Seed Potatoes In Fraser Valley See Strong Prices
In the Fraser Valley seed potatoes remain scarce but good seed is hard to obtain and buyers from across the border report difficulty securing supplies. Potatoes are not costly, and prices are rising for growers who stored stocks. The Potato Growers' Association, with acting secretary F Kellaway, plans a June inauguration to aid BC growers, as draft constitution info is prepared for a Cloverdale meeting.
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Tuntingdon
Fraser Valley
Vancouver
B.C
The
Potato Growers’ Association
F. Kellaway
Cloverdale
Jine
Auction Opens in Langley Prairie at J Dobson’s Barn
On Saturday the 9th Lundy of Langley Prairie opened a fortnightly auction at J Dobson's barn. He praised Calgary and Fraser Valley for strong stock and surplus farm implements. Several cattle, horses, and small machinery were sold at fair prices. The next sale is set for the 30th with expected larger turnout and more lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lundy
Langley Prairie
J. Dobson
Lundy
Calgary
Mraser Valley
For Sale and Local Notices at Abbotsford Garage
Classified ads list items for sale including a gentle young cow and butter maker bargain. Notices mention Mr Larsen starting house construction, concrete wells finished, and Howell Powell’s visit from the north. It notes a retired soldier Mr Lee recovering from hospital in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Milstead
Abbotsford
B. C
Larsen
Dick Jackman
Howell Powell
Lee
Vancouver Hospital
Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Roberts home
The semi monthly Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs W Roberts home with President Mrs N Praser secretary Mrs McMenemy and treasurer Mrs Ryall present. After pew, stain and varnish costs, a $41 bank balance remained. A committee of Mrs Whitehelp and Mrs John Weir was formed to buy a carpet for the pulpit platform. The next meeting is set for April 27 at Mrs W Groat’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid
The
Presbyterian Church
W. Roberts
N. Praser
McMenemy
Ryall
Teasurer
Whitehelp
John Weir
Roberts
W. Groat
Farmers Weekly Endorsed for Fair News to Farmers
A writer from the Farmers' Magazine argues the country weekly deserves praise for delivering fair district news. The publication notes most papers provide useful publicity, though some may clash with farmers' interests, a situation that could persist only if papers remain solvent and independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magawing
Country Weekly
Mining Business Mentioned in Dialogue
In a quoted exchange a speaker asks about current work and the response says the person is engaged in the mining business. The dialogue reflects everyday employment topics and regional dialect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
Community Women Hear Talk On Service And Education
The Mt Lehman W I A held its monthly session at the Orange Wall with Mrs Gamsey presiding. Guest speaker Mrs Macaulay Vancouver spoke on Community Service linking education to national service and individual home influence, stressing equal educational opportunities and tailored schooling for all abilities. Hostesses served refreshments after the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Lehman
Lehman W. I
Orange Wall
Gamsey
Institute
W.I. Work
Macaulay
T. H. Lehman
Fearn
R. Lehman
Anatomy lesson on body parts by physiology instructor
A physiology instructor asks Johnny to name body parts and their contents. Johnny replies that the head contains the brains, the chest holds the lungs, and the abdomen contains the bowels with letters A 1 0 U and sometimes Y and W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Maple Ridge Plans Tax Rate Shift for Schools and General Purposes
Preamble outlines a proposed 15 mill general rate and 7 mill school rate to be voted at the May 7 meeting. Officials discuss potential reduction to 0.5 mills, projected revenue totals from general revenue and liquor profits, and a $38,000 school bylaw to submit on May 20. The plan aims for about $60,000 for new schools, with government grants included. The Abbotsford Garage upgrades expand service quality in the Fraser Valley.
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Port Haney
Maple Rigde Council
Psa Westminster
Board of Works
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Imera
Abbotsford, B.C
Zenith
Gregory
Abbotsford Garage & Machine Shop
Abbotsford B. C
Sumner's
Huntingdon
Tarmers
Aldergrove
A. E. Humphrey
Taylor
Warwood & Durrant
LAW Office
Abdoteford, WC
J. E. Parton
Ladies
Tine
Albert Lee
Baker and Grocer
Lonn
A. McCallum
Largi
Keillor
North West Family Social
A.G. Andrews Oagh Grocer
Hwah
Jim
Han
Jam
Abbotsford Garage Company
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