Birth and council notes from Sumas and Matsqui July issue
At Sumas Hospital on July 12 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bell Matsyn. The Matsqui council discussed ditching costs tenders and tax issues while guarding against thistle problems and thanked Abbotsford businesses for Orange celebration sports donations. A school board request to use the municipal hall was approved and the council adjourned to July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumas, Wash
Chas Bell, Matsyn
Danach
Logan
King
Welander-Prederickson
Campbell
Matsqui
Bell-Satchell
Bradnee
Douglas
Ue Reformatory
Tounivipallall
Death of English Mat From Mosquito Bite in Calgary
Alfred Thomas Evans, an English mat, died in Calgary after a mosquito bite caused a skin puncture between the eyes. An abscess formed within 48 hours and he was moved to an isolated hospital where he worsened and died in severe agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Thomas Evans
Calgary
Girford Notes Mr Crawford Building a New House
Mr Crawford, a carpenter, is building a new house as the school closes. Boys and girls enjoy the summer weather while school board and council meetings for the month have concluded. Someday all meetings will be held here as the municipal central point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Securing Water for Haney District Water Shed Plan
Haney District is near securing a first class water supply for future needs. About 1500 acres will be preserved as a water shed to ensure water purity. Councillor Loughheed says the plan is nearly assured as the provincial government survey party travels to the head of the Lillooet river to measure and assess timber preservation for water conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haney
Loughheed
Lillooet
Fine sports on the 12th at Orange celebration grounds
On the school grounds during the Orange celebration on the 12th a large crowd witnessed keen rivalry. Prize winners included N. Rucker and J. Vanetta in the men’s foot race, D J McGilivray in the fat man’s race, Miss Page and Miss Goodchild in the ladies’ race, Harold Rucker and Johnny Anderton in the under 16 boys race, Grace Brooke and Mary Croy in the 15 years girls race, Rob Tretheway and Barnard Gay in the under 10 boys race, Annie McPhee and Lola Anderton in the under 10 girls race, Lorne Gay and Kenneth McNab in the under 6 boys race, and records in throwing and jumping events with D J McGil livray and William Ew ing among top performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rucker
Vanetta
D. J.mcgilliveay
L. Marsh
Miss Page
P. Ruthig
D. J. McGillivray
N. Rucker
At Home by Women’s Auxiliary at Mrs Boyd’s Lawn
The Women’s Auxiliary of Sir Matthews Chevely invites the public to At Home every Thursday from 3 to 5 pm on the lawns of Mrs FB Boyd for afternoon tea. If weather is unfavourable, service moves indoors. Gentlemen are welcome, as are ladies, with proceeds for the W A fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Chevely
FB Boyd
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A. Teeter Wey
Guard Kerr
Reeve Merryfield
Matsqui Council
Abbotsford
Pioneer Bakery
Mie
Ue Council
Coun
Con. Melander
Coun. Frederickson
Bell Frederickson
Bates
TB. Anderson
H. Scouge
Bell Prederickson
Cooper Seldon, Co
Clayburn
Henderson & Taylor
C. E
Civil Engineers
R. A. Henderson
B.C. Land’ Surveyor Office
Jas. Hutchison
Postoffice
Albert Lee
Baker
Abbotsford Decorating Co
W. Davey
S. Kravoski
Matsqui Hotel
Mission City, B.S
M. MacDonald
al. Watson
Mgi
Fraser Valley
Entor Gard
Eaw
Sokiet
Resuke
T He Johnson-Hichardaan Co
Monteent
E. O. Brundage Painter and‘Decorator
Gladys Ave
Everett's Orchestra
A. Everett
Presbyterian Church
J. L.,cambell
Huntingdon
Mrv Penzer
Brentwood
B.C.E
J. H. Jones
Mission City
City Blacksmith Shop
S. Kravoski Proprietor
Vancouver B.C
Electric Bilk
Light and Power Dept
New Westminster
B.C. Electric Blk
British Columbia Electric Railway Ltd
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