Local Briefs Include Returns and Signings
Miss Edith Bickle returns to San Francisco after holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs B W Bickle. Miss Katie Richardson finishes Jubilee Hospital training and takes six months leave. Messrs Bernstein and Jones spent weekend on Island business. Mrs Jas Baird Jr and Miss Bella Baird vacation in Vancouver departing Cumberland last Tuesday. Cumberland United Football Club signs new full back Ackroyd, a recent BC arrival. Mrs Walter Anderson and son from Calgary arrive for summer visits with sister Mrs H B Bernstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bickle
Mrs. B.W. Bickle
San Francisco
Katie Richardson
Jubilee Hospital
Victoria
Jas, Baird, Jr
Bella Baird
Vancouver
Cumberland
Cumberland United
of Ackroyd
B.C
Walter Anderson and Son
Calgary
Alberta
H. B. Bernstein
Freedom Of City Bestowed On Bevan May Queen
The Bevan public school crowning ceremony on June 3 1924 saw Queen Margaret Watt receive the freedom of the city. Maids of Honor Isabelle Herd Alma Quinn Margarette Herd Dillys Williams and Page Boys Willie Irving Herbert Webber attended as a decorative float and royal procession celebrated the day. The mayor Charles J Parnham signed an official address praising loyal subjects and hoping for continued improvements in Bevan's realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Watt
Bevan
Isabelle Herd
Alma Quinn
Margarette Herd
Dillys Williams
Page Boys
Willie Irving
Herbert Webber
Garden Party Planned by St George's Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of St George's Presbyterian Church will hold an annual garden party on Parnham's lawn Wednesday June 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. Watch for further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Presbyterian Church
Parnham's
Cumberland seeks Chief of Police and City Clerk
The Corporation of the City of Cumberland invites applications for a combined post of Chief of Police and City Clerk in Cumberland British Columbia. Salary listed as $150 per month with free house light and water. The appointee will also serve as Collector Sanitary Inspector and Pound Keeper with other duties as required. Applications due by June 26. Albert J. Merry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Cumberland
Albert J. Merry
Cumberland Public School seeks staff applicants through June 26 1924
Applications for positions on the Cumberland Public School staff are invited until June 26 1924. Applicants must state qualifications and experience. A Mackinnon is the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Public School
A. Mackkinnon
Tenders Wanted for Wood Earth Wiring and Toilets
Separate tenders are invited for supplying ten cords of split wood delivered to the school, four hundred cubic yards of earth or ashes delivered and levelled, wiring four rooms and half the first floor with drops and connections, and installing toilets and urinals. Details from the secretary or board members. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mackinnon
School Board
Card of Thanks for Fire Relief Aid
To all who assisted in fighting the fire that gutted my home and to Cumberland and district residents who answered the public subscription appeal. Sincere thanks from Mrs. N Huby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland and District
Aldermen Clarify Tax Overcharge and Leave of Absence
City aldermen settle an overcharge from 1922 taxes paid by Mrs. Nakano of Vancouver. The overpaid 136.80 plus interest will be applied to current taxes with the remainder returned to Mrs. Nakano. Ald. Mordy notes prior leave issues. the clerk and mayor corroborate service coverage in 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mordy
Ald. Jeffrey
Ald. Maxwell
Nakano
Vancouver
Ald
Canada’s Pavilion Impresses at Empire Exhibition Opening
Reports praise Canada's pavilion as the best finished building at Wem bley opening. Over 4,000 settlers depart Liverpool for Canada aboard the Cana dian Pacific liner Montcalm with skilled workmen and tradespeople from Manchester Leeds and Darrow-in-Furness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panand
Canada
Wembley
Liverpool
Montcalm
Manchester
Leeds
Darrow-in-Furness
City Police Chief Resignation Triggers Special Meeting
Chief Merry resigns and the council and Police Commissioners schedule a special Thursday meeting to decide on separate or combined appointments for City Clerk and Chief of Police. One person may hold both roles until year end as plans unfold. The Islander notes hospital Women's Auxiliary funds and expenses from a Queen’s day campaign plus a financial statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
Ald
Mordy
Ald Potter
Jeffrey
Picketti
Mitchell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs Bernstein and
Jones
Island
Serge
Charles J. Parnham
Lang’s
Lang
Corporation OF the City OF Cumberland
Cumberland, B.C
Mrs. N, Huby
Jos. Damonte
Trhlephona
Ald. Mordy
Tr Department of Marine and Fisheries
Lake Huron
Georgian Bay
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
United States
Upper Canada
Miss G. Lazier
Belleville
Washington
Quebec
Betty Thornley
Internationa
Vogue
Canadian Pacific Railway
Pmeu
Comox Creamery
New Brunswick
Graham Waters
Crockery
Ruits
Matt Brown
Conan Doyle
Carica
Corfield Motors, Limited
FORD
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