Oil or coal blocks Abbotsford radio project
Abbotsford residents hope for a local radio station but warn that mineral wealth in the district may impede progress. A Vancouver expert tested signals here and noted that the presence of oil or coal must be overcome to establish service, raising questions about where such resources lie and their impact on the town.
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Ugen
yAubalSford
Uden
Sumas Mountain
Tay
Abbotsford
Radio
Harrison
Mesgra
Cope & Son
Vancouver
Mraser
Abbosford
Raspberries Come On Slowly in Uly and Vicinity
The berry ranches are at peak populations with pickers from Bellingham New Westminster Vancouver and Victoria though the crop lags behind last year as ripening is slow. Growers worry about handling the fruit if rain does not come soon while some owners fear later fruit may lack moisture to mature. Mrs J W Cain of Champion Alberta visits her sister Mrs J W Gray for a work trip. Local Magons plan to host Sedro-Woolley and Wasi brother Masons this Saturday evening.
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Huntingdon, Uly
Bellingham
New Westminster
Vancouver
Victoria
Sedro-Woolley
Wasi
Local baker installs Peerless dough mixer in Abbotsford
This week Albert Lee installed Fraser Valley's only Peerless Motor dough mixer for bread making. It replaces hand mixing, increases output to about one thousand loaves per hour, and aims to meet rising local demand as residents favor locally produced bread over out of town purchases.
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Albert’ Lee
Fraser Valley
Lee
Abbotsford
Alderman and Mrs Patti Pieco and Harry Taylor Camp at White Rock
Alderman and Mrs Patti Pieco and Harry Taylor returned from a camping trip at White Rock. Our popular blind hero James Downie sang at the arena on Friday evening.
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Alderman
RP. Pattipieco
Harry Taylor
White Rock
James, Downie
Te Arena
Abbotsford Parish Hall Fund Fair Lights Up Grounds
On a Thursday evening at St Matthews Church grounds Abbotsford featured flags bunting lanterns and electric lights. A range of attractions delighted all ages from a guessing contest to dancing by Milo Barbes and a mysterious tent run by Madame Wanda. The Abbotsford band and local orchestra added to the festive ambience while rail hospitality volunteers served home made candy and refreshments. Proceeds will aid parish hall fundraising and related contests with prize winners named among Miss Alder Mrs Saunders and Mrs Webster.
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Abbotsford
St. Matthews Church
Vitte Evenini
Milo
Barbes
Barbes School of Ballet
Vancouver
Cornen
Tihe
Madame Wanda
Abbotsford Band
Adda
Conpigerankt
Marshall and Hs
Ey Thorn
FS. Thorn
Ally
Thorn
Meighan Says Sing Sing Not Bad, Visits Prison Set
Paramount star Thomas Meighan reports Sing Sing prison conditions improved with humane treatment and recreation. He recalls filming scenes at the facility for The City of Silent Men at Abbottford Theatre next Saturday July 20, with Warden, guards, and prisoners appearing. Meighan stars as a country youth sent to serve a term. The production, directed by Tom Morman, also features Lois Wilson, Kate Brice, Paul Everton, George MacQuarrie, and Guy Oliver.
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Sing Sing
Thoma Meighan
Paramount
Abboteford
Satfay
Mr. Meighan
Gravel Removal Cranks Up Road Woes Near Matsqui Ferry
Government sand and gravel extraction from the St Nicholas pit for the Matsqui Mission ferry slip will disrupt the Huntingdon Riverside road. Heavy trucks haul material, leaving the route riddled with holes within a week or ten days, threatening Abbotsford and Matail Prairie traffic and business.
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St. Nicholas
Matsqui-Mission
Huntingdon-Riverside
Abbotsford
Mata¢ul Prairie
Nome
Personal notices and visitors in Abbotsford area
Mrs Ni N Woods and Mrs G Woods of Now Westminster visit Mr and Mrs J Brydges. Several guests travel from Vancouver and Chilliwack to Abbotsford. A baby girl born at MSA Hospital last week. Fire destroys farm outbuildings but house remains. Bishop De Pender visits Vancouver. Sikh Temple visit noted. Abbotsford Rangers initiate Bradner officers. upcoming whist drive and dance at Masonic Hall. Anglican services weekly at 7:30.
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Ni N. Woods
G. Woods
Now
Westminster
J. Brydgas
H. J. Fraser
J. Steffine
Chilliwaule
Janice
J. Statting
Chilliwack
Abbotsford
F. Olding
Vancouver
Maurice Brydges
Vitine
Croguet
A. R. Gosling
Simday
J. Caldwell
Lithgee
de Pendervot
Ajh
Priest Ast Priday
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R, Desmazes
J. W. Cain
Champion, Alti
J. W. Gray
Imperial Oil Limited
Fipperiul
Bal
Thomas Meighan
Tims
A.D. Campbell
Sardis
Tesate” Campbell
Miss Campbell
Seut
Mie
Mia
J. “W Wright
Belales
Misa
Tlorence McPhee
Mt. Vernon Hospital
Abbotaford
Weir
Swift
Hazel Street
Cecil
Leland Hooper
J. J. McPhee
Snr
Ina/Wraser
Kamloops
Harrop-Hall
Harding
Bradner
St. Margar‘eta Church
Trail Rangers
Revel ‘Balt
Robert Bakery Davids
Archie Conway
Dboys
Factionstord “Review
Bya
Otthé
Masonic Hall
Micww
Abbots
Harding Privat
F. J. R. Whitchell
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