Canadian Pacific Railway News Across Ties Tourist Trade and Pay
A snapshot of 1923 rail industry figures notes about 6.5 million ties used across Canadian Pacific lines and diverse wood species in use. New Brunswick tourism generated roughly 3 million dollars with about 10,000 visitors. Cash earnings from 1923 averaged 19 500 dollars daily from production. Caribou herds rise in Yukon. A social stowaway on a Laurentide Air Service flight prompted weight impact concerns. E W Beatty highlighted 202 million in wages and 7 million in taxes dispersed in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurentide Air Service, Limited
Rouyn Gold Fields
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Cadian Pacific Railway
E. W. Beatty
K.C
Welland
Ont
Welland Canal
Dominion
Impounded pony seeks owner before sale
An emaciated light day old pony with a white face and tight front feet is impounded. The owner can claim by paying expenses. if unclaimed by December 2, it will be sold on that date by action of Geo. Corrigal.
Christmas Tree events and church notices in Austin
In Austin area notices, several Christmas trees are scheduled between December 19 and 23 at Light Hill Austin Union Church and other venues. Lunch will be served at events, with dances planned weekly at Forester's Hall. Community members include Miss Lillian Hicken replacing Miss Verna Stewart at the Post Office, Hazel Nelson returning from hospital, and the engagement of Verna Stewart to Harry Hotel with a Dec. 17 wedding planned.
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Lillian Hicken
Verna Stewart
Ladies of the
Austin Union
Church
Forester’s Hall
Hazel Nelson Batk
Children’s Hospital
W. A. Stewart
Verna
Harry Hotel
Geo
Card of Thanks for J. D. Duncan Family
The family of the late J. D. Duncan expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement. W. E. & K. DUNCAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Duncan
North Norfolk Council Meeting on Telephone Service
A special North Norfolk Council session in Mac Gregor with Telephone Commissioner Mr J C Lowry discussed slow subscriber growth. To boost numbers, Lowry proposed free toll service among Austin Sidney and MacGregor through Nov 1 1925, aiming to reach 200 total subscribers. A resolution to accept the commissioner's plan and proceed with installations was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk Council
MacGregor
J.c.lowry
Lowry
Austin
Sidney
McIntyre -Duff
Council to Support Telephone Subscribers Growth
The council agrees to continue assistance to the Telephone Commissioner to obtain new subscribers if a sufficient further increase warrants continuation. It thanks the commissioner for his continued interest in the matter and will support ongoing efforts.
Local Hockey Club Formed At Municipal Hall
A gathering of hockey enthusiasts last Friday night led to the formation of a local hockey club. J. A. Gray was named Hon. President, S. R. Lamb as President, B. Mansell as Vice-President, Leonard Lamb as Sec Treas, with R. Berry and D. Gair as Coaches. The club aims to organize a team this season and will launch a membership drive in the coming days to boost the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purose
J. A. Gray
S. R. Lamb
B. Mansell
Leonard Lamb
Sec -Treas
R. E. Lye
R. Berry
D. Gair
H. T. Trethewey
G.E. Turner
J. McPhee
Dr. A. Swan
M. E. MacKinnon
Beaver Community Notes and Holiday Events
Beaver church service Sunday afternoon as usual. Miss Wilson visiting at Union Church Manse over weekend. Mr. and Mrs Arnold McAskie back at Swan River after honeymoon. Beaver Christmas Tree set for Monday December 22 with good programme and Winnipeg talent. Welfare League opened season with debate on married life versus single life. 25 cent membership, no age limit.
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the Union Church
Miss Wilson
Union Church
N.S. Irwin
Swan River
Andy Stone
Beaver
Winnipeg
Arnold McAskie
J. McAskie
Beaver Community Welfare League
Seaver Union Church Auxiliary 1924 Report
Seaver Union Church Auxiliary presents a 1924 financial report detailing cash on hand at year start and end, receipts from collections and bazaars, autograph quilts, and sales. It lists expenditures including goods for bazaars, towels, books, sewing supplies, express charges, train expenses, stamps, and transfers to presbytery and Methodist treasurers, with officers signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage Presbytery
Memorial poem memory of our daughter May Rodgers
In memoriam for May Rodgers who passed away December 2 1919. Family memory speaks of evening loneliness and longing, noting friends may think they forget yet the heartache remains. Father, Mother and Brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers
May
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. R. Wallace
An Pacific Railway
British Columbia
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Tourist Association
Colomb
America
Yukon Territory
Lord Strathcona
Donald A. Smith
Geo. Corrigal
Springbrook
Light Hill
R. D. Muir
Miss McKenzie
Austin Union Church
Forrestville
W. 8
K. Duncan
Athletic Club
Seaver Union Church Auxiliary
T. Ketty
W. B. Graham
Sec
Treas
Memoriam
Santa
Claus
Will
Toy-Land
W. H. Glover
Gray
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