Public School April Report Highlights Wide Attendance
The April report lists multiple divisions with teacher names, student enrollment numbers, perfect attendance counts, and attendance percentages. Honor roll inductees include Mitsuo Hayashi Ya suharu Kodaguchi Ina Robertson Cheyoko Sugimori Lorne Murdoch and others across divisions with varied totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BE. Apps
Lates
Mitsuo Hayashi
Yasuharu Kodaguchi
Ina Robertson
Cheyoko Sugimori
Lorne Murdoch
Margaret Beveridge
T. A. Gallivan
Intex
Nasako Iwasa
Masahiko Tateishi
Moyshi Kimoto
Kyoshi Okuda
Susumu Kawaguchi
Shunko Saito
I. McFadyen
Tsugio Iwasa
Low Foo
Yasushi Yamasaki
Keith
Valerie Gatz
Laureen Frelone
William Warren
Herbert Woods
Charlie Scavarda
Lilly Saunders
H. Watson
Linda Cavallero
Michiko Ampi
Reginald Watson
Maimie Chow
Vera Mason
Sawaki Ikigami
Mario Galeazzi
J. Baird
Rosie Galafrio
Dorothy Brown
Helen Bailie
Alice Garmichael
Oriental
Kawoa Kimoto
Heromu Matsubuchi
Tetsuo Kiyonaga
John Harvey
Jack Bennie
Helen Wong
Masaki Tsuiwaka
C. Richardson
Yoshiko Hirose
Fujiko Saito
Kazuoushi Obara
Michio Kimoto
Pearl Cheung
Yukiko Nakauchi
Hanako Matsubuchi
Dora Wong
Ayame Tsuroka
P. Hunden
Robin Eadie
Keith de Witt
Nita Pilling
Valda Frelone
Albert O'Connor
Amelia Williams
Winnifred Williams
Elk Bay Logger Buried at Sandwick
John Humley of Vancouver and member of the Vancouver Aerie F O of E was killed at Elk Timber Company's workings last week. He was buried Sunday at Sandwick cemetery with Rev. Lees of United Church Courtenay officiating and pallbearers J. Bradley Sr. J. Pollick R. Howie W. H. McLellan W. H. McFarlane and John Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Humley
Vancouver Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles
Elk Timber Company
Sandwick
Cumberland Order
Rev. Lees
United Church
Courtenay
J. Bradley, Sr
J. Pollick
R. Howie
W. H. McLellan
W. H. McFarlane
John, Brown
Lashes And Jail For Robert Marsh
Robert Marsh charged with indecent assault on a Courtenay girl faced a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Bates and elected for a speedy trial in Nanaimo. He appeared before Judge Barker who rejected a guilty plea and, after hearing evidence, sentenced him to two years in Okalla and ten cashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marsh
Courtenay
Bates
Nanaimo
Barker
Bush Fire Near Japanese Town Brought Under Control
A bush fire starting between Bevan road and No 5 mine threatened Japanese Town but was controlled after a large force fought it Thursday afternoon and night. The blaze jumped near the Etherington ranch but is reported under control. W Hutton lost timber in the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevan Road
W. Hutton
Etherington
Cricketers To Play Sunday At Home Opener
The Cumberland Cricketers open Sunday hosting Nanaimo in the Hub City. After three early-season matches the team is fit, ground at the Y is being finished with a new pavilion, and officials warn trespassers will be prosecuted. Start time is 10 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Cricketers
Nanaimo
Cricketers
Cumberlanders
Idiens
Hall
McLaughlin
Ledingham
Nunns
C. V. Dando
A. J. Taylor
J. Dando
Boothman
Vernon-Jones
Mr. C. F. Dickie Pledges Coal Industry Relief
A Cumberland Conservative Association secretary reports a reply from MP C. F. Dickie promising to press for coal industry relief. Dickie states he will work to educate government members and will inform later of progress as the budget approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Quinn
Cumberland Conservative Association
Dickie
M.P
Conservative Association
Quinn
Frelone Cup Won By W. McLellan Jr
Cumberland May 12 The Cumberland Gun Club held a fort nightly shoot at 1 30 p m for the Frelone cup donated by L Frelone with a silver spoon also awarded The left wind and high birds made scores noteworthy Bill McLellan Jr won with 20 hits in a row missing the fourth To follow 26 bird scores W H McLellan Jr led with 24 L Frelone 22 others 21 19 18 The next shoot Sunday May 24 at 10 30 a m for prizes tied to Monday May 25 celebrations with prizes for all classes and averages being prepared Miss J Steven and Mr F Sankey Vancouver visiting with the Yateses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Cumberland Gun Club
L. Frelone
Bill McLellan
Mr. McLellan
W. H. McLellan, Jr
J. Gordon
P. Francioli
J. Bono
R. Ben
Minister of Mines Receives Warm Reception at Central Conservative Meeting
A large crowd gathered at Native Sons Hall for the Comox District Central Conservative Association annual meeting. Premier Ben nett Tolmie and Dr. G. K. MacNaughton were named honorary presidents, with J. N. McLeod elected president. Minister W. A. McKenzie spoke on coal and oil policy, rail tests, and provincial efforts to revive the coal industry, urging government action and noting Liberal shortcomings. The event closed around 2 am with thanks to speakers and the new party organizer, Mr. MacKenzie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Native Sons
Comox District
McLeod
Frank Dalby
