Courtenay to Push City Street Improvements This Year
Courtenay authorities led by Alderman Wm. Douglas advance street work including Isabel street level reductions for a cement walk and union street grading using excavated material. The City Works cooperates with the Provincial Public Works Department as graveling of the Lake Trail begins amid dry weather. Improvements benefit ratepayers and pedestrians despite calls for better safety.
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Public Works Department
Union Street
Courtenay
City Works Department
Department of Public Works
W. P. Beavan
Lake
Royston General Store Sold to Victoria Grocer
Courtenay March 8 The Royston general store and post office changed hands last week Tom Wilson of Victoria becomes new proprietor He brings grocery experience and has eyed the district for some time Mr Wilson is related to Geo W Edwards of Edwards Lumber Co Ltd C W Sillence may leave the district after three years at the store but his role with local choirs and musical undertakings is noted
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Courtenay
Royston
Tom Wilson
Victoria
Wilson
Geo. W. Edwards
Edwards Lumber Co., Ltd
C. W. Sillence
Cumberland
Dwelling House Destroyed by Fire in Courtenay
At nine thirty last night the fire alarm summoned aid to the dwelling of Mr. J. R. Cross near the C. P. R. freight sheds. Fireman Jack Minnes heard the alarm and saw the blaze.
Fire breaks out and destroys part of vacant building
Witness reports someone found at the scene and smashed windows as flames spread to the rear. Firemen arrived quickly but the blaze was already beyond saving. It is believed Mr. Cross was away at Deep Bay.
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Cross
Deep Bay
Vegetable Growers to Meet March 16
Courtenay March 6 mass meeting led to forming committee for a vegetable growers association. A meeting is scheduled for March 16 at the Agricultural hall to elect a permanent directorate, set a selling agent, and discuss organized production and agreements with the new association. BE. R. Bewell may address the gathering as district representative of Agriculture.
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BE. R. Bewell
Department of Agriculture
Dr Briggs Heads Courtenay Tennis Club for Year
Courtenay March 10 The annual meeting of the Courtenay Tennis Club elected President Dr A Tillman Briggs secretary treasurer R Bowie and a committee including M Blunt H E Wellis Mrs Heber Cooke and Miss Mary Bardessoni. The club voted to purchase the Puntledge avenue courts and fund improvements for a busy season.
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Courtenay
Mar
Enjoyable Whist Drive and Dance in Courtenay
Courtenay March 9 A very enjoyable evening was spent at the whist drive held in Booths hall under the Canadian Daughters League. Ladies first prize went to Mrs Gee Breathout and the gent’s prize to Mr Tom Rickson. Other prizes awarded to Mr Wm Sutcliffe and Mr E L Macdonald. About twenty tables served the card players followed by a dance with a four piece orchestra: Jack Carwithen F Wood S Venables and drum.
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Messrs
Jack Carwithen
F. Wood
S. Venables
Milk Supply Assured With Borden's St Charles Milk
Many households stock a reserve supply of Borden's St Charles Milk to guard against missed deliveries from storms and other disruptions. The product, described as rich and creamy, dilutes four cupfuls per tall can with water and suits baking, coffee, cocoa, and cereals alike.
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Borden
St. Charles
Big Bill McKenzie Set to Fight at Vancouver Arena
Big Bill McKenzie prepares for a high intensity showdown at the Vancouver Arena on Friday March 16. An opponent is to be announced as he undergoes rigorous training and aims to test his limits in the ring.
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Big Bill McKenzie
Arena
Vancouver
Big Bill
Bill
Nanaimo Rinky Dinks Triumph Over Cumberland in Island Semi
The Nanaimo Rinky Dinks defeated Cumberland 21 to 3 in the Vancouver Island women’s semifinal. Nanaimo’s teamwork overwhelmed Cumberland’s individual play, with D. Bailey and D. Robinson shining for the visitors while Cumberland’s K Bono J Bono led their lineup. The Nanaimo squad advances to face Victoria Fideles for Island supremacy and a shot at the province final.
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Nanaimo
Cumberland
Nanaimo Girls
D. Bailey
D. Robinson
L. Aitkenhead
M. Brunt
M. Bell
K. Bono
J. Bono
M. Redford
B. Bickle
F. Sehl
A. Baird
A. Conrad
V. Aspesy
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City Meat
P. Symons
P. P. Harrison Ellen ‘Olicitor
Cumberland B.C
The
Ilo-Ilo
Cumberland, B.C
Albert Evans
News of
Courtenay City
White
E. L. Saunders
Royston General Store
British Columbia Telephone Company
Continental Limited
Edward W. Bickle
B. C
Dias Ba Lob
Anim NT Railways
Courtenay Commercial School
Corfield’s
Briggs
Comox Creamery
Comox District
Comox Creamery Association
Island
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