G W V A Holds Smokers In Abbotsford
An Abbotsford G W V A smoker drew comrades from Clayburn Cloverdale Mount Lehman and other areas to the Veteran's Hall in Abbotsford. Speeches and humorous interludes promoted fraternal harmony and cross border goodwill between English speaking peoples, with plans for future meetings to deepen fellowship.
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Avening
American Legion
Botsford
G. W. VA
Clayburn
Cloverdale
Mount Letman
Bolton
Hayes
Baldwin
Rowley
Abbotsford
Whitchelain
Clayburn Institute Elects Officers At January Meeting
The Mutsqui Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs. Alex Genickshank's home with 23 members Present. Miss GC Cruickshank was elected president and Mary R L McCulloch secretary treasurer. New branches on education social industrial and political matters were approved. A report of last year's work cited success. Visitor Jack Annable of Nelson attended with Mr and Mrs Haigh.
Abbotsford School Board considers enlarged district plan
At a Friday Abbotsford meeting trustees explained a Victoria approved plan to enlarge the school area. Mr. Pratt urged careful consideration of procedure and endorsed trustees, noting 63 percent of Abbotsford pupils come from outside the district. A 2500 funding resolution was passed to support school expansion.
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Abbotsford
Inn
Sumaée
Ty. Webster
Nha
Messra. Brice
Sumas
Victoria
Pratt
Mats: Qui
Astm. & D.co
Abbotsford ‘District
Columbiao
Telephone Housed By Farmers Mutual For Two Years
The Huntingdon Burr al Telephone Company will be run by Farmers Mutual Telephone Co of Whatcom County Washington for two years. Shareholders approved a plan to settle a large bill for switching dues while maintaining repairs extensions and service. The American concern will provide repairs and be connected to Suring switchboard with Bellingham and Lynden centers. The new arrangement begins immediately and covers fifty fifty accounts between Canadian and American parties.
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Huntingdon
Burral Telephone Company
Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Co. S
Whatcom County
Washington
Wna
Bellinghama
Lynden
Suring
New Year’s Gathering at the Combs Home
A pleasant New Year’s visit took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. Combs. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Todd, Mr. Northup, Mr. Lang, and Miss Northup. A large group traveled by car from Vancouver Saturday evening and returned Monday morning.
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D. Combs
New Year's
Mrs. Todd
Mr. Northup
Mr. Lang
Misa Northup
Vancouver
Vancouver Board of Trade meeting covered in older minutes
Vancouver Board of Trade minutes show a Monday meeting with President Mrs J P Duitta presiding. Speakers included Mr W B Payne and Mr Dixon who urged unity and discussed trade functions. A re-election for treasurer was noted along with committee appointments and entertainment plans.
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Ford
Wolf
JP Duitta
Vancouver
W.B. Payne
Alray Abbot
Vancouver Board/of trade
Dixon
Vancouver Board
Payne
Marelis
Prati
Jon-Harrop
Gowan
Wall Thepital
I. Ay
Smee
Huntington Parent Association Hears Plans For Lunch Program
The Huntington Parent Association met at the citadel on Saturday afternoon with President Mrs Murghy in charge. It discussed extension lectures for the BC year and chose topics for the school term. A whist drive was set for January 20 and a committee was named to study serving hot lunches to distant students at the school. The Huntingdon school has been closed since Friday noon January 6 due to a pumping breakdown.
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Toohr Place
Huntingdon
Reinforced concrete culvert project awarded
Jan. 11 in Huntingdon the contract for a reinforced concrete culvert and pumphouse at McGillivray Creek to Vancouver firms Meésia Hodgson King and Marble. Price about 25000 with Ladd Settlement Board reclamation work at Sumaa. Equipment to be sent up the Fraser River by steamer early next week.
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Huntingdon
McGfilivray’ Creek
Meésia, Hodgson, King and Marble
Vancouver
Ladd Settlement Board
Sumaa
Fraser Riv
Seow
Amateur robber balks after breaking door at square store
An attempted break-in at a square store Thursday evening ended after the thief shattered a front door glass but withdrew, unable to complete entry or a presumed plan. No injuries reported. police advised on safety.
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Talion
True Blue Lodge May Day Celebration Planned
The Ladies of the True Blue Lodge announce their annual May Day celebration on May 24. Members left the Auxiliary to the Masonic Hall for a Military Whist Drive and dance with cards at 8:30. Monthly meeting of the Women's Auxiliary to the Mafi at Montreal Chambers urged attendance. Various local visits and travel noted among Abbotsford residents and Vancouver trips. Reverend W Robertson attended Presbytery in Vancouver on January 10.
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True Blue Lodge
Hopey
Abbotsford Hospital
Masonic
Women‘s Auxiliary
Montreal
F. Marton
Sardis
Abbotsford
Alex, Ryall
Minsion City
Clarence’ McCal
Breaking into Alder Grove Store Reported on Wednesday Night
It is reported that some persons broke into the Alder Grove store on Wednesday night, securing the stolen goods. News of the incident arrived early this morning. Services at St Mathew's Anglican Church Abbotsford are held every Sunday night at 7:20 led by Rev A Harding Priest vicar.
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Aldergrove
Hota
Aca
St. Mathew’s Anglican Church
Abbotsford
A. Harding
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Spord G. W.V.A
Abbotsford Press
Mission
Clayburn Institute
Board of Trade
Mem‘bers
Jack Annable
Nelson
Columbian College
New Westminster
Haigh
F. J. R. Whitchelo
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