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MS 99 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1967-1971

The Salmon Arm Toastmistress Club was founded in 1967. It represented women interested in group discussion and self improvement.

MS 98 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Family · 1881-1944

William Oliver Springer [1881-1944] was born in Kingston, Ontario. As a young man he lived in Boissevan, Manitoba and Saskatoon, Sask. He trained as a piano turner, working for Glockler Piano Company for fifteen years.

In 1925 he married Margret J. Reid. When the couple took up residence together in Salmon Arm, W.O.Springer continued to work in piano maintenance in Salmon Arm. The Springers lived on Hudson Street.

Born in Ontario, Margaret moved to Saskatchewan. Margret Reid worked for James M. Toombs in Kindersley, Sask. When she moved Salmon Arm in 1914, she continued to work for Toombs. She then formed a partnership with dressmaker Miss Robinson (or Jean Robison) and opened a drygoods shop called Reid and Robinson on Alexander St.

The firm’s name was changed to Reid and Co. following Margaret’s marriage to William. In 1931, the business relocated to Front Street. Mrs. Springer operated her retail store on Hudson until 1956 when she sold her business to J.W. Glen and retired to her home on Hudson Street.

The couple had one daughter, Dora, who married E.A Tweeddale and lived in Trail.

H.G. Sherriff
MS 97 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Person · 1907 -

H.G. Sherriff and W. Phillip purchased a contract to clear land for E. Stuart Wood in Salmon Arm. During Sherriff's contracted time in Salmon Arm, he kept a meticulous diary that has been transcribed. The author kept track of his work fulfilling the contract by recording Wood's initials in the margins each time he worked for the landowner. Entries in J.D. McGuire's diaries confirm the dates and other work completed by Sherriff in the community.

MS 96 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1987-1994

The Shuswap Retirement Development Society was a seniors group in Salmon Arm. One of the primary activities of the group was the sponsorship of the Elderhostel program.

Salmon Arm Museum
MS 95 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1980

The Salmon Arm Museum called for articles relating to the history of Salmon Arm for a publication called the Salmon Arm Scrapbook in 1980. The publication celebrated the 75th anniversary of the community. The Association was lead by Helenita Harvey, President, Earl Tennant, Vice- President, Arvid Kendall, Secretary, Margaret Booth, Treasurer. The Directors included Kay Currie, Florrie Farmer, Irene Olson, Judy Kendall, Jack Glen, and Dan MacQuarrie.

MS 94 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1909-

The Salmon Arm Board of Trade was founded in 1905. It represents business interests in the community. The Board published promotional material and held social events. The name was subsequently changed in 1940 to the Salmon Arm and District Chamber of Commerce.

WX Ranch
MS 93 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1906-1979

In 1906 Virden Manitoba resident William James Wilcox [1854-1934] purchased 132 acres of land on the east side of Shuswap Lake, three miles from Salmon Arm. An asthmatic, he had decided to give up his various enterprises in Virden for health reasons. His doctor encouraged him to move to a milder climate. In 1907, the couple moved to Salmon Arm with two of their nine children, Ruth and Jack , living in the Tetlock house on the property.

According to son JC Wilcox, the senior Wilcox was an active farmer. At the age of 53, he supervised the land clearing for orchards and pastures. Trees were felled and hauled by horse to the lake, where they were boomed and sold to the mill at Kualt across the lake. A true entrepreneur, Wilcox purchased more land. He had success with small fruits in Virden. Applying his farming knowledge, he successfully grew strawberries, vegetables for the house, sugar beets, and mangolds for the cows and horses. Other plantings on the Tetlock property included red raspberries, yellow raspberries, blackcaps and three species of black berries. The WX Ranch was also known for its grape production.

The Great Depression hit the Wilcox family in 1929 as WJ found it difficult to sell fruit to his established prairie market. Fruit had become an expensive luxury. In addition to his marketing problems, Salmon Arm was suffering from a three-year drought. Irrigation was not possible on Wilcox farmlands. The seventy-five year old lost thousands of dollars. He could not pay the taxes on his outlying properties and he could not sell them. The municipality responded by auctioning the properties.

Tragically, a train hit WJ Wilcox in 1934, while he was trying to cross the railway tracks to attend to a neighbours chimney fire. Son-in-law Don Raven eventually took over the entire management of the farm and purchased his father-in-laws interest.

