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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1921
Page
1
A banquet hosted by Abbotsford leaders and the District of Abbotsford School of Trade celebrates regional industry. Speakers from provincial and federal offices promote rail, hospital, post office, and reclamation projects while praising mills and dairies and urging cooperative marketing and town incorporation.
Merchants in Abbotsford held two meetings to form a Retail Merchants Association. Elected were President K Desmares First Vice Professor S J White Second Vice President Harlow Secretary T J F Wair Treasurer George Wright. The group aims to foster town growth and support local business.
The people of Matsqni Sumas and Abbotsford are urged to attend a mass meeting on Wednesday evening January 26 at Alexandria Hall to organize for a new hospital this year. Committees report data collected and seek a large turnout to hear results and promote community welfare with special welcome to district ladies.
The At Home social on Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. McInnes launched the newly organized Presbyterian church orchestra. The event drew friendly support from Abbotsford residents, yielding a substantial contribution to fund instruments and planned rehearsals. A future musical concert is intended.
The Runolsford Garage and Machine Shop is incorporated with a 20000 capital to extend and modernize its business. Plans include enlarging the current building and expanding capabilities to handle all garage work. Local owners express confidence Abbotsford is a top center in the Wraser Valley for skilled service. Unrelated church notes follow.
Mrs Wilden of Vancouver is visiting. Mrs A Ryall and Mrs Ry Thomas of Misslot spent Thursday here. Born to Mr and Mrs Perry Suarny a daughter. Mrs Barrett entertained the Embroidery Club ladies at her home. Mr Ellis McMillen and Francie Possett returned from Spences Bridge. Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church plans a play on Tuesday January 25 at Alexandria Hall titled An Lone Ladies Aid Meeting at Mohawk Cross Roads. A public magic meeting will be held January 26 at Alexandria Hall with representatives from nearby districts. Hospital cost totals 19500 for building and 3000 for equipment and furnishings. Hospital to be paid leases in three months. Plans under way for a picture show with 50 foot frontage on Hssendene Ave at Cyril street to seat 350. Mr Frank McCallum, recent Vancouver course graduate, has returned home. Tuesday the Robt Bounfield home was destroyed by fire. building partly insured. Miss Grace Kennedy vacationing with Mr and Mrs A B Hill of Armstrong, formerly of Abbotsford, now back in Vancouver. Mrs W Kennedy has returned home to spend the winter. Rev W Robertson conducted set services in Kitullano Presbyterian Church Sunday. Mr Brookes of Clayborn supplied the pulpit in Hustingdon in his absence. Proposal to hold a Slower Show in August and regular pairs around September 12th. All
A meeting of the Agricultural Association was held on Monday Night January 17 in the hall. Officers elected include President A Hul ton Harrop and Treasurers M M Shore and R Leary. Directors named include W H Hadden J A MacJowan D Wallace and others. A tea will be served and a fundraiser for St Matthew's Chancel Guild follows on January 25.
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