Cumberland Grounds Larsen Comeback In Loss To Courtenay
Cumberland overcame nine errors to hand Larsen's comeback a sour end as Courtenay fell behind early. John Cummins starred for Cumberland while Pat Fletcher and Bill Boyd managed the locals’ defense before a late ninth inning rally sealed the 5 4 defeat.
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Folka
Courtenay
C.P.C
Cumberland
Larsen
Pat Fletcher
Hach
Big Bill Boyd
Plump
Dave Hunden
Black Diamond Hunters
Spudgrowers
Messrs Bannerman
Millard
Farmer
Bannerman
James
McKay
Conti
Danny Bannerman
J. Cummin
Barkhouse
Tucker James
J. Cummins
City Factions Face Bills and Busy Ledger
City officials met Monday as Clerk Cope presented two weeks of bills totaling 715.66 including mayor and aldermen salaries, night watchman, police chief, and Board of Works. Alderman Maxwell reported bank balances, Potter urged work on weeds, Health notes chicken-pox cleared and scarlet fever near release, Water Committee noted a small leak near the Presbyterian Church.
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Cope
Board of Works Department
Maxwell
Board of School Trustees
Potter
Board of Works
Board of Health
Presbyterian Church
Sign Posts Now Direct Tourists in Courtenay
Courtenay June 23 Tourists arriving in the town centre can now set their directions for Comox and Campbell River from the sign post at the Island Highway and Union Street. This improvement ends the prior issue of travelers wandering into cul de sacs like the Orchard while trying to regain the highway.
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Courtenay
Comox
Campbell River
Island Highway
Union St
Excursion Rates For Cumberland Fans Sunday Trip
Cumberland baseball fans may ride the 8.8 Charmer from Union Bay at 8:45 am to Powell River and return at 4:30 pm. Return fare is $2.05. The Cumberland schools report and the June 3 sports financial statement appear in next week's issue.
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Cumberland
Powell River
Charmer
Union Bay
Opened Tea Parlor by Alderman Potter at Dunsmuir Ave
Alderman J. J. Potter, after a serious accident at No. 4 Mine, rents the Marshall Music Co. Store on Dunsmuir Avenue to open a confectionery shop tomorrow. It will offer candies tobacco light lunches afternoon teas ice cream and related high class refreshments. Friends wish him success.
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J. J. Potter
No. 4 Mine
Marshall Music Co
Dunsmuir Avenue
Forest Fire Warning Raised In British Columbia
British Columbia faces a potential severe fire season if dry hot conditions persist. Provincial forestry officials warned that continued hot, dry weather and low humidity could create dangerous conditions, though the past week saw satisfactory fire control with several districts reporting no new fires. Campers and woods visitors are urged to take extra precautions amid the menacing conditions.
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British Columbia
Promotions List For Grade X And XI Students At Shenstone School
The following pupils are promoted to Grade X in order of merit Irene Bates Isac Abe May Taylor Minnie Harrigan May Hughes Beryl Hudson Evelyn Carey Helen Parnham Edna Smith Sam Davis Myrtle Calman Priscilla Cloutier Jessie Grant Leslie Dando Eileen Kelsey Walter Hughes Norman Gomm Jack Hill promoted to Grade XI in order of merit Margaret Robinson Hdna Gear Mary Walker Beth Horbury Hadith O'Brien Jessie Baird Toshiko Iwassa Ella Henderson William Brown Mabel Jones F R Shenstone Principal.
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Irene Bates
Isac Abe
May Taylor
Minnie Harrigan
May Hughes
Beryl Hudson
Evelyn Carey
Helen Parnham
Edna Smith
Sam Davis
Myrtle Calman
Priscilla Cloutier
Jessie Grant
Leslie Dando
Eileen Kelsey
Walter Hughes
Norman Gomm
Jack Hill
Manes
Margaret Robinson
Hdna Gear
Mary Walker
Beth Horbury
Hadith O'Brien
Jessie Baird
Toshiko Iwassa
Ella Henderson
William Brown Mabel Jones
Stump Defeats Auto In Sharp Courtenay Encounter
Courtenay June 22. A genuine B C Fir stump easily defeated a new Chevrolet touring car in a Courtenay Garage. Only the air in the tyres remained undamaged as the rest of the vehicle showed extensive damage.