Donald Raven [b. Feb. 21, 1903 d. November 14, 1987] was born at Plumas, Manitoba. He married Ruth Wilcox [1894-1991] in 1927 and moved to Salmon Arm in 1930, working as the manager of the Wilcox Ranch. The couple had three children, Jim, Rosemary and David.

Ruth Wilcox [b. Nov. 8, 1894 d. Feb. 23, 1991], daughter of WJ and Mary Wilcox, taught school at Sunnybrae, Deep Creek, and Balmoral. She was a member of the I.O.D.E., a provincial representative of the Shuswap Lake Hospital Board and belonged to the Womens Auxiliary. At the age of 95 she published Walking, But Not Alone.

Canoe United Church
MS 92 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1925-

Canoe United Church was founded at the time of church union in 1925 and is part of Kamloops-Okanagan Presbytery. Prior to church union, Methodist services began in Canoe as early as 1888 as members of an interdenominational church gathered in people's homes. Rev. Calvert was the first minister to serve the community. He frequently traveled from Revelstoke by horse and walked when weather was poor.

When the Canoe School was built in 1908, the community congregation faithfully met there. When the community all was built in 1919, services relocated to "Victory Hall."

Rogert Kirk donated a lot to build the church in 1921. Members of the Methodist Church financed the structure. Contractor W.H. Ireland completed the building for $1,593. The first service was held October 30, 1921 and was conductd by Rev. J.D. Hobden. When the Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregationalist Churches united in 1925, Canoe United Church was givent its new name and became part of Mount Ida Pastoral Charge (1925-1928), Malakwa Pastoral Charge (1929-1930), Malakwa-Arrowhead Pastoral Charge (1931-1936), and Salmon Arm Pastoral Charge (1937-2009). Canoe United Church is currently an independent pastoral charge.

Some Ministers associated with the church are C.L. Best (1922-1924), T. Keyworth (1924-1926), J.E. Griffiths (1926-1929), J.F. Shaw (1929-1934), E.S. Fleming (1934-1938), V.H. Sansum (1938-1942), F.R.G. Dredge (1942-1947), A.O. Clements (1947-1960), C. Swallow (1960-1966), D. McQuarrie (1966-1971), J. Johnson (1971-1975), D. Salter (1975-1976), and Alvin Adams 1976.

MS 91 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 2004-2006

The Centennial High School Reunion took place in 2005 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Names, photos and histories of those educated in Salmon Arm over the last century were obtained for the reunion, and a commemorative book was published.

MS 89 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 2002-2003

A school was first built on the Salmon Arm Elementary School site on Shuswap Ave in 1901 with 20 students in attendance. The building eventually became the city hall. A second school was built on Harris Street in 1909. With pressures of increased enrollment, a new high school, Salmon Arm Central School, was built on the Shuswap property in 1921. Nine new classrooms and an office were added in 1936. In 1967 two more classes, a library and the gymnasium were added.

The Salmon Arm Elementary School Parent Advisory Council was set up to facilitate communication between parents and teachers, advising administration on school matters. It is a member of the British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) which is a non-profit that advocates for the best possible public education of all children in the province through active involvement of parents. The last SAE PAC executive included President: Pam Treleaven, Co-Chair Angelie Byers, Treasurer: Nyla MacKintosh, Secretary Eileen Kuchta and Mel Styles as principal.;Due to declining enrollment, the Salmon Arm Elementary School closed in June 2003. During the year leading up to the schools closure, an active campaign was carried out through the Parent Advisory Council. Although no longer a school, in 2008 the building houses the Downtown Activity Centre.

Wood, Margaret Jane
MS 88 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Person · 1864-1954

Margaret Jane Sweet was born September 25, 1864 in Shelby Ontario. In 1879 she moved with her family to Victoria, British Columbia. Margaret's father, O.D. Sweet, was a schoolteacher and Margaret followed in his footsteps. The family later moved to Richmond, where O.D. became the Richmond town clerk (1884-1891) and Margaret taught school.

Margaret Sweet married Rev. James Alexander Wood in 1885. After the couple married they served several congregations, living in Kamloops, Clinton, Richmond, Vernon, Revelstoke, Kaslo, Sidney, Victoria and Salmon Arm.

The couple had eight children: sons Ernest O., Clinton S., Colonel J. Ellis, Douglas V., William L. and Fred H. and daughters Winnifred and Alice Margaret (Froelich).

