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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1926
Page
4
Victoria report states CN Steamships will keep current fall service with the Prince George departing Vancouver Mondays at 8 p.m. for Powell River Ocean Falls Prince Rupert and Annox, and the Prince Rupert sailing Thursdays at 8 p.m. for Powell River Ocean Falls Prince Rupert and Stewart. Winter schedule begins November 15 with a Prince George trip.
The SS Prince George will depart Vancouver at 8:00 p.m. and sail weekly each Monday calling at Powell River Ocean Falls Prince Rupert Annox and Stewart. The Queen Charlotte Islands service continues with the SS Prince Charles leaving Vancouver fortnightly until November 15 when the SS Prince John resumes the service.
The Powell River Company celebrated the installation and operation of two new paper mill units at a Central Hall banquet on the sixth. Lt. Gov Randolph Bruce and Minister T D Pattullo attended and lauded the venture as Western Canada’s leading paper-making plant. A principal stockholder praised provincial government support as key to the project’s success.
A banquet celebrated Powell River's growing success in paper making. Hon. Mr. Pattullo voiced support for capital from any source to develop natural resources, reflecting a spirit of shared progress. Two new machines doubled newsprint output and attracted cargo ships to the town.
Powell River Oct 28 elaborate preparations by strong committees with the District School Board for a grand social dance in West view's new school building on November 5. Two hundred invitations issued and more expected. A player piano purchased by the entertainment committee and will be used after the inaugural dance during winter.
A reader claims not to have paid for auto repairs in ten months while quoting a friend who recalls a repairman stating the same. The brief exchange appears in a Wall Street Journal column.
A brief quoted exchange asks who will marry Mabel as she contemplates marriage. The dialogue presents a light, domestic moment from Mercury’s page.
Courtenay notes record Reverend W G Wilson visiting to fund raise for a manse on Lake Trail. Families relocate from Royston to New Westminster and Nanaimo changes. A Harvest Halloween dance at Gaiety Theatre draws crowds with Miss A Hildebrand and Jack's Melody Joy Boys. Local business moves include Max Blunt taking over Nanaimo firm and Weeks Motor Co. staff shifts. Comox harbor shows HM Ships Armentiers Patrician and Thiepval among fishing boats.
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