Oil Refinery Proposal Sparks Concessions Talk in Cranbrook
City council hears plan for a $50,000 refinery with 300 barrel capacity led by B C Guilbault. Proposes water light and tax concessions and notes ready sales for output. Also notes education survey visit and amusement show dispute with police over park access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop
MacPherson
B.C. Guilbault
Guilbault
Cranbrook
Lethbridge
Marsh
Department of Education
Wier
Picnic by Kootenay Orchards Sunday School
Kootenay Orchards Sunday School held its annual picnic at a spot near McKenzie pond drawing about sixty attendees including visitors from Cranbrook. A community table filled midday with prizes for foot racing and walking events awarded to many youngsters and adults in lively competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenay Orchards
McKenzie Pond
Cranbrook
Birkingham
W. Lippett
Eb, Clark
Mrs. Hern
Mrs. Thompson
H. Hern
S. Simpson
F. Thompson
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Gartside
Mr. Hern
Mrs. Daniels
Educational Investigator to Visit Province This Weekend
Dr G Wier chairman of the board appointed by the B C government to survey the province's education system will arrive Sunday from the west and depart Monday for Fernie He wishes to meet school boards but a board meeting cannot be arranged so trustees may meet individually He will inspect schools Monday and then proceed to Fernie for a joint meeting with the city council and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wier
B.C
Fernie
Dr. Wier
Wier
Directors All Resign Tuesday Meeting at Recreation Club
A town meeting at the Recreation Club discussed the club’s future after the old directors decided cessation unless public support rose. A. K. Leitch urged broader community backing via city service clubs and organizations, proposing a new multi‑organization board and a $4,000 annual need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Club
Major Hicks
A. K. Leitch
Native Sons
Leitch
W. H. Wilson
Rotary Club
Gill
Births at St. Eugene Hospital in Kimberley and area
Birth notices list several births at St. Eugene Hospital. New arrivals include a baby boy for J Campbell of Kimberley, a baby boy for W Bond of Yahk, a son for W Stewart, a son for S Malcolm of this city, a son for G Lorogreve of Lumberton, and a daughter for H Henderson of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Eugene Hospital
Mrs. S. Malcolm
H. Henderson
Enrolment at City Schools Reaches Almost Eight Hundred
Enrolment at city schools climbs toward eight hundred after summer break. The central school expansion adds upstairs rooms resolving crowding in The Tin School. Miss Henderson's class moved to the central building and is expected to have ample space for some time. A. E. Jones supervised by the city engineer oversaw the upper floor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vse
Central School
Regular School Board Meeting Recapped Friday
A school board meeting was held in the council chamber on Friday focusing on routine matters. Miss Margaret Johnson asked for a salary increase due to extra duties as vice-principal, a request set aside for later consideration. Mr Hern's wood tender at 3.25 per cord was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Johnson
Hern
Cranbrook Considers 300 Barrels Oil Refinery Plan
Local promoters B C Guilbert and Marsh plan a 300 barrel daily oil refinery in Cranbrook with a $60,000 to $60,000 project cost. The Cranbrook Refining Co Ltd would be capitalized at $100,000 with local directors. City offers four years free water and initial light. site likely Block T or Z near Cranbrook Street. Plant would hire about twenty four workers after startup and crude oil would come from the Kevin Sunburst field in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Messrs. B. C. Guilbert
Standard Refining Co
Lethbridge
Marsh
Cranbrook Refining Co., Ltd
Cranbrook Street
City
Kevin-Sunburst
Montana
Guilbault
Board congratulates principals on exam results
The Cranbrook school board sent letters of praise to H. L. Porter principal of the high school and Miss Woodland principal of Central School for the excellent examination outcomes last term. Porter replied thanking the board and pledging to merit continued confidence in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Porter
BOARD
TH. L. Porter
Cranbrook
B.C
H. L. Porter
Branch of B C Labor Party Formed in Cranbrook
A Cranbrook Maple Hall meeting last Sunday formed a branch of the B C Federated Labor Party. The group plans political and social activities and aims to influence upcoming district elections. Officers elected: President William Henderson, Vice-President H Gammon, Secretary Treasurer F Bond, Executive R Tiffin T H Bronsdon F Maidment. James Sims of Athalmer spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Hall
Labor Party
Cranbrook
B.C. Federated Labor Party
Wm, Henderson
H. Gammon
F. Bond
R. Tiffin
T. H. Bronsdon
F. Maidment
James Sims
Athalmer
Baptist Church Service Schedule and Tragic Travel News
Rev. W. B. Haynes will speak at 11 am on Loyalty to Christ and at 7:30 pm on Maranatha at the usual Baptist Church this Sunday. News of Mr. W. E. Worden’s brother’s death in Calgary prompted Mr. Worden and Mrs. Worden to depart for Calgary on the evening train Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Haynes
Christ
Maranatha
Calgary
Coming Events Events and entertainments at Star Lumberton and churches
A list of local events from September dates through November includes Harold Lloyd in Girl Shy at the Star on September 12 and 13 plus Torment screenings on September 15 through 18. Other activities include a Lumberton Baseball Club dance, garden party, an auction at Lovering plant, a Knox Church home cooking sale, a Methodist Ladies' Aid Bazaar, and a Theresa M. Seigel dramatic recital at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Harold Lloyd
Theresa M. Seigel
Methodist Church
Prizewinners List Across Cattle Sheep Goats and Horses
Complete list of prizewinners across cattle dairy and beef classes including shorthorn Ayrshire Jersey Guernsey and Holstein cattle. Also awards for sheep goats and horses with winners such as M McCrindle J Pattinson W Bardgett J W Bertoia and W E Worden across multiple divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
M. McCrindle
J. J. Brennan
M. MeCrindle
M McCrindle
Cecil R. Morrison
J. W. Bertoia
H. H. McClure
T. Austin
S. McClure
Margaret McClure
A. B. Smith
Gurnsey
M. McCrindie
W. Bardgett
C. Godderis
Miss L. Taylor
W. E. Worden
J. M. Clark
B. C. Spruce Mills
N. McClure
John Pattinson
Helen McClure
A. Campsall
W. FE. Worden
John S’at
John Patison
Oxford
J. Walkley
Ewe
P. Woods
Ewe Lamb
Lincoln
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Bullmont
Penticton
Sirdar
Yahk
Burgess
Kootenay Orchard Sun
Alderman Bronsdon
Adams
Rutledge
Gold Creek
Light Department
Baker Street
Bronsdon
Council
J. Campbell
Kimberley
Lorogreve
Lumberton
Maritime Provinces
Canadian Teachers Federation
Windermere
Federation
Victoria
Frances Thompson
Halifax
Mra
Misa M. G. Coll
St. John
Misses King
F. W. Burgess
B.C. Labor Party
Baptist Church
Lumberton Baseball Club
Robinson's Orchestra
Mission Band
G. D. Carlyle
K. P. Hall
Lovering
Wasa
Knox Church
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
W. Bardnet
Yorkshire Bour
W. J. Selby
A. Schelle
Yorkshire Sow
J. M. Clarke
Wycliffe
Yorkshire
Helen Taylor
Mary Hurry
Jaffray
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