The Woods lived in Salmon Arm from 1902-1906. When Reverend Wood retired from the ministry in 1916, the couple returned to Salmon Arm. Mr. Wood died soon after retiring, but Margaret continued to live in the community until her death in 1954.

Leonard, John F
MS 87 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Person · 1881-1967

John Farquarson Leonard was born March 1, 1881 at Fulham, London, England. On the death of his mother he was raised by two maiden aunts. He had inherited a gift for music from his father. Jack's father married a widow when Jack was six and the family reunited. Jack's father immigrated to Canada in 1899, taking his second wife, Jack and five other children. Jack and his father arrived in Vancouver ahead of the family. Dissatisfied, Captain William Valentine and Jak headed east again to Salmon Arm. The family settled in Salmon Arm, homesteading 160 acres on Foothills Road.

At the age of twenty Jack qualified as a millwright and worked in Beaver Mouth, Golden and Chase. He was the organist at the Anglican Church in Golden.

Jack relocated to Salmon Arm and joined the contracting firm of James L. Parker and Leslie Jackson. They built the Montebello Hotel and the Masonic Lodge. When the company dissolved, Jack became the Assistant Post Master. Both Jack and his father were active Masons.

During W.W. I, Jack went overseas with his brother Reg in 1916. Before leaving, he trained in Kamloops, met Isabella Carter, and, in 1916, the coupled married in Salmon Arm.

Jack farmed in Sardis, BC after the war. He then went to technical school in Vancouver where he earned his teacher's certificate. He worked at St. George's Indian Residential School, north of Lytton, Cloverdale, and Langley.

Throughout his life, Jack produced operettas and musical compositions. He died May 10, 1967.

Laitinen, Albert, 1898-1989
MS 86 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Person · 1928-1989

Albert Laitinen was born February 8, 1898 to Finish immigrants Mary Catherine and Matt Laitinen at Griffin Lake, BC. He moved to Salmon Arm with his family in 1902. Albert attended school with his surviving siblings. When his father Matt was killed following a speeder/train accident on the CPR in 1911, Albert and his two older brothers, Matt and Bill, took over running the family farm.

Albert worked for the Municipality of Salmon Arm in road construction, for Palmers’ and then Turners’ packinghouses, and was frequently busy with seasonal work. According to daughter Lois Cunningham, he did not actively farm his property on Broadview Road.

Albert was active in numerous community groups as a volunteer fireman and ambulance attendant, working also with the Red Cross, CNIB, and Meals on Wheels. Albert won the Canadian Newspaper/Air Canada “Heart of Gold” award for his work with Meals on Wheels.

Albert met Vera Gladys Halpenny, the first teacher to teach at Broadview School when it opened in 1917. Vera was born in Neepawa, Manitoba on January 28, 1899 and came to Salmon Arm after she attended Normal School in Vancouver.

Miss Halpenny was hired to team teach with Miss Helen Cunningham at the North Canoe School for the fall and early winter months of 1917, and then moved to the newly constructed Broadview School. Miss Halpenny taught at the new school from 1918-1920 and returned to teach from 1942-1950.

Vera taught at many schools including Canoe, Broadview, Heffley Creek, Long Lake, White Lake and Tappen. It was at White Lake she took her own children Bud and Yvonne to make up the mandatory 8 students to qualify for teacher funding. The Finnish children in White Lake needed to learn English and Vera’s children were instrumental in their instruction.

Vera married Albert in 1921 and the couple had three children, Yvonne, Stewart (Bud), and Lois. She worked tirelessly as a volunteer to help cancer survivors, the Women’s Institute, Red Cross, United Church Women's Auxiliary and the Broadview Community Club. Vera Laitinen was the first person in Salmon Arm to earn her St. John’s Ambulance Certificate, a copy of which is on display at Broadview School, R.J. Haney Heritage Village.

Both Vera and Albert were active in the United Church.

Ellenor, Leslie, 1935-
MS 85 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Person · 1935-

Les Ellenor was born in Dawlish, Devon, England in 1935 to his parents, Methodist Minister Thomas Ellenor and his wife Agnes. Les Ellenor received his education at Ripon Grammar School, which he proudly says was founded in 670 AD. He went to Durham University (1954-57) and then served in Germany as a Lieutenant in the British Army (1957-59). Discharged, Ellenor returned to university in 1960 to do a Diploma in Education at Oxford. He taught in England, New Zealand (Wellington College, 1962-1965) and eventually in Port Alberni, British Columbia. In 1969 Ellenor did a Masters degree in English at UBC and began teaching at Okanagan College in 1970.

