Personal notices and local social rounds in Cumberland
Mr and Mrs Thomas of New Westminster were guests of Mr and Mrs John Sutherland during a honeymoon tour of Vancouver Island. A silver tea and display of home economics work will be held June 17 in the Manual Training room from 3 to 5 pm. Sam Gough returned from Calgary after his mother's death. Jack Monaghan signed for North Shore United and played St Saviours in the Dominion Cup first round, St Saviours winning 3 1. The Rev Father Beaton has resumed duties in Cumberland. Mrs Marion Stewart returned from Vancouver with plans to stay in Courtenay. The Cumberland Legion ladies auxiliary honored Mrs A Lockhart with gifts and flowers on her wedding anniversary after whist, with prizes to several members. Miss Margaret Richardson visited Wilson Creek and Victoria. Mr and Mrs T Scott traveled to Victoria after the death of Mrs Scott's father. Mrs Robertson and Mrs Hutchinson hosted a Thursday Evening Bridge Club, with L Sheppard and J Robertson taking top spots. Several local residents fished at Lake Cumberland. The group including Miss Marriott Horbury and the Jayneses plans to visit California to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Monaghan
Woodfibre
Cumberland United
North Shore United
St. Saviours
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Cumberland
The
Canadian Legion
A. Lockhart
J. H. Robertson
Lockhart
Sam Robertson
Slaughter
W. Hutchinson
Derwent Avenue
L. Sheppard
J. E. Robertson
C. Dalton
Third Street
Vancouver
Chas. Walker
S. Covert
Murray
W. Newman
M. Littler
Jackson
Balogno
Mesdames
R. McNeil
R. K. Walker
C. Walker
R. Coe
A. Maxwell
B. Francescini
E. L. Saunders
H. Jackson
S. Miller
D. Morgan
L. Genge
J. Murray
Auchterlonie
A. Beaton
V. Frelone
Balagno
Comox-Alberni MP Warns Commons on Civil Unrest
In a House session the Comox Alberni representative warned that grow ing discontent could spark civil war. Deputy Speaker Lavergne intervened as a letter read aloud urged action to prevent social upheaval. Premier Bennett explained interior department funding aims to cover staff and payroll through month's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Haves
Havenots
Lavergne
Mr. Neill
Canada
Interior Department
Dominion Lands and Parks
R. B. Bennett
Canadian National Steamships
Antiques and collectibles wanted and for sale items
Will pay spot cash for antiques furniture china silver miniatures glass trinkets jewellery lustre ware and porcelain figures. Also for sale baby ducks and duck eggs for setting. Mortgage interest offered for Cumberland property with monthly payments. Remnants including prints silk velvets cretonnes offered by A McCreery Co in Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lewis Bailey
Riverside Hotel
Courtenay
Fred Court
Royston Saw Mill
Cumberland
P. C. Box 430
B.C
A. McCreery Co
Chatham
Ontario
In Memoriam Henry Thomson Son and Brother Killed 1929
In loving memory of our son and brother aged 28 killed June 10 1929. He died to win the crown of life his soul shall blossom at the Saviours feet. Inserted by Mr and Mrs Henry Thomson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thomson
Card of Thanks for Funeral Car Loans
The Women's Benefit Association thanks all who kindly loaned cars for the funeral of their late sister Mrs. A. Stockand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Benefit Association
A. Stockand
Family thanks Cumberland General staff for care at funeral
Mr. D Stockand and Mr. and Mrs. David Bell express gratitude to Dr. G K MacNaughton Dr BE Hicks and Cumberland General Hospital staff for their sympathetic attention to the late Mrs Ann Stockand during her time as a patient. Special thanks to friends who loaned cars and sent floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Stockand
David Bell
G. K. MacNaughton
BE. R. Hicks
Cumberland General Hospital
Ann Stockand
D, Stock
Thanking friends for help after May 31 fire
Foreword thank you note from the writer expresses gratitude to friends who helped attempt to save a home from fire on May 31 and those who offered sympathy afterward.
Company Toll Meter Rent Continuation Noted
The directors announce the meter rent charge must continue due to the city’s solicitor objections to canceling rentals or reducing company revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Cumberland
Farewell Party for Dollar Family at Dollar Camp
Mr and Mrs James Dollar hosted a farewell gathering at the Dollar Camp for many friends. Guests were brought five and a half miles into the mountains by flat cars to Rosewall Canyon for a chicken dinner. Speakers included Dr J Grant of Victoria Mr J Goodwin and Mrs M H Thomas of Union Bay. The camp will be permanently closed and steel is being withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dollar
Dollar Camp
Company
Rosewall Canyon
J. Grant
Victoria
J. Goodwin
M. H. Thomas
Union Bay
Comox Indian Willie Billy Dies After Work Accident
Willie Billy, a 50 year old Comox Indian, who was seriously injured at work earlier in the week, died at Alberni Monday morning. An inquest will be held and the funeral is set for two o'clock Wednesday on the Comox Reserve conducted by Father Beaton. He was a well known local resident born at Comox. The detailed accident story appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Billy
Comox
Alberni
Father Beaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burton Garments
Burton
Sutherland’s
Mumford’s Grocery
Mumford’s
MacKenzie & Partridge
Thomas
New Westminster
John Sutherland
Vancouver Island
Sam Gough
Calgary
Mr. Gough
Prairie City
Cumberland Catholic Church
Marion Stewart
Stewart
Margaret Richardson
Wilson Creek
Mrs. T. Scott
Mrs. Scott
Rush Pearce
Jock Hutton
Campbell Morgan
Fraser Carter
Jim Monks
Lake Cumberland
Marriott Horbury
BK. Jaynes
F. Jaynes
R. Jaynes
Archibald
California
Commons
Cumberland Welsh Society
Cumberland Hall
L. R. Stevens
C. Nash
T. Graham C
H. MacKintosh
J. Ledingham
E. W. Bickle
J. Dick
D. McLean
J. C. Brown
J. W. Frame
Maryport Avenue
H. Anderson
Banff
C. MacDonald
R. Abrams
H. Andison
Littler
C. Whyte
J. Lockner
W. A
J. Shortt
Richardson
J. R. Gray
K. Brown
Carey
Royston
Gwen Noel
Lamb
Golden Grove
Alfred Lamb & Son
London
Liquor Control Board
Government
Province of
British Columbia
P. P. Harrison
Cumberland Hotel
Strachan Bros. Painters and Decorators
Cumberland and Courtenay
Memoriam
William Devoy
Lang
Cletrac
Kohler
Plymouth
Sauerman
W. H. Anderson Union
Lades’ Aid
Strawberry Social
United Church Hall
Dollar Family
Comox Indian
Church OF England
Trinity
Holy Communion
Martins
Uimberland Aedes Hotel
Lecure
W. Merrifield
Prop
Ilo-Ilo
Albert Evans
Peter Dickinson
Fanny Bay Shingle Co. Ltd
Etter
Comox Valley
Thomas Bros
Cumberland Courtenay
Firestone
Harling & Ledingham
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