

Quiet Wedding Ties Mixa Vera Bradwin to North Vancouver Groom

Miss Vera Bradwin daughter of Mrs. J. D. Murray married Mr. William Gillespie of North Vancouver in a quiet ceremony at the First Congregational Church. Rev A E Cooke officiated as the couple, unattended, began married life in North Vancouver with Mrs Gillespie moving from Cranbrook to celebrate the union.

Mixa Vera Bradwin Vancouver First Congregational Church Vera Bradwin J. D. Murray William Gil- Jeaple North Vancouver A. E. Cooke Gillespie North Cranbrook

McLean Promoted to Cloverdale RBC Branch Manager

Mr. A. R. McLean, longtime accommodating account man at the Royal Bank of Canada Cranbrook, receives a promotion and will manage the Cloverdale branch. He is succeeded by H. R. Dove, moving from Ladner to Cranbrook to take over as accountant.

A. R. McLean Royal Bank of Canada Cloverdale Royal Bank McLean H. R. Dove Cranbrook Ladner

Open Air Rink Aims to House Ice Sports This Winter

City council supports open air rink to host curling skating and hockey. A civic committee from Aldermen W. D. Gilroy J. R. Adamson A. A. MacKinnon A. B. Jones R. Flowers A. B. Leigh M Argue J. M. Clark A Shankland will supervise. Ground behind the old rink to be flooded with three foot fence, dressing rooms provided, admission free for skating with a scheduled use plan.

MacKinnon Balment Jones Curling Club W. D. Gilroy J. R. Adamson A. A. MacKinnon A. B. Jones R. Flowers A. B. Leigh M. Argue

Epworth League Elects Officers for Upcoming Year

The Epworth League elected officers for the new year at a Wednesday evening meeting. Martin T. Harris was named President, G. T. Moir and Myrtle Watson as devotional vice-presidents, F. Lodge and Alma Sarvis as literary and citizenship officers, W. C. Adlard and Hugh McDonald for social roles, Miss Staples and Eunice Parrett for missionary work, Warren Spence as secretary, Jessie Baynes as treasurer, Viola Sarvis as roll secretary, and Alma Sarvis with Eva Moir as pianists.

Methodist Epworth League Martin T. Harris G. T. Moir Myrtle Watson F. Lodge Alma Sarvis W. C. Adlard Hugh McDonald Miss Staples Eunice Parrett Warren Spencer Jessie Baynes Viola Sarvis Eva Moir

Chinese Mission Opens in City Serving Chinatown Residents

A Chinese mission opened in a city area adjacent to the Methodist Church, using rear store buildings for meetings, education, and a kitchen, with five bedrooms for a resident Chinese missionary. Rev Chow Ling led services in Chinese and English, attended by Chinese residents and white supporters, as officials urged public support for the venture.

Chinatown Stao Chow Ling Methodist Church R. W. Lee Messrs W. H. Wilson G. W. Patmore W. C. Adlard

Big Fellows Opanning for That Opening

Ottawa reports show politicians nationwide scrutinizing PM Meighen and Mackenzie King meetings in the West. Liberal hopes falter in Quebec as Archambault stirs, while East Elgin voters swing between Liberals and Conservatives amid campaigns and whiskey-for-votes anecdotes.

Ottawa Mackensie King Winnipeg Meighen Calder Jove Pitbaldo Isaac Campbell Manitoba Quebec Sir Robert Borden Joe” Archambault 1917 Rodolphe Lemieux East Elgin Burnaby Colchester Dixon Board of Commerce Washington

Council Hears Delegations At Regular Meeting

City Council heard multiple delegations including the YMCA Curling Club and a push to reopen the old gym. They discussed renting the rink for winter, outdoor skating options, and a $1600 gym renovation with city concessions on water and light rates.

Y M C A NOTES Cranbrook Boys Department Opens for Members

The Cranbrook Association Boys Department will open Monday November 29 offering physical mental and spiritual development. Programs include showers games bowling, reading room, first aid, Bible study and social events. Membership is open to Cranbrook boys ages 12 to 18 with fees of 2.00 for public school and 2.50 for high school or employed boys. Bowling try-out tonight invites all interested.

The Cranbrook Association Parenta Clark Cranbrook

Two men held after booze theft at Mueller home

Police arrest Alex Nicholson and Frank Burton on charges of attempting to rob A Mueller's Slaterville residence. Six cases of whiskey disappeared and a Ford was seen leaving the scene. Nicholson allegedly bled after a clash with Viburg of Queen's Hotel. Burton fled the car. Both men elected jury trial before Magistrate Leask.

