Matsqui Council Deliberations Begin Amid Subdivison and Road Talks
The Matsqui council convened in a March meeting with Reeve Merryfield presiding and new councillor Colin Predell sworn in. Delegations pressed for road and subdivision changes, including a proposed 66-foot road allowance along Sec 10 Tp 14 for 600 and a controversial right of way through Mr. Cresswell's property. Councillors Bell Melander and others debated funding for Boundary line road and Berger road projects, with votes split and the Reeve casting the deciding vote on the road offer.
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Matsqui
Gittord
Reeve Merryfield
Tie
Melander
Bell
Satehell
Colin
Predell Son
Abbotsford
Toss
Count Frederickson
Mr. Gresswell
Mr. Cresswell
Count Gatchell
Bell-Melanier
Cresswell
Couns
Frederickson
Sachell
Coune
Bell and
Abbottsford Forms Athletic Club Delegates Unite
A conference of Abbottsford sporting clubs led to the formation of the Abbottsford Athletic Club. New club rooms on Wisendeene avenue will open in about two weeks under rules restricting intoxicants and gambling. Officers include President Chas Hill-Tout and Secretary G H Liddell with a house committee elected.
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Abboteford
Présidait
Chas. Hill-Toul
G. H. Liddell
W. Morgan
Gillett
Hayes
Sutherns
Morrigan
CH. Hanah
Heath
Ciuy
Hill-Tout
Preservation of the home town trade and its future
William Allen White argues that preserving home trade sustains country towns and their neighborly spirit. He warns that unchecked mail order expansion threatens small towns, creates urban divides, and fractures civic unity. He emphasizes friendship and cooperation as the town’s social cement.
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William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Kans
Aldergrove Notes on Local Moves and Farming
Mr. David Grey a student missionary has left his family in Aldergrove and is now occupying Dean's cottage for six months. Mr. Thompson from New Westminster visits to manage property on Jackman road near the boundary line. Farmers finish potato planting and many have tidied gardens. The main thoroughfare greenery gains attention while Josh Bell contemplates large scale chicken ranching nearby.
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David Grey
Dean
Josh Bell
Committee Meets To Discuss Fraser Valley Exhibits
The Agricultural Committee of the Board of Trade held a full meeting Monday evening to consider exhibits for the Fraser Valley Publicity Bureau The exhibits will be forwarded to the Progress Club rooms in Vancouver as soon as obtainable Mr B B Smith of the Pioneer store is hospitalized in Vancouver with a severe rheumatism attacking his health and friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Agricultural Committee
the Board of Trade
Wilkie
Fraser Valley Publicity Bureau
Progress Club
Vancouver
B. B. Smith
Pioneer Store
Hospital
First annual Presbyterian Synod session held in Vancouver
The first annual Presbyterian Synod session convened in Vancouver with Abbotsford represented by Rev. Campbell. Delegates from across the province debated morals and agreed on a representative tour to visit towns with local ministers to promote higher moral standards.
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Presbyterian Synod
Vancouver
Abbotsford
Campbell
Mr J J McPhee Leaves Huntingdon for Montreal Trip
Mr J J McPhee of the Immigration Department at Huntingdon departed Thursday for Montreal on a combined business and pleasure trip. He will visit his old home in Prince Edward Island before returning.
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J. J. McPhee
Immigration Department
Huntingdon
Montreal
P. H. Island
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Mateql
Council
Groves
Pearsonville
Coun
Huntingdon Road
Doundarytine Road
H. van Gelder
Peardonville
Corncll
Ward 1
Boundary Line
the Quality Store
S. Brooke
B. Smith
Pioneer
Aldergrove News
Comimittee
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