Big First Aid Meet Saturday at Ilo- Tlo Hall
Local first aid teams practice for an indoor contest organized by the Vancouver Island coast district branch of the Mine Safety Association. Out of town squads from Nanaimo Cassidy and southern coal towns compete. Comox Logging Company teams draw strong interest. Dinner at Waverly Hotel after events. Hon. W A McKenzie expected to present prizes.
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Ilo- Tlo
Vancouver Island
Wise Acres
Waverley Hotel
W. A. McKenzie
Province of
British Columbia
Fox Movietone News Presents Global Journeys In Short Films
A promo praising Fox Movietone News as a rapid tour through the world. It touts visual and natural sound coverage from Washington to Florida, London, Paris, Berlin, China, Australia, and the South Seas with weekly showings at Ilo-Ilo Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Movietone News
Florida
California
Pauf
London
Paris
Berlin
China
Australia
South Seas
Monsieur Verne
Welsh Imperial Singers A Godsend in Europe and London
Sir Dan Godfrey praised the Welsh Imperial Singers as the finest choir he has heard. They tour Europe and London with ancient English and Welsh works, praised for ensemble and solo talent. The group excites audiences with madrigals motets and folk songs, embodying a rare grace and freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Singers
Dan Godfrey
Europe
London
Courtenay Cricket Club Plans Meeting on Fixtures with Cumberland
The Courtenay Cricket Club will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday. The agenda includes discussing fixtures with Cumberland and the request for more games this year. The club notes mid week games are acceptable but weekends suit Cumberland players better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay Cricket Club
Cumberland
Empire Shopping Week in Canada highlights education links
Discussion of Empire Shopping Week in Canada notes the event is more than a commercial proposal. A widely circulated essay contest material linked education and wealth production with Canadian and British traditions. Film trailers, designed to promote Empire industry, were well received and shown free by the Ontario Government Motion Picture Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lord Willingdon
Ontario
Motion Picture Bureau
Comox Member Hints Denman Island Ferry Likely
Dr. G. K. MacNaughton the Comox District member says a Denman Island ferry is assured after talks with local groups. He noted Elk Falls timber area reserved at government cost of 31000 and rumors of BC Electric delaying plan filings beyond February deadline.
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Victoria
G. K. MacNaughton
Comox
Denman Island
Vancouver Island
MacNaughton
Elk Falls
B.C. Electric
Resident of 26 Years' Standing Passes Beyond
Mrs. Mary Zanini of West Cumberland died at her home after a lingering illness at age 62 years 17 days. She leaves husband, three daughters and two sons. one son John at home, anotherJoe in Nanaimo. A BC resident for 32 years, 26 in Cumberland, she made many friends. Funeral from Cumberland Catholic Church Sunday at 4 30 PM, Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Father Beaton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Zanini
West Cumberland
John
Joe
Nanaimo
British Columbia
Cumberland
Cumberland Catholic
Father Beaton
Sixteen Vocalists to Perform English Welsh Partsongs at Tro-Ilo Theatre
Appearing Monday April 7 at the Tro-Ilo Theatre in Cumberland, sixteen vocalists will present a program of English and Welsh partsongs sung with exceptional diction. The concert promises rare art long neglected for centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tro-Ilo Theatre
Cumberland
Vancouver coal dealers conference discussed sales boost
Lt Col Charles W Villiers, general manager of Canadian Collieries and Western Fuel, met Vancouver retail coal dealers at the Hotel Vancouver to review the coal situation. Marketing ideas were exchanged to raise Vancouver Island coal sales. A silver tea to aid the United Church is planned at Mrs. Watson's residence on April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Villiers
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Limited
Western Fuel Corporation of Canada, Limited
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
March Honor Roll Listed for Public Schools
The district reports March honor rolls across many divisions with attendance and enrollment figures. Notable names include Irene Jackson Ming Cheung Margaret Beveridge Reginald Watson and Miyako Kadoguchi while several students show perfect attendance and improvements across divisions from IV to XIII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Jackson
