Christmas greetings and early war memories in Abbotsford Post
The Abbotsford Post reflects on Christmas 1945 with gratitude for peace after wartime hardship. It discusses national church publicity, Canada’s voice in international affairs, and local calls for cold storage facilities and better market links on the North Shore, noting Maple Ridge’s new storage venture and New Westminster’s role as a market hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willey
New Westminster
Gordy
North Shore
Kroiser
Pitt River
Pacife Highway
Kingsway
DeWdney
Aoquitlan
Maple Ridge
Mission
Vancouver
Fraser River
Maple Ridge Cold Storage Company
Wiese
Shea
Platts
Columbian
New Weatminster
Campaigns and leadership in British Columbia politics
The passage discusses factions within British Columbia politics, noting that several new men differ with the prevailing group yet maintain a substantial following. It highlights the long campaign against Mr. Bowie, funding and influence questions, and suggests the Liberals hold power due to a damaging campaign rather than clear governing ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Uuitea
Bowie
Liberal Party
Bowser
Donts for Christmas A playful guide to smart gifting
A nostalgic, humorous list discourages risky or wasteful holiday choices. It warns against pricey ornaments, dangerous candles, and unsuitable toys, urging practical, joyful, economy minded ideas for children. It emphasizes keeping gifts safe, age appropriate, and focused on happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Mimself
Willie
Susie
Car Dealer Seeks First Class Second Hand Car
A prospective buyer entered a focal garage and requested a first class second hand car. The proprietor replied with a wry smile that he would like one as well. Bottled cranberry juice is preferred for punches and has a more attractive color than Brapo Julee.
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Focal
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Abbotsford Post
Wriday
Aa. Bates
Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association
Chateasl
Abe
National Luthern Council
Chicago
Tuthern Bureau
C. H. Pannoke
Bureau
Canada
Canaan
England
Geneva
N. W. Rowell
League of Nations
Europe
League
World League
European Council
Ders
Gamtda
Luis International Assembly
League of Nitions Assembly
Ww. Bowser
W. Z. Bowser
J. H. Jones
Mission City
B.C
C. Cigar Factory
Wilberg & Wolz. Frors
Alex
Duncan
J. A. Catherwood
Bulladins Phone
P. D, Roxon
Mission City, B
You
British Columbia Telephone Co
Reeves
Whart
Seation
Stuart Motors
Chevrolet
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