While teaching at Alberni District Senior Secondary, Les Ellenor met widow Patricia Joan Brown Sedwick. Joan and Les were married in 1970. They have three children, Susan, Geoffrey and Jessica.

Les Ellenor was an English instructor at the Salmon Arm Campus of Okanagan College from 1970 to 2001. Ellenor's interests include cross country skiing and singing in the United Church Senior Choir.

MS 84 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1908-1933 and 1948-2005

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Mt. Ida Lodge No. 71 was first organized in 1908, operating for approximately 25 years. In June 1948 the Lodge was re-instated with at least two of the original charter members, M.M. Carroll and P.A. Ruth. The slate of elective officers included Vern Solberg, Harry Bushby, Clayton Wilson, Gilbert Calam and Frank Marshall. The appointed officers included Fred Lee, Gordon Robertson, W. Brown, (?) Robinson, Kelly Hayter, Percy Ruth, Mat Carroll, C. Drew, Glen Miller, H. Malone and H. Jamieson.

The local order sponsored a Christmas show for children in the area for the price of a food hamper item. The food hampers were distributed to local needy residents at Christmas. Between 1954 and 1967 the Mt. Ida Lodge, along with other lodges in the Okanagan, were instrumental in sponsoring young people as delegates in the Order's United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth. There were eleven young people from the Shuswap and North Okanagan who made the pilgrimage, meeting official delegates and observing the workings of the United Nations. The Independent Order of the Oddfellows was the only organization granted the privilege of taking High School Students on this pilgrimage.

Article 23 of the Constitutions and By-laws summarizes the focus of the organization. It states that 55% of the dues paid by its members and all the interest from invested capital be paid into a Sick and Funeral Fund to assist sick members and pay for the funeral expenses of deceased members.

In 1979 the Lodge amalgamated with Eureka No. 50, Enderby, B.C. and disbanded altogether in 2005.

Woods, Alex E.
MS 83 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Family · 1887-1977

Alex Woods was a farmer at Sicamous, B.C.

Swanwick (family)
MS 81 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Family · 1884-1977

Henry John Swanwick (Harry) was born in Staffordshire, England on December 13, 1884. Swanwick emigrated to Calgary, Alberta in 1911. There he enlisted in the Second Canadian Mounted Rifles in January, 1915. Swanwick served four years overseas. He returned to Calgary in Feb. 1919 and one year later relocated to B.C. Swanwick farmed at Silver Creek from 1922 until 1961, when he moved into the village of Salmon Arm. While farming, Swanwick supplemented his income by working as a road foreman. Each spring he organized farmers to work on roads in exchange for credit towards their property taxes.

Swanwick was active in staging the Salmon Arm Fall Fair and the Silver Creek 4H Poultry Club. Swanwick was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 62 for more than fifty years. Swanwick died in 1977.

Annie Marie Swanwick (maiden name unknown) came to Salmon Arm from England in 1923. She married Harry at Mrs. Wall's home and after the ceremony went home to milk the cows. The couple had their honeymoon in 1950, a trip back to England.

Mrs. Swanwick was interested in White Leghorns and entered regional fairs taking top prizes in birds, jams, jellies, vegetables, preserves, dried beans, peas, grains, and flowers. In 1946 and 1947 Mrs. Swanwick won the "Lady Exhibitor with the Most Points" trophy donated by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada. Mrs. Swanwick was active in the Silver Creek 4H Poultry Club. Mrs. Swanwick died in 1985.

MS 80 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1916-1978

The Tappen Women's Institue was formed in 1916. The first executive was composed of Mrs. G. Sweeten was president, Mrs. J. Carlin, Vice-President and Mrs. Thomas Sweeten, Secretary-Treasurer. Other members included: Mrs. T. Reilly, Mrs. H.D. McDiarmid, Mrs. Henry Calhoun, Mrs. T. Farrell, Mrs. W.A. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. J.E. Wilson.

The Women's Institute was originally formed in Ontario in 1897 by Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless, with its objective being to form an organization similar to the Farmer's Institute, where they could learn the best and most scientific methods of running a home. It has since changed to include community assistance, sponsoring projects such as flower shows, small fairs, school fairs, handicrafts exhibits, and health exhibits.

