Cumberland Board of Trade Reorganizes Tackling Tourism
The Cumberland Board of Trade held a special meeting in the Council Chambers with many business people in attendance. Delegates from the Courtenay Comox Board arrived as plans emerged for a Qualicum convention July 17–18 and discussions on Puntledge Lake road progress to boost tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Board of Trade
Courtenay-Comox Board of Trade
Reorganized Board of Trade
Courtenay-Comox
Qualicum
R. C. Lang
J. C. Brown
M. C. Ironside
Associated Boards of Trade of
Vancouver Island
Cumberland Board
Ironside
Rev. M. Bruce
Associate Boards of Trade of
P. Leg Anderton
Anderton
Courtenay-Comox Board
Cumberland
Courtenay
Puntledge Lake
William Douglas
Courtenay Board
Board of Trade
Douglas
Courteniny
Hurford
Comox Creamery A4
Rennie Couple Welcomes Son in Melville
Mr and Mrs P M Rennie of Melville welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday May 22 at St Josephs Hospital. The birth was announced in the local column noting the new arrival’s gender and hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Rennie
Melville
St. Joseph's Hospital
Social Hygiene Campaign Looms for Vancouver Island
The National Social Hygiene Council under Lord Willington plans a Dominion wide drive to form voluntary health societies in Canada. Dr. Murray G Thomson, western organizer, visits Vancouver Island to discuss forming a Vancouver Island council in Duncan Ladysmith Nanaimo Parksville Alberni Union Bay Cumberland Courtenay Campbell River with meeting dates to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccadian Social Hygiene Council
Lord Willingtton
Canada
Murray G.thomson
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Duncan
Ladysmith
Nanaimo
Parksville
Alberni
Union Bay
Cumberland
Courtenay
Campbell River
Courtenay Sweeps Nanaimo in Island Baseball Doubleheader
Crowds packed the Courtenay ballpark as Nanaimo plays were swept in a Vancouver Island Baseball League doubleheader. Courtenay won 7 to 5 in the first game and 18 to 3 in the second, with Bill McKee debuting for Courtenay and Bono of Cumberland umpiring both games. The team heads to Victoria on Saturday and Duncan on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
Nanaimo Eagles
Nanaimo
Coal City
Comox
Bill McKee
Victoria
Duncan
Thompson
Hunden
Perry
Eagles Install Officers at District Meeting
Eagles Aerie No. 1952 will install officers on Tuesday June 5. Worthy Past President Thomas Carney leads the event with Worthy President Thomas Bats and Worthy Vice-President Charles Bradley among those to be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerie No
F.C.E
Worthy
Thomas Carney
Thomas Bats
Charles Bradley
James Smith
J. H. Robertson
F. Bradley
John Brown
B. Shields
R. Coe
W. C. Collins
John J. Davis
Canadians Missing From Canada House Debate in Commons
Ottawa May 30 Complaints of Canada House were heard in the commons when the vote of 70000 for contingencies and 39000 for salaries for the High Commissioner's office in London were under discussion. A W Neill Independent Comox Alberni complained the personnel was only eleven Canadian born or those who had lived five years in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada House
Commons
London
A. W. Neill
Comox- Alberni
Canada
Courtenay Man Chosen At Liberal Coalition
The Comox Liberal Convention held in Campbellton chose delegates from the riding for the provincial election. P L Anderton was named chairman with Thorold D. Smith as secretary, and A Manson attended as Attorney-General. The body approved credentials and endorsed resolutions pledging support for the federal government and Liberal goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comox
Campbellton
Sayward
Fanny Bay
P. L. Anderton
Thorold D. Smith
A. Manson
Platforn
Cumberland
J. K. McKenzie
Courtenay
A. Henry
I. Gagne
Quathinski Cove
T. Piket
Denman Island
J. Sutherland
J. Tukham
Headquarters
T. Bambrick
Little River
Honoring Mr and Mrs James Bennie at Linger Longer Club Event
A Monday evening gathering in the Anglican Hall hosted about sixty members and guests of the Linger Longer Club to honor Mr. and Mrs. James Bennie. Prizes went to Mrs. W. H. Copa and Mr. Dave Lockhart after games, with remarks by Mr. William Whyte about the club’s year and hospital work. A presentation to J. H. Robertson followed, and dancing continued to one o'clock with music by Mr. R. Robertson and Mr. Herb Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnglien Hall
James Bennie
W. H. Copa
Dave Lockhart
William Whyte
Cumberland General Hospital
J. Bennie
Heppy
Whyte
Mrr. Bennie
