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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
4
A historical essay notes employment as essential and cites George Anson's 1740 voyage. It contrasts modern work ethic with 18th century peril, recounting crew losses and the voyage's dispersal of treasure. The piece argues life value and economic reward have long varied with time and context.
A playful exchange shows a couple debating gifts and stockings this Christmas. One partner calls the other stingy while noting the high cost of stockings leaves nothing for treats. The other counters with affection and the desire for thoughtful gifts.
Classified notice lists a for sale item with a rough description and contact location at Abbotsford. The ad notes price 20 cents per issue and mentions a seller and exchange terms. The text is garbled but indicates a vehicle or equipment sale and a local post office area.
The Maple Ridge municipal council preview notes twelve days of campaign activity for three aspirants, Ward 6 incumbent Blots seeking re election with Whonnock ratepayers backing him, while Dale and Adam will not run. Fulton pursues reeve and John Melver may join as a fourth candidate.
Miss Herkins left Abbotsford School to join the Fernie staff. Her pupils, under Miss Manning, surprised her at home on December 16. Miss MacCrimmon spoke, Master Tred Taylor gave a folding camera, and the gathering featured games flash photos and refreshments as they regretted her departure.
The Mission school board election will occur as five trustees are sought to replace or join the board. The 1920 board defied budget estimates with extra spending, which will be reviewed at the meeting. Discussion covers Dewdney and Hatzie Island annexation, school tax implications, and consolidation costs. A Montreal marriage linked to Mission residents also appears in this period, uniting Miss Jessie Christine Barwick and Mr. Norman Geoffrey Miller Lougheed, son of Mrs. Ruth Lougheed.
The Mission boys traveled to Vancouver on New Year’s Day to play Marpole at Ok St grounds and lost 2 to 0. Heavy mud hampered play with Marpole scoring in both halves. A second period penalty for Mission was ruled invalid for stepping over the line, the ball tipped out, and Marpole’s goalie saved. Lineups and fans listed.
A judicial recount is scheduled for January in Grand Forks over the Seat 5 race. Judge Brown will preside as John McKie’s Conservative agent argues about 30 rejected ballots showing vote intent. About 23 favor McKie and the rest Liberal C Henniger, whose victory could flip with the ballots declared valid.
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