Intermediates Win Prior Cup Championship
The final Intermediate league game at Recreation Grounds Sunday ended in a Cumberland victory over Bevanites. Cumberland led early, Bevan closed the gap, and a ninth inning tie gave Cumberland the winning run on Marshall’s three bagger with Robertson on first. Moore starred with a single a three bagger and a homer in five plate appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Bevan
Marshall
Robertson
Moore
Willow
First Aid Contest Held in Ladysmith on Labor Day
Ladysmith hosts a major First Aid contest on Labor Day drawing teams from across the province. A Cumberland team will travel to Ladysmith this weekend and expects to contend for prizes.
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Ladysmith
Cumberland
Miss Strachan Weds Hugh McLean in Courtenay
A quiet Presbyterian Manse ceremony in Courtenay united Miss Margaret Strachan daughter of H Strachan Cumberland and Mr Hugh McLean of Courtenay. Rev W T Beattie officiated with Miss Fanny Strachan as bridesmaid and Fred McLean as best man. The couple, both known in the district, honeymoon in Seattle and Sound Cities before settling in Courtenay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtenay
W. T. Beattie
Margaret Strachan
H. Strachan
Cumberland
Hugh McLean
St. George's Presbyterian Church
Fanny Strachan
Death of Miss Evelyn Bate Drowning in China
Details from the Nanaimo Herald report the drowning death of Miss Evelyn Bate at Taingtau China. She had finished a tennis game and swam briefly before heart failure ended her life. Miss Bate taught in Vancouver Victoria Nelson, later in Shanghai, and was visiting Tsingtau during a summer holiday.
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Nanaimo
Evelyn Bate
Mark Bate
Evelyn B. Bate
T. E. Bate
Point Grey
Taingtau
China
Miss Bate
Vancouver
Victoria
Nelson
Shanghai
Tsingtau
Cumberland
Thomas Bate
Chevrolet Baby Grand Jitney for Quick Sale
Car offers peppy performance and reliable tires with a nearly new top. Corfield Motors Limited advertises the Chevrolet Baby Grand at 595 dollars for quick sale.
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Corfield Motors, Limited
Farewell Social Honors High School Achievers in Cumberland
The Cumberland High School clubs and PTA hosted a Monday farewell in Anglican Hall to honor Miss B Bickle winner of the Canadian Collieries gold medal and to bid farewell to students headed to the Normal School in Victoria. Speakers praised teachers Wood and Dalton and noted three senior matriculation passes, with a social to follow featuring violin, vocal numbers, and dancing.
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Parent Teachers Association
Anglican Hall
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
B. Bickle
Victoria
J. Sutherland
Graham
Wood
Miss Howard
Miss Hood
Miss Bickle
Charles Graham
C. B. Woot
Dalton
B. C
University of B .C
Mackinnon
Miss Dalton
Hudson
Walter Hudson, Jr
Popular Bank Manager J M Kent Quietly Weds in Victoria
J M Kent, popular Cumberland Branch manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, married Miss Eileen Nora Allen of Wicklow Ireland on August 20 during a vacation. The ceremony by Rev G J Andrews was at St Marys Church Oak Bay Victoria. The couple plan to reside in Cumberland soon. The bride arrived in British Columbia about a month ago.
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J. M. Kent
Cumberland
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Kent
Eileen Nora Allen
Wicklow
Ireland
G. J. Andrews
St. Mary's Church
Oak Bay
Victoria
Old Country
B. C
Death report misstates hometown of Klaus Stromberg
Vancouver papers claim Klaus Stromberg drowned off English Bay and was from Cumberland. Local records show no person by that name in the area, suggesting a mistaken identification in the reports.
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Klaus Stromberg
English Bay
Vancouver
Cumberland
Urquhart’s record oats yield on Comox farm shocks valley
William Urquhart son of pioneer Comox farmers produced 121 bushels of oats per acre on seven acres at Glenaquhart farm along the dyke road. Threshed by Berkeley Grieve, the crop equates to remarkable productivity compared with prairie averages. He also cultivates sunflowers corn and field roots for his 35 pure bred Jersey cows fed via the Comox Creamery Association.
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Comox Valley
William Urquhart
Alexander Urquhart
Glenaquhart
Dyke Road
Courtienay
Comox
Berkeley Grieve
Urquhart
Vale of Plenty
Comox Creamery Association
Courtenay
Cumberland
Schools Reopen Tuesday September 4 Province Wide
The province’s schools reopen on Tuesday September 4 with new Cumberland staff. High School Principal Hamilton and Miss Partridge lead the high school. Public School staff include Miss T A Galli van, C Carey, V Axpesi, and Mrs Gatz. High School achieved 100 percent in June exams. 28 pupils advanced to high school via recommendation or exam. Principal Webb will attend September 1 to enroll pupils and meet parents of eighth graders.