Valley Women's Institute
MS 79 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1922-2005

The Valley Women’s Institute was formed January 13, 1922 at a general meeting, chaired by Mr. McPhail. Mrs McKim moved that the Institute be called the “Valley WI” but it was called “The Valley Women’s Institute” for many years. First officers chosen were Mrs. Sophie Donnelly, President, and Barbara Edwards, Secretary Treasurer, as well as Eva Ireland, Martha Harbell, and Myrtle Kew. The motto “For Home and Country” was adopted and the membership fee was set at $1 per annum. The first regular meeting on February 14, 1922 focused on the Salmon Arm West school and community concerns, such as health, education and neighbourhood needs. The group met in homes until 1924, when it leased the Salmon Arm West School at Hedgman’s corner for $1 per year.

The group purchased a small stove for the school so that hot drinks could be made for the children. They sponsored an annual flower show from 1925 to the 1950’s, when the Institute became involved with Fall Fairs. The group purchased school and playground equipment, had children’s teeth examined free of charge and purchased toothbrushes. In 1924 the group purchased a piano for the school and organized a Baby Clinic.

The Valley Women’s Institute became the push behind surveying the old Salmon Arm West School at Hedgman’s Corner and renamed it “The Community Hall”. During WWII, the group provided support for the Red Cross, Salvation Army and Queen's Canadian Fund. Relief was sent to “The Lord Mayor of London Fund”, the Russian Relief Fund and Chinese Aid, as well as The 1918 Flood Relief and Ceylon Appeal. This Institute continued to support 4-H clubs over the years, a driver training course and a goat club.

The hall burned in 1961. A new hall was opened in 1962. The mortgage was paid off in 1970, celebrated with a mortgage burning party. In commemoration of the Institute’s fiftieth anniversary, Mrs. Fred Irwin (Nancy) presented a gift of $1000 to the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in honour of deceased members. In 1974 the group sold the hall to the Sheltered Workshop for the mentally handicapped. Later meetings were held in members' homes. In 1982, a cheque for $5000 was presented to the Pioneer Lodge Society to celebrate Valley WI’s 60th anniversary.

Regular meetings were held until June 2007, when the organization went into abeyance and disbanded by June 2010.

Salmon Arm Women's Institute
MS 78 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1909-1992

The Salmon Arm Women's Institute was incorporated November 15th, 1909 by Miss Laura Rose (now Mrs. Stevens) of Ontario, at a meeting of the Farmer's Institute in the Lawrence Hall on Hudson St., Salmon Arm. At this meeting, the motion to form the institute was made by two executive members of the Farmer's Institute: Robert Turner, president, and Jack McGuire, secretary. This branch was one of the oldest Women's Institutes established in British Columbia, and was the oldest in the interior.

The original executive was composed of Mrs. Gertie Buchan as President, and Mrs. J.D. McGuire as Secretary-Treasurer. Others signing as charter members were: Miss Hannah Evans, Mrs. R. Turner, Mrs. Pat Owens, Mrs. W.P. Rich, Miss Frances Evans, Mrs. S.M. McGuire, Mrs. James Carlin and Mrs. George Armstrong. Joining early in 1910 were Mrs. John Dolan, Mrs. Ham Donnelly, Mrs. William Ball, Mrs. Jim Miller, Miss Laura Wilcox, and Mrs. F.B. Shaw.

The Women's Institute was originally formed in Ontario in 1897 by Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless, with its objective being to form an organization similar to the Farmer's Institute, where they could learn the best and most scientific methods of running a home. It has since changed to include community assistance, sponsoring projects such as flower shows, small fairs, school fairs, handicrafts exhibits, and health exhibits.

R. Turner and Sons
MS 77 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Corporate body · 1935-1961

Robert Turner was born in Ireland in 1868, immigrating to Canada in 1888. He apprenticed as a blacksmith in Ontario. Turner later took on work with the CPR as a second cook in the dining car. He came to Salmon Arm and bought 70 acres from Alex Paul just east of 8th Ave. NE. By 1906 the orchard was thriving, growing Red Astrachans, Duchess Kings, Golden Russets, Northern Spy, Peewaukee, and Seek-No-Further apples. Turner name his operation "Coraghwood Orchard".

Robert married Maude Louise in 1907, youngest daughter of Alexander and Agnes McGuire. Maude arrived with her family in 1890. The couple had four children: Edward Charles, Marjorie Eglah, Ronald Hudson and Alexander Robert (Sandy).

