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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1928
Page
6
Mr Thomas Jackson district mine inspector while traveling to Cumberland last night near Sable River bridge collided with another car. His car sustained considerable damage but he escaped serious injury though he is said to be in shock.
A whist drive and dance at Lazo Hall on Friday November 23 raised funds for the children. Seventeen tables played with Mrs Birchall winning first in the ladies event. Mr A winning first in the men’s. A fruit cake made by Mrs Pratt was won by Mr J E Vogel. Dancing continued to 1 30 a.m with music by the Erickson Bros.
Cumberland personal items report the engagement of Alma Grace to Alexander Gray of Minto, with wedding planned for late December. Also included are visits by locals to Vancouver, Christmas card ad info, dance event at Up-Ilo hall, police inspector visit, hospital updates, and local social notices.
Mrs Hunden Mrs O Brien Mrs Strachan Mrs White and Mrs Mac Naughton thank attendees of the silver tea held Wednesday and all who sent donations. They also express gratitude to those who helped serve.
The young men of Fanny Bay organized a basketball team and held their first practice Monday night at the Fanny Bay Community Hall.
See Mr and Mrs G H Ellis returned Saturday from a holiday in Van The Rev A W Corker and family came back from Vancouver on Saturday. Bishop Schofield of Victoria officiated Sunday morning at St Peters Church. Mrs D M Morrison and her son Ian made a short Vancouver trip, leaving Monday and returning Wednesday. Mr E Croteau spent the weekend with friends at French Creek.
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