Social whirl and notices from Abbotsford and district
Busy social week with a Loyal True Blue Lodge whist drive planned for February 2 in the Orange Hall. Visitors include Miss Anna Cuthbert, Miss Naomi McPhee, Miss Florence Parton, and Miss Dorothy Lee visiting from Vancouver and Sedro Woolley. Weekend gatherings feature whist drives, dances, and church activities with prizes awarded to several locals. Nearby stores set 6:30 p.m. closing on weekdays beginning February 16, with many events at Alexandria Hall and St Matthews Church.
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Anna Cuthbert
New Westminster
J. K. ‘Tretheway
Naomi McPhee
Vancouver
A. McPhee
Florence Parton
Sedro Wooley
H. McNeil
Lincoln Station
Abbotsford
Frank
Fred Parton
Hammond
True Blue Lodge
Orange Hall
Abootsford
Alexandria Hall
Dorothy. Lee
J. Caldwell, Sr
Lithgoe
H. Mraser
Colin Fraser
Huntingdon
W. A
St. Matthews
Masonic Hall
Aickens
A. C. Salt
J. Vannetta
R. Gilmore
Rucker
Four Place Orchestra
Christ
Willybe Given
D. Walker
Scotland
Abbotaford
Presbyterian Church
Cartright
Wm. Merryfeld
Abbotsford True Blue Lodge
Loney
C. L. Miller
W. Turner
F. Cullerton
E. N. Ryall
Mra
Doris Walter
Matsqui School Estimates 1983 Budget Set at 16000
The Matsqui School Board trustees set general expenditure at 16000 for 1983, six thousand less than 1922, signaling improved economic management due to fewer operations. A one mill levy for a future building fund was recommended to the council. School Secretary Carr resigned over salary differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Gifford Social News Highlights Local Gatherings
Mr H Gorg back in dairy work after Abbotsford Lumber Co stint. Harry Fowles Jr of Mt Lehman visits Gifford with parents. Mr and Mrs E White host friends for an evening of music and cards with locals including Harry Schogren, Fowles, and Jimmy Conroy. Julian Eklund leaves for Seattle for three months. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs G C Hougen’s amid bad weather. Howard Trethewey from Abbotsford visits his aunt I T Spring. Weslin brothers from Chilliwack spend weekend with Gifford parents. H Harlow small business trip to Vancouver. Sleigh ride to Matsqui dance thrills locals. three sleighs from Gifford assist.
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H. Gorg
Abbotsford Lumber Co
Harry’ Fowles, Jr
Mt. Lehman
Gifford
Julian Eklund
Seattle
G. C. Hougen
Howard Trethewey
Abbotsford
I. T Spring
Messrs
F. Weslin
Chillwack
Mrs. Weslin
H. Harlow
Vancouver
Joe Nordeen
Frederickson
Jimmy Conroy
Coming Events Listings for February and March
February 19 Liberal Association annual meeting at Masone Hall. February 21 Congregational social of the Presbyterian Church. February 24 and 28 special shows at Theatre Manslaughter. February 26 annual meeting of the MSA Hospital. March 2 and 3 special shows at Theatre Sailor Made Man. March 9 Agricultural Dance at Thea tre Ball. March 16 and 17 special shows at Theatre Blood and Sand. March 23 Hankstaff’s dance for hospital in Theatre. March 30 and 31 special shows at Theatre The Valley of 3%. Mon.
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Liberal Association
Masone Hall
Presbyterian Church
M.S.A. Hospital
Hankstaff
Dr Charles Pritts Optometrist at Hendrickson Jewelry Store
Announcement that Dr Charles Pritts, a graduate optometrist, will be at Hendrickson Jewelry Store in Sumas Washington daily due to increased business. Eyes examined scientifically, glasses of all kinds fitted, broken lenses duplicated, examinations free, customer satisfaction guaranteed.
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Charles Pritts
Hendrickson Pros
Sumas
Abbotsford Men's Club By laws and meetings rules
The document outlines goals for recreation and social intercourse for men of Abbotsford and District. It establishes the Abbotsford Men's Club, its seven member executive, annual elections, membership eligibility, fees via a one dollar annual advance, and potential levies by majority vote. It sets resignation, expulsion, amendment, and meeting procedures with weekly parish hall meetings, national anthem singing, and a smoking concert. It bans gambling and alcohol, notes Sunday services at St Matthew's Anglican Church, and ends with a motto about success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Abbotsford Men's Club
Abbotaford
Acton
Stranger’s Spelling Tale Highlights Language Frustration
A distorted fragment tells of a stranger in our land who struggles with English spelling. He learns the challenge of distinguishing words like write right and wood would shed. He faces ridicule and confusion while lamenting separation from his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Boost Your City to a Brighter Future
A motivational piece urging residents to support local churches, streets, businesses, and neighbors. It argues progress comes faster when people back one another and stop being chronic critics, urging collective effort for continual improvement.
The Man Who Wins Punctuation Puzzle
A humorous verse from the Ben Franklin Monthly notes that the man who wins is the average, steady, plucky worker. It contrasts jagged nonsensical phrasing without punctuation with the clarity gained by proper commas and periods. It wryly observes how punctuation shapes meaning.
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Ben Frankin Monthly
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S. F. White
Abbotsford, B.C
J. J. Sparrow
Essendene Avenue
Abbotsford, B. C
Matsqui School
Girford
A. R. Gosling
Ation OF Men's Club
St. Mathew'’s Anglican Church
A. Harding
Sunkist
Albert Lee
Baker and Grocer
A. McCallum
W. J. Gray
Shiloh
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