Fire and Lumber Inquiry Highlights Forest Reform Talks
The meeting reviewed fire causes from past years with 68 percent preventable, urged permit systems for woods access, and pressed for better wages for loggers. Forest officials, local engineers, and lumbermen debated slash disposal costs and the need for permanent ranger staff while examining lumber market pressures and regulatory impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie
Caverhill
H. G. Kinghorn
Asalatant
Alashing
Ita
Kinghorn
Patullo
Nash sales surge to new high in October figures
Nash reports October sales and production at a record 15 476 cars, 43.9 percent above the previous October. For the first ten months, 125 441 cars were marketed, 46.3 percent more than the same period in 1926, with 7 bearing crankshaft engines cited as a sales factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
E. H. McCarty
Ind
Chorus Girl Mind Noted as Key Asset in Show
In a sharp reminder that talent blends looks with intellect, observers point to the chorus girl’s poised intellect as a standout asset. Critics say a keen mind enhances stage presence and audience connection more than mere appearance.
Y Team Wins Season Opener In City Bowling Match
The YMCA team defeated a city select squad by total pins in a three game match at Venezia alleys with Gen Simpson tying for high three game score and W Johnson posting best single game. A return bout is set for tonight at the YMCA lanes. A Thursday meeting at the YMCA will plan the season.
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Venezia
Y.M.C.A
Mr. Anderson
Gen. Simpson
MccNightan
W. Johnson
Sears
Lundy
Simpson
Ian Ard Johnson
Taylor
McNaughtan
Iss
Anderson
East Kootenay District Hockey League Organized
A Cranbrook meeting formed the East Kootenay District Hockey League with Fernie Michel Cranbrook and Kimberley as districts. E S Shannon named chair and Lloyd Crowe secretary of the Amateur Board. Ashton Powers chair of the league and Fred Willis to attend a BC Amateur Hockey Association meeting in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
East
Hast Kootenay
Ashton Powers
Fred Willis
B.C. Amateur Hockey Association
Vancouver
Kimberley News Notes Highlights Local Social Life
Kimberley sees a curling meeting at the C M S Co office Friday. P Neville and spouse move to Vancouver after leaving the North Star Hotel. A large Oddfellows delegation from Sullivan Lodge visits Cranbrook with Kimberley degree team. District Deputy Grand Master P Johnson attends. Social evening, refreshments, and about 30 Kimberley members. Numerous town residents noted from cross town visits, hospital returns, hospitality events, and outings. Poppy girls raise funds. monument unveiling at Moyie. Armistice dance fills Oddfellows Hall. Mild weather contrasts eastern cold. Geology professor Bancroft of McGill praises BC mineral resources. Rod and Gun Club banquet in Cranbrook. local visitors. Goat capture at Rock Lake. church anniversary evening with collection. Mr Crerar leaves Staples Lbr for insurance work. Dr Wilson Barna visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows
Cranbrook
Sullivan Lodge
Kimberley
P. Johnson
P.G
J. Austin Bancroft
McGill University
British Columbia
Canada
Local notes from Cranbrook and Kimberley area
Mrs Maxwell of Creston and Mrs Frazer of Coal Creek visit for the weekend. Inspectors Legg and Patterson audit Cranbrook customs books. Chisholm family wins prizes at St Marys bazaar including coal and silver cake plate. Russell family move to Cranbrook while Knox Church adds a voice teacher. A Kimberley Follies show is announced with Len Davis Arcadian orchestra. Brotherhoods debate wage increases in railway, votes pending. A J Balment receives venison from Yahk. Upcoming Kimberley Odd Fellows Hall dance funds Christmas Cheer. Professor Nidd broadcast from Regina connects Cranbrook music fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Chisholm
W. M. Ford
Russell
Manitoba
Knox Church
Cranbrook
Burwell Avenue
Messrs
W. Slade
E. Marsden
Kimberley
Iev
Odd Fellows' Hall
Sullivan Mine
McKay
Perey Foote to Leave Cranbrook for Penticton
Mr. Perey Foote received a time extension in Cranbrook and will depart Friday for Penticton via Okanagan Lake city. Friends regret his move and wish him success in the new government position. The Salvation Army Hall welcomed Capt. Anderson and Lieut. Michel as new corps officers to Cranbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perey Foote
Penticton
Fime
Cranbrook
Okanagon Lake City
Foot
Salvation Army
Anderson
Michel
Stobbart
Ketchikan
Alaska
Sims
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Norman Moore
B.C
Forest Department
N. Murdock
Bull River
Botte
C. D. McNab
H. P. Klinesiiver
C. D. Staples
E. L. Staples
J. BF. Hitchcroft
A. H. DeWolfe
Poole
Mr. Poole
Interior Mills
Sir George McLaren Brown
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Sir George
Canadian Boards of Trade
Saint John
N.B
Windsor Street
Saint Doha
Eva
eUste
Coe Jobab
Oitio
Western Canada
Ned McKenna
Minaki Inn
Canada National Railways
Minaki, Ont
District Hockey League
P. Neville
North Star Hotel
Nelson
Gro. Holland
Moyie
Dr.) Williams
Kerr
E. S. Shannon
Trail
E. G. Montgomery
Tom Caldwell
Ross Rutherford
Elmore Staples
Wycliffe
Mrs. Lloyd and
Jordan
Western Groucers
Neil McKinnon
Fabro
Premier Lake
Pete
St. Eugene
Geo. Amos
Oddfellows’ Hall
Morley
Presbyterian Church
Rebekahs
Amos
Sergeant Greenwood
Charlie Stevens
Rock i Lake
Geo. Dahlgren
Rock Lake District
All Saints
Bob Crerar
Staples Lbr. Co
Dr. Wilson Barn Ia
Maxwell
Creston
Frazer
Coal Creek
Herbert Legg
Calgary
F. D. Patterson
Bluebird
Banff
Sam Whittaker
Herb Byles
Spokane
Seattle
Kiewitt Pass
Portland
Everett
Senttle
Ellensburg
J. A. Rowland
Wardner
Ceylon
United Church
Dutch Reformed Church
Colombo
D. S. Clarke
Scripture Union
Brotherhoods
Conciliation Board
Jack Kennedy
Lumberton Note
H. J. Heintz Co
Manning's
A. J. Balment
Jack McAuley
McIntosh
F.nidd
Nidd
Igba
Su Said
W.H. Wilson
Harold Y
L, Mus
McGill Conservatory of Music
General Delivery
Fernie B.C
Jas. Allen
Bluebird Beauty
Norbury Avenue
Next Star Theatre
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