Special Prizes For Best Babies At Local Exhibit
The Local Council of Women hosts a Better Babies Contest with prizes from multiple sponsors. Awards include a gold medal for the best boy and best girl from Fraser Valley Medical Association and Mr H W Barker, plus silver mugs spoons and diplomas. Judging runs 2 pm daily on the Industrial Building second floor with age-based groups from under six months to under 36 months culminating in a champions selection Saturday. Miss Wise, secretary, is at the exhibition offices to take entries and offer details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Auspions
Council of Women
W. G. McQuarrin
K. C
M.P
New Westminster
Fraser Valley Medical ‘Associaion
H.W. Barker
Miss Wise
Visiting social notes from Huntingdon and Vancouver
Mrs Waterston and Httleson visit Mrs Waterston's mother in Vancouver. Miss Ginflys Tapp spends holiday with her brother Edgar Tapp in Powell River. Mrs Duncan McGillivray guests W Fraser for weekend. Miss Margaret Lamarshe visits Mr and Mrs Dan McGillivray in Hammond.
Valley Fall Fairs and Town Improvements Reported
The article notes many applications for a customs position in Columbia Valley with a monthly salary of $80. It mentions new sidewalks laid in town and encourages continued good work. Bob Duncan of the M. A. transfer works busy with hay for farmers. Leadville Creek assays around $90 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Valley
Department
Bob Duncan
Leadville Creek
Winslow Winslow Gose With Ug Wishing Concern
M Winslow leaves his post as manager of the B C traffic and Credit Association to take an executive role with a major fishing concern in Prince Rupert. A long-time figure in British Columbia fruit, he graduated from Ontario Agricultural College in 1908 and has been pivotal in developing the industry. His departure is widely lamented as his extensive knowledge spans cultivation and marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Winslow
B. C. Traffic and Credit Association
Prince Rupert
Winelow
British Columbia
Ontario Agricultural College
B.C
Indiatry
Winslow
Iis
Columbian
Basil Steuart Appointed Growers Manager in Place of Pratt
Basil Steuart of Summerland, 18, named managing director of the Growers after A M Pratt resigns due to ill health. Howe, Growers president, praises Pratt’s service while critics question the abrupt exit and speculate on undisclosed reasons behind Pratt’s sudden departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Stewart
Summerland
A. M. Pratt
Stewart
Pratt
A. T. Howe
Pra
Hid
Ting
Ong
Mathil
Annual Football Meeting Draws Big Turnout in Fraser Valley
The well attended annual meeting of the Fraser Valley Football Association was held in the Bank of Montreal chambers on September 16. Officers including Campbell president and Cavers sec-treas. were present along with J Haslett of the Vancouver and District league. Clubs Langley United Mission City and Clayburn were represented and agreed to join the BC Football Association. Plans outlined for the Fraser Valley League to affiliate and form a Valley district board of control with elections, a schedule, and tighter cup administration to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mraser Valley
Bank of Montreal
B.C. Poothal!l Association
Campbell
Cavers
Sec.-Treas
Morton
Sec
Treas
J. Haslett
Vancouver and District League
Fraser
B.C. Football Association
B. C. Football Association
Prastir Valley
B. C. Association
Pie Aetogtnrs-Treasure
Fnnd
Frager Valley
Fraser Valley League
Fraser Valley District Board of Control
Hope for a Well Lighted Town This Winter
An executive board of trade meeting planned a return to regular gatherings starting Sept. 6 with a Vancouver speaker and Mr. W. H. Macken of Chilliwack. The group will stage a one night showing of the local moving picture show to aid finances, and provincial engineer will be asked to address needed repairs. Street rights petitions were prepared by the solicitor. Mrs. H. Upham will vacation on Lummi Island. Mr. and Mrs. Christianson of Mt. Lehman were in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Vancouver
W. H. Macken
Chilliwack
Farewell Dance for Mrs. J. Kerr Heads to Scotland
A lively farewell held in the Orange hall honored Mrs. J Kerr and her son Peter before their trip to Scotland. Friends danced sang and recited as music from Mrs Wells and Mrs Downie filled the evening. They sail from Montreal to Fifeshire and Selkirk with best wishes for the journey and return to Abbotsford anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kerr
Orange Hall
Mrs. Kerr
Peter
Scotland
Wells
Downie
Abbotsford Masonic Lodge Bids Weir Farewell Banquet
Members of Abbotsford Lodge A F and A M tendered Mr Ray Weir a banquet on Thursday evening before his departure for Toronto to enter university. He received a gold watch fob with masons emblems. He leaves Abbotsford with best wishes from many friends for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford Lodge
A. F
A.M
Ray
Weir
Toronto
Abbotsford
Bain Case Delayed Over Township Road Hauling
In Matsqui, Mr P Bain’s dispute with the Municipality over hauling ties on the G NR road was laid over until Monday for Magistrate Christianson to decide. The contractor’s work at Matsqui Station is objected to by the municipality, making the matter notable in municipal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Bain
Matsqui
Giffard
St Ja
Christianson
Bain
Mrs Watt of Los Angeles Visits Mrs Parrant
Mrs Watt of Los Angeles Island visits her mother Mrs Parrant and is accompanied by Miss Daisy Farrant. The occasion highlights family ties and a social visit in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Watt
Los Angeles
Mrs. Parrant
Daisy Farrant
Inj
Death of Gordon Cameron at Abbotsford Hospital
The death occurred Sunday at Abbotsford hospital of Gordon Cameron aged thirty four. He died of meningitis after only a few days illness, leaving a wife and young daughter, his parents Mr and Mrs Cameron and a brother. The funeral was held in Abbotsford on Wednesday with Rev Pynot conducting services. Community friends joined in sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham Hospital
Gordon Cameron
Hera
Cameron
Agg
Miro
Yi Yan
Bellingham
Lying
Ham
Pynot
Cameronj
J. A. McGowan
R. A, Mylar
C. A. Wallace
Sunday School Picnic Arrangements At Local Churches
United Sunday School groups plan a picnic for the Sherman and St Matthew Sunday schools. A train trip departs at 11:09 a.m. from Belts Avenue, with gathering at the B C Electric depot. Members and friends are invited to join the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferfan
St. Matthew
Suiday
Yeass
Kidg Fay
Unknown Man Found Missing Near Murphy's Landing
An unidentified man was found near Murphy's Landing along the river. He had no identification, wore rough clothing, and carried two ten dollar American bills. He was taken to the county jail for further questioning.
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Pioneer Store
Baone
R. Desmazes
Abbotsport
Whatcom
Huntingdon
Burguitlam
Langley
Surrey
Whonnock
Aldergrove
Richmond
Mission City
Agassiz
Maple
Mataquis
Apt
Coquitlam
Winslow Gos
Basil Steuart
Mrs. H. Upham
Lunnte Island, Wash
Mt. Lehman
Seattle
United
Tound
Murphy's i Alwe
8. Bedlow
Strawberry
HK Certo
F. J. R. Whitchell
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