Women urged to register before Monday in local voters list
The notice says all women over 21 may register under the provincial act if they have six months in British Columbia and one month in the district. Application forms must be signed and filed at once, as the list closes Monday May 14. The simple registration ceremony takes little time and enables voting rights under the new law. DO IT NOW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Equality League
Mission City
Mt Lebinan Matsqui council nets tenders for road work
The Matsqui council meeting at Mt Lebinan discussed tender openings for Nelson road and Ware road projects. Contracts awarded to several bidders including Phinney and Israel with amounts ranging from 80 to 648 dollars, and motion left with Keaye quid coin. Communications from Abbotsford Timber and Clayburn Company and a petition from property owners along Patterson and LeFevre roads were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muatsani Council
Yattocipal Hall
Mt Lebinan
Reove
Nelson Road
Om Tation Fitnney-Melandur
WM. Vorel
I. N. Tucker
Wort Alo
Ware
Win
Kennedy
W. Mouldy
Ron
D. Coombs
Phinney
Fred M. Carmichael
Josiah
Ame
Haverman Road
Meliman
A. KE. Jarael
Owen Phinney
Israel
Uio Haveriman
Ross-Dennisoi Road
Mt. Lehman
Abbotsford Timber and Trading Co
Boyd
Clayborn Company
Trethawey
Peetheney
Trethewey
Ho Dounell
Patterson and
LeFevre Road
Death of One Old Aboriginal Resident Prompts Community Notice
An obituary notes the death of a 62 year old resident in Abbotsford after a long illness. Survived by a wife and three children including a son serving in France, the deceased was a respected blacksmith with many years of community involvement. The column also mentions local coinages and a jeweller’s brief wartime note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellizena
Abbotsford
Olla
Petition Supports Erection of Patterson Road Station
Council endorses a petition for a new station on the Patterson road one mile west of Bradner to aid shipments and travel. The report tallies Ward I to IV school salaries totaling 14 400 with 720 in faultors wages and a government grant of 10 390 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Road
Bradner Station
Bradner
Jackman
Rand
Lombard
Patterson Roads
Aberdeen Dunach
Peardonville
Poplar
Jubilee
Mt. Lehman
Gifford
Clayburn
Abbotsford Grant
Huntingdon Grant
Ross Road
Melander-Owen
R. K. Nichol
B.C. E.R
Fragmentary World War I Era War Chant Fragment
Fragmented, hissed lines reference fighting Turks Bulgars and Huns, mockery of enemies, sounds of shells and mayhem. The garbled text mentions watches, fires, and a sense of fear and bravado amid wartime slang and fractured phrases.
May Day Celebration in Abbotsford Plans Various Events
Abbotsford hosts its fourth annual May Day on May 8 at the grounds beside the Masonic Hall. Miss Marie Otwell retires as queen, Evelyn Nelson crowned for the coming year. The program features speeches, drills, knitting race, sports, and a children’s play. Mayor Grey of New Westminster opens the parade at 1 pm. Evening includes queen’s crowning, a children’s concert, lighting displays, and a dance. Prizes for decor, auto pageant, and best decorated building. Red Cross will provide lunches and runs booths. proceeds benefit the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
Masonic Hall
Marie Otwold
Wil Scown
Evelyn Nelson
Grey
New Westailwater
Cottilioni
Tapp
Orchestra of
Huntingdon
Muate
Allen and
Churk
Alexantdra
Notles
Clark
Abbotsford Sire
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
M. E&, Scotvold
J. A. Mu
Gowan
Mouldey
Suthebiy
J. J. McPhee
H. Alamson
J. Vanella
Murphy
J. Health
Ridgedale Notes on Red Cross Efforts and Donations
A pleasant Wednesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. Jd. A HarettL Mission City saw Red Cross workers sign a prombi lon petition presented by Mrs. Mc Uptemid. The April box to Vancouver Central Depot included socks and garments, with further donations to Belgian Relief Montreal and Vancouver depot, plus a payment to Columbian Hospital for two military beds. Two quilts were completed for the Rollie Association during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Sec
Vancouver Central Depot
Montreal
Vancouver
Red Cross Central
Columbian Hospital
New Worahminster
Rolie! Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hill’s Store News
Vol. I
Matsqui Council
Deatie
Pioners
Misa Glark
Foleyilione
AldarRrove
Morgan
Glen Thomas
Dan Smith
Sutherby
Ladner
Roberts
Sal
Lacey
Childs
Will ‘Bay
Red Crows
Stephens
Chillwack
Fraser
M. B. N. Hill
Chilliwack
Ziegler
A. M. King
Vatcouvar
Major Hornby
G. M. Ryall
Ancle
Mary
Bonsfield
Rennler i
Paliceman
Kain
Ridgedale
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