Glimpses of the Past: October 24, 2024
Compiled by Jaimie Reynolds, Collections Manager
Rocky Mountain Rangers Bridge Guards in Rogers Pass, 1914. Revelstoke Museum and Archives Collection, P-1660.
130 years ago: The Kootenay Mail, October 20, 1894
There was a sneaky dairy duo causing mischief around the lower town area of Revelstoke. Two cows had escaped their stable and helped themselves to cabbages belonging to a neighbouring farm. The cows also munched on hay and other farm goodies, before finally being returned to their home, along with a request for a replacement sum for the missing vegetables.
120 years ago: Revelstoke Herald, October 20, 1904
A wrestling match took place in the Opera House between Chris Person of Tacoma, Washington, champion of California, and local man J.D. McLennan, who was the amateur wrestling champion of B.C. In order to claim the $50 purse, Person had to throw McLennan three times in one hour, but only managed one throw. The paper called it, “as pretty an exhibition of the grand old art of wrestling as could be wished for.”
110 years ago: Revelstoke Mail-Herald, October 21, 1914
Sleeping accommodation was being prepared for Rocky Mountain Rangers who were guarding the bridges between Field and Kamloops. A number of railway cars were being equipped with bunks, stoves, and kitchen supplies.
100 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 22, 1924
Waldorf apartments (located where Beruschi Park now stands) were advertising rent cuts during the winter months. The eight units each had private bathrooms, drying lines, woodsheds, cooking ranges, and heaters.
90 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, October 19, 1934
Baseball fans got a thrill when Babe Ruth, famed baseball star, was at the CPR station on his trip to the coast to travel to Japan as manager of a touring baseball team. During the brief stopover, Ruth was kept busy signing autographs for local kids.
80 years ago: The Revelstoke Review, October 19, 1944
Flight Lieutenant James Gibbons of Vancouver, former YMCA Physical Director in Revelstoke distinguished himself in a flying mission over Czechoslovakia. He was one of two airmen in Canadian Mosquitos which helped to destroy eight Nazi aircraft on fields south of Prague.
70 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 21, 1954
Boy Scout leaders all over British Columbia were excited for a visit from their newly appointed chief executive commissioner for Canada. F.J. Finlay was to make his rounds around the province, speaking to leaders about their clubs, and to impart advice and wisdom to all of the members.
60 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 22, 1964
Over one hundred youngsters took part in the “Search for Talent” elimination concerts in Revelstoke. These concerts preceded the official talent show, as a way to find the best young stars in town. The ages ranged from six to eighteen years old, and the final show was to take place at the Mountain View Auditorium.
50 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 24, 1974
The organizing committee for the Revelstoke Snow Festival held a luncheon and officially named a festival chairman. Local man Bryce Wilson was chosen to oversee the festivities. Ideas for the festival were passed around, and the town was shown to be getting quite excited for all of the wonderful winter festivities.
40 years ago: Revelstoke Review, October 24, 1984
The largest grant obtained in BC since the previous election was awarded to Mt. Mackenzie Alpine Sport Society. BC Premier Bill Bennett authorized up to a maximum of $185,000 from the lottery fund to go towards the building of the ski hill. Revelstoke had impressed the Premier with its community spirit, and $170,000 in money, volunteer help and equipment for the hill had already been raised by the town alone.
30 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, October 21, 1994
A Scottish country dancing workshop was held at the Revelstoke Legion Hall. Bill White of Kamloops held the exciting workshop, and a potluck and dance followed it up in the evening. The workshop was put on in the hopes of starting a full-time club in Revelstoke, and it was reported that the dancers had a very lovely time.
20 years ago: Revelstoke Times Review, October 21, 2004
The Revelstoke Junior Girls’ and Boys’ Avalanches swept the Junior Volleyball Last Spike tournament by winning gold in both of their divisions. Revelstoke Secondary School was also the host of the tournament so it was very exciting for both groups to win in their hometown.