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Cumberland
Hamilton
Miss Partridge
T. A. Gallivan
C. Carey
V. Axpesi
Gatz
Webb
St. George's Presbyterian Holds Fall Services Schedule
Beginning September 2 two services will be held each Sunday at St. George's Church at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The adult Bible Class and Sunday School start fall work on September 9 and the choir will meet to reorganize on September 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement.
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St. George's Presbyterian Church
Tournament At Local Courts Promises Strong Play
Cumberland Tennis Club hosts a growing event with eight or nine matches in ladies and gentlemen singles. Results include Mrs. Owen defeating Mrs. Cope 6 1 6 1 and Mrs. Finch over Mrs. Stacey 6 1 6 2. Beatrice Bickle beat Miss Brown 6 2 6 1. The men’s singles open today.
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Cumberland Tennis Club
Owen
Cope
Finch
Stacey
Beatrice Bickle
Miss Brown
Cumberland Evening Classes Offer Bookkeeping Shorthand Arithmetic
Supervising principal Albert H. Webb of Cumberland Public School announces plans for evening classes in bookkeeping shorthand and arithmetic. Citizens are urged to contact Webb promptly to avoid being left behind, as business success hinges on capable accounting.
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Albert H. Webb
Cumberland Public School
Mr. Webb
Comox Fair committees named for September event
Directors of the Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association appointed committees for the upcoming fair to be held September 18 and 19 in Courtenay. A. W. Neill M.P. will open the fair on September 19 at 1 PM, with many coastal agricultural figures expected in attendance. Children’s sports and side shows are planned with local participation encouraged.
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Comox Agricultural and Industrial Association
John Crockett
Anderton
Harford
Courtenay
A. W. Neill
M.P
Graham to Head Canadian Collieries as Acting Manager
Thomas Graham, acting General Manager of the Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir Ltd, is reported to become General Manager succeeding the late James M. Savage. Charles Graham rises to General Superintendent, with both men praised for fostering harmonious labor relations in Cumberland and Ladysmith.
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Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Limited
Thomas Graham
James M. Savage
Charles Graham
Graham
Cumberland
Ladysmith
Public Co Operation Acknowledged By Hon T D Pattullo
Hon T D Pattullo minister of lands thanks the public for cooperation in reducing forest fire losses this season. Fire reports are two-fifths of last year with costs down from 343000 to 20000 up to August 17. He cautions vigilance remains vital for another month to keep the record.
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T. D. Pattullo
Great Britain
Japan
Privy Council
British Columbia
Important meeting for Upper Island Football Associa tion schedule likely September
A Wednesday meeting of the Football Association of the Upper Island will set the schedule for the Upper Island league around September 15. Six teams are expected this year and many battles loom for soccer fans. Cumberland’s team has been forming with returning players showing skill as management targets the Connaught Cup.
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Football Association of the
Upper Island
Cumberland
Cumberland President Elected At B C Hospitals Meet
Charles Graham of Cumberland was elected president of the British Columbia Hospitals Association at the Penticton convention. Victoria was chosen for next year’s gathering and officers include J D Maclean as hon. president and Ethel Johns as secretary. Resolutions favored hospital funding from consolidated revenue, stricter inspection, insulin distribution at low cost, and exemptions on hospital legacies. A reception followed the two day event.
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J. D. MacLean
P. G. BE
Dr. MacLean
British Columbia
British Columbia Hospitals Association
Penticton
Charles Graham
Cumberland General Hspital
Ethel Johns
Association
Vancouver
M. E. Johnston
R.N
H. C. Wrinci
Hazelton
George McGregor
Victoria
G. Bell-Brown
Nanaimo
J. F. McKenzie
J. J. Banfield
Father O'Boyle
G. R. Binger
Kelowna
J. H. McVery
J. T. Robinson
Kamloops
M. L. Grimmett
Merritt
Consolidated Revenue Fund
Ontario
Penticton Hospital Board
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Miss M. Strachan
E. B. Bate
ST. George’s Church
Messrs. Anderton
England
Jimmie Brown
Len. Piket
Wed” Dack
Harry Bramley
Pitt Sutcliffe
Walter Woodus
Frank, Lalonde
Tommy Hudson
Seymour Abrams
Bob Martin
McQuinn
Len Harding
W. H. Sutherland
Oliver
Ottawa
B. C. Hospitals Association
Officers
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