Overcrowded Ford Schools Prompt Regional Meeting
Abbotsford School faces heavy attendance with 62 percent of pupils from Matsqui and Sumas. Trustees discuss annexation options, new schools, and district changes while Inspector Anstey notes legal limits. A second meeting is planned for September as Abbotsford presses on with its existing arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford School
Matsqui
Sumas
Anstey
Department of Education
J. McPhee
Abbotsford Board
Sumaa
Abwotaford
Iadibaen
McPhail
Abbotsford
Mataqui
Thn
J. Barrow
J. DB. Melean
Ite
Tien Haw
Flooded Lands Being Cultivated Amid High Water
Flooded lands across the district are being tilled as waters recede. Farmers plow and reseed large areas with barley while remaining fields yield wild growth. The Jossea of the farmer this year will not be as heavy as in former ones. A cynic is a man who has eaten vad dinner or loved the wrong wont.
Local social notes from Abbotsford and area
Mrs Preston visited Vancouver during the week. Mr E McLeod Grand Patron of the Eastern Star paid an official visit to Abbotsford Thursday night. Ted Parton returned home after visiting friends in Ashcroft. Mrs George M Zeigler of Nelson is guest of Mrs Woolgar. Mrs Edwards visiting friends at Nelson. Mr and Mrs McStands left four months vacation in Alberta. Mr and Mrs W Coutts and family returned from White Rock. Sunday School orchestra met and will hold no further meeting until September. True Blue lodge hosted a surprise party for Mrs William Roberts. Mrs Hooper and two sons visiting Vancouver. Mrs Campbell and daughter May I visited relatives have over the wear vend. Canadian girl pickers defeated American pickers at Curtis 13 9. Mr and Mrs J Gmery visited Mrs D Smith. Miss Rudge of Viet visiting Jat Rudges on the prairie. Rev Mrs Stevanson of Vancouver Island spent Sunday with Mrs Wright. Mrs Frank Olding spent Tuesday in Vancouver. Rev J C Alder of Cloverdale was a visitor in town early week. Mrs Thrift and Mrs Sasseville guests of Mrs Gasley for the week end. Mrs Bhier Campbell of Lynden Wash is guest of Mrs Grogan. Miss Florence Roberts visiting friends at Tacoma. Mr J Gakiwell returned home from Vancouver after operation at Vancouver General Hospital. Mrs Hill of Lyn Valley a guest for Mrs N EMH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Vancouver
E. McLeod
Eastern Star
Abbotsford
Ted Parton
Ashcroft
George M. Zeigler
Nelson
Woolgar
Edwards
Mideas
M.cStands
Alberta
W. Coutts
Whlie Rock
True Blue Lodge
William Roberts
Hooper
Campbell
May
Curtis
J. Gmery
D. Smith
Miss Rudge
Viet
Rudge
Prairie
Stevanson
Vancouver's
Island
Wright
Frank Olding
J. C. Alder
Cloverdale
Thrift
Sasseville
Gasley
Bhier Campbell
Lynden, Wash
Grogan
Florence Roberts
Tacoma
Washington
J. Gakiwell
Vancouver General Hospital
Hill
Lyn Valley
Emh
Local Society Notes From Vancouver to Penticton
Sr NICHOLAS Mrs Theriwalte and son Gerald traveled to Vancouver and Langley Torn Holiday. Mrs Gareloch at banghay visited Mra Kapawalte home. Mi rd Pare holidaying in Penticton. Johsons at Victoria spent Sunday with Mrs Great. Thornwaite shot a porg that stole his chickens. Abbotsford Bank entertained Mr and Mrs J Arnold with casserole. Fd Whitchell, who aided his wife to Edmonton, returns home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theriwalte
Gerald
Vancouver
Langley
Gareloch
Banghay
Kapawalte
West
Penticton
Johson
Victoria
Thornwaite
Abbotsford Bank
J. Arnold
Fd. R. Whitchell
Edmonton
WSSUOLEO Musical Tests Aboshord July Examination
The Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music exams were held July 4 at Misses Steede's studio. Successful candidates across Primary to Higher divisions include Flossie Hult Bruce Davidson Clara Walters Marguerite McGowan Naomi McPhee Helen McAdam and others. One pupil was unable to complete due to a broken finger. all Miss Steede pupils performed well, reflecting credit on teachers Misses Steede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Academy of Music
