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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
1
The new Mewj Matsquis Sumus Abbotsford hospital nears completion and will include seventeen wards operating rooms wards and quarters. The community takes pride in the project and credits the Indies for the successful construction effort.
Fragmented OCR reveals names and places in a community notice. It mentions Dr Sai C. Ashoo and residents planning events under the Women's Institute, including a Valentine whist drive on Friday evening February 10.
A recent entertainment bazaar and charity sale raised funds totaling about $1400 to aid campaign efforts. Organizers highlight broad community participation and ongoing fundraising drives.
The Huntingdi Church reports a strong year with high attendance, devotion led by Rev. Rovertoan, and Secretary Sidney Skinner noting funds paid to the Church and Manse Board to reduce debt. Expenses totaled 581 with 383.66 directed to programs, serials, and attainments. Superintendent empowered to select teachers. governance left to the Board of Management.
Huntingdon reports on the Sumas Woman's Institute agenda for February through November 1922. Topics include dressmaking design, agriculture from a feminine view, wool work and knitting, a garden party, public health and school issues, plus reports from conferences. Committees cover legislation home economics education agriculture and immigration. The Huntingdon school board also discusses hiring a teacher and school lunches amid market conditions.
Mrs Jaxton of Central Park was weekend guest of Mrs Stair. Mrs G C Brown spent a few days in Vancouver. Miss Clarice and Mr Chanion Tre thewey return to Abbotsford. Mrs John Stair Sumas visited friends last week. Mrs McMillan has returned home after a week in Bellingham. Mrs Brenner and son John moved near Chilliwack after selling their house to Mr John Doiltaz. Miss Draper of the Matsqui teaching stall visited Miss A Weatharbee over the weekend. The Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs Alex Ryall's home Wednesday afternoon February 1. Matsqui Suin Abbotsford Poultrymen's Association meeting set for January 31 at Great War Veterans Club Rooms. Women's Auxiliary to St Matthew's Church hosts Jan 20. Mrs Webster and Mrs Salt attended as hostesses. Eight tables of cards. prizes won by Miss Betty Pratt and A M King. consolation prizes to Mrs Harry Thorn and Frank McCallum. Refreshments served. event enjoyed by all. Ha Mr Elgin Munro MPS present with representatives from all points. A Small Town Idol, Mack Sennett's six reel production, comes to Abbotsford Theatre February 4.
The New Westminster Columbian reports the largest contract by the British Columbia Electric Company secured by Hume & Rumble. It covers Mataqui municipality and will install several miles of transmission lines east of Frager Valley, wiring homes, barns, and outbuildings. 20 to 25 men will be employed for months. Power will come from a high tension line. the Liberal banquet in Chilliwack on February 2 is postponed.
Sunday services to be held at St Math ew's Anglican Church in Abbotsford every Sunday night at 7 30 led by Reva Harding Priest vicar.
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