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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
1
The Voters List for British Columbia has been cancelled and those on it will have no vote at the next election unless they register before July 15 1920. A new list must be created and people may vote in the Prohibition referendum, a provincial election, or a possible Dominion election. Register now to safeguard voting chances.
A 600 ton shipment of strawberries and raspberries was completed by the Fruit and Mercantile Exchange of Hatale with the National Canning Company of Seattle. The berries will be moved to Sumas Washington for processing and then to Bellingham. The sale, using crates instead of buckets, aims to improve product quality and broaden market appeal across Canada and the United States.
The G W V A plans a July first outing at McCrimmon's Orchard with returned veterans, wives, sweethearts, and friends. Children’s sports start at 11 with activities and prizes. a grand batt may be held in Abbotsford that evening with music. Transport arranged for picnic grounds. Have you registered yet.
On a Toronto West trip farmer comments sketch the year ahead. Rain relieved drought in Western Ontario but hampered potential bumper yields. Hay may reach 75 a ton. Manitoba east of Winnipeg looks strong with Dauphin bumper crops. Saskatchewan east of Saskatoon shows good prospects. rain needed elsewhere. Alberta faces mixed signals with half a crop possible south from Calgary. Revelstoke and Salmon Arm district crops look excellent.
Government notice urges eligible residents to register and vote on the prohibition question before the 15th of July. The directive emphasizes timely registration and participation in the upcoming ballot.
The provincial government team on Dunsmuir Avenue has left the site taking machinery and tools. The government allegedly failed to complete grinding and gravelling, leaving a poor road surface. The City Council plans to finish the project. Premier John Oliver faces local opposition beyond Maple Ridge over roadwork spending.
A portrait notes Mr. Eric Weir in charge of the K. K. Garage. He maintains a pleasant smile and a reputation as a competent workman. The text also mentions that everyone must register if they wish to vote on the prohibition question.
A new milk condensary near DeLalirs is nearing completion and expected to boost dairymen in Sumas Matsqui and Prager Valley. The facility, capable of handling 75 tons of milk daily with modern equipment, uses top timber from local mills and a reliable water supply. Engineer Murray oversees exterior work and praises the site. The CP railway branch to the plant will be finished in days.
Warren G Harding, long a resident of Ohio and former U.S. Senator since 1914, is the Republican nominee for president. He publishes The Marion Star and rose from farmer’s boy to journalist then politician, marrying Florence King in 1891. Citizens must register to vote before July 10.
The community records music exam plans by the Associated Board in Abbotsford and notes visitors from Vancouver Kamloops and New Westminster. Measles outbreak delays school exams. various residents and visitors are listed with minor personal details and a birth announcement.
Wednesday evening event at the flower show near Whatcom Road left several people injured and transported to hospital. Mrs Elmer Campbell testified against her sister Mrs Coogan and Mrs W Roberts during the Monday proceedings. Mr Lockart delivered a lecture on Consolidated Schools Monday night. Dir Wi Wells and two literate sons plan a summer visit to Alleria with his brother. Mrs Ferris and Miss Margaret Hutchison served as delegates to the provincial W C I U convention in New Westminster.
The funeral for Alice Rucker twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Rucker was held Sunday at the family home with Rev Wa Robertson and graveside services at Ho zlајmere cemetery. Pallbearers included Margaret Hutchison Emily Alder Gwen Sumner and Victoria Veren. The bereaved family received community sympathy. A separate brief notes a Clayburn horse scare on the track near Pioneer Store and Masonic hall, leaving the driver on the ground but no serious injury to the boy.
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