Alex. Nicholson Frank Burton A. Mueller Slatervile Mueller Ford Burton Nicholson Viburg Queen's Hotel Meullor Leask

Windermere Fat Stock Show Opens With Strong Entries

The Lake Windermere District Fat Stock Show held at the town livery and sales yard drew four times last year’s entries with improved quality. Judges Dr A Knight and R Gladwyn Newton awarded prizes while J W Southeran spoke on poultry classes. Arthur J Walker won with Clippar Broadhooke, and J W Moreland claimed top female breed and Grand Champion with Round Beauty.

Invermere B.C Lake Windermere A. Knight R. Gladwyn Newton J. W. Southeran Dominion Experimental Station British Columbia Arthur J. Walker Ajax Ranch W. H. Wilson Cranbrook G. C. H. Coleman Manor Ranch J. W. Moreland

Cranbrook Curling Club Elects Officers for Winter Season

Members of Cranbrook Curling Club meet to elect officers and set plans for curling and skating facilities. About 65 to 70 members enrolled as the club seeks $350 rent for Arena Rink use and fixed season fees of 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for under 18. City Aldermen involved in discussions and a membership committee is named.

Curling Club MacKinnon Balment Jones W. Hyde Baker F. W. Green Geo. Hogarth W. F. Cameron R. Eakin B. H. McPhee Fyles F. W. Harrison Waiping Oooerns J. Choldite Messrs W. R. Grubbe N. A. Wallinger Cranbrook Ica

Lady Legislator Louise McKinney to Visit City

Mrs Louise McKinney MLA of Claresholm Alberta and president of the Alberta WCTU arrives to speak at the Methodist Church Sunday at 11 am and 730 pm. She just returned from Scotland where she participated in temperance elections and is noted for her social questions expertise. A newborn girl was born to Mr and Mrs R G Hughes on November 16 at the Cottage Hospital.

W. M. Sociery Knox Presbyterian Church W. M. Society Speers Olive White Louise McKinney M.L.A Claresholm Alberta R. G. Hughes Cottage Hospital

Prize Winners Named in Regional Livestock Show

Stocky red shorthorn cattle led fat cow prizes with J. W. Crawford of Fairmont Hot Springs taking first and John A. McCrokie second while J. W. Moreland of Windermere earned third. G. C. H. Coleman of Manor Ranch topped fatheifer honors. Invermere Contracting Co. Ltd. followed, then Crawford. In baby beef, G. Johnston won first. second went to Mrs. Samuel Brower. G. Johnston claimed veal fat calf titles in both cases. Sows for breeding saw Coleman first with 4 Duroc Jersey sows, Cherry Dorothy, and Major F. B. Young second. Best breeding boat prizes went to the same two, in reversed order. Major Young dominated sheep classes with Merinos and Oxford Downs. Carcass honors went to Invermere Contracting Co. Ltd. for beef, H. Peters for hogs, Alexander Gilmour for sheep, and Major Young for lambs. In pigs, Wm. Stewart, Harry H. Peters and Coleman shared honors. Major Young also won poultry silver cup and a Cranbrook Courier subscription.

J. W. Moreland Windermere G. C. H. Coleman J. W. Crawford Meadows Ranch Kootenal Lodge Baall G. Hamilton Imperial Bank Fairmont Hot Springs John A. McCrokie Fatheifer Manor Ranch Invermere Contracting Company, Ltd G. Johnston J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co Calgary Samuel Brower Great Wear S Saddlery Co F. B. Young Mapembe Ranch Oxford Downs Invermere Contracting Co., Ltd H. Peters Alexander Gilmour Wm. Stewart Harry H. Petera Major Young P. Burns &O., Ltd Cranbrook Courier

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NEW Baptist Max. Mis Heeteeeneer Naval Brigade Stanley Moffatt Jack Moffatt Albert Grady Paul McNeill Norman Beech Don Morrison George Paterson Eddie Spence Bradwin Epworth League BIG Fellows Neleen News Council Curlers Y.M.G.A Genest Flowers Y.M.C.A Jones and Mackinnon Y.M. J.A I. O. C. F. Hall Old Place Robert Hakin Dr. Rutledge South Ward Soden Reece Roberts Bowling League the Herald
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