Abbotsford Board of Trade hears optimistic annual report
A large Abbotsford and District Board of Trade meeting at Bank of Montreal Chambers heard retiring president N Hill praise a year of steady work, notable for road and sidewalk efforts and mild weather easing hard times. F J R Whitchelo was elected president as board officers and committees outlined plans to boost community spirit and regional cooperation.
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Abbotsford and District Board of Trade
Bank of Montreal
N. Him
Abbotsford
Fraser Valley Boards of Trade
Hill
Board of Trade
Firhie
My. N. Hill
A. George
F.J.R. Whitchelo
Te Town
Whitehole
Mroser Valley
Formers Form Mining Company Near Chilliwack
Wright and Johnson of Abbotsford Garage form a mining company to operate near Chilliwack. Experts say the venture is promising and may lead to a sale of the venture if successful. Citizens regret the loss of the two businessmen but praise the prospects from last summer's prospecting trip.
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Moesears Wright and Johnson
Abbotsford
Chilliwack
Messrs Wright and Johnson
Abbotsford Basketball Team Promises Bold Season Start
Abbottsford fans rally behind the basketball squad as the season opens with a home game on the 20th at Chili Wack. Club officers for 1923 include President S D Trethewey and Vice President Rev Priest, with treasurer G D Brown and executives McGowan Spring Mitchell Morgan.
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Abbotsford
Will
Chili
Wack
Andy He. Eitlons
Ab- Wotsford
Alwaya
Tor
S. D. ‘Tretheway
Priest Sev.-Treas
G. D. Brown
J. A,mcgowan
Spring
J. Mitchell
We.Morgan
Elrots Officers Elected At G WV A Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the W. of the G. W. V. A. was held on Monday afternoon. Officers for the year were elected: President Mrs F J F Whitchell secretary treasurer Mrs Thornthwaite Social and entertainment committee Mrs George and Mrs W Taylor The association reported a successful year and noted beneficent work completed including furnishings of the ward in the hospital.
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G.W.V.A
F. J. F. Whitchell
Thornthwaite
George
Comrade Bible Class Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Comrade Bible class held at the Presbyterian Church elected officers for the year including President Miss Katie Parton Vice President Miss Carey Farrant Secretary Miss Mie Wilson Treasurer Mr Frank McCallum teacher Mr John Wright organist Miss Evelyn McMenemy and convenors Daisy Brady W Mitchell Eva Loney May Stady J Mitchell. The executive will include officers and convenors with Mrs J Wright. Business meetings occur every fourth Wednesday while social gatherings occur at regular intervals.
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Comrade Bible Lass
Presbyterian Church
Katie Parton
Carey- Farrant
Mie Wilson
Frank, McCallum
John Wright
Evelyn McMenemy
Comi-C
Daisy Brady
W. Mitchell
Eva Loney
Stady
J.mitchell
J. Ro Wright
Interesting double wedding in Barriere on New Year’s Day
An interesting double wedding took place on New Year’s Day at Barriere. Kaulbick Johnstone Nelson and Katherine Nelson, children of Mr and Mrs J A H Nelson, were married by Rey J S Akehurst. Johnstone wed Norah Victoria Johnson, while Katherine married William Larson Sjodin of the Chase Lumber Company. Bridesmaids Agnes Paul and Violet Shater, Barriere, and groomsmen James and William Nelson attended. Both brides wore white with bridal veils. a dance followed the ceremony and many presents were given. Mr Nelson and family were former residents of the district.
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Barriere
Kaulbick
Johnstone Nelson
Katherine Nelson
J. A H. Nelson
Rey
J. S
Akehurst
Norah Victoria Johnson
Nelson
William Larson Sjodin
Chase Lumber Company
Agnes
Paul
Adams River
Violet Shater
Messra
James
William Nelson
Tmen
Mr Nelson
Death of Harold M Waterson infant son of Watersons
The death occurred on Tuesday of Harold Malcolm Waterson eight een months old son of Mr and Mrs W Waterson of Huntingdon The little fellow died after convulsions The funeral was held Friday afternoon with Rev W Robertson officiating Much sympathy is expressed with the bereaved parents
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Harold Malcolm Waterson
Mt Lehman Women’s Institute Holds Annual Meeting
The Mt Lehaman Women’s Institute met at Memorial Hall. Directors and financial reports were read. The year ends with a balance of 172 dollars. Officers elected for 1928 include President Mrs J D Fearn and vice presidents Mrs J Morrestar and Mrs L Coglan. Directors named Mrs R Gwen and Mrs Bell, secretary treasurer Mrs Gamsby. The group plans a Valentine drive and dance on February 16.
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MT Lehman
Mt. Lehman Women's Institutes
Memorial Hall
J. D. Fearn
J. Morrestar
L. Coglan
R. Gwen
Mies Bell
Gamsby
Standing of Frabur Valley Football Twacun Mission City
Two games remain for Mission City and Clayborn exciting chances loom for both. Abbottford features a standout calendar under the Abbotsford Garage era with notable activity. Mr and Mrs Moore visiting Vancouver host Mrs A McPhew as guests.
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Frabur Valley
Twacun
Mission City
Clayborn
Elections To Be Wrowd This Saturday
Municipal elections across the Fraser Valley are set for Saturday January Mth with results expected the same evening. Candidates campaign with vigor as residents stress road improvements to Abbotsford, Huntingdon, and Riverside. the Post endorses candidates who promise good roads.
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Fraser Valley
Apella
Abbotsford
Huntingdon
Riversid
Francis Willard Day Observed by Local WCTU Chapter
A large turnout at the regular WCTU meeting at the Presbyterian Church followed by plans to observe Francis Willard Day mid February. A social for young girls will be held in the church Sunday School, and a YWCA chapter may form. Mrs. Walters to serve as president and Mrs. Bedlow as secretary. Mrs. Williscroft of Vancouver will attend the social and address the gathering.
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W.C.T.U
Presbyterian
Brancis Willard
Y.W.C.T.U
Bedlow
Williscroft
Vancouver
Death of Pedro Rolph In Vancouver Hospital
Word was received this week of the death of Pedro Rolph at Vancouver General Hospital on January 8. He was sixty eight, a native of Sweden and well known in Abbotsford and district. Surviving relatives reside in the Old Country. The funeral was held in Vancouver on Thursday afternoon with burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Pedro Rolph
Vancouver General Hospital
Rolph
Sweden
Abbotsford
Vancouver
Mountain View
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Pioneer Store
OUR Meat Department
Plone
Royal Bank of Canada
N. Hill
F. JR. Whitchell
Vic
H. Peck
G.F. Pratt
R. H. Eby
G. H. Heller
J. Brydges
J. A. McGowan
J. M. Rowley
Brydges
H. Shortreed
Eric T. Wely
Swift and Saunders
R. It Eby
Formen A Mining Company
Abbotsford Basket
Ban Trhams
Bible Class
Cupid
Séorex
I Renee Ag
Siodin- Nelson
Waterson
CERS
Women's Institute
Abbottford
Goats
Clayburn
Misafon
Langley
Abbats
Chill
Perkridge
F. J. R. Whitchell
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CT. U. WI
Francis Williard
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