30 May 1918
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
1
A fragment lists traits for several names including Cissy Shibla Reginald and Marion. It sketches methodical, practical accuracy, high aspirations, patience, generosity, and courage. The text appears as character descriptors with emphasis on precision and reliability.
Tenders for uniform suits opened by the council reveal prices ranging from 49.60 to 54 per suit. The article discusses color choices suggesting grey as a potential replacement for the lime, noting scarce and costly serges. A proposal to move away from blues toward a brighter hue is mentioned, with a question about black as an alternative.
The few remaining elk at Colony Farm Es sundale will be shipped next week to the Queen Charlotte Islands. They will be towed loose after an arrangement by the provincial game department. Earlier elk from Essondale were sent to Onkalla and will move to the Charlottes with Australian red deer also sent by the government.
The Penticton Herald editor McDougal has purchased the Penticton Star and will operate both newspapers. He is cited as a covering journalist in British Columbia, with the Kamloops Sentinel noting no bias against any province.
Classified note offers a March runabout with wood in condition described as usable with some wear. Buyer to examine status before purchase. Contact details not fully legible. Local classifieds note a small pricing range and possible repairs needed.
Article notes designed motorized all terrain vehicle parts with sound conditioning options. Mentions lengths from 9 to 17 feet and a price of 100 dollars per thousand. Includes references to manufacturers Mobotstord and Cullan with location B C.
Notice seeks clients for dressmaking and sewing services. Apply to Mrs. Stewart at Weatherhead Cottage, corner of Washington and Bsave Late Mod, Mission City, British Columbia.
A Vancouver Daily letter from the Prisoners of War committee presents the Treasurer's Annual Statement for Oct 1917 to Mar 1918. Receipts total 42,257.10 with disbursements of 42,267.70, noting large fund needs amid rising costs, exchanges of prisoners to Switzerland and Holland, adoptions declining, and ongoing Woollies and Now or silos drives.
An auto accident on the Huntingdon road Tuesday evening involved only Mr. George Hart Jr. who was en route to Abbotsford to fetch his mother. The car flipped two or three times, was badly wrecked, and Hart suffered injuries though expected to recover in a few days after Dr. Ty Swift assisted at the scene.
The annual Farmers' Institute basket picnic and dance will be held July 1 at the Montpelier grounds in Mt Lehman. The Mt Lehman R C branch ladies will manage. A meeting on the 9th set the program and details.
The Chilliwack Telephone Co. system, badly damaged by the sleet and ice storm of last December, is working again in full commission. Geo H. Dobie, manager of the Okanagan Telephone Co., led the reconstruction and has turned the line over in complete first class order despite great difficulties obtaining new material.
The speaker notes a small amount required for expenses, with donations covering costs. She thanks American friends, schools, and allies for support to Canadian Prisoners of War in Germany, and praises work done over the last six months. Violet E. Sill Loe communicates gratitude and appeal for further contributions.
Capt and Mrs MacKeggig and Mr and Mrs Grant of Missile City motored to Abbotsford one evening recently. Mrs Hannah Feaser and daughter Mrs Stefcins visited Vancouver last week. Milas Florence McPhee returned from New Westmin ster for Victoria Day celebrations. Mrs Elmer Gamphet and Miss Tounne Anderson attended May Day events from Bellingham. R Ungworth Miss Caroline Unaworth of Vancouver and Miss Vivian Peele visited Mr and Mrs P R Peele. Alex Thompson of Murrayville joined May Day hosts the McMenemys. Mrs J McCullum, hospitalized for six weeks, returned home May 21. Dave Campbell and Dan Smith hosted guests last week. Miss Uraubart visited with sister and niece. Mr J Campbell drove to Vancouver, taking Mr Hayes to New Westminster. Mrs Monte from the States visiting her mother Mrs Muljer and her father Mr Alfred before he left. AIP colors on Monday and home Friday May 24. Mr A Morley, once manager of the Royal Ma nle of Canada in Abbotsford, moved to Cuba and now at New Waterford Nova Scotia. Miss Marion Jukes of Vancouver visited Abbotsford this week with Mr and Mrs J F Boyd.
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