Matsqui Council Minutes Reflect Road Work And School Funds
The Matsqui council met in the Municipal Hall on May 11 with full attendance. Officials discussed petitions for new roads, ditching, and rights of way, plus school estimates of $7,000 and a five mill rate. Road grants and public works contracts were approved or referred, and several officers were appointed or authorized to spend specific sums on grading and ditching projects.
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Wie Dolinton Powder Co. Ltd
J.B. Norerdss
S.1
Tristes Co., Ltd
Glenmore Road
Matsqui-Sumas
Board of ‘Trade
Farmers’ Institute
School Board
Ridgedale School
Freser River
Ridgedale
Coun
Bell
Ronald McMillan
Catehell
Clayburn Station
S.W
Reeva
Phat Conn
Frederickson
Andrews Road
Conn. Satchell
Top Line Road
Dil 64
Conroy
G. Hutcheson
Municipel
John Smith
Haverman Road
G.B. Barnes
Gdmes
Page Road
Ward 3
Ward 4
W. J. Marsh
Marah
Marsh
W. King
J. Patterson
W. Satehell
Aldergrove News Report Highlights Local Incidents and Growth
A worker at Penridge mill injures his hand and is treated at Sumas hospital as Fernridge reports few accidents. Aldergrove school hosts a basketball visit, crowds grow for a new school, and families move in. Councillor Vanietta’s team advances beyond Aldergrove while Rev. McDiarmid attends Toronto Assembly meetings and praises local goodwill.
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P. I Mengal
Penridge
Sumas Hospital
Aldergrove
A. Vanietta
Fraser Valley League Enquiry Delays Next Meeting Date
Enquiry shows the Fraser Valley League has not fixed a date for the next meeting. Arrangements depend on Mr Hill Tout who represents the board. Watch Abbotsford once the date is set to gauge activity as the town grows and draws attention in the region.
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Hill-Tout
Abbotsford
Fraser Valley
Prager Valley
Canadian Brokerage To Be Done In Canada
A report from reliable sources states Canadian brokerage will be conducted on the Canadian side of the border with only Canadian citizens allowed to engage. Previously American firms with offices in Sumas handled most cross border brokerage, but new rules place Canada on par with the United States. The Dominion government encourages local growth in Huntingdon by supporting these changes and urging citizens to back the town’s prosperity.
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Une
Canada
Sumas
United States
Dominion
Muttingdon
Huntingdon
Fay
Library Receives 50 New Volumes for Public District
Mr. McCallum announces 50 new volumes donated to the free public library for the portal district. The government provides the materials to support local reading and access to books.
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McCallum
Poral
Woren's Institute 19 Organized At Live Hall
The Upper Sumas Women's Institute held its organization meeting at Live Hall on Tuesday afternoon June 10 at 2 30. Vice President Mrs Porter chaired as provisionally elected officers were confirmed though attendance was small due to high water. The report of the refreshment committee dated May 24 was accepted with thanks and a revenue of 31 15 from the booth added to institute funds. Special thanks were given to the Farmers Institute Young Men's Club and Mr Tom Blatchford for services. Mrs York presented a paper on Food and Diet and a Cannery Fruit and Vegetables discussion followed in Mrs Petipiece's absence. The group hopes neighbors attend monthly meetings, the second Tuesday.
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Sumas
Institute
Farmers’ Tratitute
Young Men's Club
Menic
Tom Blatchford
York
Petipiece
Gazley Block Under Construction Near Town
In the Wraser Valley the Gazley block is progressing toward completion and is described as one of the finest buildings outside the larger cities. The cement structure is being rushed along by contractors.
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Gazley
Wraser Valley
Gifford Notes Showers Benefit Local Fields And Visits
The report notes showers improve crops in the area and mentions several visits and activities. Mr Jas and Duff report promising fields while Mr Collins of Berkeley California visits Langley Port residents. Beaver River mill plans advance as Phillips and Collins install the new planer.
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Jas
Duff
Davis
Mr. Collins
Berkley
California
Willard
Collins
GC. Willard
Blair
Langley Port
Langley
A. Vanetta Tool
Sproat
New Westminster
Dalrymple
Harris
Central Park
Collingwood East
Miss House
Sapperton
Miss Abbott
Milne
Hagerman
Palllife
Ali, Collins
Beaver River Mills
Mesers
Phillips
Beaver River
Jassie MacKenzie
Beaver
Mise Wilde
Dave Harris
Public schools close on the 27th report
The note states public schools close on the 27th and mentions Mr. Hill Trout who was in Vancouver on Wednesday.
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Mr. Hill-Trout
Vancouver
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Matsqui Council
Municipal Couneil
Chas. B. Hill
Clearbrook
Prederickson
Harold
Machell
D.L
W. J. Ware
Jamies Allan
Satchell
Allan
Gledhill
Melaver
A. We Taylor
Ffty
Titer- Provittelal
Ling Road
Ross Road
Orly
Tome Dennison Corner
A. C. Gustefson
Mr. Alverson
A. A. Harald
Bell Road
Mercer
Brothney
Council
John Reid
Page
B. Smith
The
Pioneer Store
Aldergrove News
Fraser
Valley League
Woren's Institute 19 Organized
Gifford
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