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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
1
A Vancouver Exhibition feature titled Wild Cow Milking draws a riotous response from a late visitor. Twelve cowboys tag a herd cow for each roper while a milker retrieves milk to win by fastest return to judges. Officials promise Range Boys competitions will rival Calgary’s Stampede with novel thrills for fairgoers.
At the Surrey council meeting held Saturday last, a request from the Ladner clerk to plebiscite hard-surfacing of the Scott road sparked debate. Action was deferred. maintenance costs from the past five years were to be calculated before any bylaw submission, with expected first year payment gaps for the South Westminster flats area.
The item notes the press cycle now runs tri weekly with one issue out a week early and the next again delayed. It mentions largely outdated content from Winnipeg Wy and slow freight, reflecting construction of the news timetables and delivery pace.
Nina Marguerite Carr third daughter of Mr and Mrs G P Carr Mt Lehman became the bride of Stanley Jancis Harvey also of Mt Lehman. Miss N H Carr sister of the bride and Smily McCaul Vancouver served as attendants with J P Carr supporting the groom. Rev A H Priest performed the ceremony. A reception at Mt Lehman followed with luncheon before the couple departed for a honeymoon to Victoria and Vancouver Inland.
Miss Campbell reports grateful thanks from Friends of the Hospital for July donations. The list includes numerous individuals providing flowers, magazines, vegetables, fruit, jam, eggs, berries, and other items. Names span local households and affiliates such as Trusler, Zeigler, Peck, Wells, Quinn, Bennett, Weir, McDonald, Knoll, Fraser, Webster, Trimmel, Nelson, Horn, Loveder, Beharrell, Lilue, Millard, Brydges, Sashell, Chanter, Hunt, Allardyce, McCalum, Derraugh, Wilson, White, Dunlop, Moret, and Swift.
Surrey arranges road work in Cloverdale to create parking in front of the municipal hall. The project widens the street, covers ditches on both sides of the entrance, and lays gravel for improved access. Motorists with municipal business now have more parking.
Miss Draper of Edmonds Burnaby will lead Maple Ridge High School for the coming session. A former Abbotsford High School principal she is strongly recommended by Inspector DeLong.
Masters Norman Sumner and Harry Taylor have returned home from camp at White Rock, ending their attendance and resuming usual routines.
Matsqui council on Saturday barred further road use by Mr. P Ball of Mission for log hauling to the N R depot. Heavy logging traffic damaged Page and Hargle roads, with repair estimates near thousands of dollars. Poignant Rock crushing contract cancelled due to delays. about a third of the road is rocked. Councillor Bell authorized gravel finishing work and agreed to take gravel from Mt. Lehman pit at two dollars per yard with P Gustafson.
An international gathering of fraternal societies will meet at French Lick Springs Indiana from August 27 to 40. The congress unites nearly six million members, with prominent speakers including Labor Secretary J Davis and Senators Ralston and Watson. The event highlights fraternal benefit regulation, investments in public works, and welfare topics for insured members.
Mr Lehman at New Westminster July 82 reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harold Nicholson. Ming Miller of Ridgedale visited Ming Ly Owen for a few days. Mrs Jy Coghlan hosted a lawn party on July 28 with guests including Mrs Owan, Miss Steede, Mrs Taylor, Mrs J Owen, Miss Miller, Mrs Oswald and the Misses Owen.
The Bradner community gathering on the second bench occurred Tuesday July 24 with special efforts to transport children and friends to Vancouver for a pleasant day. Mrs J McRae returns to Prince Rupert after holidays with her nephew Mr J Trumpoux. A surprise party for Miss Dorothy Hepkins at Mr and Mrs P Rapinall’s home on August 1 featured dancing. Mr W Stuart returns home from work at Práfit due to forest fires closing Twland camps.
Twenty eight municipalities in the province have sent their 1993 membership dues and named delegates for the annual Good Roads League convention to be held in the Board of Trade rooms Vancouver on Monday August 21. Automobile clubs and good roads branches as well as several boards of trade will be represented.
The Rev and Mrs Priest came back home on Wednesday after spending a holiday in Vancouver.
Mr Yarwood and daughter enjoy a holiday at White Rock while Mrs J Bennie of Vancouver visits Mrs Allan Brokevalt on the Wye Road. Master Jack Davis plans a Vancouver holiday guest stay with Palm Pettipiece. Mr and Mrs Morrison, formerly of Huntingdon, have opened a general store in the cement block, stocking a fine line of goods. Mrs Malcolm McGillivray returns from Hammond due to Mrs Dan McGillivray’s appendicitis operation, now progressing favorably.
Wilena McPhee entertained a number of her little friends on Monday afternoon for a very enjoyable birthday party. A pleasant time was spent in lawn games and inter refreshments were served. Wilena received many lovely gifts and good wishes for many happy returns.
Matsai girls Maxine Morris in the Primary division and Eva Atsh in Elementary division pianoforte have both achieved success after entering Abbata ord for the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music.
Matthew's Church schedules the eleventh Sunday after Trinity with Sunday School at 7:30 p m and Evensong at an evening time on August 1.
Mr and Mrs Dave Higginson and their family from Vancouver are visiting friends and relatives in Abotsford.
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