Ming Cheung
Margaret Beveridge
Herbert McRae
Yasuharu Kadaguchi
Stanley Lawrence
I. M. McFadyen
Fred Martin
Heroshi Ogaki
Wardena Thompson
Joe Aida
Bessie Brown
Akera Herosi
C. MacKinnon
Tetsuo Aoki
Ronald Spooner
Keen Mah, Jr
Margaret Armstrong
Margaret James
Leone Brown
George Ogaki
H. Watson
Jenny Cheung
Lizzie Baird
Valerie Gats
Laureen Frelone
Peggy Roberts
Beatrice Brace
Reginald Watson
Muriel Maxwell
Ray Rees
Dorothy Stockand
Alfred Bouch
Weldon Stacey
Barbara McNeil
Hirono Aoki
B. Horbury
Chuyoko Nakauchi
Toshiko Yano
Kathleen Drew
Glyn Lewis
Nettie Gibson
Jean Brown
M. Robinson
Joseph Buchanan
Gwen Williams
Robert Nash
Helen Eadie
Janet EB. Robertson
Ita Eiko Nakano
Kimiko Saito
Yutaka Sugimori
Myrtle Pahle
Alex Young
Tackie Drue
C. Richardson
Helen Wong
Utako Aida
Yoshiko Makimoto
Tokio Yamamoto
Yoshio Watanabe
Koko Kadoguchi
Kimiko Harada
P. Hunden
Ruth Jackson
Jack Price
Isabella Bonora
Mary McGrath
Grace Guy
Raymond Frizzle
Wilfred Watson
Winning sweep stake numbers in Grand National draw
The Grand National sweep stake sponsored by Mr. Preston Bruce paid the first three horses after a Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association draw. First prize went to horse number 402, second to 658, and third to 146, with money confined to the top three due to few tickets sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Bruce
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Unregistered Ministers Cannot Perform Marriages
Under the Marriage Act of 1930 no minister may solemnize marriage in British Columbia after September 1 1980 unless registered with the Registrar. Applications must be made by the governing authority of the religious body. Forms available from the Registrar in Victoria. The Cumberland Tennis Club opens season Monday April 7 with many members expected at the courts as Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association manages local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Victoria
B. C
B.C
Cumberland Tennis Club
Cumberland
The
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Cumberland Lady Is Bereaved
Mr. Tom Gallivan brother of Miss T A Gallivan of Cumberland Public School died in Chatham New Brunswick at 34. He served in World War I, was wounded and gassed, and returned in ill health. Funeral is planned in Comox at the Roman Catholic Chapel after a service tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gallivan
T. A. Gallivan
Cumberland Public School
Chatham
New Brunswick
Cumberland
Comox
Canada
Powell River Comox Ferry Debate Reignites Local Push
At meetings in Courtenay and Monday, Cumberland Board of Trade members urged support for a Powell River Comox ferry. Farmers urged subsidy while market officials warned of sufficient surplus and urged continuous supply and a clearing house plan from local merchants. A resolution called farmers to unite producers for Powell River market and merchants to act jointly.
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Comox
Powell River
Comox District
Courtenay
Cumberland Board of Trade
K. C. Lang
W. Duncan
G. R. Bates
Capt
Bates
Joseph McPhee
MacNaughton
M.L.A
Duncan
Busiess
Cumberland Eagles Club Hosts Dance for Football Funds
The Cumberland Eagles Football club held a successful dance at Tlo Ilo Hall on Friday night with the Merry Makers orchestra. Attendance grew from a late start to a midnight throng, raising funds for the club. donations included $10 from Edward W. Bickle. Alf McNiven visited with two bear cubs, planning to house them at Grouse Mountain Chalet this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Eagles
Tlo-Ilo Hall
Merry Makers
Ilo-Ilo
Alf McNiven
Bloedel
Cumberland
Editor's dispute over Cumberland fire truck purchase
In a Cumberland Islander letter to the editor, a reader criticizes the City Council plan to buy a new fire truck costing about thirty hundred dollars from Hayes Anderson of Vancouver. The writer questions economy claims, cites Alberni and Nanaimo as cheaper, and denounces the local emphasis on buying domestic by highlighting components imported from the United States and the effect on the coal industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes-Anderson
Vancouver
Victoria
Alberni
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Nomads club hosts games with prize winners named
Mr and Mrs S L Robertson entertained the Nomads club Monday evening with strong play and refreshments. Prizes were awarded to ladies first Mrs Westfield consolation Mr Jack Davis and gentlemen first Mr F Dawson consolation Mr Wm Brown.
