Personal notices from Aldergrove and nearby towns
A long list of social updates notes visits by Mr Coote of Aldergrove and other locals including Miss Gave Brown Cave Vancouver and Mrs Richardson of Manitoba. It mentions trips to Vancouver and Victoria, dances, church ladies meetings, a local restaurant purchase, and a district convention in Mataic with officers elected for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Coote
Aldergrove
Gave-Brown-Cave
Vancouver
Steadé
A. Jahison
Richardson
Manitoba
Shorhead
Deans
New Westminster
Pte
W. Campbell
Clarence McCallum
Alexandria Hall
J. L. Campbell
Campbell
Victoria
John Steffans
Chilliwack
Fraser
Napier
Murphy
The
Presbyterian Church
Taylor
Sumas Road
Tupper
Stewart McPhee
England
France
Frank Brown
Huntingdon
Reed Cross Concert at Alexandria Hall
A concert was given in Alexandria Hall last Tuesday evening by Mr. Giraday and his daughters before he heads to the coast. Mr. A Giraday, returning from the firing line, gave an address. A collection totaled 23 dollars. Mr. Gazley donated the hall free of charge except for lighting. A dance followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Hall
Munitions Work At Arsenal In England During War
A wartime letter from a worker at an English arsenal describes twelve hour shifts making cartridges to kill Germans, seven girls and four fitters under supervision, constant gauging, and a harsh but lively daily routine. The writer notes bunkers during air raids, a Y M C A canteen, and the challenge of high living costs despite decent pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal
Wach
Zepps
Zepps i
Canada to ramp up production for postwar recovery
The article argues that a massive labor shortfall will persist after the war as women fill agricultural roles yet leave other jobs unfilled, creating long lasting shortages. It urges undiminished production and storage, praising Canada's pivotal role and predicting Europe’s reliance on Western supplies, especially Canada, for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Atlantic
Canada
Russia
Presbyterian church supply arranged by visiting minister
Mr. Lehman notes Rev. Mr. Reid has gone to Victoria for Synod duties and arranged for church supply. A communion service drew good attendance with Rev. Alexander Dunn of New Westminster delivering a stirring sermon on The Constraining Love of Christ. Local movement includes several families relocating, sawmill work ending, and Farber Lappe employing local white labor with concern for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reid
Victoria
Presbyterian Church
Gifford
Warnhoop
Fraser River
Yale Road
Alexander Dunn
New Westminster
John Ball
Chilliwack
Christie
Mr. Bail
Mrs Salt Hosts Pleasant Evening For Brother Jack Parton
Mrs Salt entertained last Wednesday at her home in honor of her brother Private Jack Parton of the 131st. Guests enjoyed cards and dances after a dainty luncheon prepared by the hostess. Attending were Mrs W W Green Dorothy Parton Ference Parton Jean Alanson Jeannie Anderson Florence McPhee Christina McPhee D Weir Walker Wallace Manlius Zeigler Lorn McPhee and Frank Parton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Salt
Jack Parton
W. W. Green
Dorothy
Ference Parton
Jean Alanson
Jeannie Anderson
Florence
Christina McPhee
D Weir
Walker Wallace
Manlius Zeigler
Lorn McPhee
Frank Parton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mataic
Praser Valley
S. S. Association
Waihi
Margh
Mission City
U. B.C. Sundays Association
Une
Pitt Meadows
Apassiz
Abbotsford
Clayburnn
Wm. Manson
W. R. Hughes
I. W. Williamson
Hatzic
D. M. Moore Mission City
L. W. Williamson
Welsh
Hatzie School
J. A. Barr
T. J. Cox
Reed Cross
Wonal Whio
Humilions
DIE Nerd
Oressa
Black Sea
Mr. Lehman
Mrs. Salt
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