May Donations to O Hospital From Local Community
The matron of the M A Hospital lists May donations including eggs rhubarb flowers magazines woollen scarf cream jelly dahlia bulbs gramophone records rhubarb mill lattice preserved fruits earth for flower boxes and other items from multiple donors such as Miz Thornthwaite Mrs Lovedar Mrs James Trusler Mrs Coutts Mrs Wallace Mrs F Evans Miss C Tretheway Mrs Eigler Mrs Swift Mrs Tebbutt Mrs McMenemy Mrs McCallin Mrs H Fraser Mrs Shortreed Mr Cottrill and others.
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M-8.a. Hospital
Miz. Thornthwaite
Lovedar
C.G.I.T. Flowers
James Trusler
Allarydice
Coutts
Wallace
F. Evans
Peardonville
Sparrow
C. Tretheway
Eigler
Gramophone
Swift
Tebbutt
McMenemy
Horn
Moret
McCallin
H. Fraser
Shortreed
Cottrill Earth
Mrs Thomas Lehman Dies Sudden On Road Near Home
The sad news came Thursday of the sudden death of Mrs. Thomas Lehman. She was found unconscious on the road near her home and brought back by friends. The Lehman family are longtime residents of the district named for them.
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Lehman
Thomas Lehman
Mrs. Lehman
Impromptu Speeches at Men’s Club Delight Members
A lively evening at Mari's Gini saw Men’s Club members replace a scheduled debate with impromptu stump speeches after two debaters were absent. Twelve topics were drawn from a hat and each speaker delivered a two minute talk, drawing hearty cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gini
Abbotsford Board of Trade visit Sum as dyke scene
Representatives from across the district with Abbotsford and district Board of Trade toured the Bumay dyke Thursday afternoon. Engineer in charge Mr. Sinclair explained intricate parts of the dike. The group left at 1 p.m. and returned at 5 p.m. Miss Gleanor Peck of Abbotsford demonstrated silk flowers at the Clearbrook Rand Women's Institute meeting. Melgaonern Wisiness was transacted and a social hour enjoyed. Mrs. and Miss Dodds of Victoria were guests of their uncle Mr. John Duncan. Mr. China Roberts left for Bellingham to take a new position. A sixth birthday celebration was held at Mr. Wm. Toller's home Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorder Line
Abbotsford
Gleanor Peck
Clearbrook Rand
Wm. Toller
Clayburn Loses to Ladner in One-Sided Match
Clayburn boys were defeated 12 to 0 by Ladner in a Saturday baseball game at Ladner. Several key Clayburn players could not attend due to work, dimming odds for a rematch. A future clash at Clayburn on June 16 promises a stronger showdown between Ladner and Clayburn. Also scheduled this Saturday are Murrayville versus Clayburn.
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Clay
Baseball Tenn
Andoor
Ladner
Clayburn
Revien
Murrayville
Boost the Band Donation Drives Abbotsford Mission Stand Opening
Abbotsford band members traveled to Mission on Thursday evening for the official opening of the Mission band stand. A subscription drive in Abbotsford, aided by generous citizens, yielded fairly good results. The band, faithful in its work, seeks funds for new instruments and a bell to be purchased. A band stand will be built for outdoor concerts and convenient events. The group also plans to enter the British Columbia bands competition at the Provincial Fair this fall. The leader and players have faced difficulties, yet the town’s band is praised as a credit and deserving strong support.
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Abbotsford
Mission
Wid
Yore Road extension to avoid jog in Matsqui dispute
Matsqui council settles road extension along the Pore road to run straight with uniform alignment, eliminating a jog and planning future straightness. Chief Constable Lahman named Fire Protection Officer. An extra council meeting set for June 16 at the Agricultural Hall Gifford. Mr and Mrs Hall welcome a baby son born Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsqui
Matsqui Land Co
Teyond
Sounails
T. J. Lahman
Torrester
Huntingdon Social Notes Highlight Weekend Guests and Events
The Huntingdon community enjoyed a lively weekend with visits from Mya Vallix and Mrs French Mayo of New Weatminator, a large dance at a newly built barn on Mr. Ausigon’s property, and Mrs Willliame of Vancouver staying with Mrs. G. Davis. The Uppert Sumas Women’s Flower Show is set for June 16 at the Whatcom Road Hall. The Huntingdon Women’s Institute met at Mrs Courtman’s home to discuss baby welfare, with the final meeting until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya. Vallix
French
A. Mayo
New Weatminator
A. Munroe
Yye. Road
Sumas Prama
Petondatron
Williame
Vancouver
G. . Davis
Wye
Sumas Wolen
Whatcom Road
Greer
Sumag Pyairia
Ay Munroe
Huntingdon Women's Institute
Abbotsford Board to Send Delegates to Mon tre Picnic
At the Abbotsford and District Board of Trade meeting held in Bank of Montreal Chambers, two delegates were authorized to attend the Mission City Board of Trade picnic on June 14 at Ni comen Island to mark the dyke unit completion. High officials including Hon. Dr. Sutherland and Mayor Tisdall were listed as probable attendees, with president Whitchell and secretary Till authorized to attend or appoint substitutes if needed. The group also discussed street oiling plans and urged stronger local support for the town’s.boat interests and regional communities.