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S. L. Robertson
Nomads Crub Club
Westfield
Jack Davis
F. Dawson
Wm. Brown
High School Sports Association Formed
A new Upper Island and Affiliated High School Sports Association was formed by principals and teachers at Courtenay. Delegates from Cumberland Comox and others attended. An inter-sports meet is planned for May 3 at Lewis Park Courtenay with six teams vying for senior and junior titles. Prizes include silver and bronze medals and rosettes. Officers include Ronald Lyons president and G A Lundie secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. Lyons
Courtenay
Upper Island
I. R. Shenstone
Cumberland High School
Phyllis Partridge
Cumberland
McQueen
Kerr
Comox High School
Lyons
Tsolum School
Lundie
Courtenay High
Schohol
Alberni
Powell River
Lewis Park
Ronald Lyons
G. A. Lundie
Miss McQueen
P. Partridge
Miss Kerr
A. M. Cameron
EB. J. Dunn
Cumberland Tennis Club Elects Officers For Season
The Cumberland tennis club held its annual meeting in the Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association lecture room. Attendance was light as the Athletic Club announced it now manages the tennis courts and other facilities. A. J. Taylor is elected president with Dr. R. Hicks as vice president and W. McFarlane as secretary treasurer. An executive committee includes T. Graham, M. Graham and W. A. Cope. Opening date set for Tuesday April 7. The Athletic Club also controls Football Field, Band Hall, bowling green and other winter activities.
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Cumberland Tennis Club
Cumberland Literary and Athletic Association
Old Brigade
Athletic Club
A. J. Taylor
BR. R. Hicks
W. McFarlane
T. Graham
M. Graham
W. AH. Cope
T. R
Graham
J. Conway
Cope
Bryan
Ses McHinnon
Sehl
Dando
Goone Hy
Dain
Motorist Narrow Escape On Bevan Road
Mr Hughman of Tewan escaped serious injury when a large tree fell onto his car on Bevan Road striking the front end and knocking the hood and wheels to the ground. Bystander Mr Al Ian B Nunne followed closely and assisted, taking the motorist to Gourtenay for repairs with Corfield Motors summoned to tow the damaged vehicle.
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Mr. Hughman
Tewan
Bevan
Hughiman
Allan B. Nunne
Huyrhrign
Nonne
Gourtenay
Corfield Motors
Farmers Urge Central Agency for Produce Shipping
A statement calls for organizing a central agency to handle sending packing shipping and marketing of farm produce. It urges the government to act now to fix the issue and ensure crops are planted to supply markets this season.
List of Approved Hospitals Published
The American College of Surgeons reports growing interest in Hospital Standardization and outlines ongoing follow up to assist hospitals meet requirements. An approved list includes several British Columbia institutions such as Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital and Vancouver Grace Hospital, with capacities noted for each facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College of Surgeons
American College of Sureons
Council’ Ond Medical Education and
Americane Medical Association
American Hospital Association
Catholic Hospital Association
American Protestant Hospital Association
Board of Hospitals Homes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Iirge
British Columbia
Kamloops
Royal Inland Hospital
Cumberland Girls Top Port Alberni In Close Band Hall Games
Cumberland girls won 20 10 over Port Alberni Ileh School team in a tight game at Band Hall. Cumberland Eagles handed the Port Alberni boys a 48 21 defeat as Cumberland shooting stayed strong and visitors lagged in early periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Alberni
Port
Ileh School
Port AL Herni Boys
Cumberland Eagles
Maples
Withers Ley
Cumberland
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Cumberland Rod and Gun Club
Brown
Frelone
W. McLellan
K. Coe
Joe Frelone
W. McLellan, Jr
L. Frelone
Ben Horbury
A. Sommerville
J. Gordon
G. Brown
B. Wilcock
D. Coe
J. Bono
Jules Verne
Piker
Welsh Imperial Singers
Denman Ferry
Villiers
Geo.e. Apps
Shigeru Kiyona
George Saito
Myrtle McMillan
Gertie Davis
Tsugino Matsukura
Peter Bono
Nellie Ramsell
Albert Hicks
Masako Iwasa
Shunko Saito
Charles Fong
Sumeye Okuda
Tomiko Matsubuchi
V. J. Aspesy
Tennis Club
Comox Ferry
Board OF Trade
Football Club
W. H. Anderson
Union Hotel Dry Goods
Cumberland Islander
High School Sports Association
Bevan Road
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