Resident of Horne Lake Fined for Liquor Charge
Courtenay June 23 From the local police court Wm Kerr of Horne Lake was fined 300 dollars and costs for possessing liquor other than on private premises. Staff sergeant Albert Stephenson of Nanaimo assisted the investigation and Mr Arthur Leighton appeared for the Crown.
Ilo I lo Theatre Cup donated to C P C League
The Ilo I lo Theatre management Colville Graham and Howard W Bickle donate a trophy named the Ilo I lo Theatre Cup to stimulate interest in district baseball. The cup is for senior teams with a Cumberland team in the league and is awarded annually, not permanently to the winner.
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Donate
Messrs
Colville Graham
Howard W. Bickle
C.P.C. League
Bud Graham
E. C. Lee
Powell River
Cumberland
Inspector Patterson Report Praises Local School's Excellence
Trustees applauded Inspector Patterson's report calling it the best the district has seen. A. Maxwell won a wood contract at 4.50 per cord over two other bids. Trustees planned summer repairs including painting, flooring, and refinishing two additional rooms.
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Patterson
A. Maxwell
J. Damonte
P. McNiven
Alberni Players Defeat Courtenay In Tennis Meet
Port Alberni tennis team defeated Courtenay 6 matches to 5 in a Sunday visit at Courtenay. Results include ladies doubles wins by Blackmore Hanna and Barnes Bird and mixed doubles victories for Blackmore Swayne and Hanna Bri m sommet, with several close men results and a shoulder injury ending one match.
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Loughlin
Bourne
Swayne
Barnes
Corfield
Brown
Brimscombe
Harris
Ash
McLoughlin
Mrs. Blackmore
Blunt
Cooke
Recreation Grounds Trust Supports Clubs Despite Vandalism
Local article notes Cumberland United Football Club will rent or loan Recreation Grounds under club terms. Officials warn trespassers after repeated damage. notices placed and police asked to help. Prosecution will follow for first offender damaging property. stands and dressing rooms misused previously.
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Cumberland United
Alberni Folk Seek Direct Cumberland Road Via Comox Lake
Albeni and Comox Valley residents push for a new 22 mile route linking Alberni Valley to Comox Lake and Beaver Creek. They note benefits for fuel, agriculture, timber protection, forest ranger work, tourism via a belt scenic loop, and easier travel for commercial and leisure visitors. Public bodies in Alberni and Port Alberni back the plan.
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Alberni
Cumberland
Comox Lake
Port
Comox Valley
Nanaimo
Outlet
Parksville
Cumberland District
Albernis
Beaver Creek
Ash River
Malahat
Port Alberni
Cumberland Motor Works Announces Hours Change
Cumberland Motor Works on Dunsmuir Avenue posts new hours. Weekdays open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Workshop runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No repair work on Sundays. Customers urged to leave cars for washing and polishing and pay cash for lower prices.
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Cumberland Motor Works
Dunsmuir Avenue
Garden Party At Mayor Parnham's Lawn Draws Crowd
Pedestrians gathered on Wednesday afternoon at Mayor Parnham’s lawn for refreshments served by the Ladies' Aid and music by Cumberland's City Band. The event reportedly raised funds and was a financial success.
Cumberland Stays In Contention After Tough Cup Loss
Nanaimo edged Cumberland 3 1 in the Connaught Cup semi final with Cumberland’s Blair Mortimer and Monaghan playing through injuries. Cumberland hopes a stronger showing against St Andrews next season and plans an exhibition in Nanaimo to boost funds and prepare for a rematch with McDougall and Stobbart.
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Nanaimo
Cumberland
Toots
Blair
Mortimer
Monaghan
Tmberland
St. Andrews
Nanaimo Boys
McDougall, Stobbart and Co
Inter-City Tennis Match Sunday Cumberland Versus Courtenay
The Cumberland Tennis Club opens its inter-city season with Courtenay on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. A mixed lineup of 4 ladies and 6 gentlemen will contest matches, aiming to replicate Port Alberni’s win last Sunday. Return ties are slated for Cumberland on July 8 and Port Alberni visits on July 12.
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Cumberland Tennis Club
Courtenay
Port Alberni
Courtenay Club
Cumberland
Miss Oliver
Miss Brown
Bickle
James
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B. C
F. R. Shenstone
Horne Lake
Pacific Coast
Cumberland Baseball Club
Cumberland Islander
Uno
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