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Newspaper

Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jan 25, 1924

Page

3

Wedding Bells at All Saints Church for Lily Catherwood Bride

A pretty wedding took place Monday afternoon at All Saints Church as Lily Catherwood daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Catherwood wed George Linne of North Battleford Saskatchewan. The ceremony featured floral arches and traditional music with Rev J W Weatherdon officiating. The couple departed for Seattle and Victoria before settling in North Battleford where the groom serves with the Canadian National Railway.

Prasse Vollerecard Mission Clu All Gaints Church Mise Lily Catherwood J. A. Catherwood M. Ls A George Linnie North Battleford Sauk Miyar Nevin F. Bannister Wagner Charming Mise Edith B._Catherwood Rtev J. W. Weatherdon H. H. J. Greene Yicar All Saints Catherwood Seattle Victoria North Watteford Sask Citadian Nation Railway Urldo

Stoodart-Wilanveth Breavtes Tie In Dewdney Church

Miss Blennor Wilanveth Breavtes daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas rou Jey of Dewdney married Walter Holton Stoddart of Dewdney. The Rev H A K Greane officiated at All Saints with few friends present. The bride wore a travel caslima, the couple will honeymoon on the coast before settling back in Dewdney.

Blennor Wilanveth Breavtes Mea Thomas Rou Jey Dewdnay Walter Holton Stoddart Dewdney H. A. K. Greane All Saints Drearley Caslima

Fruit Growers Association Calls for Cooperation and Cost Reduction

A speech to the British Columbia Fruit Growers Association urges unity among co operative and independent shippers, stresses lowering production costs and pruning methods, spotlights orchard surveys from the College of Agriculture, and notes the Tomato Growers Organization success in securing prices. The speaker thanks the executive, calls for reorganization, and appeals for optimism amid market pressures.

Altaitton United States Gomrdon College of Agriculture B. Oy University Washington Aml Torm Oregon Agricultural College

Experimental Farm tests sought for fruit varieties at Agassiz

The local representative Mr. W Macdonald reported a Fruit Growers meeting in Chilliwack successful in urging the Dominion Government to establish a plot linked to the Experimental Farm at Agassiz. The aim is to test small fruit varieties suitable for the Lower Mainland and determine the best results, especially for ripening.

Definite Policy of Immigration for Canadian National Railways

The article outlines Sir Henry Thornton’s plan to expand Canada’s population through immigration and colonization led by Dr. W J Black and organized under the Canadian National Railways. It details the seven guiding principles, including attracting productive settlers, promoting Canada’s resources, facilitating land settlement, advancing agriculture, and coordinating with federal and provincial bodies to boost immigrant intake.

Canadian National Railways Henry “Thornton K.B.E Canada Dr. W. Ment Sir Henry W. D. ‘Robb Robb W. J. Black Canadian National Airways London England Black Great Britain Dufferin County Ontario Ontario Agricultural College Toronto University Farmers’ Advocate Winnipeg Manitoba Manitoba Agricultural College Soldiers' Settlement Board of Canada Immigration and Colonization Nis Henry W. Thornton Dr. Black Black London Great Brita Dominion

Acken Addresses Board of Trade Meeting

The annual meeting of the Avc hotsford and District Board of Trade was held in the Parish Hall with the Men's Club. Mrs Pod. R. Whitehole, president, chaired and introduced Mr. W.L. Macken of Chilliwack who spoke on community support and hospital fundraising. Officers were elected: President A. McCallum. 1st Vice President Angus Campbell. Vice President R. L. McCurloch. Secretary-Treasurer R. A. By. convenors listed. Membership fee set at $2.80 annually. The meeting discussed sugar beet industry and a sugar factory meeting planned for Saturday at Whatcom Road Hall.

Avchotsford and District Board of Trade Pod. R. Whitehole Prado W.L. Macken Chilliwack Meg Macken Board of Trade Macken M.S.A Whitelele Boal Abbotsford A. McCalluns Angus Campbell R. L. McCurloch R. A. Bby- Pi A. H. Harrop Tas. Frith W. P. Cotton C. W. Benedict B.A. Barrett T. G Coogan Campbell Whatcom Road At & Oclock

Installation of Officers for 1924 in L.O.L. 1629 Missionity

The installation of officers for L.OL. 1629 Missionity occurred that week, led by W.G. Gamble P.D.D.M. Officers elected include W. My Bro, John E.H. Campbell D.M., Dro J. Grant, Chap J. Walker, F.S. Pred Gibbard, Treas Bush, Sec A. S Taulbut, Leader W.G. Gambla Moore house Marshall N. Thompson. A pleasant social evening followed.

Bro W.G. Gamble P. d. Me W. My Bro John EH. Campbell D. M Dro J. Grant Chap J Walker Pred Gibbard Treas Bush See A. S Taulbut Leaturera W. G. Gambla Moorehouse Marshall N. Thompant

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