Town Council Minutes Report on Legal Matters and Road Tenders
Regular meeting notes advise on J Smith fence claim and Langley poll tax proposal. Council awards Aberdeen Road contract to Cophart for 125.00 with blasting caution to S Campbell for damages to telephone line. numerous sundry payments listed for road, ditch, repairs, and officials' expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killam
Beck
J. Smith
Coun
Aism
Langley Council
Whiteside
Madmonds
H. Bruce
William Taylor
Leeming Mile
Montreal
Register of
New Westminster
Aberdeen Road
International Boundry
EB. Cophart
TR. Butler
B. W. Mowldey
R. Peardon
Colns
Melander
Phinney
KE. Cophart
S. Campbell
Aberdean
Gilly
W. Mouldey
Clearbrook Road
W. Mouldes
A. McDonald
J A. Gladhill
T. Baines
Salmon
Peardon
B. Murphy
A. Peardon
Ridgedale Notes Celebrate an April Gathering
The Ridgedale community records a social week with Mrs. John Over Ell hosting Wadnabday activities on April 18. A whist drive at Mrs. Hayton’s had strong turnout and a Mrs. Matagu won the Crosby Silver Case raffle. Proceeds of $114 support Red Cross material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudgedale
Ned Cross
John Over- Ell
Wadnabday
John Rold
Vancouver
Hayton
Crosby
John Reth
Matagu
Red Cross
Migs Sharp
H. F.C. Kelso
Canadians Tobacco Fund support praised by front line officers
Letters from Canadian forces express gratitude for the Over-Seas Club and Canada Tobacco Fund donations. Signatures include Capt J E Gobell Lt J MacFarlane Capt A C Ross Maj A D Nilson. The article urges continued contributions via local post offices or Windsor Hotel Montreal organizer F R Jones. It notes rising paper costs pressuring weekly papers and posts US closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over-Seas Club
Canada
Tobacco Fund
J. E. Gobell
J. MacFarlane
A. C. Ross
Adj
Can
A. D. Nilson
Batt
Canadien Infanty B. B. F
F. R. Jones
Windsor Hotel
Montreal
P. Q
Miss McMaster Visits and Local Social Roundup
Miss McMaster visits her parents as Mrs Barrett and daughter from Sumas visit A J Andersons. A Yea rest leaves east after staying with the Boyds. Alanson's visit Vancouver. Dorothy Parton visits town with Florence for the weekend. Masons hold a grand meeting with 80 attendees and a banquet. Rev Campbell returns home. Mrs Campbell goes east as Presbyterian missionary delegate. Red Cross social by Mrs Boyd and Mrs Smith a grand success with 18 tables. Westminster Presbytery to meet May 1 at Chilliwack. The piece ends with a moral about kindness and a note on Flo hosting invitations.
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Miss McMaster
Barrett
Sumas
A. J. Anderson
Ayearst
East
Boyd
Mrs. Alanson
Vancouver
Dorothy Parton
Florence
Masons
Masonic Hall
New Westminster
Bellingham
Bruce
J. L. Campbell
Campbell
Presbyterian Missionary Council
Cobley
B. Tretheny
Chilliwack
Wiggins
Reeve McCullum
Zeigler
EB. Ryall
Abbotsford
J. F. Boyd
B. B. Smith
Red Cross
May Day Knitting Race for Abbotsford Ladies
Abbotsford hosts May Day events with a knitting race for women. entrants knit a sock in half an hour, longest completed sock wins, all contestants use the same stitch count. Mrs Maines, age 88, famed for knitting a sock daily since the war, may participate. Weather could affect final plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
Abbotsford Garage Hires New Mechanic Mr Storms
The Abbotsford Garage hosts a busy week as the new mechanic Mr Storms arrives and begins work immediately. An old auto expert praises Mr R J for quick diagnosis and swift overhauls of sick parts, with service at the garage near the gold nuggets storage.
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Abbotsford
Storms
R. J
Weather Advice Delays Ground Cultivation
An expert suggests deferring soil cultivation due to current conditions as Jupiter Pluvius brings heavy dampness and unsettled weather, delaying farm work until the ground dries.
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Jupiter Plagius
Masonic Banquet Draws Attendees From Abbotsford and Huntingdon
On Saturday April 14 a Masonic gathering and banquet was held at the Masonic Temple in Bellingham Washington. Attendees from Abbotsford included J. H. Boyd J. A. McGowan J. Shaw Mr Gosling Scotavold A Salt R Shortbreed H Hill Mr Wallace and Wm Longfellow. From Huntingdon were Mr Cobley Mr McMurphy Mr Henderson and Mr York.
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Bellingham
Washington
Abbotsford
J. H. Boyd
J. A. McGowan
J. Shaw
Mr. Gosling
Scotavold
A. Salt
R. Shortbreed
H. Hill
Wallace
Wm. Longfellow
Huntingdon
Cobley
McMurphy
Henderson
York
Mrs A Lee Improving at Bateman Home
Mrs A Lee who has been seriously ill is gradually improving in health while under Dr Swift care at the Bateman nursing home. Mr Mathews is convalescent after a serious illness in Dalton hospital Sumas. The government has refused a hotel licence to the Ashcroft hotel.
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A. Lee
Dr. Swift
Bateman Nursing Home
Mr. Mathews
Dalton Hospital
Sumas
Ashcroft Hotel
Dr. Thompson of Sumas Dies After Brief Illness
Dr. Thompson of Sumas passed away Thursday morning after a brief illness. He was known for his medical practice and served the community for many years. A private service is planned in Sumas with local officials expressing condolences.
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Thompson
Sumas
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Hill’s Store News
Forsyth
Steele Briggs
D. M. Ferry
Rennie
McKenzie
Hiless Gazley
B. C
Butler
R. Butler
B. Baines
Leonard Sinalak
Glenvalley
James Cromarty
John Cain
A. Patterson
A. Boyle
D. Shogren
Ward
Puller Road
J. J. Gatenby
Clayburn Co. Ltd
Pipe
Charles Bradner
Glen Purver
D. Johncock
Bell Road
R. A. Baynes
T. HB. Bradner
Chas, Bradner
A. Ronsote
Chrisman
Arrow Press
Columbian
W. QR. Burr
B. B. R. Ry. Light Agri. Hall
Children's Aid Society of Vancouver
W. J. Dwyer
Chinaman
L. R. Office
R. H. Port M
D. Tar. MH. CG
Council
Red Cross Societies
Ridgedale
Smokes
Yukon
Canadian Press Association
United States
Ohio
Curley
The
Prairies
W.mckay
South China
Presbyterian Church
T. E. Roe
Sardis
St. Matthews Church
Westminster Presbytery
Jack
Flo
Arange
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