Indignation Over Mismanaged Slough Work Sparks Debate
Local indignation grows over mismanaged drainage projects attributed to the Northern Construction Company. Hand-dug ditches replace failed machinery work, with six miles still to complete. Premier Oliver toured the site as costs balloon toward seventy-eight thousand dollars, drawing sharp critique of contractors and government oversight.
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Touron Clayburh
Glover Wid
Giford
Selene
Alinggt Universal
Auane Uyhe Honeral Aleilde
Pal
Northern Construction Company
Lmre
Oliver
IbeaDy
Avistar
Abbotsford Lake
Mataqul Prairia
Wrager
Migh Yeneck
Lm Matsqui Byking Commission
Ogood Lo
Tni- Wil
Promier
Ure
Wehenia
Aga
Clayburn
Premier Oliver Eyes May 1 Target For Liquor Act
Premier Oliver said the new Moderation Liquor Act should be in force by May 1. City council questioned appealing the seized liquor held by the city as the province would take over. Surrey plans to keep three special constables on duty until the act is in force, then considers freeing them.
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Premiey Oliver
New Westminster
Martin
Liecourt
Oliver
Surrey
Birthday Party Honors a Thirteenth Birthday
On Tuesday evening December 14 Mrs. Coogaxt hosted a birthday party for Jessie turning thirteen. Guests included Bisia McPhee Isabell McPhee Evel yn McMenemy Kate Parton and others. The Ladies Aid of Law GW is planning a January 3 1921 meeting to reorganize and continue auxiliary work.
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Summer
Huntingdon
Ang
Ditching Contract Contemplated At Town Line Road Camp
A fragmented notice discusses a ditching project with estimates around 35000 dollars and a cap of 7000 for completion. The contractor camp near Town Line Road on the line between Glover and Gifford has been halted pending further work and funding decisions.
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Glover
Gifford
Winchisery
Columbia
Community pushes to build Waili district hospital
Abbotsford residents back a new hospital with a planning meeting. A committee of Sam Trethewey J A McGowan Dr Swift Eric Weir Capt E H Copel and J Brydges will report at a Christmas time public meeting. Donations include data from architect J S Pearce and $2000 in material from Trethewey plus two acres for the site.
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Abbotsford
McGuire
Messrs
Sam Trethewey
J. A. McGowan
Dr. Swift
Eric Weir
E. H. Cope
Swift
Straiton wedding ties Stella May Straiton to Allan Keeping
At Straiton home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Straiton Stella May Straiton eldest daughter wed Allan Charles Keeping eldest son of Mr and Mrs Keeping Squamish Rev W M Burton officiated in front of relatives and intimate friends Bridesmaid Miss Woith Straitan Best man Mr Arthur Keeping Gifts noted Groom presented a watch fob Abbottsford visitors and Durrant war veteran spoke French during stay planning return and possible permanent move Warwood and Durrant of Vancouver to represent clients in Fraser Valley
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Thomas Straiton
Straiton
Stella May
Allan Charles Keeping
Keeping
B.C
Abboteford
Monrlay
Aliotstorit
Germany
Durrant
Abbotsford
DesMoxes
Durrant Alan
Prasér
Law
Warwood & Durrant
Vancouver
Moyal Dante
jCanada
B.C. Dierint
G. W. V. Aycli
Abbotsford Garage Installs Modern Cash Register
The Abbotsford Garage has installed a new cash register designed for garage work. It records who deposits and withdraws cash each day and prints a receipt to customers with a polite message thanking them and inviting future business.
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Abbotsford
Personal notices and family visits from Abbotsford area
Local society items note Mr Wid Mee Gevest Trathewey family leaving Alberta to stay with Mr and Mrs McDaniels. Vancouver visitors include Mrs Smith and Miss Atta. Weekend visits by Miss Ina Frasarsinder and Arthur Campbell. Abbotsford residents mark Christmas visits, minters’ families gather, and a well attended farewell party for Miss Harrs. More estate changes and a new hardware store planned by Weatherby. Funeral for Gordon McGowan held. multiple moves within the area reported.
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Wid Mee
Gevest Trathewey
Alverte Ud
McDaniels
Smith
Vancouver
L. Farrow
Atta
Helen McCallum
Wright
M. McMillan
Ina Frasarsinder
Arthur Campbell
Fred Martin
Sardis
W. Coutts
Lee
Vader Mt
Sunauay
Rogera
Minter
New Westminster
Thomas Higginson
Abbotsford
Wiley
Caribou
James
William Hisgins
Harrs
Manning
Alexandria
Bradiliente
Wellingdon
Wiltz
New York
Zelaphanes
Cunds
Gordon
J.’A. McGowan
Aberdeen
Meredith
G. Taylor
Jnr
Pirlotte
Frank Olding
Hughie McNeil
Mr. Munroe
Sumas Road
Mr. Weatherby
Fraser
A. McPhee
Annual Recital Held By Misses Steede And Pupils
The Annual Recital took place in the Masonic Hall Monday evening with Misses Steede and pupils earning certificates. Recipients span Primary to Higher divisions including Morwen Robet Phylis Whitehelp Marvin Wileburn Charlie Roberts Ace Hadrell Shirley Seldon Clayton Gerald? etc. Notable performers included Mrs. Stoddard of Vancouver and Mr. James Dowale with Rev. J. W. Wright as guest.
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Steede
Masonic Hall
Mlorvien Robet
Phylis Whitehelp
Marvin Wileburn
Charlie Roberts
Ace Hadrell
Shirley Seldon
Clayburn
Giadys’ York
Whatcom Road
Marcia Weetlin
Gifford
Jane Barbo
Sumas
Truman Mitchell
Lloyd Vanetta
Coring Madin
Matsqui
Lilien Ball
Kitty Taylor
Mt Lehman
Loraine Bong
Old McMonemy
Lower Riviston
Tessie Coogan
Evelyn McMonemy
Stoddard
Vancouver
James Dowale
Ravital
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Cyekotive
On DM. Leach
The
Mim
Wy Johnson
Wright & Johnaon
Carnage
Ike
Waili New Hospital
J. W. Wright
California
Wright and Johnson
Ahlotsfard
Xmas
Hed
Merry Nias
Therios Bolles
Santa Claus
Nmas
F. J. R. Whitchelo
Plone
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