Otto Ellefson (possibly 1879–1957) opened a store in 1929, and also operated a boarding house. Fred was the inaugural postmaster 1930–31, with Hans Bernhardt Hanson assuming the position 1931–42 on his death. Commonly, the postmaster in such towns was also a storeowner. The post-office closed 5 months after his resignation. Opened in 1941, the community hall hosted various functions. In his role as rector of All Saints Anglican, McBride, Rev. J.J. Cowan sometimes held evening services in the Bend schoolhouse, a venue also used for dances during the 1940s. The population dropped to about 20 after the fire. After a 1924 altercation between Joseph (Joe) Studal (c.1890–1925) and William Reade of Dome Creek, Studal was released on bail. After the serious assault charges were dismissed, Reade beat up Studal and received a 30-day sentence. Before year end Studal died at Richie. A 1938 after-dance party led to a physical altercation and court appearance. In 1960, a black bear mauled Heller Hrechka (Hreczka alternate spelling) (1931–79), a CNR section hand (track maintenance), while he walked along the railway right-of-way, just west of the bridge. Barely recognizable, he was hospitalized with gashes to the head, shoulders and chest. No permanent outside road access has existed. However, individuals have illegally driven vehicles across the CNR rail bridge. To save on transportation costs, Doug Abernethy of Guilford Lumber once drove a small Cat dozer over the bridge, but was able to talk his way out of being charged. The respective Dome Creek section covers these networks.