Robert joined the Salmon Arm Farmers' Exchange in 1907, but for reasons of economy resumed packing his apples at the farm. In 1935 Turner purchased the E.A. Palmer warehouse and used the Turner label on all his boxes. The limited corporation R. Turner and Sons was formed in 1936 and the Turner label was used on fruit boxes after that time. Correspondence from the mid 1930s bears the name R. Turner & Sons. The packing house was enlarged, adding a cost storage plant in 1938. Further expansions took place in1940 and 1948.

During the peak years, Turner's packing business shipped 66 car loads of apples nationally and internationally. R. Turner died in 1950 during the "Big Freeze" which eliminated many of Salmon Arm's orchards. His son Eddie C. Turner succeeded as President of the R. Turner and Sons Ltd, while Eddie's wife Eileen M. Turner was Secretary and Eddie's brother, Ronald H. Turner, remained as a Director. Other family members held shares in the company. Many land transactions and mortages were conducted by this company, mostly from the original piece of land in the hospital area. Eddie Turner became Reeve of the District of Salmon Arm and served for almost ten years in the 1950s. After Eddie's death, brother Ronald Turner succeeded Eddie in the business.

Turner, Eddie C.
MS 76 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Person · 1909-1971

Edward Charles Turner [1909-1971] was born in Salmon Arm and attended school in the community. His parents, Robert and Maude Turner were pioneers to the area and arrived in Salmon Arm in 1892. The family ran an orchard and packing house. Edward was the eldest of four children.

Eddie Turner married Eileen M. Hazel (nee Stewart) in the late 1940's. Eddie adopted Eileen's only son, Richard. The couple had no children of their own. Richard and his new bride Lynda (nee Thurston) were tragically killed in 1966 at Lytton, returning from their wedding in Vancouver.

Following Robert Turner's death in 1950, Eddie took over management of the family fruit growing and packing operation. The packing house closed in the fall of 1950 following the big freeze of 1950.

Eddie Turner was interested in the Non-Permanent Active Militia. In 1939 he was commissioned lieutenant in the Rocky Mountain Rangers. He served in Kamloops at the outbreak of W.W. II. Later he was the officer in charge of the army munitions dump north of Kamloops. He was honourably discharged in 1941 for medical reasons.

Eddie was elected Reeve in May of 1952. He headed district council for ten years, stepping down in July 31, 1961.

Eddie's interests included hydroplane racing and collecting Canadian stamps. He was an active Liberal, serving as president of the local party organization for fifteen years. He was a member of the Salmon Arm Masonic Lodge and interested in Legion affairs.

Eileen Mabel Stewart [1912 -1987] was born in Vancouver. According to June Turner, she married a Mr. Hazel and lived in Vulcan, Alberta. The couple had one son, Richard in 1944. When Eileen relocated to Salmon Arm she worked at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Turner, Edward Charles
MS 76 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Person · 1909-1971

Edward Charles Turner [1909-1971] was born in Salmon Arm and attended school in the community. His parents, Robert and Maude (nee McGuire) Turner were pioneers to the area and arrived in Salmon Arm in 1892. The family ran an orchard and packing house. Edward was the eldest of four children.
Eddie Turner married Eileen M. Hazel (nee Stewart) in the late 1940's. Eddie adopted Eileen's only son, Richard. The couple had no children of their own. Richard and his new bride Lynda (nee Thurston) were tragically killed in 1966 at Lytton BC, returning from their wedding in Vancouver.

Following Robert Turner's death in 1950, Eddie took over management of the orchard and packing operation known as R Turner and Sons Ltd. The packing house closed in the fall of 1950 following the big freeze of 1950. The company remained active as the original land base, along the highway and McGuire Lake, became subdivided for school, hospital and medical office buildings as well as residential holdings.

Eddie was interested in the Non-Permanent Active Militia. In 1939 he was commissioned lieutenant in the Rocky Mountain Rangers. He served in Kamloops at the outbreak of WW II. Later he was the officer in charge of the army munitions dump north of Kamloops. He was honourably discharged in 1941 for medical reasons.

Eddie was elected as Reeve of the District of Salmon Arm in May of 1952. He headed district council for ten years, stepping down in July 31, 1961.