R. B. Bennett
S. F. Tolmie
G. K. MacNaughton
T. Graham
MacNaughton
Thomas Graham
British Columbia
W. McKenzie
Graham
W. A. McKenzie
MacKenzie
Brewster
Shelly
Maitland
Col Villiers
Department of Mines
C.P.R
E. and N
Canada
B.C
Ontario
Milk Commission
Minister of Mines
Liquor Control Board
Liquor Commissioners
Davidson
White Rock
Athletics Oppose Minto on Empire Day May 26
By virtue of a 5-3 win over Royston Lumber Co on Thursday evening the Athletics earned the right to meet Minto on May 26 as part of the Empire Day Celebration. Athletics were full value for their win nipping Tudor for nine hits while Royston could do little but tour with Gibson’s offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston Lumber Co
Athletics
Minto
Tudor
Royston
Gibson
Baseball To Open Sunday At Royston Eagles Shine
The 1938 baseball season opens Sunday at 2 30 with Royston Lumber Co and Eagles. Both squads are stronger than last year and dark horses may appear on the Eagles lineup while the Lumber Co., in their best form, prepare to start. May or Maxwell will pitch the first ball and P Murray, league president, will catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston Lumber Co
Eagles
Lumber Co
Maxwell
P. Murray
Local Athletes Prove Superior at Upper Island Meet
Cumberland took the grand aggregate with 73 points followed by Comox 63, Courtenay 50, and Tsolum 39 as Douglas Fairbairn of Comox scored 29 points with five firsts. Hard-fought tracks and field events featured Stan Brown and Howard Sutton in sprints, Cecil Carter in the half mile, and Kay Brown leading Cumberland girls as Mayor Macintyre praised winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
Cumberland
Comox
Tsolum
Comox School
Douglas Fairbairn
Courtenay School
Sonny
Cumberland School
Brown
Howard Sutton
Howard
Cecil Carter
Kay Brown
George McKee
J. H. Macintyre
Geo. Brown
H. McCabe
Barbara Martin
Elinor Watkinson
Annie Owen
Leonard Avent
W. McNaughton
Kay Moore
Margaret Crockett
Kay Fairbairn
George Brown
Harold Baker
Dougal Fairbairn
George Surgenor
W. MacNaughton
Curtenay
Baird
Gower
W. Granlund
Dennis Anderton
John Tribe
Phyllis Smith
Signie Nelson
Two Warships to Visit Comox Harbor This Summer
Bermuda ships H.M.S. Dragon and a second cruiser will arrive around late July at Comox Harbor for target practice at the spit ranges. The Cumberland Cricket Club seeks matches with the men in blue during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Comox Harbor
H.M.S. Dragon
Cumberland Cricket Club
Boys In Blue
British Columbia Announces Open Season for Big Game
The provincial government ratified open hunting seasons for big game with district based rules. Vancouver Island deer allowed September 12 with a three buck limit. does forbidden. Bear, moose, caribou, mountain goat, and elk have specified limits and dates. some exceptions apply. Tracer bullets prohibited and no hunting while swimming. Exemptions include Karen Island and several facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Pooley
Vancouver Island
Summit
Cascade Mountains
Atlin
Western District
Queen Charlotte Islands
North
Saanich
Highland
Highland District
G.N.R
C.N.R
Omineca
Karen Island
Colony Farm
Dewdney District
Oakalla
Central Park
Burnaby
Nanaimo Harbor
W B A Honors Mother's Day Banquet in Cumberland Hall
The Women's Benefit Association held a 160 guest Mother's Day banquet in Cumberland hall. Mrs H Jackson welcomed attendees as red and white decor adorned the hall. A formal program followed with songs, toasts, and a floral gift moment from daughters to their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Benefit Association
Cumberland Hall
H. Jackson
Association
Jackson
J. Murray
Lodge
R. K. Walker
Auchterlonie
Lockhart
Frelone
Baird
W. Herd
Freeburn
Keenan
Balagno
Young
Crawford
Comox
Kate Weir
S. Covert
Miss IT
Herd
J. Welch
Bryant
Courtenay
Hamilton
M. Littler
W. B. Brown
McRae
Covert
J. Patterson
R. McNeil
V. Frelone
Comox Scene Of Drowning
The twelve year old son of Alex Mc Culloch Nob Hill drowned off Comox Wharf on Saturday morning. He rode a bicycle near the freight shed when the pedal struck the guard rail and toppled him into the water. The bicycle was found on a scow. the head injury suggests he struck the scow and was unable to help himself. Funeral held Monday with many friends attending. Pallbearers included Bill Piket David Guthrie Bob Harding A Griffin Henry Ellis and Lance Rossiter. A service at Sandwich Church preceded interment with songs O Canada and Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McCulloch
Nob Hill
Comox Wharf
Bill Piket
David Guthrie
Bob Harding
A. Griffin
Henry Ellis
Lance Rossiter
Sandwich Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elk Bay
Nanaimo Eleven
C. F. Dickie
Relief For Coal Industry
W. McLellan Jr
J. Steven
Mr. F. Sankey
Vancouver
Mrs. R. Yates
Mines
Asin
J. N. McLeod
Government of
Gordon
Alberta
Lady Foresters
the Lady Foresters
Jean Johnston
Margaret Adamson
Josie Burghiner
May Graham
J Miller
E. L. Saunders
Donald
W. McLellan
T. Carney
W. Hudson
D Frelone
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