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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jun 08, 1923

Page

6

Personal Notes From Abbotsford Area Community

A patchwork of social items reports Mrs J K McMenemy visiting Vancouver sister Mrs Thompson and Mrs A Guirie visiting coast cities. Attendees at the Associated Board of State cementing in Ladner include Messrs Brydges Fit Pratt of Abbotsford and Whison Owens of Huntingdon. Mr BE Hendren sold his grocery to Hillhouse of Calgary. Quiet evenings at the Abbotsford Men’s club, visits by Mrs P Wilson and Mrs W Copeland in New Westminster, and editor J A Bates returning from Jasper Park convention are noted. Messages mention hospital events, lodge meetings, and planned fundraisers for the M S A Hospital garden party with a flower booth appeal for donations to Mrs Hi Pack’s residence.

J. K. McMenemy Fins Thompson Vancouver A., Guirie Manning Nelson Filenge Abbots Fis Hisistrict Associated Board of Ftate Ladnert Masura J. Brydges N. Fit Pratt Abbetsford J. W. Whison J. Owens Huntingdon BE. of Hendren Hillhouse Calgary Alberta Abbotsford Mens T. Perks Sh Vanesiyer Mies Anna Culbert B.C. Blepptin Westminster A. TW. Marron P. Wilson Vanrowver W. Copeland New Weetminster J. A Bates Abedelaford Poat Fraser Valley Baford Jasper Park Ale Doria B.C Ean Parle Hospital J. Fraser Grend Ara. J. Downy Egies Vist Mea T. Reena Ana Me New Martop Hall Abbotsford Winelet M S.A. Hospital Mra. McRachson Montan A. McPhee

Agricultural Fair Dates Announced for Victoria and Vancouver

The Ladner Livestock Show opens June 28 and the Van Sauver exhibition runs August 11 to 17. A partial list of fair dates follows with locations including North Vancouver, Surrey, Maple Ridge, and Richmond, showing events scheduled from late summer to early fall across multiple districts.

Victoria Tyna Varronvar Aue North Vancouver

Annual convention elects BC Alberta Yukon press officers

At Jasper on June 8 the MR. C. Alberta and Yukon Press Associations named Hugh Savage as president and J A Thales as first vice president. R E White was second vice president with Ben Hughes treasurer. An executive committee included W G Ellison and others. Parliamentary panel lists Hugh Savage Lon Hughes J Bird and Thos Collinge among attendees from member papers.

Ele Ison Miner Rossiard H. M. Waryker Commoner Enderby Cummings Journal Ashcroft J. & Quint Clon Prince George Hugh Sauvage Lon Hughes Tnd J. Bird Thos. Collinge Ashcroft Journal B.D. Cummings Courtenay Argus Ben Hughes W. A. Mefenald Vancouver W. 7 Birde Vandergoof Chronicle Wot Times Vernon News L. J Ball

Canada Shows Trade Growth Amid Immigration and Rail Plans

A lengthy summary notes migrants arriving at St John aboard the Molita en route for the west coast, Vancouver Island motor service plans, and Canada’s growing export of wheat and Glauber salts. It covers rail and paper mill developments, new paper flaking machines, and future production expectations in Saskatchewan. The British Empire Exhibition in London will feature Canadian exhibits financed by the federal government, with Empress of Russia carrying frogs to Japan for a new industry. Telegraph rates to Europe and Britain are adjusted, with deferred rates offered to most destinations.

St. John Vodt Re Uney Canada Saskatchewan London Canadian Pacific Japan Yokohama

Presbyterians Decide to Enter Church Union in Canada

PORT ARTHUR Ont June 12 The Presbyterian general assembly rejected moderates proposal to delay church union and adopted a motion to proceed with union with Methodist and Congregational churches of Canada on prepared bills The British Columbia commissioners voted 29 to 11 in favor while Westminster presbytery supported 12 to 7 The final tally announced last night was 426 to 129 in favor of adoption of the plan.

Port Arthur Ont Presbyterian General Assembly Dhurch Methodist and Congregational Churches of Canada British Columbia Westminster Presbytery

Open Another Mile Opens Cloverdale Highway Section

June 11 Cloverdale British Columbia authorities announce the last mile of paving on the Cloverdale Blaine section of the Pacific Highway will open for traffic Thursday. The Pacific Highway customs horse will reopen as well. Detours via Hall's Prairie or Coast Meridian roads lead back to the highway via Campbell River road with different east or west turnings.

Cloverdale Cloverdale-Blaine Eretion Customs Horse Douglas

Presbyterian union committee report moved amid division

Rev D C Pidgeon of Toronto moved the report on behalf of moderates while Rev Dr D R Drummond of Hamilton spoke. After the vote opposing organic union, commissioners who backed the church’s continuing stance held a meeting and issued a statement declaring the Presbyterian church would remain as is.

Chired Union Committee D.C. Pidgeon Toronto D. R. Drummond Hamilton Organic Union Presbyterian Church

Surprise Kitchen Shower for Mr and Mrs Bradner

A surprise party honored Vir. and Mrs. Chas Bradner after their recent marriage with a kitchen shower on a verandah. Guests danced and enjoyed ice cream and later refreshments, while many useful kitchen articles were presented. Invited attendees included Dr and Mrs A L McQuarrie, Mr and Mrs F C Lightbody, and numerous friends and relatives.

Vir Chas. Bradner Miss Burnham Lightbody A. McQuarrie H. Dean Bradner A. L. McQuarrie F. C. Lightbody A. B. Noble E. Streeter F. Bradner A. Duncan O. Hougen J. McMechan L Moss Be, Graham

German Husbands Ordered to Supply One Third of Income

A reported decree in Germany requires husbands to give one third of their earnings to their wives for family maintenance. The policy aims to ensure the family’s sustenance and avoid financial strain amid rising living costs.

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