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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1930
Page
3
Mr. Galloway argues pulverized coal can replace oil in British Columbia steam plants. High efficiency, wide fuel range, and fine grinding are key. initial costs higher but long term savings exist. He notes 150 000 tons of coal oil substitution potential and ships using oil may switch with more testing.
The Women's Benefit Association Review No 17 installed its 1930 officers led by Mrs Grace McNeil with Mrs Gertrude Sommerville assisting. Five new members were initiated as the degree of fraternity was exemplified and a social tea followed with prizes and games.
Cumberland residents gathered at Mrs. Thomas Graham’s home Tuesday for the first bridge club meeting of the year. Prize winner was Mrs. T. H. Mumford as several members and guests, including Mrs. A. Ross and Miss Florence Sehl, enjoyed a pleasant evening.
The piece argues that personal power and success hinge on health and balance among work play and rest. It warns that overwork or overplay drains energy and reduces efficiency, stressing moderation and regular breaks to maintain long term vitality and achievement.
Cumberland recounts a lively New Year celebration at Anglican hall on Wednesday night with cards eight tables, dancing, and a musical program. Prizes went to Mrs Turner and Mrs Davis for ladies, and Mrs Miller won the gentlemen’s prize. a supper followed with songs by multiple performers and dances to piano and saxophone.
Union Bay residents Mr and Mrs J McDonald finished a week in Vancouver. Miss Ellen Magnone left for Victoria to spend a short vacation with Mr and Mrs F Winterburn. Mr and Mrs B Hirst left for Seattle after hosting in town the Fulcher pair. Mr and Mrs Thos Campbell visited Nanaimo over New Year. Mr and Mrs J Kerr motored to Nanaimo and back. Miss Mary Little returned home after two weeks in town.
Fanny Bay resident Miss C Walker returned to Erick on Friday. Miss M Larson left on Wednesday for Clayoquot. Mr and Mrs Walsh of Victoria visited over New Years with Mr and Mrs H Rogers. Miss Eileen Robertson came home Sunday after a month in Union Bay. Mr and Mrs A Rutherford and Mrs C Tweedie Sr spent New Years at Cobble Hill. An odd fact from the Friends radiotelephone demonstration noted September 30 in America and October 1 in Australia as messages crossed the date line with New York and Sydney greeting good night and good morning.
A telephone worked all day but failed nightly between 8 and 9 pm at Hammond. Each morning service returned. Investigators traced the issue to a broken wire in a terminal box on a nearby pole. Cold night temperatures contracted the wire and opened the circuit. morning warmth expanded and rejoined the severed ends, restoring service.
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