J. I. Roberston
J. H. Robertson
G. K. MacNaughton
J. Dick
R. Robertson
Herb Roy
MacNaughton
W. Cope
D. Frelone
V. Aspesy
F. Selil
C. Richardson
Messrs
D. Lockhart
Dr. Bruce Gordon
A. Nunns
H. Treen
H. Roy
J. Richardson
J. Bieretnail
H. Simms
A. Willemar
C. O'Neill
McFarlane
V. Spencer
T. Simms
C. Mussen
J. Rennie
C. Dando
W. Hutchinson
N. Robertson
C. Bates
R. C. Lang
H. Stewart
W. Whyte
R. Bennie
T. Graham
P. Bil Graham
G. Tarbell
Who Stole The Fish
Messrs. J. W. McKenzie Harry Piercy and J. Furnell returned Thursday evening from a fishing trip to the Lower Campbell Lakes with a splendid catch. The first day yielded 30 fish but by morning the entire lot was gone, likely taken by a raccoon or water rat during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McKenzie
Harry Piercy
J. Furnell
Campbell Lakes
Bride To Be Honored At Shower By Friends
Miss Katherine Richardson was honored Wednesday evening at a shower in the Anglican Hall hosted by family friends. Badminton opened the evening, followed by supper and a comic mock wedding with a suitcase of gifts, which Richardson accepted. The event closed with songs, dancing, and toasts, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Richardson
P. Burrows
Mr. R. Shaw
B. C. Robuthan
Miss Richardson
H. Bryan
T. H. Mumford
G. HB. Apps
L. H. Finch
Flower Show at Royston Draws Keen Interest
A garden flower show was held on the lawn of C. Simms in Royston on May 23, 1928 at 3 p.m. About 30 flower lovers attended and 31 entries were exhibited with keen competition. Plans for a Rose Show in July are under way, with a provisional class list and strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Simms
Royston
Tulips
Miss Duckitt
Fairbairn
Columbine
Stewart
T. Stewart
Tris
Kerton
C. W. Leecham
Flower
St T. Stewart
Miss Duckett
Canadian Collieries to Double Cumberland Output
Interview with Mr. Coulson of the Canadian Collieries outlines plans to invest heavily in the Cumberland area. He promises new mines in Comox District, modern machinery, and a doubled coal output within two years. He defends Cumberland as future company headquarters and notes purchases of two diamond drill outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Cumberland
Comox
Ladysmith
W.B.A Commemorates Twentieth Anniversary Banquet
The Women's Benefit Association Review No 17 held a Tuesday banquet at Anglican Hall to mark twenty years of the organization and Mother’s Day. Notables included Dr. MacNaughton and Dr. Hicks, Rev. Hewitt, and Mrs. Covert with speeches praising Canada, the WBA’s history, and female-led protection. The event featured music, toasts, a birth day cake cut by Dr. MacNaughton, and closed with God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican
Women’s Benefit Association
Canada
Hicks
First Hudson
H. Parkinson
G. K. MacNaughton
Davis
Gillespie
Mother
Sommerville
Lockhart
Maxwell
Frelone
J.itchell
W. B.A
Balogno
W.B.A
Baird
Saunders
Young
Pang
MacNaughton
Dr. MacNaughton
God Save the King
John the Hatter Limited expands with Nanaimo build
Progressive firm started five years ago in Nanaimo with branches in Cumberland and Alberni has bought a large Nanaimo building. John Maloharis started the business and recently took A. Guadu as partner. Mrs L Gidney heads the millinery and visits branches. Cumberland store led by Mrs Margaret Murray. Tennis Tea at the Cumberland Tennis Club hosted by Mrs T Graham and Miss C MacKinnon on Wednesday June 6 from 4 to 5 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
John the Hatter
Cumberland
Alberni
John Maloharis
A. Guadu
John the Hatter, Limited
L. Gidney
Margaret Murray
A. Gusola
Gidney
T. Graham
Cumberland Tennis Club
Upper Island School Sports Today Opens Courtenay kickoff
Courtenay hosts the Upper Island Championship as the BPOE Elks lead a parade with the Courtenay Boys' Band. At 12:30 the events begin with strong showings from Courtenay and Cumberland in the High School standings and Brechin leading Public Schools. Nanaimo misses some relays due to travel sickness.
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Upper Island
Courtenay
B.P.O.E. Elks
Elks
Real
Ernest
Nanaimo
Cumberland
Bevan
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Sone
Jock’s Point
Jock's Point
McNiven
Mr. McKinnon
W. Badie
A. McKinnon
G. Cavin
Social Hygiene Organization
Bono
Eagles
Liberal
Neill
Liberal Association
Alan W. Neill
Gawrament
Liberal Party
Anglican Hall
W. Reesman
Fraser River Company
Hoquiam
Wash
Presbyterian Church
Sandwich
Menzies
Curtis
The
Moving Picture Show
Ality
Local Women’s Benefit Association
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