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Abbotsford and District Board of ‘Trade
Bank of Montreal
Heet
Mr. Bedk
Mission City Board of Trade
Nicomen Island
Dr. Sutherland
B. D. Barrow
D. Whiteside
Tisdall
J. A. Catherwood
F. J. R. Whitechelp
N. Till
Matsqui Railway Crossings Urge Wider, Safer Roads
Matsqui council hears demands for upgrading Canadian National Railway crossings to twenty five feet and improved approaches. Litt le’s crossing and Bow Frond cited as too narrow. Toll road crossing judged passable but narrow at fifteen feet. Council to decide Le Sharpe Road closure after inspection. next meeting will review.
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Matsqui
Council
Littte
T. G. Maley
Clayburn
le Sharpe
Muteb
Fraser Valley Baseball Association Forming in Valley
The Fraser Valley Baseball Association is forming to govern Delta International Mission and District and Chilliwack leagues. Valley champions will meet other Valley winners, then BC final champions will compete with provincial winners to crown Canada’s overall baseball champion.
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Fraser’ Valley Baseball Association
Win
Vis. Delta International
Mission and District
Chilliwack
B. C
Canada
Plans for 12th of July celebration by lodges
True Blue and Orange Lodges met in Orange Hall on Friday evening to arrange the 12th of July celebration here. An open meeting followed with many attendees. Rev Mr Batsold and Ladner L. C. L. delivered a wary splendid address on the British Flag.
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True Blue and Orange Lodges
Orange Hall
Batsold Br Ladner
Mrs Real Resigns as Church Secretary
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. H. White's home with the Women’s Missionary Society joining. Miss Sproule of Vancouver spoke for the BC U Missionary group. Mrs. H Ryall’s resignation as secretary was accepted and Mrs. J Parton elected to serve until year end. A tea and home cooking sale is planned for Saturday June 16.
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Ladies’ Aid
The
Presbyterian Church
White
Women's Missionary Sociery
Ladies ‘Aid
Misa Sproule
Vancouver
B. C
H. Ryall
Women’s Missionary Society
Plans for WBA of the Maccabees pageant in Vancouver
At the Abbotsford Lodge meeting on Thursday plans were laid for the WBA of the Maccabees pageant in Vancouver on June 19. A large majority of Abbotsford Lodge members will attend. Guests included Mrs Chiddick Sr and Jr, Miss Chiddick, and Mr Dunhan's family. Florence Parton visited Vancouver recently. Fishermen and locals visited Ralph Gilmore's home. Prof Buck will give two strawberry packing demonstrations on Tuesday June 12 under Abbotsford District Fruit Growers Association. A party hosted by Mr Frank Rucker drew about thirty guests Friday night.
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WBA
the Maccabees
Vanscouver
Abbotsford
Miro
Chiddick
Chiddick, Jr
Chiddicl
Amends, Wash
Robi. Dunhan
Florence Parton
Vancouver
Gilmore, Sr
Hussick
Arnold
Ralph Gilmore
Angus McIunes
Texada Island
Abbotsford District Fruit Growers’ Association
Buck
Tuesaday
E. Karaga
G. A
Frank Rucker
Miss Sproule Addresses Abbotsford Pupils and Community
Miss Sproule of Vancouver W T U missionary in British Columbia spoke at a parlor meeting at Mrs. H Trager on Tuesday afternoon and addressed Abbotsford Superior School pupils on Wednesday. Refreshments followed and attendees enjoyed a sociable time.
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W. GC
T. U
Services at St Mathiew's Anglican Church Abbotsford
Sunday services will be held at 7 20 p m each week at St Mathiew s Anglican Church Abbotsford Rev A Harding Priest is the vicar and will lead the services.
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St. Mathiew's Anglican Church
Abbotsford
A. ‘Harding
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Pioneer Store Meat Department
New York
Seattle
Lille
R. Deshazes
Abbotspord and
O Hospital
Ws. T. Lehman
Pradon
Board OF Trade
Sumas
China
Roberts Nias
Bellingham
Yore Road
Hall
Huntingdon
G. X. BR
Fraser Valley Wit
MAKN
Fraser Valley
Feeal
F. J. R. Whitchell
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