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Newspaper

Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jul 26, 1918

Page

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WNCT SCHOOT PRAMISAT INS Leonard Breckson Wrinch Wins Prize

Vancouver pupil from Van couver-taweht wins province first place earning a $150 scholarship and the Governor General silver medal with 77 marks in Junior Matriculation. Local results list Abbottsford Cuny Marple Ride Chung Haney and Maple Ridge among districts with candidates and marks.

Leonard Breckson Wrinch Abbotsford Cuny Abbotsford Superior School Marple Ride Chung Haney Weriar Pasa|eu Matenim Nicholson Maple Ridge Superior Pissed Elizabeth W. Lancaster Thomas Carmichael Margaret C. Stenersen Mission Cents Mission High School Pagsad Islay B. Noble Shaila R. Connellan Bertha W. MacDonald Gladys Macc Donald Mary J. MacLean Aiatren

Marriage of Nes Batt and Glen Purver on July Fourth

Nes Frances Batt daughter of Mr P Batt of Station wed Mr Glen Purver of Clayburn. The ceremony occurred at Lie residence as the bride's sister Mrs Toda Vancouver attended. The couple will reside at Clayburn.

Nes Frances Batt P. Batt Station Glen Purver Clayburn Lie Toda Vancouver

Sinas Council Sets August 3 Meeting on Vacant Council Seats

The Sinas council plans arrangements at its next meeting on August 3 to address an election for the vacant council seats now held by Frank Munro and Luther Lamson.

Sinas Thair Thero Frank Munro Wid Luther Lamson

Local couple Weds in Mission City service

Mr Wilber Ryason and Miss Donn Hatllton of Nooksack Washington were united in marriage today at Mission City by Rev U McDiaemis. Mr Jyngon will shortly enlist for the front. Miss Inare Who pimadad Le OUIiwacis school led the junior male orientation examinations, bringing the Ghilliwacs honors back to Alholsford.

Wilber Ryason Donn Hatllton Nooksack Wash Mission City U. McDiaemis Jyngon Wil Inare Ghilliwacs Alholsford

Canadian Patriotic Fund appeal urged to March 31 1919

Subscribers and contributors in British Columbia are asked to continue donations to the Canadian Patriotic Fund until March 31 1919 to fulfill promises and support war services as Parliament schedules new funding. The Ottawa executive committee announced no further campaigns after March 1 1919 and that post March 1 revenue should come from the federal government.

Canadian Patriotic Fund Featenant Tuynd British Columbia Petriovic Mandter Ottawa Paty Totle B. C Canada B.C

Fraser Valley strawberry debate and transport woes raise questions

A long Market Report titled No. 6 dated July 13 1918 critiques Fraser Valley strawberry growers. It argues prairie shipments should favor Fraser Valley berries and criticizes the Market Commissioner for bias toward Gordon Head and Victoria. It details transport losses, poor car handling, and repeated complaints about conditioning, urging better transport and practical support for Fraser growers while noting cross‑district tensions. The Red Cross appeal for socks and pyjamas run through the same issue.

Ito Calgary Fraser Viulley Prairies Frasst Kootenays Fraser Valley Gordon Head Hia Vancouver Island Belera Koolonay Grant Mission Gordo Mamet Gordon Herd Victoria Gordon

Brick yard plan near Killgarde on Indian reservation

Arrangements are being made to open another brick yard near Killgarde at the Indian reservation, signaling new industrial activity in the area and potential employment opportunities for local residents.

Kill Garde

Personal News From the Community Column

Local notices report hospital stays and travel among residents including Mrv McDonald of A B Slade Co, Mee Mason, Jean, Annie McPhee, Mrs Jones and King Irvine family updates, and Rev Fraser at Aldergrove. A raspberry social hosted by the Ladies Aid at Mr and Mrs McMenemy drew a strong crowd with performances and donations over 41300.

Mrv McDonald A. B. Slade & Co Ladies Aid John McCallim Yale Road Albin Johnson Los Angeles C. R. Edwarde Calgary Leg Biron Bay Fraser Aldergrove Robinson Ladies' Aid Withama Jossia Coogan Martin Cootes John McGatum Chalmers Steedo Helen McCallum Evelyn McMeonemy McGowan Marguerite Mando Tacoma Mrs. Scotswold Win Till-Tout France

Excellent Work in Our Public School Abbotsford

A perusal of entrance examinations and a comparison with Abbotsford public school shows Miss Urquhart, the principal, has guided the studies faithfully. The marks among pupils vary little, indicating systematic teaching. The community congratulates the students and teacher and hopes for continued services next year.

Abbotaford Urquhart Abbotsford

Commemoration Services At Gazley Hall This Monday

Commemoration services will be held in Gazley Hall on Monday August Sth with a programme of song and music. Rev G C Owan of Vancouver, recently returned from the front, will speak on the world that is being done here. The French Red Cross has issued an urgent call for funds and a collection will be taken to aid Allies. Special church services are expected to mark a significant date, and the following day is suggested as an ideal time to give to the Red Cross.

Gazley Hall G. C. Owan Vancouver French Red Cross

Praser River Proposal Pushes Farm Dike Plan

Aweh and Fraser backers urge funds and land swaps to aid Sumas Prairie farmers. They propose allocating $10,000 for small dykes and using provincial land along the PGB to offer equal value for lands on Sumas for interested farmers.

Fraser Sumas Prairie Sumas

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