Royal College of Music
Layidon
Ierigland
Mikges Steede
Succesutul
Canaldinteys
Flossie Hult
Bruce Davidson
Mutsqni
Gladys York
Sumas Prairia
Sa Prager
Stella Harum
Matsqiat
Martha Weetin
Mataqui
Marjorie Shook
Hatari
Jane Barbo
Sumas City
Lloyd Vanetti
Helen McVicker
Corinne Plodin
Matequi
Jessie Coogan
Agnes Jackson
Mission City
Steede
Potatoes Hide Morning Eye Dopes Near Huntingdon Border
Thirsty travelers at the Huntingdon border discover a new method to cache liquor in potato patches and under sidewalks to avoid U S customs. Report notes a boy finding a bottle among potato leaves and warns others to be careful not to mix up hiding spots with similar looking boards along the wooden sidewalk. The practice is described as widespread among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sant
Huntingdon
Westminster
U. S
Ural
Paterson sells 800 tons of fay hay to Brackman-Ker and Mainland
A. D. Paterson of Delta farm sold 800 tons of fay hay in the week to Brackman-Ker Company Limited and the Mainland Transfer Company at 12 dollars per ton f.o.h. cars. One third of the jet was based and the rest to be stored and fed later. Shipping costs along the hay field reduced to a minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladnen
A. D. Paterson
Delta Farm
Brackman-Ker, Company, Limited
Tranafer Company
F.o.h
Paterson
New Operator Engaged at Abbotsford Theatre
Abbotsford Theatre management announced the engagement of Mr. Gregg, a former Rex operator from Vancouver, to run the new picture machine. Gregg, with several years experience, assumes charge promising audience satisfaction from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford Theatre
Grege
Lids Ween
Rex
Liquor Control Store Opens Monday In Town
The government liquor store will open Monday in the building formerly used by Bob Leary. J M Rooley will run the store with assistant J Baldwin. Both men are well known locally and served overseas. The opening draws on a busy setup with shelves and painters completing preparations. Miss Watson spends holidays at Birks Beach Washington, and Mrs Andison is there this week. Services at St Matthew’s Anglican Church in Abbotsford are Sundays at 7:30 pm led by Rev T E Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pett- Houway
Govarnment
Liquor Control Board
Bob Leary
J. M. Rooley
J. Baldwin
Control Board
Miss Watson
Birk's’ Beach
Washington
McGillivray aids Sumner recovery and returns to store
Mr. M. McGillivray assists Miss Sumner who has recovered from illness this spring enough to return to work in his store, following her prior sickness and improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McGillivray
Hig House
Three Teachers Appointed to Fill District Vacancies
Announcement by Trustee McPhail states three teachers have been appointed to district vacancies. Christina McPhee of Abbotsford will lead No 2 Upper Sumus school, Wraueis Pears is reappointed from Mueselwhite, and Kilgard wideh will open under Mary Kosikar of Sardis. One principal position remains to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhail
Christina McPhee
Abbotsford
Upper Sumus School
Wraueis Pears
Mueselwhite School
Kilgard Wideh
Faw
Mary Kosikar
Sardis
Kosikar
Lic Board
Retirements Mark End of J. J. Sparrow’s Local Business Era
The many friends of Mr. J. J. Sparrow regret his decision to retire from active business after many years in the district. He recently turned 67 and has sold his flour and feed business to Farmers Producer Co., Ltd. The new owners will take possession Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sparrow
Sparrow
Farmers Producer Co
Ltt
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Pathe
FORD
Puntingdon
Nicholas
Wssuoleo Musical Tests
Liquor Control Toad
St. Math?rew's
Anglican
Abbatstara
T. E. Rowe
William
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Mason Cruil
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