Eddie's interests included hydroplane racing and collecting Canadian stamps. He was an active Liberal, serving as president of the local party organization for fifteen years. He was a member of the Salmon Arm Masonic Lodge and interested in Legion affairs.

Eileen Mabel Stewart [19 -1987] was born in Vancouver BC. According to June Turner, she married a Mr. Hazel and lived in Vulcan, Alberta. The couple had one son, Richard, in 1944. When Eileen relocated to Salmon Arm, she worked at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Earl Tomyn
MS 75 · Person · 1932-2003

Earl Alvin Tomyn was born 10 April, 1932,on a farm in Margo, Saskatchewan to Mike and Anna Tomyn. One of ten children, Tomyn is of Ruthenian descent. His parents immigrated to Canada from Austria, through Ellis Island in 1910.

Tomyn began elementary school at the age of 8 in 1940, completing his public school studies in 1951. He worked in a variety of jobs including the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company in Flin Flon, Manitoba (1952), the oil fields in Leduc, at Canadian Equipment Sales and Service Co. in Edmonton (1953) and in a pharmacy in Lucky Lake, Sask. (1954). Tomyn then worked as a reporter for AThe Post@ in Fairview Alberta (1954) and for Fairview Photo (1955). Wanting further training, Tomyn enrolled in the Falk School of Professional Photography in Maryville, Missouri, graduating in 1956. His jobs included working at Heath Photography in Melfort, Sask, then Fairview Photo Studio 1956-1957). In 1957 he worked at Edstrom Studio in Winona, Minnesota. Tired of the wages, Tomyn moved back to Flin Flon, Manitoba to work for Mid West Diamond Drilling as a relief driller and timekeeper. At Mid West he created a commissary for other employees.

From 1958 to 1960 Tomyn owned and operated Earl=s Photo Studio at Leader Saskatchewan. In 1960 he moved to Edmonton, working for Goertz Photo Studio, as a contracted photographer for the Edmonton Journal. In 1961 he moved to Camrose, to work at Langbell=s studio. During 1963 Tomyn moved frequently, working in the resource and construction sectors in Clearwater, BC, Pinepoint, NWT and Little Fort, BC.

In 1965 Tomyn moved to Avola and worked as a driller for Emil Anderson Construction. He and his family moved to Salmon Arm, where he worked for Federated Cooperative in Canoe. From 1969 to 1976 Tomyn operated Earl's Photo Studio in Salmon Arm. From 1976 to 1993 Tomyn returned to work at Federated Cooperative as a forklift driver and watchman.

While in Salmon Arm, Tomyn took an active interest in First United Church, The Salmon Arm Fall Fair Board, The Lions Club, Salmon Arm Light Horse Academy, and Salmon Arm Museum. In 1980,he wrote the The History of Margo Sask ,a 400 page volume encompassing the history of the area and it=s people from the early 1900's . He also compiled a phonetic language dictionary of English to Ruthenian.

On November 5, 1966 Tomyn married Marjorie Kernaghan [1937-1991]. The couple had two children, Michael Walter, born Aug. 8, 1967 and Anne Marie, born March 10, 1969.

Earl Tomyn died at his home in Blind Bay, BC with his family around him on 13 October, 2003.

Stirling (family)
MS 74 (Salmon Arm Museum) · Family · 1857-1945

Charles James Robert Stirling (C.J.R. Stirling) was born in 1857 in Bath, England. In 1874, at the age of 17, he was commissioned in the Imperial Army and joined his regiment in India where he served for a number of years.

After returning to England, he emigrated to Canada in 1881 and involved himself in various business ventures in Ontario and Montreal. In 1885, he married Miss Frances Strathey (b. 1860) of London, Ontario. We know that one of their daughters, Ethel Marie-Louise, was born in Montreal in 1892.

The family returned to England in 1900 and remained there for ten years, but in 1910, Mr. Stirling emigrated once again to Canada. This time he headed to British Columbia and eventually settled in Salmon Arm where he bought the original McGuire Ranch, but soon sold it and bought the Barr Fruit Ranch on Lakeshore Road. It wasn't until 1913, when he was settled in Salmon Arm, that Mrs. Stirling and the children joined him. Although they travelled back to England for extended visits, the family made Salmon Arm their permanent residence. Their children were Elvira, Ethel (Mrs. R. Belli-Bivar), Mrs. Luard Carveth-Wells, Mrs. John Freeman, and an only son, Gordon, who was killed in WW I in France.