Happy Hatzic Items Reflect Wartime Moves and Local Affairs
Miss Connie Hodgson spends a short holiday at home and expects to join the nurse draft from the Province soon. Leslie Gatchpole, transferred from artillery to Royal Flying, follows brothers Basil and Desmond in aerial service. Wray McTaggart and Lt. MacKenzie recently returned from overseas. Hatzi c updates note new mill plans, a dry house, and added saw, plus Kate McLeod back as book-keeper. A Trufruit Products Mfg Co forms locally to conserve fruit surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Hodgson
Wray McTaggart
Eli
MacKenzie
New Weatminster
Kate McLeod
Vancouver
Island Fruit Farm
Pooley
Prairie
Bell
Hatzic
Trufruit ‘Products
Manfg. Co
Dewdney Doings On April 9 Near Tragic Buggy Incident
On Tuesday April 9 a prominent Dewdney citizen narrowly avoided a serious accident as a buggy carrying women and children, preceded by a Ford and a Democrat, faced a potential crash. The back wheel nearly failed but was saved by the drivers’ farsight and skill. Messrs A Johnson, F Baker and others left for Peace River country. On Friday April 12, Dawdney boys held a stag dinner at W McDonald’s with Mousta Gibson, F McDonald, D McDonald M Hide, F Newton, H Newton, R Baker, W Gaddes, Pte G Cox and Clarence Lane present, ending with “Mor Mo's a Jolly Good Fellow.” Mr Temple and family of Vancouver moved to the Baker place. Pte G Cox and Mr Morrison on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewdney
Ford
Democrat
Messra A. Johnson
F. Baker
Yon
Peace River Country
Dawdney
W. MccDonald
Mousta J Gibson
F. McDonald
D. McDonald M
Hide
Newton
H, Newton
R, Baker
W. Gaddes
Pte
G. Cox
Clarance Lane
Mission City
Mr. Temple
Vancouver
Baker Place
Pta. C. Morrison
Pte G. Cox
Mr. G. Morrison
Daylight Saving Sparks Confusion in Trager Valley
The Trager Valley Record recounts widespread mixups as daylight saving time begins. Reports describe people lining up, a barber delaying, a soldier chauffeur watching clocks, and a Vancouver wedding delayed by the time change. Cows skip papers, a milk train misses, and local bonds to the old schedule linger as trains run on standard hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clore
Collee
Ole Tamilyl
Siya
Lot
Vancouver
Borden
Ron
Food production line urged as war demand grows
The article warns that food production is urgently needed as nations face famine and transportation limits. It notes Belgium, Servia, Poland, Armenia and others suffer while France and Britain depend on American crops, and explains Canada’s Soldiers of the Soil program enlisting 25 000 older boys to assist seeding and harvests across provinces including British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Servia
Poland
Armenia
France
Great Britain
American
Canada
India
Australia
Canada Food Board
British Co
Boys enlist for farm service in province drive
About 1500 boys have enlisted for farm services to aid food production. Employment is arranged for nearly 500 boys and more applications arrive daily. Farmers needing help should apply now via Department of Agriculture or local institutes and post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbia
Department of Agriculture
Victoria
Education Department
James TH
Beatty
Parliament Buildings
YMCA Work in France and England Supports Soldiers Abroad
The document details YMCA branches in France and England, many dug-outs under fire, and thousands of letters daily. It notes over 120 military secretaries overseas, substantial funds for athletic gear, and extensive morale work including hospital aid, concerts, free magazines, and tea distribution. It mentions red triangle clubs in multiple cities and funds allocated to wartime work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Y.M.C.A
M.C.A
Vimy Ridge
France
C. A
Red Triangle
Toronto
St. John
Montreal
Paris
Londo
W.C.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dewdiney
Burton
Doings
Tary
U. S. Committee
J. H. Jones
Red ‘Triangle
China
Bug Brothers
Khahi
Aye
Orpe National Council
Young Men’s Christian Association
Western Canada
British Columbia
J. 8. Bankis
Vancenter
Alberta
John Wanna
City Hall
Calgary
Saskatchewan
T. D. Patton
Regina
Manitoba
J. H. Crocker
McArthur
Winnipes
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