Postmasters Seek Adequate Pay in Longstanding War Time Review
The Canadian Postmasters' Association appeals to government for fair treatment as postmasters face long hours and meager pay. Revenues of smaller offices remain low since Confederation while workload grows with newspaper circulation and catalogs. A 1911 wartime shift briefly boosted pay, but today earnings linger around nineteen cents daily equivalents. officials urge modernization and decent compensation.
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Camule
Mount of Stiuups
Ureir
Hn Ugine & Butl
Los
Confederation
Ngs
Canadian Postmasters’ Association
Mission City Women's Institute Meeting Highlights
The Mission City Women's Institute held an April 28 meeting in the Library. Minutes approved. discussions with Agricultural Association Directors about English women settling on land. A Cobble Hill resolution supported to secure sugar for crafting and jam making. Address by Olive Hayes on foods and balanced diets, plus fruit and herb preservation leaflets distributed. A violin recital by Miss Lene Porismon capped the afternoon. Secretary Miles.
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Mission City Women’s Institute
Middleton
Winch
Agricultural Association
McIntosh
Webb
Cobble Hill
W. I
Morrison
Upper
Suman
Mayath
Molutosh
Melooud
Huey
Abbalefied and Nealthy: Community Plan for Clean Yard and Public Safety
A local notice states residents must complete a yard and road clean up by a designated day. Neighbors are urged to keep properties tidy, with no torch lighting and safe surroundings, while authorities prepare a broader health and cleanliness initiative for the community this week.
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Almots- Hardak
Abbolsford
Lean
Nealthy
Ikavill
SHVUNTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL AND MAY QUEEN CROWNING
Abbotsford prepares for the seventh May Day festival with sports for boys and girls and a crowning ceremony for the May Queen. The day features a concert, a dance, and elaborate pageantry. provinces are highlighted by past queens, with Monarchs and attendants named. Admission prices are set for the concert and dance, with free entry for children and cake-helpers.
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Abbotsford
Ontario
Ferrol
Gravenhurst
Ont
Prince Edward Island
Isaveil
Murray River
Merrol
Georgia Coogan
Leatrice Rusker
Flossie Hunt
Gladys Walters
Kabell
Fire destroys Sperling home. infant dies in blaze
Mr Sam Greening of Sperling awoke to a fire that engulfed the house. All family members escaped except a four day old infant who died in the flames. Two other children were saved and most household goods were lost. Donations may be left at Whitewell's Store.
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McMillan
Ness
Jno Om
Sam Greening
Sperling
Hang
Greening
Cat Whitewelo's
Abbotsford
Openings for business enterprise in Abbotsford
Numerous openings in Abbotsford for business enterprise. locals urge investigation before settling elsewhere. Abbotsford is a Fraser Valley town between West infuster and ()iThwack. potential growth noted with demand for services including a dentist who might establish a regular weekly schedule.
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Abbotsford
Fraser Valley
Westinfuster
iThwack
Dientist
Ruthie
Aulotsword Superior School April Report Highlights Senior Class Lead
April report from Aulotsword Superior School shows Senior Class at top with 95.6 percent. Division II led by Miss Herkins with 90 percent, and multiple Proficiencies listed across divisions for junior and senior groups. Names include Evelyn Nelson Clare Yarwood Laurie Cougan Harry Taylor Naomi McPhee Mary Tebbutt Hazel Vanetta and more.
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M. McDowell
Evelyn Nelson
Clare Yarwood
Laurie Cougan
Miss Herkins
Pruciency
Lloyd Vammmetta
Nellie Pernosk
Snr
Harry Taylor
Naomi McPhee
B. Smith
Proficiency
Jnr
Mary Tebbutt
Hazel Vanetta
Mary Millard
Florence Roberts
M. G. Laxton
Miss Mange Portsmouth Tops First-Year List At Regulus
The university awards announced show Miss Mange Portsmouth head the first-year list tied for first with another student. Miss Mary Tupper also placed high earning a prize and the Royal Institution scholarship. Dee Kid and Mrs. Kidd plan to visit over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Pace.
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Regulix
Keat
Mange Portsmouth
Mary Tupper
Tupper
Pany Ark
Royal Institution
Local personals note round Abbotsford district events
The W. A. of SG Matthews held a whist drive and hop at the Masonic Will with fair attendance. Prizes went to Miss Laxton and Mr Ray Weir. consolation to Miss Mabel Nelson. Births announced. Mother's Day auto drive planned May 6 with G W V A involvement. Women's Auxiliary meetings noted, Embroidery and Ladies Aid gatherings listed. Rev Robertson attends Victoria synod. several residents travel and social events across Abbotsford and Sumas areas.
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W. A
SG Matthews
Masonic
Laxton
Ray Weir
Pris
C. Donttson
Mabel Nelson
E. Kutiig
Abbotsford
Mather
Rooma
Matsdytr
Sumas
G W. V.A
van Norman Is
Vielling
Hee ‘Sialer
Johingon
Clarence McCall
Mision City
Visiling Ler
Alex. Styall
T. Barrett
Outsiders Eye Hotel Venture Near Abbotsford
Locath a new borer and several men look for business opportunities in Abbotsford area Fraser Valley towns north of the Wrager. They consider locating a hotel here or Hunigdon and note Abbotsford central with road access. Miss Brown of Vancouver visited St Nicholas over the weekend and Mrs J Pace continues to recover.
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Huningdon
Phov
Tith Linderstood
Abbotsford
Linn Wity
Otter
Fraser Valley
Miss Brown
Vancouver
Mrs. Pace
St. Nicholas
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Teey
Shvunth
Gifford
Cuan
BPATI
Tmiere
Aulotsword Superior School
Helmnie Nystrom
Richard Millard
B. Ch. Werwuski
Christina Rowles
Ad Sophy Latowak
Walter McInnes
Miss Dordan
Nercentige
Joweleey
Chass
Ellen Parris
Glounts Walters
Robert Webster
Bila Kate
Tilly Pernowkle
Missionites AW BG. University
Waalay Church
Ladies Aid
Wim
Ware
Oda
Geo. Kerr
Kerr
Shalifax
N.S
J. J. Pace
Deen IL
F. J. R. Whitchell
K. G
Varimers
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